Foam-based interfacing structure method and apparatus

摘要

A cushioning component for use with a mask is constructed of foam material. A patient contacting surface, that is adapted to contact a patient, in use, has a rounded cross sectional profile and a base surface opposed to the patient contacting surface.

主权项

1. A cushioning component for use with a mask including a frame or clip portion, wherein at least a portion of a cross section of the cushioning component comprises:
an inner side defined by a side facing the centre of the mask; an outer side defined by a side facing away from the centre of the mask; and a base side facing the frame or clip portion, wherein the cross section of the cushioning component has a generally triangular shape, wherein the inner side and the outer side converge at an apex of the triangle, the apex being formed at least in part from foam and being configured to contact a patient's skin to form a seal therewith, and wherein the length of the outer side is greater than the length of the inner side.