Pad for a mask

Abstract

A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising a first side to contact skin of the patient, and a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask. The pad has a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks. The main body is made of a breathable material, e.g., foam. The pad may include adhesive and/or an attached portion, e.g., a ring, to couple the pad to the patient and/or portion of the mask.

1 . A cushion pad for a mask worn by a patient, comprising:
 a first side to contact skin of the patient, and   a second side, opposite the first side, to contact or face the mask, the pad having a main body portion having a central portion shaped to cover a portion of the patient's nose extending from above the nose tip to the nasal bridge region without obstructing the patient's line of sight, and lateral side portions to extend downward and terminate along the sides of the nose or on the patient's cheeks, the main body being made of a breathable material.   
     
     
         2 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the breathable material comprises foam. 
     
     
         3 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad is generally longer than it is wide. 
     
     
         4 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad is generally elliptical, rectangular or trilobular. 
     
     
         5 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the central portion includes a peak and is adapted to cover part of the of nasal bridge region that tends to suffer the most discomfort or damage. 
     
     
         6 . The cushion pad according to  claim 5 , wherein the peak is shaped so as to avoid obstructing the patient's line of sight. 
     
     
         7 . The cushion pad according to  claim 5 , wherein the pad has a trough so as to avoid the pad extending past the end of the patient's nose when in use. 
     
     
         8 . The cushion pad according to  claim 7 , wherein the trough has a radius of about 20 mm to 40 mm. 
     
     
         9 . The cushion pad according to  claim 8 , wherein the trough and peak are shaped such that the pad can be easily nested when manufactured. 
     
     
         10 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad has a width of about 5 mm to 60 mm. 
     
     
         11 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad has a width of about 75 mm to 130 mm. 
     
     
         12 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad has a length of about 10 mm to 200 mm. 
     
     
         13 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad has a length of about 155 mm to 205 mm. 
     
     
         14 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad has a thickness of about 1 to 15 mm. 
     
     
         15 . The cushion pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the thickness of pad is constant along the length of the pad. 
     
     
         16 . The cushion pad according to  claim 14 , wherein the thickness of the pad is variable along its length and/or height. 
     
     
         17 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein a size of the pad is adjustable. 
     
     
         18 . The cushion pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the pad includes an adhesive. 
     
     
         19 . The cushion pad according to  claim 18 , wherein the adhesive is provided at its distal ends. 
     
     
         20 . The cushion pad according to  claim 18 , herein the adhesive is provided on the first side to contact the patient's skin.