HOLDING DEVICE FOR A RESPIRATORY MASK
A holding arrangement for a respiratory mask includes a strap portion having at least a portion providing a multi-layered construction including a rigid or semi-rigid material enclosed by a softer, patient contacting material. The rigid or semi-rigid material includes a flat plastic layer and the softer, patient contacting material includes a fabric layer provided between the flat plastic layer and the patient's skin and adapted to contact the patient's skin. Lateral edges of the multi-layered construction are fixed by stitching.
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17 . A holding arrangement for a respiratory mask, comprising:
a strap portion having at least a portion providing a multi-layered construction including a rigid or semi-rigid material enclosed by a softer, patient contacting material, the rigid or semi-rigid material including a flat plastic layer and the softer, patient contacting material including a fabric layer provided between the flat plastic layer and the patient's skin and adapted to contact the patient's skin,
wherein lateral edges of the multi-layered construction are fixed by stitching.
18 . A holding arrangement according to claim 17 , wherein the fabric layer includes a textile material layer provided on one side of the flat plastic layer and adapted to contact the patient's skin.
19 . A holding arrangement according to claim 18 , wherein the softer, patient contacting material includes a fleece material layer provided on the opposite side of the flat plastic layer and adapted to face away from the patient's skin.
20 . A holding arrangement according to claim 17 , wherein the strap portion includes an upper strap adapted to pass along the patient's forehead, a lower strap adapted to pass along the patient's cheek, and a rear strap adapted to descend behind the ears of the patient towards the patient's neck.
21 . A holding arrangement according to claim 20 , wherein the strap portion includes upper and lower back straps adapted to cup and/or rest on the patient's occiput.
22 . A holding arrangement according to claim 17 , wherein the strap portion includes a fastening portion.
23 . A holding arrangement according to claim 22 , wherein the fastening portion includes hook and loop fasteners.
24 . A respiratory mask arrangement, comprising:
a respiratory mask; and
the holding arrangement according to claim 17 .
25 . A respiratory mask arrangement according to claim 24 , wherein the mask includes a frame and a nasal seal provided to the frame.