Nasal dilation device

A device for dilating the nasal cavity, which is applied in dilators, medical science, and devices for preventing snoring. It can solve problems such as complexity, difficulty in manufacturing, and troublesome nasal cavity dilating devices, and achieve the effect of reducing the possibility

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-09-16
科里·C·穆尔
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[0005] Prior art designs of nasal dilation devices are often cumbersome, such that the device itself partially restricts the passage of air through the nasal passages
While some designs do have open frames, generally known open frame designs either include edges that may catch on sensitive internal tissue within the nasal passage during insertion or removal, are difficult to manufacture due to their complex construction, or The device does not include a sufficient number of frame members in the open frame design to evenly balance the outward pressure used to dilate the nasal passage against the soft inner tissues of the nasal cavity

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[0041] Referring to the drawings, there is shown a nasal dilation device generally indicated by the reference numeral 10 . The device 10 is particularly adapted to be arranged for insertion into a person's nasal passage for increasing its internal size by providing outward pressure at the nasal valve located upwardly along the front roof of the nasal passage 11 .

[0042] The device generally includes a pair of expansion frames 12 . Each expansion frame 12 is arranged to be inserted into a respective one of a person's nostril or nasal passage 12 for dilating the respective nasal passage. Each frame 12 comprises an open frame forming a generally cylindrical profile about a longitudinal axis extending between an open inner top end 14 and an also open outer bottom end 16 .

[0043] Each frame 12 is formed from a single frame member 18 wound in a helical pattern about the longitudinal axis of the frame between opposing ends 14 and 16 . Each frame member 18 is wound to define a p...

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A nasal dilation device comprises a pair of dilating frames for insertion into respective nasal passages. An external abutment member is joined between the pair of dilating frames to abut an external nasal valve. Each dilating frame comprises a frame member wound in a generally helical pattern about a longitudinal axis of the dilating frame to form a plurality of windings spaced from one another in a direction of the longitudinal axis. By providing a frame formed of a helical member, a resulting open frame design of a dilating frame is provided which is easy to manufacture, of simple structure, with substantially no protruding ends or edges so that the device can be easily and safely inserted into a nasal passage without tearing or causing harm to the soft internal tissues thereof. Outward dilating pressure applied to the internal nasal passage is also distributed over a larger area for comfort.

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[0001] This application benefits from US Provisional Application No. 60 / 866.079, filed November 16, 2006. technical field [0002] The present invention relates to a device for insertion into a person's nasal passage for dilating the nasal passage to allow the person to breathe more easily. Background technique [0003] Improving a person's ability to breathe is important, for example, when it is desired to increase breathing while exercising, to reduce snoring, or for general health. It is known that many people are restricted from breathing due to narrow nasal passages, so that improved breathing can be achieved by dilating or otherwise increasing the internal size of a person's nasal passages. [0004] Various attempts to improve respiration have been made, as disclosed in the following US patents: 4,759,365 to Askinazy; 6,978,781 to Jordan; 6,270,512 to Rittmann; 6,004,342 to Filis; 3,710,799 to Caballero; 1,672,591 belonging to Wells; 1,256,188 belonging to Wilson; and...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/08A61F5/56A61M29/00A61M31/00
CPCA61M29/00A61F5/08A61F5/56
Inventor 科里·C·穆尔
Owner 科里·C·穆尔
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