Nasal inspiratory resistance trainer

US20130157810A1Inactive Publication Date: 2013-06-20COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY
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US · United States
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Publication Date
2013-06-20
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Abstract

Herein we describe a nasal inspiratory resistance trainer (“NIRT”) that increases the difficulty of nasal breathing. The device is specially designed to limit the cross-sectional area of the nostril, which decreases the volume of air a person can easily intake per unit time, typically achieved by reducing tidal volume per breath, reducing respiratory rate, or a combination thereof. Specific implementations are described.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This patent application is a continuation-in-part of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 371,154, filed on Feb. 13, 2009, which claimed the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 028,953, filed Feb. 15, 2008, and further claimed the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 040,169, filed Mar. 28, 2008, all of which are herein incorporated by reference. This patent application also claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 613,533, filed Mar. 21, 2012, and further claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 666,190, filed Jun. 29, 2012, all of which are herein incorporated by reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

[0002] Not applicable.FIELD OF INVENTION

[0003] The present invention relates to devices useful in promoting slower, breathing, with...

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[0033]The present invention is directed to a nasal inspiratory resistance trainer (“NIRT”). The present invention is also directed to useful methods for the treatment, prevention, and / or management of respiratory disorders and associated complications.

[0034]A nasal inspiratory resistance trainer (NIRT) 10 in accordance with the present invention is illustrated generally in FIG. 1. The NIRT device has a first strip 1 and a second strip 2. The first strip 1 and the second strip 2 are oriented substantially parallel to each other. As shown, the first strip 1 and the second strip 2 are generally rectangular. As shown in FIG. 1, the first strip 1 and the second strip 2 have a consistent longitudinal width. Other shapes are contemplated such as spoon-shaped, teardrop or oval.

[0035]The first strip 1 contains a threaded hole capable of accepting a screw 3. This unitary structure may be easier to manufacture. Alternatively, the first strip 1 contains a non-threaded hole. A nut is aligned wit...