Nasal Dilator with Integrated Decorative Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for nasal dilator devices that cater to athletes and integrate fan support, while also providing effective nasal dilation and stabilization, which existing technologies have not adequately addressed.
Innovation Solution
The nasal dilator incorporates a decorative design element integrated with the functional elements, using a resilient member structure that provides spring biasing force, and is adaptable for both athletes and non-athletes, with customizable designs that can represent teams, organizations, or individuals, and is capable of generating varying levels of resiliency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a nasal dilator incorporates decorative design elements to cater to athletes and fans, then user engagement and identification with specific entities is enhanced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges decorative design elements with the functional structure of the nasal dilator by integrating team logos, colors, and patterns directly into the resilient member and engagement elements. This combination allows the device to serve both aesthetic and functional purposes simultaneously, enhancing user engagement without requiring separate decorative components that would increase complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The nasal dilator is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating customizable decorative elements that allow a single device to serve multiple purposes: providing nasal dilation support, displaying team or organizational affiliation, and engaging users through personalized design choices. This universal approach eliminates the need for separate decorative accessories
2Force
If the nasal dilator uses a resilient member structure to provide spring biasing force, then effective nasal dilation and stabilization is achieved, but the device may cause discomfort or irritation to sensitive nasal tissues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by varying the properties of different parts of the resilient member structure. The resilient member provides spring biasing force in specific regions while incorporating softer, more compliant materials in areas that directly contact sensitive nasal tissues. This localized differentiation allows effective dilation force to be maintained while minimizing irritation to delicate tissues
Solution Approach 2:
The patent utilizes parameter changes by adjusting the material properties and structural characteristics of the resilient member. The resilient member is designed with specific elastic moduli, thickness variations, and geometric configurations that allow it to provide adequate spring biasing force while maintaining tissue compatibility. The engagement elements also incorporate parameter changes through adjustable geometry and material selection to optimize both force application and tissue comfort
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The nasal dilator effectively stabilizes and dilates nasal passages, providing improved breathing while offering a customizable and aesthetically appealing solution that can enhance user engagement and identification with specific entities, such as sports teams or organizations.
Implementation Method 1
A resilient member (synonymously referred to in the art as a spring, spring member, resilient band, resilient member band, spring band, or bridge) extends along the length of the device, secured to a thin, flexible sheet or sandwiched between two thin flexible sheets. Flexed across the bridge of the nose, the resilient member, having resiliency or resilient properties, exerts spring biasing forces that urge the nasal outer wall tissues outward
Implementation Method 2
an engagement element for engaging the nasal dilator to skin surfaces of the nasal outer wall tissues
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AI summary
The present invention integrates a decorative design element into the functional elements of a nasal dilator. The design element includes a predetermined artistic, aesthetic, shape defined by at least a portion of a periphery of at least one layer of the dilator. The nasal dilator thus may decoratively express or represent teams, programs, sports, organizations, sponsors, institutions, clubs, schools, companies, product or service brands, legal entities, individuals, etc. In use the nasal dilator stabilizes and/or expands the nasal outer wall tissues and prevents said tissues from drawing inward during breathing.