Transparent external nasal dilator
US5553605A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 31, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is a spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over the bridge and at least partly beyond the bridge on both sides of the bridge. A pad with an adhesive surface covers the spring member and extends around the spring member so that there is a perimeter of space formed between the spring member and the pad member. The spring is inset centrally in the pad. An adhesive between the spring member and the pad wholly connects the spring member on its entire engaging surface with the pad. The dilator can be formed of transparent or clear material so as to enhance its cosmetic appearance on the nose.
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