Nose dilator device
US5611334A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 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 dilator can be at least partly formed of transparent or clear material so as to enhance its cosmetic appearance on the nose. Ornamentation can be provided to one surface of the spring thereby to be visible through a transparent pad. Alternatively or additionally the pad can be imprinted with ornamentation.
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