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Thermal nasal dilator and method of treatment for relief of nasal congestion and other symptoms associated with common cold and allergies

US5890486A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 1, 1998
Grant dateApr 6, 1999
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/0006
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a nasal dilator which comprises a means for dilating the nostrils and a thermal element, which can be worn on the nose of a human for an extended period of time, as well as a method of treatment for relief of nasal congestion/blockage, sinus discomfort and pain, and other cold and/or allergy symptoms associated therewith, by applying said nasal dilator to the nose of a human in need of such treatment.

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