Non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly and method
US6543445B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M16/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-invasive device and attendant method specifically designed to regulate and effectively equalize the pressure between the sinus cavities and middle ear, and the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The relieving of the pressure within the sinus cavities in turn relieves pain normally associated with such a condition. The pressure equalizing assembly and method comprises establishing a seal about the nose and nostrils of the user and thereby effectively isolating the nasal cavity and nasopharynx, when the user swallows, and further establishing direct fluid communication with a vacuum chamber and a pressure regulating assembly so as to create an initial negative pressure within the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Fluid in the form of mucous, liquid and/or air is thereby forced from the sinus cavities, which may define a zone of relative high pressure such that the pressure is effectively regulated between the sinus cavities, middle ear, nasal cavities and nasopharynx through the selective manipulation of the pressure regulating assembly thereby providing immediate relief from sinus pain while helping to relieve middle ear pressure and associated symptoms.
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