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Nasal respiratory devices

US7856979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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144References

26Claims

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Assignee

Ventus Medical Limited · US

Inventors

Rajiv Doshi · Los Altos, US
Ryan Pierce · Carl Junction, US
Bryan Loomas · Los Gatos, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 22, 2007
Grant date	Dec 28, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 25, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are nasal respiratory devices and methods for treating a variety of medical diseases including snoring and sleep apnea through the use of such devices. In general, these devices include an airflow resistor, such as a flap valve and a holdfast for securing the device in communication with the subject's nasal cavity. The devices may be configured to include leak paths to regulate the expiratory pressure when worn by a subject. Methods for using these devices may include securing a device over or at least partially within (or both of) a subject's nasal cavities.

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