Nasal comfort devices and methods
US7878197B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B23/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A nasal comfort device provides humidified air to the nasal passages of a user. The device, which is attachable to a user's face, may include an evaporative surface and a reservoir that is fluidically connected to the evaporative surface. The reservoir may be positioned remotely from the evaporative surface and connected to the evaporative surface with a conduit. A support structure may include one or more support arms which maintain the evaporative surface below the nose. In some embodiments, the device may filter air instead of, or in addition to, humidifying the air. Medications or other agents may be included in the liquid being evaporated or on the evaporative surface.
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