Devices to dilate nasal airways for various applications involving: activities using goggles with a helmet or goggles alone; swimming with goggles, without or with a swim cap; sleep; sleep with a CPAP mask; and for physical activities
US9119708B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Medical devices are disclosed as providing nasal airway dilation in subjects in need thereof whose nasal airways are partially or completely blocked, such as for sleep; with CPAP masks; for exercise; wearing goggles alone or with helmets; and for swimming. In an aspect, the devices with a group of application provide nasal dilation to overcome obstruction caused by nasal valve dysfunction. Methods of employing the same to dilate nasal airways are further disclosed.
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