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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8048023 | Systems and methods for nasal irrigation Systems and methods for nasal irrigation are provided in which a nasal irrigation device includes a source of saline solution, an effluent receptacle, a nasal interface, a vacuum source, a fluid passageway to communicate the source of saline solution with the efflue... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8025635 | Device and methods for treating paranasal sinus conditions Described here are paranasal sinus devices for treating paranasal sinus conditions. The devices include a cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion. One or more of the cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion may deliver an active agent for sustained re... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7981077 | Systems and methods for nasal lavage A nasal lavage device includes a source of saline solution, an effluent receptacle, and a nasal interface for engaging the nostrils of a user of the device. A fluid passageway is disposed to communicate the source of saline solution with the effluent receptacle thro... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7390331 | Nasal inserts A nasal breathing assist device includes a pair of open-ended tubular elements each extending along a central tube axis between a relatively large first end and a relatively small second end, a coupler element extending between the first ends of the tubular elements... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7357136 | Patient interface assembly and system using same A patient interface assembly that includes a patient interface device, a headgear, and coupling member joining the interface device to a headgear. In one embodiment, a spring biases the interface device against the face during use. In a further embodiment, the patie... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7353823 | Powder chemical feeding device for nasal cavity In a device to deliver a powdery medicine into a nasal cavity, one-way valve 33 is built in an air flow passage 31 of a capsule housing/holding part 30, the one-way valve 33 is controlled for the opening pressure by a spring 34 and... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7351235 | Snivel removing device A snivel removing device includes a housing having a partition to form two chambers and an outlet port and an inlet port communicating with the chambers. One or more bladders are attached to the housing, and communicating with the chambers, and compressible and expa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7165549 | Nasal spray A nasal spray with a container for rinsing fluid, which has a delivery aperture, with a valve body kept movable in the region of the delivery aperture with a tube attached to said valve body, such that different swivel positions of the valve body in co-operation wit... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7156097 | Nasal cannula An improved nasal cannula and cannula support structure. In a preferred embodiment, an integrated nasal cannula and cannula support device comprise a semi-rigid mono-lumen cannula design comprising a generally L-shaped mono-lumen strut terminating at its distal end ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7143763 | Device for washing nasal cavities and collecting catarrhal matter The invention relates to a device for washing the nasal cavities with a nebulized treatment liquid. It comprises a base body, a atomizer chamber containing a washing liquid, means for nebulizing the liquid in said chamber and dispensing the atomized liquid to the na... | 12/05/2006 |
| 6929635 | Reinforced multi-lumen medical shaft A medical shaft or tubing includes an elongate tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft also includes a tubular wall extending between the proximal and distal ends to define a first lumen. The elongated tubular member further comprises a seco... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6913017 | Apparatus for delivering inhalant and monitoring exhaled fluid, method of making same, and method of delivering inhalant and monitoring exhaled fluid (1) An apparatus for delivering inhalant and monitoring exhaled fluid; (2) a method of making same; and (3) a method of delivering inhalant and monitoring exhaled fluid are disclosed. The apparatus for delivering inhalant to and monitoring exhaled fluid from a patie... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6907879 | Agent delivery and aspiration device The methods and devices disclosed provides for the delivery of agents to an orifice cavity and subsequent aspiration of the agent and orifice contents from the orifice cavity and related areas. In one form, the delivery and aspiration system comprises an agent deliv... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6776778 | Nasal douche A method and device for filling or partially filling the nasal cavities of a person through both nostril openings with a liquid essentially while the head of the person is at a safe forward angle of tilt by pooling or tubing means for establishing communication of l... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6736792 | Nasal-nasopharyngeal-cleaning system A nasal-nasopharyngeal-cleaning (NNC) system is disclosed for removing harmful substances from a human's nasal and nasopharyngeal cavities. Harmful substances herein include infectious agents, chemicals, dust, small particles and dirt deposits in nasal cavities and ... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6645173 | Dripless eardrop applicator The present invention 10 discloses a medication dispensing device which can be attached to the head of an individual 12 via a head band 30 having a medicinal depository reservoir 16 located at the top of the head band 30 wherein a measured amount of liqui... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6564800 | Nasal air passage device A nasal air passage device is provided that includes connected tubes for insertion into the nostrils. The tubes support the nostrils' interior walls, allowing an increased amount of air to pass through the nostrils, particularly during sleep. Each tube ha... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6543452 | Nasal intubation device and system for intubation A nasal intubation device is used to penetrate a nasal region and provide irrigation and/or medication to the nasal region. This intubation device can also be used in other applications. The intubation device comprises a flexible tube and a distal tip at ... | 04/08/2003 |
| 6540718 | Appliance for rinsing The invention presented here refers to an appliance (1) for the rinsing of nasal cavities and of paranasal sinuses, with a rinsing mixture (3) and with a vessel (2) for containing and letting flow out the rinsing mixture (3) without overpressure, whereby ... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6520931 | Medical instrument A medical instrument includes a case formed with a receiving space, a motor mounted in the case as a driving source which is driven by a battery, a power transmission element for converting a rotational motion of the motor to a linear motion, a pressure e... | 02/18/2003 |
| 6516795 | Nose sprayer A nasal spray device for dispensing a liquid from a pressurized container (R). The nasal spray device includes two juxtaposed applicators (1a, 1b), each being provided with at least one expulsion duct (10a, 10b) opening at an outer end in a spay nozzle (B... | 02/11/2003 |
| 6514262 | Dermabrasion by a flow of reducing substances and having disposable sterilized components A dermabrasion apparatus operating by a flow of air and reducing substances conveyed by a pneumatic system through a handpiece. The apparatus comprises a housing, a vacuum pump, and an external tray inside of which a mixing bottle and a collecting bottle ... | 02/04/2003 |
| 6494894 | Coated wire A coated wire for medical applications including a length of biocompatible wire material. The wire material can be coated along a portion of the perimeter of the wire. The deposition of the coating can cover less than the total circumference of the wire.... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6238377 | Nasal-nasopharyngeal cleaning system A nasal-nasopharyngeal-cleaning (NNC) system is disclosed for removing harmful substances from a human's nasal and nasopharyngeal cavities. Harmful substances herein include infectious agents, chemicals, dust, small particles and dirt deposits in nasal ca... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6228070 | Device for irrigating or washing the nasal cavities and the rhinopharynx A device for irrigating or washing the nasal cavities and the rhinopharynx which comprises a bell-shapes nozzle, adapted to be sealingly pressed to a nostril of a user, and a connection tube which connects the nozzle to a bag adapted to contain a solution... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6093169 | Nasal oxygen catheter A mounting structure for a nasal oxygen catheter elevates and somewhat shortens the tip of the nose of a user to increase the area of the nasal air passages whereby a large quantity of air may enter the nostrils and sweep oxygen into the nostrils with eac... | 07/25/2000 |
| 6077256 | Delivery of a composition to the lung In general, the invention features methods for delivering a composition to the lung in a non-surgical, percutaneous approach by utilizing the pulmonary vasculature (i.e., the pulmonary arteries and veins). Also disclosed are methods allowing for the lung-speci... | 06/20/2000 |
| 5989217 | Medicine administering device for nasal cavities A medicine administering device for nasal cavities, comprising a capsule holding section formed with a capsule containing powder-state medicine. An air supply section is connected to the lower end of the capsule holding section and formed with an air supp... | 11/23/1999 |
| 5961489 | Spray adaptors for spraying collunarium and sprayers employing the spray adaptors A spray adaptor includes a main adaptor element having a pair of spray nozzles and a connector attached to the main adaptor element. A sprayer for spraying collunarium is prepared by fitting the connector of the spray adaptor to an outlet of a syringe. Th... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5928190 | Sinus vacuum flush A duel system for flushing and vacuuming the sinuses comprising a main plate (1) having two voids (42 and 43) with collars (44 and 45) extending below. The voids hold two containers (25 and 26) with lids (9 and 10). Wing clips (2) attached to the main pla... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5885242 | Apparatus for equalizing the pressure in the middle ear An apparatus for equalizing pressure in a middle ear includes a hand held air source for providing a continuous flow of air at a predetermined rate and a tapered sealing nostril plug adapted to be inserted into a nostril. The tapered nostril plug has a ch... | 03/23/1999 |
| 5687715 | Nasal positive airway pressure apparatus and method A nasal positive airway pressure device is provided having a plenum chamber, a pair of nasal delivery members, and a variable orifice venting aperture member. The variable orifice venting aperture member preferably is mounted to the plenum chamber, but ma... | 11/18/1997 |
| 5683361 | Disposable dispenser for powder A dispenser for dispensing a dosage or a powdery or fluid drug from a cartridge having a tubular chamber the ends of which are sealed by breakable membranes. The dispenser comprises a housing forming a cylinder which is at one end closed by an end wall th... | 11/04/1997 |
| 5599304 | Sinonasal suction apparatus The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for suctioning the sinonasal tract of a subject, wherein at least one suction tube is passed through the oral cavity into the nasal tract, to extend at least as far as the nasopharynx.... | 02/04/1997 |
| 5533506 | Nasal tube assembly A nasal ventilation system comprising a tube terminating in a pair of nasal inserts. Each insert tapers at its end and has a soft membrane covering the tapered end for wearer comfort. A washer positioned below the membrane provides a positive seal with th... | 07/09/1996 |
| 5477852 | Nasal positive airway pressure apparatus and method A nasal positive airway pressure device is provided having a pair of nasal members each having a cannula tip to be inserted into the nares of the patient. Each cannula is tapered from a substantially circular cross-section outside the patient's nostril to... | 12/26/1995 |
| 5474063 | Tracheal tube positioning device A versatile medical device for securely positioning naso-tracheal tubes during a medical intervention such as maxillofacial surgery, wherein a comfortable naso-tracheal tube positioning device is provided, with the positioning device comprising a partial ... | 12/12/1995 |
| 5438979 | Nasal cannula support A nasal cannula is supported on the crossbar of a generally U-shaped frame having bows adapted to extend rearwardly along the sides of a patient's head and adapted to rest on the patient's ears. Clips on the crossbar and the bows support flexible tubes fo... | 08/08/1995 |
| 5348000 | Apparatus and method for dispensing oxygen and anesthesia via interchangeable facemask and nasal catheter The proximal end of a nasal oxygen catheter is modified so that it releasably engages a facemask coupler that is in fluid communication with an anesthesia machine. A facemask is also releasably engaged to the facemask coupler. The distal end of the cathet... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5284132 | Device for the transnasal or oral administration of drugs or the like A device for the transnasal or oral administration of drugs or similar media, comprising a finger-like applicator (3) which has a spray nozzle (6) disposed at its free end and includes a cylinder unit (1) for accommodating the medium to be administered. T... | 02/08/1994 |
