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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8182504 | Nasal dilator and uses thereof A mechanical nasal dilator includes a frame provided with support plates (6,6′) at its ends, the frame including a central extranasal portion (1) and two intranasal portions (2,2′), wherein the extranasal portion (2) of the frame is g... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8182505 | Nasal support device and method The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The... | 05/22/2012 |
| 8137375 | Nasal packing device A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose having two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6′, 6″) and inflation port arrangement (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6′, 6â€... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8048102 | Internal nasal dilator with porous compound delivery material An internal nasal dilator and compound delivery apparatus preferably includes a U-shaped clip having septum engaging pads, and first and second nostril expanders, wherein the pads engage the septum along planar surfaces, each of the expanders include a conforming ou... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7918871 | Device and method for treatment of sinusitis A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway in a frontal sinus of a patient includes forming an artificial passageway into the frontal sinus of the patient with a tool. An elongate member having an inflation member thereon is inserted through the passageway.... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7905899 | Nose protect A nose protect, which is mounted in each of nostrils to thereby reshape the nose, includes a first nostril abutting portion having a first curved surface, coming in surface contact with the inside region of a nasal tip in a preset range; a second nostril abutting po... | 03/15/2011 |
| 7879061 | Device and method for treating constricted sinus passageway A balloon catheter for treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes an elongate flexible shaft defining a lumen therein, the elongate flexible shaft having a proximal end and distal region. The elongate flexible shaft may include a kink-resistant co... | 02/01/2011 |
| 7842062 | Method and device for remodeling the uncinate process A method of remodeling the uncinate process associated with a paranasal sinus includes positioning at least one shim member in the infundibulum, the shim member deforming the uncinate process and widening at least a portion of the infundibulum. The infundibulum spac... | 11/30/2010 |
| 7799048 | Nasal packing device A kit for packing and supporting the nasal cavities after surgical procedures performed on the nose comprising two inflatable non-elastomeric balloons (6′, 6″) and inflation means (27) arranged so that, in use, each balloon (6′, 6″) can ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7740643 | Nasal cavity dilator An adjustable nasal cavity dilation device includes a first deformable body having a shape corresponding to the nasal cavity. Top and bottom frame ends of the body are interconnected by a flexible wall structure that undergoes deformation in response to movement of ... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7727252 | Nasal cavity dilator A method of improving air flow through a nasal cavity includes providing an adjustable nasal cavity dilation device with a first deformable body having a shape corresponding to the nasal cavity so as to enable insertion of the device within the nasal cavity. The bod... | 06/01/2010 |
| 7695490 | Inflatable nasal packing device with two non-elastic, flexible bags oversized relative to nasal cavities An inflatable nasal packing device, and method of use, for insertion in a patient's nasal cavity to control bleeding or epistaxis. The device includes a flexible insertion tube, a first inflatable bag attached to and surrounding an anterior section of the tube, and ... | 04/13/2010 |
| 7563271 | Breathing aid device that decreases incidence of snoring An improved, preferably plastic, universal breathing aid device for insertion into the nasal passages having a first pair of septum-engaging and gripping arms, from which are cantilevered a pair of curved, spring-action nostril-expanding arm that keep the nasal pass... | 07/21/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7381222 | Stent for maintaining patency of a body region An apparatus and method for maintaining patency of a vessel or other body region is provided. The apparatus includes an appliance having a non-circumferential form and being effective in maintaining patency or openness, or causing to become patent or open, a body re... | 06/03/2008 |
| 7361168 | Implantable device and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to treat sinusitis and other disorders Implantable devices and methods for delivering drugs and other substances to locations within the body of a human or animal subject to treat or diagnose sinusitis and a variety of other disorders. The invention includes implantable substance delivery devices that co... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7351232 | Nasal rinser and outlet portion therefor An outlet portion for nasal rinsers includes an outlet end, a connection end and a nozzle shaped channel, showing a restriction and an expanded outlet, in between. ... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7347209 | Free breathing apparatus Tubular elements inserted for enhanced breathing into the nasal passages of a wearer to increase air flow include a bridge coupling between the elements of a spring-like rigidity to spread the elements towards their quiescent obtuse angle spread before insertion, su... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7328705 | Dental appliance for improving airflow through nasal-pharyngeal airway A dental device comprises an intraoral nasal dilator and a mandibular repositioner working synergistically as an anti-snoring device. The device has a lower segment of thermoplastic material which is formed to fit over the lower teeth and is connected to an upper se... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7294138 | Nose pack method and apparatus A medical device and method for treating nose bleeds are provided. The device includes packing material interconnected to a flange member. The packing material is insertable into a nasal cavity, for absorbing blood and other body fluids. The flange member prevents t... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7263996 | Anion emission and anti-dust nose mask The present invention relates to an anion emission and anti-dust nose mask capable of enhancing a compatibility so that it is well adapted to various sizes and types of nose based on its flexibility, and it is possible to wear without any string based on a pressure ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7175645 | Nasal support device for domestic mammals and method The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The... | 02/13/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7156099 | Nostril filtering system A nostril filtering system is described for providing clean, filtered air for breathing in through the nose. The filtering system includes a soft, pliable filter material held in a flexible frame that can be inserted into each nostril of a user. In the case of foul ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 7114495 | Nasal strip with variable spring rate A nasal dilator capable of introducing separating stresses in nasal outer wall tissues has a truss of a single body with a resilient member secured therein and a pair of spaced-apart end surfaces which, when forced toward one another from initial positions to substa... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7111589 | Nostril support device for horses and other animals A new nostril support device for a horse comprises a shaped body for insertion into the nostril and an integral clip that retains the body in position by pressing on the outside of the nostril. The shape of the body is generally convex toward the clip and concave aw... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7108706 | Inflatable nasal packing device with two non-elastic, flexible bags oversized relative to nasal cavities An inflatable nasal packing device, and method of use, for insertion in a patient's nasal cavity to control bleeding or epistaxis. The device includes a flexible insertion tube, a first inflatable bag attached to and surrounding an anterior section of the tube, and ... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7105008 | Nasal cavity dilator An adjustable nasal dilation device including a first deformable body having one or more ribs able to engage opposing internal sides of a nasal cavity wall when in position and an adjustment member which expands the first deformable body to enlarge the nasal cavity.... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7077140 | Face mask and method A method for preventing a spread of diseases, promoting better breathing, improving comfort and reducing fatigue. The method utilizes a face mask and a noseform of the type disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,976,173, which is incorporated herein by reference, In a first e... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077143 | Method and apparatus to treat conditions of the naso-pharyngeal area A patient's upper airway condition such as snoring and sleep apnea is treated by selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to the material. A bolus of the particulate material is i... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7077144 | Method and apparatus to treat conditions of the naso-pharyngeal area A patient's upper airway condition such as snoring and sleep apnea is treated by selecting a particulate material selected for limited migration within tissue and for encouraging a fibrotic response of tissue to the material. A bolus of the particulate material is i... | 07/18/2006 |
| 7063089 | Airway stiffening implant A method and apparatus for treating snoring of a patient includes providing an implant for altering a dynamic response of a soft palate of the patient to airflow past the soft palate. The implant is embedded in the soft palate to alter the dynamic response. For exam... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7055523 | Internal nasal dilator and delivery mechanism An internal nasal dilator and compound delivery method presents an improved dilator including a U-shaped clip having septum engaging pads, first and second nasal expanders, and first and second delivery elements. The pads engage the septum along planar surfaces. Eac... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7022890 | Wound dressing suitable for insertion in nasal passages The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a body and a polymeric film adhered to at least a portion of the body. The body comprises a flexible, porous polyurethane-based foam and a liquid absorbing component. The invention further provides a wound dressing ... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7013889 | Adhesively applied external nasal strips and dilators containing medications and fragrances Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without a dilating component or portion, having top and bottom surfaces and ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011093 | Microencapsulated fragrances and methods of coating microcapsules Nasal dilators and strips, methods of their manufacture, and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provided. The strips and dilators include an elongated substrate, with or without a dilating component or portion, having top and bottom surfaces and ... | 03/14/2006 |
| 6978781 | Nasal dilator This is a device which will provide nasal dilation and yet will provide comfort for the user. It will be portable and easily installed or removed by the user. ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6971388 | Internal nasal dilator filter A device combining internal nasal filtration and internal nasal dilation operating synchronously provides air filtration by retaining particulate in a single piece foam nasal filter during inhalation through the nose. Internal nasal dilation is provided by the effec... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6863066 | Adjustable nasal dilator filter A adjustable nasal dilator filter incorporating unique insertable symmetrical loops with electrical and mechanical design features for improving breathing, air filtration, sleep and snoring which is adjustable, self adjusting, re-useable, comfortable, safe, economic... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6860263 | Band nasal dilator A banded nasal dilator is described. In a typical embodiment, the banded nasal dilator includes an elongated band that can wrap around the back of a user's head. Each end of the band includes a face pad having an adhesive portion that is adapted to connect to the us... | 03/01/2005 |
