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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8062329 | Nasal dilator with means to direct resilient properties A nasal dilator comprises a laminate of vertical layers each consisting of one or more members or components. The laminated layers form a unitary, or single body, truss featuring horizontal regions adapted to engage outer wall tissues of first and second nasal passa... | 11/22/2011 |
| 7318438 | Internal nasal dilator and medicine delivery method A method of making an internal nasal apparatus (10) configured to retain and deliver a quantity of compound within the nose of a user over a minimum period. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7284730 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, at... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7284729 | Transducer holder System, methods and apparatus are provided for securing one or more transducers to a patient. According to one illustrative embodiment, a transducer holder is provided that includes a base, one or more fasteners for securing one or more transducers, respectively, an... | 10/23/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7108198 | Nasal aromatherapy dispenser clip An intra nasal dispenser clip for aromatherapy and for dispensing fragrances or aromatically odorous medicine includes a bendable arcuate band extending between distal ends. The ends have a pair of hollow aroma or aromatically odorous medicine dispensing containers,... | 09/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7048761 | Breast augmentation apparatus and method of use A narrow linear near vertical fold is formed in the lower portion of a female breast and its lips are held in abutment adhesively. A curved contact member configured for abutting the lower portion of a female breast is positionable below a nipple of the breast along... | 05/23/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7000611 | Mouthpiece, nasal seal, head appliance, apparatus, and methods of treating sleep apnea A CPAP device and a method for treating sleep apnea use a head appliance with an oral adaptor comprising a tube partially inserted in a person's mouth and a diaphragm applied over the tube against the mouth, such that the lips are formed into a tight seal with the t... | 02/21/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6694970 | Adhesive strip for opening nasal passages A device for opening nasal passages is provided. The device including: a strip of material having an adhesive on one surface thereof for applying the strip across a human nose; at least one biasing member attached or embedded in the strip, the at least on... | 02/24/2004 |
| 6669712 | Nasal oxygen cannula with supply tube management A nasal cannula support device includes a generally L-shaped strut having a long leg and a short leg. The long leg of the device generally conforms to the ridge pole of the nose and is in an angular relationship with the short leg, allowing the short leg ... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6572634 | Nose end adjusting device A nose end adjusting device includes a first nostril projection having a first upper surface. The base connector has a recess and a vertical axis. The recess has a recess base and a recess gap. The recess base accepts the back of the septum of a nose, and... | 06/03/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6550474 | 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 su... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6478023 | Skin stabilization and nasal dilator system A skin stabilization system is formed from lamination elements consisting of fabric layers bonded to plastic layers which in turn are laminated to the outer surface of the user's skin by adhesively attaching them thereto. The lamination elements resist te... | 11/12/2002 |
| 6453901 | Nasal dilator and method of making the same The nasal dilator of this invention comprises a truss which includes a resilient spring member secured between a base layer and a cover member. The cover member extends beyond the perimeter of the spring member for maximum adherence of the truss to the ou... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6419687 | Noseform, cover and rest-structure and method A cover and noseform is disclosed for protecting, dilating and maintaining dilution of the nose as well as aligning the nasal passages with the nares of the nose to increase the efficiency of breathing and prevent problems such as snoring. The noseform is... | 07/16/2002 |
| 6390089 | Nostril expansion device with interchangeable components A nostril expansion system, for use on a nose having a bridge and nostrils, comprising a pair of pads and a clip. The clip has a pair of ends which each detachably mount to one of the pads. The pads have an outer periphery and a central portion. Adhesive ... | 05/21/2002 |
| 6383207 | Medical instrument for use in rhinoplasty A medical instrument for use in rhinoplasty has a first rod-shaped element that comprises a distal portion intended to hold nasal cartilage of a nose side. The instrument further comprises a second rod-shaped element having a distal portion for holding na... | 05/07/2002 |
| 6318362 | Nasal dilator A nasal dilator that prevents the outer wall tissue of the nasal passages of the nose from drawing in during breathing comprises a truss member. The truss member includes a flexible strip of material having a first end region, a second end region and an i... | 11/20/2001 |
| 6276360 | Medicated nasal dilator Nasal dilators and methods for improving the breathing of individuals are provid. The dilator includes an elongated substrate having top and bottom surfaces and a pressure-sensitive adhesive disposed on the bottom surface. The elongated substrate can be m... | 08/21/2001 |
| 6244265 | 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 su... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6196228 | Nasal dilator A nasal dilator for dilating a first nasal passage and a second nasal passage of a nose, including an elastic element having a first end and a second end, the elastic element movable toward an expanded configuration wherein the length of the elastic eleme... | 03/06/2001 |
| 6080179 | Resiliently retracting external nasal dilator A removably lined adhesive strip for foreshortening a nose and dilating the nasal passages of the nose. The strip is an external strip with two end portions. One end portion is fixed to a position on or beyond the tip of the nose, such as immediately beyo... | 06/27/2000 |
| 6065470 | Nostril dilator A nostril dilator with a longitudinal shape having a first nostril holding member and a second nostril holding member located at opposing ends. Each holding member is provided with a first layer of adhesive for temporary adherence to the nostril. The nost... | 05/23/2000 |
| 6029658 | Nasal dilator and a method of producing same A nasal dilator (10") for placing on a user's nose and for improving respiration through the nose by dilation of the user's nostrils comprises a central, resilient, beam-shaped element (12) and two attaching elements (14 and 16) placed at respective ends ... | 02/29/2000 |
| 6017357 | 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 device is a nasal support device useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. In one... | 01/25/2000 |
| 6015425 | Nasal air freshener for dental patients An odor desensitizing intra-nasal clip for dental patients includes a bendable arcuate band extending between distal ends. The ends have odor-emitting pads affixed thereon. The band has an inner surface coextensive with the band, wherein the inner surface... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6006746 | Nasal dilator in combination with eyeglass An eyeglass frame structure having combined a pair of nasal dilators for the relief of nasal passageway airflow. Each dilator means comprises a spring member which is substantially curved to follow the lens receiving portion of the frame and which is adap... | 12/28/1999 |
| 5976173 | Noseform, cover and reset-structure and method A cover and noseform is disclosed for protecting, dilating and maintaining dilation of the nose as well as aligning the nasal passages with the nares of the nose to increase the efficiency of breathing and prevent problems such as snoring. The noseform is... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5961537 | Nose foreshortener and external nasal dilator A removably lined adhesive strip for foreshortening a nose and dilating the nasal passages of the nose. The strip is an external strip with two end portions. One end portion is fixed to a position on or beyond the tip of the nose, such as immediately beyo... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5957126 | Nasal dilator with fibrous PSA A nasal dilator comprising a backing substrate having a first face and a second face. On the first face, there is provided a fibrous pressure-sensitive adhesive layer that comprises an entangled web of pressure-sensitive adhesive fibers. The fibrous adhes... | 09/28/1999 |
| 5947123 | Nose splint with contoured nose contacting surface A nose splint is disclosed that adhesively adheres to a patient's nose. The nose splint is formed in an area on and around the nose by molding the splint to the contour of the patient's nose, thereby pressing any edema fluid between the incised skin, and ... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5931854 | Nasal dilator An apparatus for preventing a nasal passage of a nose from constricting during breathing, the nose including a summit and a spaced-apart base presenting an orifice and an outer wall bounding a nasal passage, the outer wall having a substantially concave o... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5922006 | Nasal appliance A device for enabling a person to breathe more easily while alleviating snoring problems. The device is a generally W-shaped frame providing a pair of suitably sized spacing tips for insertion into the user's nostrils. These tips serve to open and shape t... | 07/13/1999 |
| 5913873 | Nasal support device for domestic mammals and method A device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The device is a nasal support device useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. In one embodiment the nasal support de... | 06/22/1999 |
