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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 7354467 | Filtering assembly in nasal cavities A filtering assembly in nasal cavities includes a connector with two rings connected by a link, and two filtering members are securely connected to the two rings. The two filtering members are inserted into the wearer's nasal cavities so as to effectively filter for... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7331348 | Infant CPAP nasal cannula seal A nasal CPAP cannula seal that includes a strip of flexible material, between about 3 to 10 cm in width and between about 5 to 15 cm in length. The strip defines a pair of substantially round nostril apertures, each aperture having a diameter of between 2 mm and 4.5... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7275539 | Wick arrangement for an anesthetic evaporator A wick arrangement for an anesthetic evaporator includes a wick with a carrier material (2) that is essentially impermeable to gas provided with wick material (3, 4) on both sides. A great path length is provided for saturating the gas with anesthetic ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7225807 | Systems and methods for aerosol delivery of agents Aerosol delivery systems and methods for delivering an agent to a patient are described herein. The present invention includes embodiments comprising an insulated receptacle connected to a body to hold a vial of an agent to be delivered to a patient. The vial is loc... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7207333 | Nose mask A nose mask having either one of several types of mask parts with different functions selectively fitted to an installation shaft, usable without impairing the attractiveness of a nose, and formed so that, when the installation shaft is inserted from nostrils into n... | 04/24/2007 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7156098 | Breathing air filtration system A nasal air filtration device includes a pair of concave-convex filters, and a support structure incorporating a pair of generally annular bases for supporting the filters, and a bridge that couples the bases, to maintain them in a desired spaced-apart relation and ... | 01/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7032596 | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation device and method A cardiopulmonary resuscitation device and method that combines artificial, emergency ventilation of a patient's lungs with chest compressions on the patient's sternum area. The device includes a self-inflating bag having a top side, a bottom side, and an outlet por... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7004165 | Nose filter A filtering apparatus fits adjacent to the nostrils and nose of the user and includes a rigid base for retaining a filtering material thereon through which the user may breathe. The filter material takes the form of an open-cell foam, in the form of a pad, which is ... | 02/28/2006 |
| 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 |
| 6971387 | Personal air purifier A personal air purifier employs tapered reticulated foam semi-cylinders sized to be closely received within a user's nostrils through slight expansion of the nostril. The semi-cylinders include a flat base and a spherical shaped surface at a distal end with flattene... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6962156 | Enhanced personal air purifier A personal air purifier employs tapered reticulated foam semi-cylinders sized to be closely received within a user's nostrils through slight expansion of the nostril. The semi-cylinders include a flat base with flattened surfaces circumferentially spaced about the s... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6892729 | Patient interfaces The present invention relates to a device for delivering a supply of gases to a patient. The device includes a patient interface and connecting member. The connecting member is preferably a L-shaped swivelled connector that is capable of being fixed into one of two ... | 05/17/2005 |
| 6769428 | 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 ... | 08/03/2004 |
| 6752149 | Nasal mask with replaceable filter A breathing filter with a nose mask, strap(s), and a filter member. The strap(s) are elastic, and serve to hold the nose mask over the user's nose. The filter member is a plug-in device allowing removal of the filter member and replacement of the filter member cartr... | 06/22/2004 |
| 6701924 | Nasal filter The nasal filter is a breathing aid that would filter pollutants and contaminants from the air, thus improving the quality of the air inhaled by individuals who suffer respiratory ailments and allergies to air borne pollutants. Designed to fit just inside... | 03/09/2004 |
| 6645172 | Device and method for nasal inhalation An inhalation device includes at least one support containing a product including at least one active substance. The support is able to release, in the form of emanations, a volatile phase of the active substance. Attachment elements are provided to permi... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6561188 | Nasal breathing apparatus and methods The apparatus is configured to provide improved nasal breathing to persons requiring a range of respiratory based remedies ranging from opening collapsed nasal passages to treating allergic reaction to delivery of immediate dosage or controlled release me... | 05/13/2003 |
| 6526969 | Method and device for releasing powder An inhaler device and a method in which powder for inhalation is jetted off a prepared device surface containing a defined pre-metered quantity of finely divided powder. The jetting function is obtained by a directed air stream pushing or cutting free a m... | 03/04/2003 |
| 6494205 | Nasal insert filtering device A nasal insert filtering assembly for filtering impurities in an airflow flowing through the nasal passages of a user. The nasal insert filtering assembly includes a pair of housings. Each of the housings includes an interior. A filtering means is mounted... | 12/17/2002 |
| 6298850 | Nasal cannula assembly and securing device A device for securing a nasal cannula to a patient's head is disclosed. The device utilizes a thin round elastic band placed behind the patient's head and is attached to the cannula gas supply tube by cord couplers. The cord couplers are slidably attached... | 10/09/2001 |
| 6217524 | Method of continuously, non-invasively monitoring pulmonary capillary blood flow and cardiac output A method of continuously, non-invasively determining the cardiac output of a patient. The method includes intermittently measuring the cardiac output, the volume of carbon dioxide exhaled by the patient per breath, and determining the arterial-venous grad... | 04/17/2001 |
| 6200271 | Bi-directional partial re-breathing method A re-breathing method for determining pulmonary capillary blood flow that accounts for changes in the carbon dioxide content of a patient. The carbon dioxide elimination and partial pressure of end tidal carbon dioxide of the patient are measured prior to... | 03/13/2001 |
| 6109262 | Nasal and oral filters Particle entrapment device for the capture of particles in an inhaled, or an exhaled air stream, including a body having a portion adapted to fit within the mouth or at least one nostril of a human, or other mammalian animal, in sealing engagement with th... | 08/29/2000 |
| 5954049 | Equine mask with MDI adapter A mask is provided for administering medication, particularly asthmatic medication, to equine animals, particularly horses. The mask has a body that fits over the nostrils of the horse. An aerosolization chamber is secured to the body and opens into the i... | 09/21/1999 |
| 5947119 | Therapeutic process and apparatus for nasal passages An air flow control device for the nose has an air flow control element for directing air flow in a selected manner when disposed in a nasal cavity. The flow control element deflects air toward nasal hair for natural filtering, mucous membranes to enhance... | 09/07/1999 |
| 5890491 | Nose filter A disposable nose filter to be inserted in a nostril, including a flexible housing, a filtering component, a flange and an adhesive component. The nose filter is adapted to be easily inserted and removed from the nostril. When positioned in the nasal pass... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5850834 | Respiration aiding device A respiration aiding device capable of giving a little sense of incompatibility and causing no interference with respiration with no concern about coming off after a long-term use. The respiration aiding device comprises a link portion having both ends to... | 12/22/1998 |
| 5816241 | Coiled nasal dilator A removable device inserted into the nose which is designed to improve quality of sleep by increasing air-flow volume to lungs and to provide relief from snoring caused by insufficient air and mouth breathing. Triangular in shape with an open-ended base, ... | 10/06/1998 |
| 5787884 | Nasal and oral filters A nasal device for sampling inhaled particulate matter in the nose of a person to allow identification of aeroallergens in the inhaled matter or to prevent disease states mediated by such aeroallergens. The nasal device has a body adapted to fit within a ... | 08/04/1998 |
| 5775335 | Apparatus to diminish or eliminate snoring Two cylindrical members having an elongated flexible strap there-between. Each of the members is adapted for insertion into a nostril of a person to enlarge the nostril. Each of the members further comprising a series of longitudinally disposed ridges arr... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5746200 | Trabecula nasal filter having both macropores and micropores The invention relates to a filter with a predeterminably adjustable porosity. The filter can be manufactured by forming a three-dimensional framework made of the filter material around particles, which serve as space retainers for the porosity, and subseq... | 05/05/1998 |
| 5727543 | Nasal breathing device A nasal breathing device for insertion into the nasal passageways of humans for providing enhanced breathing of air through the user's nose. The nasal passageways each include a nasal septum wall, an opposite inner wall, and an inner lower wall. The nasal... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5568808 | Nose filters A disposable nose filter to be inserted in a nostril, including a flexible housing, a filter component and a flutter valve. The nose filter is adapted to be easily inserted and removed from the nostril. The flutter valve forms a seal with the lower exteri... | 10/29/1996 |
| 5549103 | Nasal dilator having an adhesive void to allow relative movement 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 base material having a first end region, a second end region and... | 08/27/1996 |
| 5470511 | Vaporizer overfill safety device A vaporizer comprises gas inlet and outlet ports, gas inlet and outlet control means, one or more liquid reservoir chambers, at least one gas passage, at least one gas vaporization zone, a liquid filler body including filler control means wherein there is... | 11/28/1995 |
| 5417205 | Air filter for the nose An air filter including two filter units linked by a connecting element for inserting into the nostrils of the nose to filtrate air passing through, each filter unit including a barrel, a first wire gauze filter fastened to the barrel at one end, a second... | 05/23/1995 |
