Nasal breathing apparatus and methods
Patent 6561188 Issued on May 13, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date: 
August 21, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
August 21, 2020. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 1823094 2335936 2672138 3905335 Nose filter Nasal puff with adjustable sealing means Air filter for the nose Nose worn air filter Nose filters Breathing enhancer InventorApplicationNo. 643022 filed on 08/21/2000US Classes:128/206.11, Including means inserted in nasal passage128/203.22, Means for supplying, or permitting inhalation of, separate streams of treating agent/respiratory gas mixture through nasal passages128/204.12, Holder solely supported by nose128/204.13, Treating agent evaporated from extended surface absorbent (e.g., sponge, fibrous wick, screen, etc.)128/207.18Respiratory gas supply means enters nasal passageExaminersPrimary: Lewis, Aaron J.Assistant: Patel, Mital Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesA62B 007/10A61M 016/00 AbstractThe 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 medication. The apparatus includes connected nasal inserts which provide nodules to open the nasal passage and which directly align with the nasal air channel. For a preferred embodiment which provides a means to delivery of breathable gas mixtures or nasal and sinus rinse solutions, the inserts contain cannula which receive and connect to the source of the gas or rinse. For another embodiment using filtration, the inserts receive disposable filtration pacs. Sustained release of predetermined medical dosages is obtained by a further embodiment wherein the inserts receive medication inserts.Field of SearchRespiratory gas supply means enters nasal passageMeans for supplying respiratory gas under positive pressure Means for supplying, or permitting inhalation of, separate streams of treating agent/respiratory gas mixture through nasal passages Means placed in body opening to facilitate insertion of breathing tube Folded or stacked Tubular With handle or applicator means Incision or cavity inserted Tongue Fenestrated Aural protectors (e.g., ear) Head or face protector (e.g., lips, ears, etc.) External ear or head mounting means Oral cavity protectors Antisnoring device With surgical implement retaining means Drapes Inflatable or expandable With cover (flap) With noise or pressure attenuating means (e.g., dampening, filtering, etc.) Eye or nose protectors Thermoplastic or thermosetting type Breath or contaminated air deflectors Teeth protectors (e.g., mouthpieces) Including means inserted in nasal passage Holder solely supported by nose Treating agent evaporated from extended surface absorbent (e.g., sponge, fibrous wick, screen, etc.) | |
