Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Ear or nose prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-28
2011-10-18
Willse, David H (Department: 3774)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Ear or nose prosthesis
C606S196000, C606S199000, C606S228000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08038712
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for rhinoplasty and treating nasal valve stenosis are disclosed herein. The nasal valve acts as a flow-limiter and can contribute to airway obstruction if resistance within the nasal valve is excessive. In one embodiment, a system for treating nasal valve stenosis includes a first elongate implant and a second elongate implant configured to support the nasal valves when implanted. The implants can be coupled together by connecting elements, such as eyelets, tethers, complementary socket joints, and button-rivet supports.
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Dineen Michael
Frazier Andrew
Hirotsuka Mark
Jackson Jasper
Roue Chad
Blanco Javier
Koninklijke Philips Electronics , N.V.
Willse David H
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