Nasal cavity dilator

Details Nasal cavity dilator Nasal cavity dilator

2006-02-28

2010-06-22

McDermott, Corrine M (Department: 3738)

Surgery

Instruments

Internal pressure applicator

C606S191000, C606S196000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07740643

ABSTRACT:
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 one frame end relative to the other. A releasable holding member includes a ring that engages the bottom frame end and an upstanding central member that engages the top frame end. The ring and the upstanding central member are coupled by a plurality of radial arms. The flexible wall structure is deformed and effective for urging against nasal cavity walls to increase air flow through the nasal passage when the top and bottom frame ends are maintained in a holding condition by the ring and the upstanding central member. The ring and radial arms define openings that permit passage of air into and out of the nasal cavity through the releasable holding member.

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