Surgery – Respiratory method or device
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-10
2011-11-08
Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
C606S194000, C600S593000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08051850
ABSTRACT:
A nasal dilator includes a contact pad attachable to a user's facial region below the user's eye and outboard from the user's nose. A tugging device is coupled with the contact pad and urges the contact pad in a direction away from the user's nose. With this structure, effective dilation of the nasal passages can be achieved in a comfortable manner. The dilator may also be incorporated into a CPAP mask and/or form part of an automated control system.
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Kwok Rodney Philip
Richard Ron
Danega Renee
Hindenburg Max
Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.
ResMed Limited
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