Surgery – Respiratory method or device
Patent
1995-08-31
1996-09-10
Asher, Kimberly L.
Surgery
Respiratory method or device
60620445, 12820718, 128848, 602 54, A61F 556, A61F 508, A61M 1508, A62B 700
Patent
active
055536050
ABSTRACT:
A nasal dilator for preventing outer wall tissue of nasal passages of a nose from drawing in during breathing. There is a spring member for bridging a human nose, the spring member extending over the bridge and at least partly beyond the bridge on both sides of the bridge. A pad with an adhesive surface covers the spring member and extends around the spring member so that there is a perimeter of space formed between the spring member and the pad member. The spring is inset centrally in the pad. An adhesive between the spring member and the pad wholly connects the spring member on its entire engaging surface with the pad. The dilator can be formed of transparent or clear material so as to enhance its cosmetic appearance on the nose.
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