GB2126101A - Device for assisting breathing through the nose - Google Patents

Device for assisting breathing through the nose Download PDF

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GB2126101A
GB2126101A GB08311067A GB8311067A GB2126101A GB 2126101 A GB2126101 A GB 2126101A GB 08311067 A GB08311067 A GB 08311067A GB 8311067 A GB8311067 A GB 8311067A GB 2126101 A GB2126101 A GB 2126101A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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    • A61F5/56—Devices for preventing snoring

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The device (10) is in one piece and comprises two spaced helical coil portions (10a) joined by a loop portion (10b). Conveniently the device is formed from lightly tempered stainless steel wire. In use, the coils when inserted into the nostrils cause the interior passages thereof to be enlarged slightly to assist the breathing of the user and consequently to alleviate snoring sounds when the user is asleep. <IMAGE>

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SPECIFICATION Device for assisting breathing through the nose The present invention relates to a device for assisting breathing through the nose, and is particularly suited to the alleviation of snoring.
According to the present invention, the device is in one piece and comprises two spaced tubular portions joined together by a connecting portion, the tubular portions being spaced to permit insertion one in each nostril and being of a size such that when inserted in the nostrils the interior passages thereof are enlarged slightly to assist the breathing of the user.
In a preferred embodiment, the device is formed from a lightly tempered stainless steel wire which is shaped into two helical coils to provide the tubular portions, the coils being joined by a loop portion extending axially away from one end of the coils.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:~ Figure 1 is a diagrammatic front view of a device according to the invention and shown ready for insertion into the nostrils of a person, and Figure 2 is a side view of the device of Figure 1 Referring to the drawing, the device 10 is in one piece and comprises two spaced tubular portions 1 Oa joined together by a connecting portion 1 Ob. The device is formed from a lightly tempered stainless steel wire which is shaped into two helical coils to provide tubular portions 1 Oc, the coils connecting portion 1 Ob being provided by a loop extending axially away from one end of the coils.
As evident from Figure 2, the loop portion 1 Ob lies in a plane extending generally tangentially of the two helical coils.
For safety reasons the ends of the wire are located within the outer confines of the coils this being effected by the ends being shaped so that they extend radially inwardly of their respective coils and then axially inwardly thereof.
As shown, the coils are each made up of between 3 and 4 turns, but this number may vary as desired.
The relative size and spacing of the coils will be designed to suit the person using the device. As an example, a device suitable for use by an adult male have coils 9 mm in diameter, 10 mm in length, and longitudinal axes 25 mm apart.
In use, the device would be gently inserted to position each coil in a respective nostril, the coils when in position causing the interior passages of the nose to be enlarged slightly to assist the breathing of the user, and this in turn will alleviate snoring sounds when the user is asleep; the device may be inserted with the loop portion 1 Ob either close to the upper lip or spaced therefrom.

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1. A device for assisting breathing through the nose, the device being in one piece and comprising two spaced tubular portions joined together by a connecting portion, the tubualr portions being spaced to permit insertion one in each nostril and being of a size such that when inserted in the nostrils the interior passages thereof are enlarged slightly to assist the breathing of the user.
2. The device of Claim 1, wherein the tubular portions are provided by two helical coils.
3. The device of Claim 2, wherein the connecting portion is provided by a loop extending axially away from one end of the coils.
4. The device of Claim 2 or 3, wherein the connecting portion lies in a plane extending tangentially of the coils.
5. The device of any one of the preceding claims, and formed from lightly tempered stainless steel wire.
6. The device of Claim 5, wherein the ends of the wire are located within the outer confines of the tubular portions.
7. The device for assisting breathing through the nose, the device being substantially as herein described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
8. The or each feature of the device described herein whether taken alone or in combination.
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US5479944A (en) * 1986-11-19 1996-01-02 Patent Development & Investment S.A. Nasal devices
USRE35408E (en) * 1986-11-19 1996-12-24 Patent Development & Investment S.A. Nasal devices
US5611334A (en) * 1995-07-07 1997-03-18 Muchin Jerome D Nose dilator device
US5553605A (en) * 1995-08-31 1996-09-10 Muchin Jerome D Transparent external nasal dilator
US5718224A (en) * 1996-08-16 1998-02-17 Muchin; Jerome D. Transparent nasal dilator
US5890486A (en) * 1996-12-20 1999-04-06 The Procter & Gamble Company Thermal nasal dilator and method of treatment for relief of nasal congestion and other symptoms associated with common cold and allergies
US5727543A (en) * 1997-02-07 1998-03-17 Corsaro; Luigi Nasal breathing device
EP0958798A1 (en) * 1998-05-22 1999-11-24 Guerra Navas, Antonio Manuel Nasal anatomical device to increase the respiratory capacity.
ES2186478A1 (en) * 2000-06-19 2003-05-01 Pardo Manuel Luna Flexible arch with rings at its ends for opening nasal orifices
US10639186B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2020-05-05 Sanostec Corp. Nasal congestion, obstruction relief, and drug delivery
US10426651B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2019-10-01 Sanostec Corporation Nasal inserts
US10085873B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2018-10-02 Sanostec Corp Nasal congestion and obstruction relief and breathing assist devices
US8262688B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2012-09-11 Sanostec Corp Nasal inserts
US9474642B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2016-10-25 Sanostec Corp Nasal congestion and obstruction relief and breathing assist devices
US8403954B2 (en) 2001-05-22 2013-03-26 Sanostec Corp. Nasal congestion, obstruction relief, and drug delivery
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US9242080B2 (en) * 2001-05-22 2016-01-26 Sanostec Corp Nasal inserts
AT411323B (en) * 2001-10-17 2003-12-29 Preroc Ag DEVICE FOR IMPROVING NOSE BREATHING
US9615962B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2017-04-11 Jean-Pierre Robitaille Nasal cannula
US9326885B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2016-05-03 Jean-Pierre Robitaille Valved nasal cannula
US10271985B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2019-04-30 Jean-Pierre Robitaille Valved nasal cannula
US11654044B2 (en) 2006-05-23 2023-05-23 Jean-Pierre Robitaille Valved nasal cannula
JP2010540188A (en) * 2007-10-03 2010-12-24 サノステック コーポレーション Nose insert
WO2011138474A1 (en) * 2010-05-07 2011-11-10 David Orts Paya Device for the symptomatic relief of nasal allergies
ES2391737A1 (en) * 2010-11-23 2012-11-29 David Orts Paya Device for the symptomatic relief of nasal allergies
US9730830B2 (en) 2011-09-29 2017-08-15 Trudell Medical International Nasal insert and cannula and methods for the use thereof
US10716700B2 (en) 2011-09-29 2020-07-21 Trudell Medical International Nasal insert and cannula and methods for the use thereof
WO2013079751A1 (en) * 2011-11-28 2013-06-06 David Orts Paya Device for relieving the symptoms of nasal allergies
ES2376440A1 (en) * 2011-11-28 2012-03-14 David Orts Paya Device for relieving the symptoms of nasal allergies
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