Patents Examined by Mital Pital
  • Patent number: 6453901
    Abstract: The nasal dilator of this invention comprises a truss which includes a resilient spring member secured between a base layer and a cover member. The cover member extends beyond the perimeter of the spring member for maximum adherence of the truss to the outer skin surface of the nose of a wearer. The lateral sides of the dilator are angled to correspond to the line where the nose meets the cheek, and a separation, projection, or other index marker is formed member midway between the end edges of the truss, to assist centering the dilator on the nose. In one embodiment the spring member is formed with end pairs of resilient spring fingers configured to provide dilating force to the vestibule area of the nose, in addition to the valve area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2002
    Inventor: Joseph V. Ierulli