Abstract: The present invention relates to an external nasal dilator, more specifically to an improved external nasal dilator, which provides a focused and efficient spring force to the outer wall tissues of a first and second nasal passages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an external nasal dilator, more specifically to an improved external nasal dilator, which provides a focused and efficient spring force to the outer wall tissues of a first and second nasal passages.

Abstract: A nasal dilator, having a spring force that can be activated after the dilator is applied to the nose, is described. The nasal dilator has a spring force component and an adhesive component, which together act to dilate nasal tissues to help open or keep open the nasal valve to alleviate snoring and other breathing-related disorders.

Abstract: An apparatus and methods of providing dilation to external tissue and user communication via a nasal device are provided. One embodiment comprises a flexible strip of material adapted to be adhesively secured to nasal surfaces of a user, and a signal unit which receives physiological signals of the user while disposed upon the nasal surfaces and which communicates information to the user via one or more of: acoustic vibrations, tactile contact and light emission. One or more signal units may be provided. The signal units may detect physiological parameters of the user. The signal unit may wirelessly communicate information relating to use to an external receiver. The signal unit may receive commands via wireless communication to control a subsequent communication to the user via vibrations, contact, and/or light emission. Additional embodiments comprise a fluid-filled elongated vessel adapted to conform to nasal surfaces of the user in order to dilate nasal regions.

Abstract: Dilator dispensers and mounting apparatus and methods of dispensing and mounting nasal dilators to enable dilation to external tissue are provided. An apparatus may be used with a variety of types and sizes of dilator devices, including traditional elongate dilator devices for humans and animals such as horses, dogs and the like. A compact, portable, protective dilator dispenser is provided so that a user may readily access and apply a dilator device at any time. A combined apparatus including a dilator dispenser and a mounting aid is provided for a dilator device so that a dilator device may be quickly, easily and accurately applied by a user.