Abstract

A medical device, comprising a plastic film and a support structure, wherein the plastic film, per se, has insufficient intrinsic stability to retain a planar shape against standard gravity, the support structure supports an area of the plastic film such that at least 80% of an entire area of the plastic film is inhibited from deforming, regardless of orientation, in response to standard gravity, and the support structure is manually inseparable from the plastic film.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/08 - Devices for correcting deformities of the nose

Abstract

A nasal dilator, comprising a plurality of laminated components, wherein each of the laminated components comprises a first major surface that faces in a first direction and a second major surface that faces in a second direction, the plurality of laminated components comprises at least one resilient member, each of the at least one resilient member comprises a first end at a first edge of the nasal dilator and a second end at a second edge of the nasal dilator, each of the at least one resilient member extends from the first end to the second end in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the nasal dilator, the plurality of laminated components comprises a first component and a second component, an entirety of the second major surface of the first component is of a first color, an entirety of the second major surface of the second component is of a second color, and at least a portion of the second major surface of the first component and at least a portion of the second major surface of the second component is a visibly exposed surface of the nasal dilator.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/08 - Devices for correcting deformities of the nose
• A61F 13/02 - Adhesive bandages or dressings

Abstract

A nasal dilator, comprising a plurality of laminated components, wherein each of the laminated components comprises a first major surface that faces in a first direction and a second major surface that faces in a second direction, the plurality of laminated components comprises a first component and a second component, the first component comprises a first region of a first color, the second component comprises a second region, the second region is a semi-transparent region of a second color, and the second region overlaps the first region such that the first color is visible via the second region and the second color alters a visual perception of the first color.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 5/08 - Devices for correcting deformities of the nose

Abstract

A method of treating episodic and chronic nasal congestion of the human nasal passages is disclosed. The present invention combines use of decongestant nasal spray, saline nasal spray, and nasal dilator therapies with minimized risk of incurring rebound congestion. The method may be used as both preventative and withdrawal therapies for patients experiencing rebound congestion. Nasal dilators, decongestant nasal spray and saline nasal spray are provided in kit form whereby users may practice the method.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose