Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
606199000 | Nasal dilator | 61 |
20080208243 | Method for treating obstructed paranasal ethmoid sinuses - A set of sinus balloon catheters are provided for treating a patient's paranasal ethmoid sinus system, including dilating prepared openings, and natural ostia and ducts and excising sinus cavities. These include a balloon catheter with a bend placing a distal segment at 90 degrees to a proximal segment and a balloon catheter which is substantially straight. The catheters have sufficient stiffness and column strength that the balloon carrying distal segment of the catheter can be pushed into the prepared opening, natural ostium or duct, or sinus to be excised. The catheters have appropriate inflated working diameters and appropriate outer diameters with the balloon deflated that will enable the catheter to be pushed into the respective prepared opening, natural ostium or duct, or sinus cavity to be excised. The methods use the balloon catheters to dilate prepared openings to selected parts of the sinus system, to dilate natural ostia and ducts of the sinus system, and/or to dilate sinus cavities to remove them. | 08-28-2008 |
20080262531 | NASAL INSERTS - A device for nasal insertion may include an open-ended tubular element. The tubular element may extend along a central tube axis between a first end and a second end, the first end being larger than the second end. The tubular element may define at least one groove along a lateral wall of the tubular element. | 10-23-2008 |
20080312680 | Nasal support device and method - The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting. | 12-18-2008 |
20090054923 | Nasal Device - The current invention is directed to a nasal device for maintaining an air passageway within the nose while a person sleeps. The nasal device has two spaced apart tubular members joined together by a bridging section and a removable spring biased clip that is locatable to hold it in position. The clip of the nasal device prevents the device from being accidentally dislodged and can also be used by people with different nose and nasal septum size and shape. | 02-26-2009 |
20090093840 | NASAL INSERTS - Devices for nasal insertion may include an open-ended tubular element which extends along a central tube axis between a first end and a second end, the first end being larger than the second end, and in which the tubular element includes at least one spiral strut extending from the first end to the second end, and/or a nodule having an internal face, a rounded external face, and a stalk extending from the internal face and terminating in an anchor sufficiently larger than a receptacle in the tubular element and sufficiently deformable as to be pressed through the receptacle to affix the nodule to the tubular element. | 04-09-2009 |
20090125052 | NASAL DILATOR - A nasal dilator consisting of an elongated elastically flexible element of plastic material having a layer of dermocompatible adhesive material applied onto a first surface thereof at each of its ends. | 05-14-2009 |
20090198268 | Nasal dilation apparatus - A device for dilating nasal passageways and improving nasal breathing capacity is disclosed. A curved resilient member having divergent first and second ends is provided. After pinching the ends of said resilient member toward one another, the first and second ends can be positioned in respective nostrils of a user's nose. In this position, the ends of said resilient member are outwardly biased against the nasal side walls, with such biasing force being sufficient to dilate the anterior portion of each nasal cavity by an amount sufficient to improve nasal breathing capacity. An adhesive strip is provided to affix the device to outer surface of the septum of a user's nose. | 08-06-2009 |
20090248057 | Device and method for maintaining unobstructed nasal passageways after nasal surgery - Methods and devices for maintaining nasal passages open after nasal surgery are provided. In some embodiments, the method of the present invention includes initially cleaning at least some of the bodily fluids from the nasal passages of a patient after the nasal surgery; providing a post-operative device having a first tubular member with a first proximal end and a first distal end, and a second tubular member with a second proximal end and a second distal end, where the first proximal end is connected to the second proximal end with a bridging member, and the post-operative device is splintless; inserting the first distal end and the second distal end into the nasal passages of the patient to a location where the first proximal end and the second proximal end each protrude beyond the nostril opening of the patient; and placing a packing material at least partially around each tubular member. In some embodiments of the present invention, a specialized speculum is provided to facilitate placing packing material around the tubular members of the medical device. Medical kits for use following nasal surgery are also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248058 | Device and Method for Maintaining Unobstructed Nasal Passageways after Nasal Surgery - Methods and devices for maintaining nasal passages open after nasal surgery are provided. In some embodiments, the method of the present invention includes initially cleaning at least some of the bodily fluids from the nasal passages of a patient after the nasal surgery; providing a post-operative device having a first tubular member with a first proximal end and a first distal end, and a second tubular member with a second proximal end and a second distal end, where the first proximal end is connected to the second proximal end with a bridging member, which may include a flexible member to facilitate positioning, and the post-operative device is splintless; inserting the first distal end and the second distal end into the nasal passages of the patient to a location where the first proximal end and the second proximal end each protrude beyond the nostril opening of the patient; and placing a packing material at least partially around each tubular member. In some embodiments of the present invention, a specialized speculum is provided to facilitate placing packing material around the tubular members of the medical device. Medical kits for use following nasal surgery are also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20100030252 | NASAL DILATOR - A nasal dilator is described. The nasal dilator comprises at least two opposing limbs ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100042134 | Nostril dilator - A device for relieving congestion in restricted nasal passages, by the dilation thereof with an internal prosthesis placed within the nasal passages of an individual. This prosthesis comprises an adjustable bow having a pair of appendages extending from each end thereof. A separate tensioning element engages complimentary features on/in the bow to limit flexure thereof, and thereby provide a counterforce to bending of the bow. Accordingly, when the bow is flexed or bent, the extent of flex or bending of the bow is constrained by the tensioning element. The combined effect of the natural recoil of the resilient bow from the distended to flat position, combined with the counter forces imparted to the bow by the tensioning element, causes each appendage on the end of the bow to exert a constant pressure within each nasal passage to maintain such passages in a relatively open position. | 02-18-2010 |
20100063532 | Nasal Dilation Device - A nasal dilation device comprises a pair of dilating frames for insertion into respective nasal passages. An external abutment member is joined between the pair of dilating frames to abut an external nasal valve. Each dilating frame comprises a frame member wound in a generally helical pattern about a longitudinal axis of the dilating frame to form a plurality of windings spaced from one another in a direction of the longitudinal axis. By providing a frame formed of a helical member, a resulting open frame design of a dilating frame is provided which is easy to manufacture, of simple structure, with substantially no protruding ends or edges so that the device can be easily and safely inserted into a nasal passage without tearing or causing harm to the soft internal tissues thereof. Outward dilating pressure applied to the internal nasal passage is also distributed over a larger area for comfort. | 03-11-2010 |
20100174308 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS USEABLE FOR TREATING SINUSITIS - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. Specific devices (e.g., tubular guides, guidewires, balloon catheters, tubular sheaths) are provided as are methods for manufacturing and using such devices to treat disorders of the ear, nose or throat. | 07-08-2010 |
20100217302 | MECHANICALLY DEPLOYABLE UPPER AIRWAY STENT - A mechanically deployable upper airway stent is disclosed along with a method of using same. The stent comprises a central tube having an inner chamber and openings on its surface. A linkage rod is housed within the central tube and is provided with branched spokes that pass through the openings. In the un-deployed state the branched spokes are contained within the central tube. Deployed spokes are preferably aligned in groupings along the central tube. The outer ends of the spokes of each grouping connect to a rib. The un-deployed stent is inserted into the nasal passageway and positioned relative to occluding anatomic structures. Upon deployment, the ribs along with web members extending between the ribs move outwardly from the central tube and press upon the tissues of the pharyngeal cavity. Spaces between the extended spokes permit the passage of air along the stent and maintain airway patency. | 08-26-2010 |
20100298861 | Delayed Action Spring Force Element for Nasal Dilators - 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. | 11-25-2010 |
20100298862 | Apparatus and Methods for Dilating and Modifying Ostia of Paranasal Sinuses and Other Intranasal or Paranasal Structures - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. | 11-25-2010 |
20110029007 | TREATMENT AND PLACEMENT DEVICE FOR SINUSITIS APPLICATIONS - Devices, methods and kits which, when installed or used, access, aspire, dilate, insufflate, drain or deliver fluid medicaments to, or place a patency device within a sinus area, such as a maxillary sinus or a maxillary sinus ostium. The device can include a hollow catheter and probe, and can be configured to permit gradual and incremental probe extension. The device can be constructed to enhance the precision and maneuverability within the nasal and sinus passageways, while also accommodating the natural anatomical geometry of a targeted paranasal treatment site. For example, the present treatment and placement device can accomplish access to the maxillary sinus ostium by utilizing an uncinate process to guide a probe tip into the ostium in a retrograde manner. The probe can be slidably, bi-directionally or co-axially positioned within the catheter. A distal portion of the probe can be biased away from a longitudinal axis of the catheter. | 02-03-2011 |
20110034950 | NOSE CLIP - A nose clip includes an outer support member adapted to contact an outside surface of a nose; a bridge connected at a first end to the outer support member; and an inner support member connected to a second end of the bridge and adapted to be inserted into the nostril and to contact an inner surface of the nostril. When inserted, tension generated between the outer support member and the inner support member causes lateral movement of a surface within the nostril and opens a nasal airway. Additionally, the inner support can be curved to create an outward movement of the lateral wall of the nose. This in turn enables improved breathing. The nose clip may be made of a malleable material. The inner support member may include extensions that are malleable. The inner support members may be bent so that they create a convex contour of an interior surface of the nasal cavity. A different embodiment of the nose clip can be used to deliver drugs via a fluid filled cavity and porous surface that allows evaporation of the fluid and drug into the nasal cavity as air is drawn over the inner support member. | 02-10-2011 |
20110040320 | DEVICE FOR REMODELING THE UNCINATE PROCESS - A method of remodeling the uncinate process associated with a paranasal sinus includes positioning at least one shim member in the infundibulum, the shim member deforming the uncinate process and widening at least a portion of the infundibulum. The infundibulum space may be dilated with a dilating member. Dilation may occur prior to delivery of the at least one shim. The dilation member may be delivered into the sinus cavity via an access passageway formed in the canine fossa. | 02-17-2011 |
20110118775 | MULTI-LAYER INTERNAL NASAL DILATOR WITH TUBULAR EXPANDERS AND COMPOUND DELIVERY PROTRUSIONS - An internal nasal dilator and compound delivery apparatus including a holding element and first and second nostril expanders each consisting essentially of a flexible, preferably continuous, and tubular member, wherein at least a portion of the element and expanders are formed of a structural core and compliant outer layer, and/or the apparatus includes a plurality of distending protrusions configured to discharge a quantity of compound over a period. | 05-19-2011 |
20110230907 | ARTERIAL TAMPONADE DEVICE AND METHOD - An arterial tamponade device is expandable between a collapsed condition and an expanded position and has opposite ends, with an enlarged pad at one or both ends. The device is inserted into a body cavity in its collapsed condition and is released at a predetermined location so that opposite ends of the device are biased away from one another and apply pressure to opposite wall regions of the body cavity before the device is fully expanded, with a pad at one end positioned to apply pressure to a predetermined tissue area which includes a blood vessel so as to occlude or partially occlude the vessel and reduce or cut off blood flow to the body cavity. The pad may have a bulbous projection configured to engage a depression of a body cavity wall region in which a blood vessel is located. | 09-22-2011 |
20110251634 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR CORRECTING NASAL VALVE COLLAPSE - The present invention relates to apparatus ad methods for correcting nasal valve collapse comprising a device configured for suspending a nasal valve, the device comprising a body portion comprising a proximal end, a distal end, and a plurality of barbs, wherein the body portion is configured to be inserted through or underneath the upper lateral cartilage of a patient and wherein the plurality of barbs are configured to engage a soft tissue overlying a bony tissue proximal to the upper lateral cartilage, and a head portion coupled to the proximal end of the body portion wherein the head portion is configured to engage the upper lateral cartilage of the patient when the plurality of barbs are engaged with the soft tissue overlying the bony tissue proximal to the upper lateral cartilage | 10-13-2011 |
20110264134 | FRONTAL SINUS DILATION CATHETER - A balloon dilation catheter includes a substantially rigid inner guide member and a movable shaft coupled to a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. To treat a sinus cavity of a subject using the balloon dilation the substantially rigid inner guide member is advanced into a drainage pathway of the sinus (e.g., frontal recess) of the subject via a nasal passageway. The shaft and balloon are advanced in a distal direction over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place the balloon in the drainage pathway. The balloon is inflated to expand or otherwise remodel the drainage pathway. | 10-27-2011 |
20110270297 | Nasal dilator - A nasal dilator is provided that can be used primarily for exercise and secondarily rest and sleep. It may be designed as a resilient bridge between two arms that enter the nostril and then expand the nostril outward and upward. In one embodiment the dilator is flexible and the feet are brought together when inserted into the nose and when released they try to return outward and press against the nasal wall thus opening the nostrils. The feet may have an offset from the arm to deeper engage the nostril which helps to prevent the dilator from slipping off. Also the inside face of the feet and arm that run parallel to the septum wall may be generally flat to prevent irritation to the septum wall if pressed up against the septum wall. The easy to use and reusable nasal dilator can be used by athletes to better their performance through the improved utilization and flow of air through the nose. | 11-03-2011 |
20120010647 | Septal splint - Provided is a septal splint to promote healing and alignment of a user's septum, and a method thereof. The septal splint includes an alignment member including a plurality of bilateral support pads to contact left and right sides of the user's septum, and a plurality of medializing support floor pads to rest on a bottom portion of each of the user's nasal passages. The septal splint also includes a pressing member, including a plurality of pressure applicators to transfer a predetermined amount of pressure to the bilateral support pads such that an alignment of the user's septum, maxillary crest, and fibrous tissue therebetween, is maintained, and a fulcrum end to supply the predetermined pressure to the plurality of pressure applicators. The septal splint promotes healing and alignment of a user's septum by providing moderate pressure at a junction point of the patient's maxillary crest, septum base, and fibrous tissue therebetween. | 01-12-2012 |
20120071913 | NASAL SPLINTS - One embodiment of the present application relates to a system including a nasal splint and an insert. The nasal splint has an airway tube and the insert includes an elongated tube for insertion into the airway tube of the nasal splint. The elongated tube of the insert is configured to collect an obstruction of human material while installed in the airway tube and to remove the obstruction when the insert is removed from the airway tube. | 03-22-2012 |
20120184983 | Apparatus and Methods for Dilating and Modifying Ostia of Paranasal Sinuses and Other Intranasal or Paranasal Structures - Sinusitis and other disorders of the ear, nose and throat are diagnosed and/or treated using minimally invasive approaches with flexible or rigid instruments. Various methods and devices are used for remodeling or changing the shape, size or configuration of a sinus ostium or duct or other anatomical structure in the ear, nose or throat; implanting a device, cells or tissues; removing matter from the ear, nose or throat; delivering diagnostic or therapeutic substances or performing other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Introducing devices (e.g., guide catheters, tubes, guidewires, elongate probes, other elongate members) may be used to facilitate insertion of working devices (e.g. catheters e.g. balloon catheters, guidewires, tissue cutting or remodeling devices, devices for implanting elements like stents, electrosurgical devices, energy emitting devices, devices for delivering diagnostic or therapeutic agents, substance delivery implants, scopes etc.) into the paranasal sinuses or other structures in the ear, nose or throat. | 07-19-2012 |
20120330345 | NASAL DILATOR - A mechanical dilator ( | 12-27-2012 |
20130006293 | INTERNALLY IMPLANTABLE NASAL STENT - A nasal stent is provided as a lattice formed from a biologically absorbable material. The lattice has a plurality of intersecting semi-rigid rods defining interstitial spaces therebetween. The interstitial spaces are sufficiently large such that, when the stent is installed between a patient's overlying mucosal lining and underlying cartilaginous septum, the stent does not substantially impede diffusion of blood supply from the overlying mucosal lining to the underlying cartilaginous septum. The lattice also has sufficient rigidity so as to be able to compress the septal cartilage into a flat plane. | 01-03-2013 |
20130046329 | Sleep Apnea Therapy With Naso-Phyrangeal Bypass - Naso-pharyngeal devices for treating sleep apnea can perform two functions simultaneously: keeping an open airway through an inner lumen of the device; and support for the tissue in the airway, because keeping the tissue from completely collapsing creates the possibility of some air movement around the device in the critical areas associated with obstructive sleep apnea. | 02-21-2013 |
20130066358 | Systems, Devices and Methods For Providing Therapy To An Anatomical Structure - Systems, devices, and methods comprising an instrument for expanding a paranasal sinus. The instrument may comprise an expandable disposable medical device is adapted to extend away from a distal portion of a shaft of an insertion device. | 03-14-2013 |
20130072958 | SINUS BALLOON DILATION CATHETERS AND SINUS SURGURY TOOLS - Inventive embodiments disclosed herein include a catheter for dilating a sinus cavity lumen. The catheter includes a guide tube, having a proximal end and a distal end, that terminates in a distal tip; a sleeve member annularly positioned over the guide tube, wherein the sleeve member is movable relative to the guide tube and is capable of being advanced over the guide tube; and a balloon coupled to the sleeve member, wherein the balloon can be extendable and inflated at or beyond the end of the guide tube. | 03-21-2013 |
20130144325 | NASAL DILATOR - Described are magnets, dilating members comprising magnets, and nasal dilators for nasal dilatation that dynamically maintain fit and dilatation in a user's nostrils without manual intervention. Also described are kits comprising multiple pairs of magnets for assembling a nasal dilator to meet a user's requirements. | 06-06-2013 |
20130231693 | Devices and Methods for Dilating a Paranasal Sinus Opening and for Treating Sinusitis - Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 09-05-2013 |
20130253567 | Devices and Methods for Dilating a Paranasal Sinus Opening and for Treating Sinusitis - Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 09-26-2013 |
20130338700 | Biodegradable, Active Ingredient-Eluting Structural Support - A biodegradable nasal splint, wherein the biodegradable nasal splint is configured for placement within a nasal passage so as to stabilize a surgically-corrected septum. A biodegradable nasal splint, wherein the biodegradable nasal splint is configured for placement within a nasal passage so as to exert a lateralizing force to an outfractured inferior turbinate. A method comprising performing a corrective procedure with respect to a patient's nasal passage, positioning a biodegradable nasal splint within the patient's nasal passage, wherein the biodegradable nasal splint is effective to exert a lateralizing force to an inferior turbinate, to stabilize a nasal septum, or combinations thereof. | 12-19-2013 |
20140012309 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF SINUSITIS - A method of treating a constricted sinus passageway of a patient includes traversing the canine fossa region of the patient so as to form a passageway in the sinus cavity. An elongate member is inserted through the passageway, the elongate member having an inflation member such as a balloon disposed thereon. The inflation member is positioned within the constricted passageway. The inflation member is expanded so as to expand at least a portion of the constricted sinus passageway. | 01-09-2014 |
20140018839 | STENT FOR SPLINTING A NASAL PASSAGE - The present invention relates to a stent for splinting a nasal passage. The stent ( | 01-16-2014 |
20140031852 | Devices and methods for Dilating a Eustachian Tube - Dilators are provided for insertion into, and dilation of, a Eustachian tube of an animal, e.g., a human being. The dilators may be placed in the Eustachian tube via the oral or nasal passageway, and the nasopharynx. The dilators are configured to be self-expanding and include a driver configured to expand an expandable portion from a non-expanded configuration to an expanded configuration. Also provided are kits that include the dilator, an insertion device for inserting the dilator, and methods for inserting the dilator into a Eustachian tube. | 01-30-2014 |
20140031853 | MEDICAL TREATMENT TOOL - A medical treatment tool includes: an insert portion at least a part of which is provided by a flexing portion that is adapted to be flexed, the insert portion being adapted to be inserted into a human body of a patient; and an inflatable body provided on an outer circumference of the flexing portion, the inflatable body being inflated in a radial direction of the flexing portion. An axial distal end portion of the inflatable body is fixed to the insert portion while a proximal end portion of the inflatable body is axially movable relative to the insert portion. | 01-30-2014 |
20140039539 | NOSE TENSIONER AND OPENER AND NOSE TIP LIFTER FOR THE TREATMENT OF OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNOEA, SNORING AND RESPIRATORY OBSTRUCTION - The invention relates to a device for external use on the nose with a special and innovative action mechanism, with hooks that are inserted into the nostrils and apply a vigorous mechanical action, tensioning the (nostril dilator) nose muscle, the (nostril opening) nose wing and upper lip elevator muscles, and the nose wing greater cartilage (greater alar cartilage), this tension applied to the three structures widely opening the nostrils, tensioning and lifting the nose tip and cancelling the action of the nasal septum depressor muscle. The correct position is maintained by pulling the upper end of the device vertically, towards the root of the nose, and attaching it to the ridge of the nose with adhesive tape, thus stopping obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, nose, soft palate and uvula obstructions. The apparatus is formed in a single rigid piece ( | 02-06-2014 |
20140074143 | INSERTION TOOL AND INSERTION METHOD FOR ARTERIAL TAMPONADE DEVICE - An ergonomic insertion tool for insertion and retrieval of an arterial tamponade device which has an elongate connecting strut of resiliently deformable material and an arterial compressor at one end. The tool has a handle with a hand grip portion including an actuating trigger, and an elongate barrel. The barrel has a shaft and an outer sleeve telescopically engaged over the shaft. In a first position, a hooked distal end of the shaft protrudes from the sleeve to engage a bend between adjacent end portions of the connecting strut. On movement into a second position, the sleeve extends over the hooked end and compresses the deformable connecting strut into a deformed, U-shaped configuration to hold the device during insertion or retrieval. On movement back into the first position, the deformed device is released to spring out towards the expanded condition. | 03-13-2014 |
20140094840 | NASAL CAVITY INSERTION DEVICE FIXTURE AND NASAL CAVITY INSERSION DEVICE SET INCLUDING THE SAME - A nasal cavity insertion device fixture, whereby the displacement or detachment of a nasal cavity insertion tube is prevented during the sleep of a patient of sleep disorder. A nasal cavity insertion device fixture makes contact with the inner surface of a nasal passage in order to fix an insertion device inserted into the nasal cavity. The nasal cavity insertion device fixture preferably includes a tubular contact portion with an outer peripheral surface thereof which makes contact with the inner surface of the nasal passage. Further, the fixture for the tubular nasal cavity insertion device is preferably capable of accommodating the nasal cavity insertion tube in the inside thereof | 04-03-2014 |
20140128904 | DEVICE TO NARROW THE COLUMELLA AND TO DILATE THE NASAL VALVE - The device to narrow the nasal columella ( | 05-08-2014 |
20140207173 | MEDICAL TREATMENT TOOL - A medical treatment tool includes a bendable tube configured to be inserted into a body of a patient; and an operating body disposed in the insertion tube and configured to cause bending of the bendable tube, the operating body including: a plurality of divided members that are divided from each other along axially extending edges of the divided member, portions of the divided member forming a tubular structure, and an annular connecting portion that connects distal portions of the divided members. Each divided member includes at least one cutout portion formed between the tubular structure and the annular connecting portion | 07-24-2014 |
20140296904 | NASAL DILATOR AND USE THEREOF - A nasal dilator comprises magnets. The nasal dilator is a set comprising two bodies. Each of the two bodies has a first leg having at a distal portion thereof a magnet; and a second leg connected to the first leg via a bridge comprising flexible material. Each of the two bodies are designed so as to allow said body to be clamped to an ala nasi of a human nose between the distal portions of said first leg and said second leg. The magnets of the bodies are aligned such that with a body clamped to the ala nasi of a nose, the magnet is oriented at an angle to a plane defined by the ala nasi area clamped between said two distal portions of said first leg and second leg. Thanks to the repelling action of the magnets, the alae nasi are pushed apart, resulting in improved ease of breathing. | 10-02-2014 |
20140358177 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSERTING A SINUS DILATOR - Devices that are adapted to insert a sinus dilator into a stenotic opening of a paranasal sinus of a subject using minimally invasive dilator insertion procedures are provided. The devices and methods can be used to treat sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 12-04-2014 |
20150039014 | Methods of Locating and Treating Tissue in a Wall Defining a Bodily Passage - Devices, kits, and methods of treatment are described. More particularly, methods of treating tissue of a passage wall defining a bodily passage, such as a sinus cavity, airway, or sinus passage are described. An exemplary method utilizes an elongate member having an elongate member proximal end, elongate member distal end, and an elongate member body that defines a curve. | 02-05-2015 |
20150051636 | SIMPLIFIED NASAL DILATOR - A nasal dilator capable of introducing separating forces in the nasal outer wall tissue, has a resilient member, and a pair of spaced-apart end surfaces which can be forced toward one another from an initial flat position of the dilator to thereby substantially reduce the direct spacing therebetween by an external spacing reducing force. This results in restoring forces in the dilator tending to return it to the original direct spacing between the end surfaces. The resilient member, which is asymmetrical with respect to a centerline of the dilator that is parallel to the long axis of the dilator, has an extended surface at each end surface of the dilator which increases the adhesive surface area. The extended surface is located at each end surface of the resilient member on the side opposite the nose ala (wings) and above the alar furrow. An adhesive on the bottom surface of the resilient member adhesively engages exposed surfaces of the nasal outer wall tissues known as the lateral surface sufficiently to keep the dilator attached to the lateral wall while subjecting them to the restoring forces. | 02-19-2015 |
20150066071 | NASAL DILATOR AND BOUGIE - A nasal dilator and bougie is disclosed. The dilator includes, for example, an elongated member terminating in an end and a slidable member having a terminal end movable to the end of the elongated member in a first position. A dilation portion at the end of the elongated member has a first diameter and a second diameter greater than the first diameter when the slidable member is in the first position. An actuator can move the slidable member. | 03-05-2015 |
20150119923 | Enhanced Gripping Features for Nasal and Paranasal Sinus Systems - A gripping system for use in treating the sinus cavity is described. The system includes a handle for single handed operation that includes access to the sinus cavity and treatment by dilation of an anatomical passageway within the ear, nose or throat. The handle contains a guide catheter or seeker for proper placement of the system and further includes a balloon catheter cartridge for treatment of the cavity. The handle may further contain a guidewire cartridge to ensure proper access of the cavity or a stabilizing feature for incorporation of an endoscope. | 04-30-2015 |
20150314088 | DEVICE FOR IMPROVING AIR FLOW THROUGH A NASAL CAVITY DURING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS SPORTING PURSUITS - A device for improving flow of air through a nasal cavity of a wearer during activity such as cycling or running or like exercise substantially minimizing air flow resistance, the device including a substantially U-shaped body forming a bridge for spanning adjacent nasal cavities of a wearer; a first adjustable body and a second adjustable body mounted to opposite upright portions of the U-shaped body, the first and second bodies each having: a belt adjustable about an attachment mount on an upright portion of the U-shaped body; a rib extending outwardly and arcuately from a portion of the U-shaped body distal to the bridge, the each rib ending in a relatively large surface area portion connected to a portion of the belt, the large surface area portion of the each rib adapted for abutting internal wall surfaces of the nasal cavity of a wearer, and wherein the belt and rib form an open channel defining an air flow pathway within the nasal cavity; and whereby in an operating condition the belt or belts is tightened by a wearer to allow insertion, and thereafter loosened so as to urge the large surface area portion of the ribs against nasal cavity walls, whereby resistance to flow of air is substantially reduced, producing improved air flow capacity for sporting activities and the like. | 11-05-2015 |
20150314113 | GOGGLE BREATHING SYSTEM - A breathing enhancement system for use with eyewear having a compressible liner. The breathing enhancement system includes a pair of clips configured to be selectively attachable to the eyewear and adapted to compress the compressible liner when attached to the eyewear to define a compressed portion of the compressible liner. A clip liner is adapted to engage with and extend between the pair of clips, with the clip liner being configured to reside within the compressed portion of the compressible liner. A pair of nasal appliques are configured to be selectively placeable on respective lateral portions the nose of a user, with each nasal applique being adapted to be magnetically urged toward a respective one of the pair of clips in response to placement of the eyewear adjacent the nose of the user to cause the nasal passage of the user to open. | 11-05-2015 |
20160038726 | METHOD AND ARTICLES FOR TREATING THE SINUS SYSTEM - A method of treating a sinus cavity of a subject includes advancing a distal portion of a light source through a drainage pathway of a sinus cavity and into the sinus cavity and visually observing a transdermal light emitted from the light source. A distal portion of a substantially rigid inner guide member of a balloon dilation catheter is advanced into the drainage pathway, the balloon dilation catheter including a movable shaft including a balloon that is slidably mounted on the substantially rigid inner guide member. The movable shaft and balloon are advanced distally over the substantially rigid inner guide member to place a portion of the balloon in the drainage pathway whereby the balloon is inflated. | 02-11-2016 |
20160082233 | BALLOON CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A dilation catheter comprises a handle, a guidewire, a dilation catheter, a guidewire movement mechanism, and dilation catheter movement actuator. The guidewire movement mechanism is configured to translate to thereby cause translation of the guidewire relative to the handle. The dilation catheter movement mechanism is configured to translate to thereby cause translation of the dilation catheter relative to the handle. The guidewire movement mechanism also includes a rotation mechanism configured to impart rotation upon the guidewire. The rotation mechanism may include features configured to limit the amount that the guidewire may rotate. The rotation mechanism may also include features configured to convert linear movement of an actuator into rotational movement of the guidewire. The dilation catheter may include features configured to provide for side entry of the guidewire into the dilation catheter. | 03-24-2016 |
20160120689 | Nasal Dilator - The invention relates to a nasal dilator produced from soft silicone, which nasal dilator comprises two tube-shaped elements each adapted to be positioned within a nostril of a human nose, which tube-shaped elements have each a longitudinal axis, are open on each longitudinal end such that air can pass through the tube-shaped elements, and which tube-shaped elements have each a protrusion on the outer surface adjacent to one end of the tube-shaped element. | 05-05-2016 |
20160121088 | Devices and Methods for Dilating a Paranasal Sinus Opening and for Treating Sinusitis - Medical devices which are adapted to be inserted into a patient for a limited period of time using minimally invasive insertion procedures for dilating a stenotic opening, such as a stenotic sinus opening, are provided. The devices and methods can be used for treating sinusitis and other nasal and/or sinus disorders. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128709 | Devices and Methods for Minimally Invasive Access to Sinuses and Treatment of Sinusitis - The present invention provides minimally invasive devices and methods for accessing the sinuses and their surrounding structures for surgery and other treatments. The anterior ethmoid and maxillary sinuses are accessed and treated under minimal anesthesia with little or no postoperative limitation of activity or adverse symptoms. Direct visual verification of the sinuses and their natural ostia is utilized. Other paranasal sinuses may be treated by this method as well. The sinuses, in particular the maxillary and anterior ethmoid, are accessed via a direct anterior to posterior axis and the natural ostia of those sinuses is directly visualized for placement of a guide-free dilator, in the desired location within the natural ostia. That access to the maxillary ostium is accomplished by the anterior transuncinate “keyhole” approach in which a hole is punched in the uncinate process with the described devices according to the described methods. The properly placed dilator is expanded to allow drainage of the inflamed sinus and then withdrawn. An analogous ethmoid bulla “keyhole” approach and subsequent dilation are used for the anterior ethmoid sinus ostia. Pharmaceutical agents may be placed at desired locations in the sinuses using the same access technique. | 05-12-2016 |
20160128710 | Devices and Methods For Minimally Invasive Access To Sinuses and Treatment of Sinusitis - The present invention provides minimally invasive devices and methods for accessing the sinuses and their surrounding structures for surgery and other treatments. The anterior ethmoid and maxillary sinuses are accessed and treated under minimal anesthesia with little or no postoperative limitation of activity or adverse symptoms. Direct visual verification of the sinuses and their natural ostia is utilized. Other paranasal sinuses may be treated by this method as well. The sinuses, in particular the maxillary and anterior ethmoid, are accessed via a direct anterior to posterior axis and the natural ostia of those sinuses is directly visualized for placement of a guide-free dilator, in the desired location within the natural ostia. That access to the maxillary ostium is accomplished by the anterior transuncinate “keyhole” approach in which a hole is punched in the uncinate process with the described devices according to the described methods. The properly placed dilator is expanded to allow drainage of the inflamed sinus and then withdrawn. An analogous ethmoid bulla “keyhole” approach and subsequent dilation are used for the anterior ethmoid sinus ostia. Pharmaceutical agents may be placed at desired locations in the sinuses using the same access technique. | 05-12-2016 |
20160144158 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR TREATING A SINUS CONDITION - Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant. | 05-26-2016 |
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