US3710799A
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Nose dilator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-29
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1990-06-29
Abstract
Abstract A nostril dilator includes a pair of open, generally spherical cages joined together by a flexible chain of inter-locked links, the cages being slightly larger than the nostrils but insertable therein so that the nose holds the cages in place therein.
Inventors
- 👤 C Caballero
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:03
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/56; A61F5/01; A61F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
A nostril dilator, comprising a pair of open cages each including a plurality of rings arranged as intersecting great circles of a common spheroid and interconnected at the locations of mutual intersection, and a plurality of loosely interconnected links connected between said cages.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
43 words
A nostril dilator, comprising a pair of open cages each including a plurality of rings arranged as intersecting great circles of a common spheroid and interconnected at the locations of mutual intersection, and a plurality of loosely interconnected links connected between said cages.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A nostril dilator as set forth in claim 1 wherein said links are detachably connected to said cages.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A nostril dilator as set forth in claim 2 wherein said cages are ovoid in shape and each cage is formed by three rings.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |