US4105035A
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Nasal prosthesis
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-11-17
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1996-11-17
Abstract
Abstract Prosthesis apparatus for inserting within the nose to alleviate breathing created by a deviated septum comprising a trapizoid like structure composed of a pair of elongated members and transverse member with apertures in said members for free air flow in the nasal chamber, the said structure being flexible and disposed to gradually shift said deviated septum over a time period.
Inventors
- 👤 Agnus Rella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M29/00; A61F; A61F5/00; A61F5/01; A61F5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
Prosthesis nasal apparatus for alleviating breathing constraints comprising (a) a pair of elongated phable spaced apart shiftable means relative to each other, (b) a pair of transverse pliable structural means attached to said elongated shiftable means and shiftable therewith to comprise a single flexible structure, and (c) through spaced apart apertures on said elongated structural means for permitting free air flow when the said structure is inserted within the nasal passgeway and also permitting adjustments of the said sides relative to each other over a period of time commensurate with the users capability of withstanding discomfort and need.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
Prosthesis nasal apparatus for alleviating breathing constraints comprising (a) a pair of elongated phable spaced apart shiftable means relative to each other, (b) a pair of transverse pliable structural means attached to said elongated shiftable means and shiftable therewith to comprise a single flexible structure, and (c) through spaced apart apertures on said elongated structural means for permitting free air flow when the said structure is inserted within the nasal passgeway and also permitting adjustments of the said sides relative to each other over a period of time commensurate with the users capability of withstanding discomfort and need.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Prosthesis nasal apparatus as per claim 1 and wherein said elongated means includes elongated structural members one of which includes a further extension for purposes of manipulating the structure within and without the nose.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Prosthesis nasal apparatus as per claim 1 and wherein said transverse means includes a cylindrical member whose outer periphery is attached to depending elongated structural means comprising the prosthesis apparatus.
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) | 1981-08-07 | 1982-02-06 | 1982-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-08-07 | 1986-02-06 | 1986-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-08-07 | 1990-02-06 | 1990-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |