# US 10,369,039 B1 · Nasal dilator

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- Number: US 10,369,039 B1
- Document ID: US10369039B1
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B1
- Application number: 15/240,003
- Filed: 2016-08-18
- Granted: 2019-08-06
- Earliest claimed: 2015-08-18
- Assignees: Tru-Breathe, Inc.
- Applicants: Tru-Breathe, Inc.
- Inventors: Raymond F. Snyder
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10369039B1

## CPC

- A61F 5/08: Devices for correcting deformities of the nose {; Devices for enlarging the nostril, e.g. for breathing improvement}
- A61B 5/0022: {Monitoring a patient using a global network, e.g. telephone networks, internet}
- A61B 5/082: {Evaluation by breath analysis, e.g. determination of the chemical composition of exhaled breath (A61B5/083, A61B5/091 take precedence)}
- A61B 5/083: Measuring rate of metabolism by using breath test, e.g. measuring rate of oxygen consumption
- A61B 5/6819: {Nose}
- A61F 5/56: Devices for preventing snoring
- A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C)
- A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D)

## Abstract

Embodiments of nasal dilators are disclosed. In one embodiment, a nasal dilator has an internal portion with first and second nostril separators and an external portion forming a connection member. Each nostril separator has a generally “C” configuration and includes a first and second end separated by a linking member. The first and second ends have a gap therebetween. The connection member has a generally “U “configuration, and is fixed to the linking members of the first and second nostril separators to form the nasal dilator.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A nasal dilator, comprising:
an internal portion comprising first and second nostril inserts; and
an external portion comprising a connection member;
wherein:
each nostril insert has a generally “C” configuration and comprises:
a substantially vertical member;
a first curved end extending from a first side of the substantially vertical member; and
a second curved end extending from a second side of the substantially vertical member;
wherein the substantially vertical member joins the first curved end to the second curved end; and
the connection member has a generally “U “configuration comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg of the connection member is fixed to an inside face of one of the respective vertical members of the first and second nostril inserts, and the second leg of the connection member is fixed to an inside face of the other of the respective vertical members of the first and second nostril inserts, wherein the respective inside faces are inside the generally “C” configuration of the respective first and second nostril inserts, and wherein the respective vertical members of the first and second nostril inserts are substantially parallel.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The nasal dilator of claim 1, wherein a height of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 3 mm to approximately 10 mm.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The nasal dilator of claim 2, wherein a width of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 3 mm to approximately 15 mm.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The nasal dilator of claim 3, wherein a length of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 10 mm to approximately 25 mm.

### Claim 5 (depends on 4)

The nasal dilator of claim 4, wherein a gap between the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 2 to approximately 8 mm.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The nasal dilator of claim 5, wherein a width of the connection member ranges from approximately 5 to 15 mm.

### Claim 7 (depends on 5)

The nasal dilator of claim 5, wherein the connection member is flexible to allow for temporary adjustment of the gap between the first and second nostril inserts from a first width to a second width, the temporary adjustment allowing of insertion of the nostril inserts into a user's nostrils, and wherein, subsequent to insertion, the gap returns to the first width.

### Claim 8 (depends on 7)

The nasal dilator of claim 7, wherein the connection member is welded to the vertical members of the respective first and second nostril inserts.

### Claim 9 (depends on 7)

The nasal dilator of claim 7, wherein the connection member is adjustably fixed to the vertical members of the respective first and second nostril inserts such that an overall height of the nasal dilator is adjustable.

### Claim 10 (depends on 7)

The nasal dilator of claim 7, wherein the connection member further comprises at least one jewel or charm secured thereon.

### Claim 11 (depends on 10)

The nasal dilator of claim 10, wherein the nasal dilator is coated with one of sterling silver, gold, and rose gold.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The nasal dilator of claim 1, further comprising a sensor for sensing at least one of the amount of oxygen entering through the nasal cavity and the amount of carbon dioxide being expelled from the nasal cavity.

### Claim 13

A nasal dilator, comprising:
an internal portion comprising first and second nostril inserts; and
an external portion comprising a connection member;
wherein:
each nostril insert comprises:
a substantially vertical member;
a first curved end extending from a first side of the substantially vertical member;
a second curved end extending from a second side of the substantially vertical member; and
wherein the substantially vertical member joins the first curved end to the second curved end at one side thereof, the first and second curved ends having a gap therebetween at another side thereof; and
the connection member comprises a first leg and a second leg, the first leg being secured to an inside face of one of the respective vertical members of the first and second nostril inserts, and the second leg being secured to an inside face of the other of the respective vertical members of the first and second nostril inserts to form the nasal dilator, whereby the respective vertical members are disposed between the first leg and the second leg of the connection member, wherein the respective vertical members are substantially parallel.

### Claim 14 (depends on 13)

The nasal dilator of claim 13, wherein a height of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 3 mm to approximately 10 mm.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The nasal dilator of claim 14, wherein a width of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 3 mm to approximately 15 mm.

### Claim 16 (depends on 15)

The nasal dilator of claim 15, wherein a length of the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 10 mm to approximately 25 mm.

### Claim 17 (depends on 16)

The nasal dilator of claim 16, wherein a gap between the first and second nostril inserts ranges from approximately 2 to approximately 8 mm.

### Claim 18 (depends on 17)

The nasal dilator of claim 17, wherein the connection member is configured in a generally “U” shape.

### Claim 19 (depends on 18)

The nasal dilator of claim 18, wherein the connection member further comprises at least one jewel or charm secured thereto.

### Claim 20 (depends on 13)

The nasal dilator of claim 13, further comprising a sensor for sensing at least one of the amount of oxygen entering through the nasal cavity and the amount of carbon dioxide being expelled from the nasal cavity.