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US 2020/0046927 A1Published application
Breathing assistance apparatus and related methods
OwnerJoseph Batriceinventor
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Abstract
Breathing disorders such as snoring and sleep apnea are common disorders disrupting an individual's normal breathing. Improper or obstructed breathing can affect a person's health and wellbeing. This application describes a breathing assistance apparatus and related methods for opening a person's nasal passage to aide in breathing and treat common breathing disorders.
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A self-stabilizing breathing assistance apparatus comprising:
- a pump apparatus;
- a plurality of tubes for insertion through the nostrils into the nasal passageway to anchor the breathing assistance apparatus to only the middle section of the nasal passageway;
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- a release valve capable of releasing a gas or liquid within said breathing assistance apparatus or plugging the gas or liquid within the breathing assistance apparatus.
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A method of opening the nasal passageway for increased and consistent airflow to prevent snoring comprising:
- inserting a plurality of tubes, said plurality of tubes comprising at least one semi rigid and supported inner tube and one flexible and inflatable outer tube through two nostrils into the nasal passageway;
- using a pump apparatus capable of pumping gas or liquid to inflate at least one outer tube of the plurality of tubes with a gas or liquid to temporarily affix the tubes within the user's nose by pressing at least one outer tube against only the middle of the user's nasal passageway, wherein said pump apparatus comprises:
- a pump, an inflation chamber, and a check valve capable of receiving said pump that unilaterally pumps gas or liquid through the valve into said inflation chamber comprised of a rigid supportive material;
- engaging a release valve to release the gas or liquid within the outer tube;
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- removing the plurality of tubes from the nasal passageway and nostrils.
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