Nasal air delivery apparatus
OwnerJoseph Goldsteininventor
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Abstract
The apparatus is configured to deliver breathable air under continuous positive air pressure to a person who requires such treatment. The apparatus includes a dentally stabilized platform and a nose mask, nose piece or nasal tubes resiliently mounted on the platform and urged toward nasal engagement and rhinal seal. In the case of configurations including nose masks and nose pieces, the force applied from the dentally stabilized platform is through a resilient connection. Various nose masks, nose piece and nostril engaging air tubes carrying nasal pads are disclosed. In each case, the resilient mounting on the dentally stabilized platform provides the necessary air seal. Air which is enhanced by medication or added oxygen may be supplied by the apparatus.
Claims30
A nasal air delivery apparatus comprising:
- a dental anchor for dental engagement by the patient being treated, a dentally stabilized platform attached to said dental anchor, said dentally stabilized platform being for extending outward from the patient's lips when said dental anchor is dentally engaged by the patient;
- an air source for delivering breathable air to the nose of the patient, said air source for delivering breathable air including a rhinal seal so that substantially all of the breathable air delivered by said air source is delivered to the nasal passages of the patient;
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- a configurable and resilient support connected to said dentally stabilized platform and to said air source for delivering breathable air to shape and thereafter apply force to said air source for delivering breathable air to cause substantial rhinal sealing.
A nasal air delivery apparatus comprising:
- a dental anchor for dental engagement by the patient to whom nasal air is to be delivered;
- a dentally stabilized platform attached to said dental anchor and positioned for extending out between the patient's lips when said dental anchor is dentally engaged by the patient;
- a nose mask for sealing around the patient's nose;
- an air tube connected to said nose mask to supply breathable air to said nose mask;
- a configurable and resilient spring connected to both said dentally stabilized platform and said nose mask for urging said nose mask into rhinal sealing when said dental anchor is dentally engaged.
A nasal air delivery apparatus comprising:
- a dental anchor for engagement by the patient to whom nasal air is to be delivered;
- a dentally stabilized platform attached to said dental anchor and positioned to extend out of the patient's mouth between his lips when said dental anchor is dentally engaged;
- a nose piece configured to closely fit around at least a portion of the patient's nose adjacent his nostrils to seal said nose piece against the nose, an air opening in said nose piece adjacent the patient's nostrils;
- an air tube for delivering breathable air, said air tube being attached to said dentally stabilized platform and said air tube being attached to said nose piece at said openings in said nose piece to deliver breathable air adjacent the patient's nostrils;
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- a configurable and resilient support engaging both said dentally stabilized platform and said nose piece for urging said nose piece into rhinal sealing engagement.
A nasal air delivery apparatus comprising:
- first and second air tubes, first and second nasal pads respectively positioned on said first and second air tubes, said first and second air tubes being configured for insertion into the patient's nostrils, an air supply for supplying breathable air to said first and second air tubes;
- a dental anchor for dental engagement by the patient utilizing the nasal air delivery apparatus;
- a dentally stabilized platform secured to said dental anchor, said dentally stabilized platform being configured to extend out between the lips of the patient when said dental anchor is engaged in the patient's mouth;
- separate stress applying structure engaging both said first and second air tubes and said dentally stabilized platform so that said air tubes and said nasal pads are resiliently held in nostril engaging position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.