Nasal stent
OwnerZdzislaw B. Malinowskiinventor
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Abstract
A nasal valve retention stent assembly is positionable within a person's nasal cavity to enlarge the nasal cavity and promote easier breathing through the person's nose. The assembly includes a frame having a pair of ends and a plurality of rib elements extending between and being attached to each of the ends. The rib elements are arched between the ends to form a cage like structure having a hollow interior. The rib elements are spaced from each other such that air freely flows through the frame. The frame is positionable within an inner nasal valve of the nose.
Claims16
A nasal valve stent assembly configured for positioning within a person's nasal cavity to enlarge the nasal cavity and promote easier breathing through the person's nose, said assembly comprising:
- a frame having a pair of ends and a plurality of rib elements extending between and being attached to each of said ends, said rib elements being arched between said ends to form a cage like structure having a hollow interior and said rib elements being spaced from each other such that air freely flows through said frame;
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- a buffer being permanently attached to one of said ends;
- wherein said frame is configured for being positioned within an inner nasal valve of the nose.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.