Patent ID: 6065470
Filing Date: 2000-05-23
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A nostril dilator for application to a nose having a longitudinal shape, comprising:a first nostril holding member and a second nostril holding member, each holding member provided with a first layer of adhesive for temporary adherence to the nostril;a connecting member for connecting the first and second holding members to each other;an elastic member extending between the first and the second holding members on a side of the connecting member facing away from the nose and which is connected with its end areas thereto, the elastic member formed by a layer of material which is at least elastic in a longitudinal direction parallel to the longitudinal shape of the nasal dilator, and the elastic member being separate from the connecting member at least in the area between a central transverse area of the nostril dilator and both end areas situated on both sides thereof; anda spacing member which is at least in part removably adhered in the nostril dilator and positioned between the connecting member and the elastic member keeping these parts spaced, the spacing member comprising a plurality of transverse strips which are separable from one another.