Patent ID: 6033422
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: A61D,A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A nasal support device configured for supporting a first and second lateral vestibular wall of a nose of a domestic animal, said device comprising:a support layer positioned to provide structural support to said first and second lateral vestibular wall, said support layer comprising at least two lift members, said lift members having a space therebetween, and said lift members not having openings passing therethrough;an engaging layer for securing said device to said nose of said domestic animal;holes passing through said nasal support device wherein said holes pass through said nasal support device at said space between said lift members;said nasal support device including:a first side piece for engaging said first lateral vestibular wall, said first side piece having a rostral end, a caudal end and a first rostral-poll dimension;a second side piece for engaging said second lateral vestibular wall, said second side piece having a rostral end, a caudal end and a second rostral-poll dimension;a midline region including an intersection of said first and second side pieces, said midline region having a rostral end, a caudal end and a midline region rostral-poll dimension that is at least as great as a selected one of said first rostral-poll dimension and said second rostral poll dimension.