Patent ID: 6769428
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
A nasal dilator adapted for adhesive application to an external nasal wall tissue of a wearer, comprising:an elongated flexible substrate sized to comfortably fit across a bridge portion of the wearer's nose; a resilient member joined to said flexible substrate to provide for a gentle expanding force upon the external nasal wall tissue when said elongated flexible substrate and resilient membrane are adhered thereon; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a first surface portion of said flexible substrate, said resilient member, or both, said first surface portion or portions facing the external wall tissue of said wearer; and an aromatic substance positioned on a second surface portion of said flexible substrate, said resilient member, or both, said second surface portion or portions facing away from said external wall tissue, said aromatic substance being inhaleable through the wearer's nose during breathing when said dilator is worn.