SEPTUM NERVE STIMULATOR

Abstract: A device (10) to stimulate the nerves on the septum of one's nose without causing any abnormal irritating effects on same. The nerve stimulator could open passages to help one breathe easier, sleep more quietly and extend one's physical endeavors.

Description: SEPTUM NERVE STIMULATOR V DESCRIPTION I BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION THE PRESENT INVENTION RELATES TO RELIEVING PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE NERVES ON THE SEPTUM. THE TRIGE INAL NERVE PROVIDES BOT SENSORY AND MOTOR FIBERS. THE NERVE RECEIVES CUTANEOUS, TEMPERATURE AND PRESSURE SENSATIONS FROM DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE FACE, HEAD, NASAL AND ORAL CAVITIES. THE NASAL SEPTUM NERVES ARE ONE OF THE RECEIVERS. STIMULATION OF THESE NERVES BY CONTROLLED PRESSURE COULD: 1) REDUCE SWELLING OF NASAL PASSAGE. 2) REDUCE DILATION OF ARTERIES SUPPLYING NASAL CAVITIES. 3) CONTROL SECRETION FROM THE LACRI AL GLAND ABOVE THE EYE, THE PALATE, MANDIBULAP AND SUBMANDIBULAR GLAND OF THE MOUTH AND NASAL MUCOSA. APPLICATION OF A PRESSURE TO THE SEPTUM NERVE MUST BE CONTROLLED AUTOMATICALLY 50 AS NOT TO CAUSE IRRITATION, CUTTING OP ADVERSE DEBILITATING PRESSURES. THIS DEVICE ALLOWS ANYONE (WITHOUT A MEDICAL BACKGROUND) TO ADMINISTER THE STIMULATOR ON THE SEPTUM. SUMMARY OF INVENTION IT IS THE OBJECT OF THE INVENTION TO PROVIDE A DEVICE TO SAFELV APPLY CONTROLLED PRESSURE TO THE NERVES ON THE SEPTUM. THE * CONTROLLED PRESSURE WOULD BE DESIGNED TO CONFORM AND DISTRIBUTE i SAID FORCE ONTO THE NOSE SEPTUM NERVES. THIS STIMULATION COULD OFFER RELIEF TO BREATHING AND SECRETION PROBLEMS. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS THESE AND FURTHER FEATURES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION ARE DESCRIBED IN THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS IN WHICH FIG. 1 IS A PICTORIAL (FRONT VIEW) OF A SEPTUM NERVE STIMULATOR WHICH EMPLOYS THE FEATURES OF THE PRESENT INVENTION AT REST. FIG. 2 IS A PICTORIAL (SIDE VIEW) OF FIG. 1. FIG. 3 IS A PICTORIAL (FRONT VIEW) OF FIG. 1 IN THE FLEXED MODE. FIG 4. IS A PICTORIAL (FRONT VIEW) OF A SEPTUM NERVE STIMULATOR. FIG 4. DIFFERS FROM FIG. 1 IN THAT THE FORCE PRODUCING MEMBER 13 IS COMPLETELY ENCOMPASSED BY A SOFT MATERIAL 14. DESCRIPTION THE DEVICE AS SHOWN IN FIG. I SHOWS THE DEVICE IN ITS NORMAL NON-FLEXED MODE. FIG. 3 SHOWS THE DEVICE OPENED AT THE TOP, CONFORMING ON EITHER SIDE TO A SUBSTRATE (SEPTUM) 12. THE DEVICE AS SHOWN IN FIG. 3 SHOWS THE ARMS 10 FLEXED PRODUCING A FORCE (F) (FROM THE FLEXUPAL MODULUS OF THE MEMBERS) ON THE SUBSTRATE (SEPTUM) 12. THE SOFT BALL MATERIAL 11 (HEAD) IN CONTACT WITH THE SUBSTRATE (SEPTUM) 12 DISTRIBUTES THE FORCE (F> AND CONFORMS TO IRREGULAR SURFACES. THIS ELIMINATES ANY POINT CONTACT FORCES THAT COULD BE IRRITATING AND CAUSE DEBILITATING EFFECTS. THE SOFT BALL MATERIAL 11 CAN BE EITHER CROSS LINKED-MOLECULARLY, BONDED WITH AN ADHESIVE OR MECHANICALLY FIXED TO THE FORCE PRODUCING ARMS 10. THE FORCE (F) PRODUCED B'' THE ARMS 10 AND DISTRIBUTED B> THE SOFT BALL 13 CONFORMS TO ALMOST ANV REGULAR OR IRREGULAR SURFACES SUCH AS THE SFPTUM AND CAUSES A STIMULATION ON THE NERVES OF Srt E, THIS STIMULATION FORCE 'F> COULD RELIEVE PROBLEMS WITH BREATHING, SLEEPING, SNORING AND NASAL AND EYE SECRETIONS. FIG. 4 SHOW;. A CONFIGURATION WHERE THE SAME ATTRIBUTES COULD BE ACHIEVED B'r COMPLETELY' ENCOMPASSING THE PRESSURE PRODUCING ARMS 13 WITH A SOri MATERIAL 14. THE SOFT MATERIAL 1-1 IS THE SAME MATERIAL AS \ \ Or FIG. 1 AND 2 ABOVE.

Claims: WHAT J_S CLAIMED 1 A DEVICE WHICH PROVIDES A CONSTANT PRESSURE FROM THE FLEXURAL MODULUS OF A MATERIAL TO STIMULATE NERVES ON THE SEPTUM. OTHER CONFIGURATION (SHAPES) OF SAME COULD BE USED. 2> A SOFT PLASTIC MATERIAL BONDED, CROSS LINr ED OP MECHANICALLY FIXED TD THE ENDS OF THE PRESSURE PRODUCING MATERIAL TO DISTRIBUT THE FORCE EVENLY ON THE SEPTUM AND CONFORM TD IRREGULAR SURFACES. 3 ) A SOFT PLASTIC MATERIAL ENCOMPASSING THE PRESSURE PRODUCING MEMBER (PLASTIC, METAL, ETC.) TO ACCOMPLISH 1 AND 2 ABOVE.

Inventors: MILLIGAN LEE JOHN, MILLIGAN, LEE, JOHN
Applicants: MILLIGAN LEE JOHN, MILLIGAN, LEE, JOHN
Application year: 1995
Main classification: A61H39
IPC codes: A61H39