Apparatus for the introduction of a new system for the treatment of maxillary and frontal sinusitis and neuritis and neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve

• US 20040058992A1
• Filed: 09/15/2003
• Published: 03/25/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 09/25/2002
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Andrea Marinello, Vittoria Marinello
• Original Assignee: Andrea Marinello, Vittoria Marinello
• Inventors: Marinello, Vittoria, Marinello, Andrea
• Application Number:
  US10/662,775
• Publication Number:
  US 20040058992A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 514/514
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2210/0606 Face
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2210/0618 Nose
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 35/10 Wearable devices, e.g. garments, glasses or masks

Abstract

The invention relates to a device and method for the treatment of illnesses of paranasal sinuses, and neuritis and neuralgia of the trigeminal nerve. More particularly, the present invention provides for a device and method for treating sinusitis. Even more particularly, the present invention provides for a device and method for administering a revulsive having an active ingredient to treat inflammation and infection. The device comprising a facial mask, an inflatable elastic pad affixed to the mask and a compress containing a revulsive having an active ingredient. In addition, a method of administering a revulsive to a portion of a person'"'"'s skin in need thereof is disclosed. Other improvements and a method for implanting the device are disclosed as well.

Claims

1. A device comprising a facial mask, an inflatable elastic pad affixed to the mask and a compress containing a revulsive or cress having an active ingredient.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the active ingredient is allyl isothiocyanate.

3. The device according to claim 2, wherein the compress is soaked in water to activate the active ingredient.

4. The device according to claim 3, wherein the water is at a temperature of approximately 10°

C.

5. The device according to claim 1, wherein the inflatable elastic pad comprises a first membrane and a second membrane.

6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the first membrane and the second membrane form a compression chamber.

7. The device according to claim 6, wherein a pump is used to inflate the compression chamber.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the facial mask comprises at least one opening and means for securing the facial mask to a person'"'"'s head.

9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the facial mask covers the upper part of a person'"'"'s head.

10. The device according to claim 1, wherein the facial mask covers the lower part of a person'"'"'s head.

11. The device according to claim 1, wherein the facial mask is adapted to allow respiration.

12. The device according to claim 1, wherein the facial mask comprises plastic adapted to be resistant to deformation.

24. The device according to claim 1.3, wherein the facial mask comprises plastic adapted to be resistant to deformation.

13. A device comprising a facial mask, an inflatable elastic pad affixed to the facial mask and a compress comprising a revulsive or cress having an active ingredient, wherein the device promotes the absorption of the active ingredient to bones underlying mucous membranes in a sinus of a person in need thereof.

14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the active ingredient is allyl isothiocyanate.

15. The device according to claim 13, wherein the compress is soaked in water to activate the active ingredient.

16. The device according to claim 15, wherein the water is at a temperature of approximately 10°

C.

17. The device according to claim 13, wherein the inflatable elastic pad comprises a first membrane and a second membrane.

18. The device according to claim 17, wherein the first membrane and the second membrane form a compression chamber.

19. The device according to claim 18, wherein a pump is used to inflate the inflatable elastic pad.

20. The device according to claim 13, wherein the facial mask comprises at least one opening and a means for securing the facial mask to a person'"'"'s head.

21. The device according to claim 13, wherein the facial mask covers an upper part of a person'"'"'s head.

22. The device according to claim 13, wherein the facial mask covers the lower part of a person'"'"'s head.

23. The device according to claim 13, wherein the facial mask is adapted to allow respiration.

25. A method of treating sinusitis comprising the step of securing a device to a person'"'"'s head, the device comprising a facial mask, an inflatable elastic pad affixed to the facial mask and a compress comprising a revulsive or cress having an active ingredient.

26. The method according to claim 25, wherein the active ingredient is allyl isothiocyanate.

27. The method according to claim 26, wherein the compress is soaked in water to activate the active ingredient.

28. The method according to claim 27, wherein the water is at a temperature of approximately 10°

C.

29. The method according to claim 25, wherein the facial mask is adapted to be secured to a person'"'"'s head.

30. The method according to claim 25, further comprising the steps of squeezing the compress to force out the active ingredient;

opening skin pores to which pressure is applied; and

forcing the active ingredient through the opened skin pores of a person in the direction of an inflammation.

32. The method according to claim 29, wherein the active ingredient is allyl isothiocyanate.

31. A method of using a revulsive having an active ingredient to treat inflammation comprising the steps of:

providing a revulsive or cress in a dried form;

soaking the revulsive or cress to activate the active ingredient; and

squeezing the revulsive or cress to force out the active ingredient onto a portion of a person'"'"'s skin to reduce inflammation.

33. A compress containing an active ingredient in a dried form compressing allyl isothiocyanate which is activated upon the application of water.