Nasal support device for domestic mammals and method

• US 20060036278A1
• Filed: 10/24/2005
• Published: 02/16/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 04/21/1997
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Winease LLC
• Original Assignee: Winease LLC
• Inventors: Blach, Edward L., Chiapetta, James R.
• Application Number:
  US11/256,895
• Publication Number:
  US 20060036278A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 606/199
• CPC Class Codes: A61D 7/04 Devices for anaesthetising animals by gases or vapours; Inhaling devices

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a device and method for facilitating air flow in the nasal passage of a domestic animal. The nasal support device (NSD) disclosed herein is useful for facilitating air flow during rest, physical exertion, respiratory ailment, etc. The NSD secures to the nose of a domestic animal to support the unsupported lateral vestibular walls of the nasal passages by lifting or stenting.

Claims

1. A nasal support device 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; and

an engaging layer for securing said device to said nose of said domestic animal;

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.

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