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Nasal respiratory devices for positive end-expiratory pressure

  • US 9,238,113 B2
  • Filed: 09/08/2010
  • Issued: 01/19/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/08/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An adjustable nasal respiratory device for inhibiting expiration more than inspiration in a sleeping subject when worn in communication with a subject'"'"'s nose, the device comprising:

  • an opening;

    an adjustable airflow resistor in communication with the opening, wherein the airflow resistor is configured to inhibit expiration more than it inhibits inspiration, further wherein the resistance to expiration is adjustable; and

    a holdfast configured to secure the nasal device in communication with the subject'"'"'s nose without covering the subject'"'"'s mouth.

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