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 Title: |
US5976173:
Noseform, cover and reset-structure and method
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| Country: |
US United States of America
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| Inventor: |
Berke, Joseph J.; West Bloomfield, MI 48033
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| Assignee: |
None
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| Published / Filed: |
1999-11-02
/ 1996-08-21
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| Application Number: |
US1996000699047
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| IPC Code: |
Advanced:
A61F 5/08;
Core:
A61F 5/01;
IPC-7:
A61F 5/08;
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| ECLA Code: |
A61F5/08;
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| U.S. Class: |
Current:
606/204.45;
128/858;
Original:
606/204.45;
128/858;
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| Field of Search: |
606/204.45,205.25,204.15
128/858,866
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| Priority Number: |
| 1996-08-21 |
US1996000699047 |
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| Abstract: |
A cover and noseform is disclosed for protecting, dilating and maintaining dilation of the nose as well as aligning the nasal passages with the nares of the nose to increase the efficiency of breathing and prevent problems such as snoring. The noseform is applied to cover at least a portion of the nose and causes the end or apex of the nose to be lifted in a direction aligned with the nose and toward the forehead of the person to align the nares and nasal passages of the nose. The noseform includes a first portion adhered to the nose, a second portion adhered to the nose distal from the first portion and a means for moving the second portion toward the first portion to lift the end of the nose toward the glabella or forehead region as well as covering the nose of the wearer. The noseform also includes a rest to prevent a pair of glasses from slipping down the nose and constricting the nasal passages. Furthermore, the noseform of the present invention is designed to be decorated and altered to achieve differing aesthetic appearances including a passage therethrough for creating a sun-tattoo as well as extensions over the forehead.
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| Primary / Asst. Examiners: |
Buiz, Michael; Truong, Kevin
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First Claim:
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What is claimed is:
1. An apparatus for covering a nose and improving breathing efficiency, the nose located next to a glabella and having an apex, a dorsum nasi and nasal passages, said apparatus comprising:
- means for moving the apex of the nose is a direction substantially aligned with the dorsum nasi and toward the glabella;
- means for attaching said moving means to the nose, said attaching means connected to said moving means, said attaching means having a first end and a second end wherein said attaching means is located below the glabella; and
- means for holding the apex of the nose in position once moved by the moving means;
- whereby when the apex of the nose is moved toward the glabella, the nasal passages are dilated and aligned to allow more efficient breathing.
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