Tissue dilator devices, methods of fabrication of tissue dilators, and methods of use for tissue dilators

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6631714
APP PUB NO 20020000227A1
SERIAL NO

09896213

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The invention is directed to devices and methods for tissue dilators. The present invention encompasses a large variety of discrete structure, all intended to be applied externally to a subject for the purpose of dilating, or lifting, tissue adjacent to nasal passageways of the subject, including the vestibule and/or the valve of the subject so as to decrease resistance to inhalation and exhalation of said subject during respiration. The dilator comprises an alignment feature which is aligned with the uses nasal ridge during application to ensure a proper application.

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FOUNDATION CONSUMER BRANDS LLC1209 ORANGE STREET WILMINGTON DE 19801

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Easley, James B Orono, MN 40 1056
Kreitzer, David F Scottsdale, AZ 14 704
Pool, Dan B Scottsdale, AZ 24 794
Von, Duyke Andrew L Minnetonka, MN 12 290

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