Nose clip

摘要

A nose clip includes an outer support member adapted to contact an outside surface of a nose. A bridge connected at a first end to the outer support member; and an inner support member connected to a second end of the bridge and adapted to be inserted into the nostril and to contact an inner surface of the nostril. When inserted, tension generated between the outer support member and the inner support member causes lateral movement of a surface within the nostril and opens a nasal airway. Additionally, the inner support can be curved to create an outward movement of the lateral wall of the nose. This in turn enables improved breathing.

主权项

1. A device for improving airflow through a human nasal cavity, the device comprising:
an outer support member configured to overlay a contour of an outside surface of a human nose at a first region that is at or above a crease that defines a nostril; a pair of inner support member extensions that extend from a central section in generally opposite directions, wherein the inner support member extensions are configured to press against an outer lateral sidewall of the nasal cavity at a second region that is below the first region, to maintain the second region of the nose below the first region and distribute a force against the outer lateral sidewall to shape a contour of the outer lateral sidewall of the nasal cavity of the nose, wherein the inner support member extensions together have a cross-section that defines a segment of a path that follows an inner circumference of the nasal cavity that is defined between the outer lateral sidewall and the nasal septum, wherein an open section between respective ends of the inner support member extensions span a section of the path that runs along the nasal septum to thereby minimize contact between the inner support member and the nasal septum and a top end of the outer support member is positioned above a top of the inner support member; a bridge member connected at one end to the outer support member and at a second end to the central section between the respective ends of the pair of inner support member extensions, wherein the bridge member is configured to be positioned around an outer edge portion of a rim of a nostril, and the outer support member, inner support member and bridge member configured to cooperate to increase a width of the nasal cavity to allow more air to flow through the nasal cavity, wherein a top edge of the inner support member is disposed below the first region and wherein the device is formed from a malleable material.