WO2002051298A3 - A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly - Google Patents

A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly Download PDF

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WO2002051298A3
WO2002051298A3 PCT/US2000/035142 US0035142W WO02051298A3 WO 2002051298 A3 WO2002051298 A3 WO 2002051298A3 US 0035142 W US0035142 W US 0035142W WO 02051298 A3 WO02051298 A3 WO 02051298A3
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pressure
nasopharynx
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sinus
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William J Hopper
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Priority to KR10-2003-7008477A priority Critical patent/KR20030076995A/en
Priority to PCT/US2000/035142 priority patent/WO2002051298A2/en
Priority to EP00989449A priority patent/EP1345659A4/en
Priority to AU2001225951A priority patent/AU2001225951A1/en
Priority to JP2002552451A priority patent/JP2004516091A/en
Publication of WO2002051298A2 publication Critical patent/WO2002051298A2/en
Publication of WO2002051298A3 publication Critical patent/WO2002051298A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A62—LIFE-SAVING; FIRE-FIGHTING
    • A62B—DEVICES, APPARATUS OR METHODS FOR LIFE-SAVING
    • A62B18/00—Breathing masks or helmets, e.g. affording protection against chemical agents or for use at high altitudes or incorporating a pump or compressor for reducing the inhalation effort
    • A62B18/02—Masks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M15/00—Inhalators
    • A61M15/08—Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/64—Containers with integrated suction means
    • A61M1/68—Containers incorporating a flexible member creating suction
    • A61M1/684—Containers incorporating a flexible member creating suction bellows-type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M1/00—Suction or pumping devices for medical purposes; Devices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquids; Drainage systems
    • A61M1/80—Suction pumps
    • A61M1/82—Membrane pumps, e.g. bulbs
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M11/00—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
    • A61M11/006—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by applying mechanical pressure to the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
    • A61M11/007—Syringe-type or piston-type sprayers or atomisers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M11/00—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
    • A61M11/04—Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M16/00—Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes
    • A61M16/06—Respiratory or anaesthetic masks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61M—DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY; DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY; DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR
    • A61M2210/00—Anatomical parts of the body
    • A61M2210/06—Head
    • A61M2210/0681—Sinus (maxillaris)

Abstract

A pressure equalizing assembly (10) comprises a face mask (12) having a seal (20) disposed about the outer periphery which is specifically dimensioned and configured to surround the nose and nostrils of the user in an outwardly spaced relation. The seal effectively isolates the nasal cavity and nasopharynx when the user swallow and defines direct fluid communication with a vacuum chamber and a pressure regulating assembly (33) serving to create an initial negative pressure within the nasal cavity and nasopharynx. Fluid in the form of mucous, liquid and/or air is transferred from the sinus cavities which may define a zone of relative high pressure such that the pressure is effectively regulated between the sinus cavities, middle ear, nasal cavities and nasopharynx through the selective manipulation of the pressure regulating assembly thereby providing immediate relief from sinus pain while helping to relieve middle ear pressure and associated symptoms.
PCT/US2000/035142 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly WO2002051298A2 (en)

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Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
KR10-2003-7008477A KR20030076995A (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly
PCT/US2000/035142 WO2002051298A2 (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly
EP00989449A EP1345659A4 (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly
AU2001225951A AU2001225951A1 (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly
JP2002552451A JP2004516091A (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 Non-invasive sinus pain relief assembly

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PCT/US2000/035142 WO2002051298A2 (en) 2000-12-22 2000-12-22 A non-invasive sinus pain relieving assembly

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WO2002051298A3 true WO2002051298A3 (en) 2002-09-12

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US2428451A (en) * 1945-02-17 1947-10-07 John H Emerson Pressure resuscitator
US2485184A (en) * 1948-05-07 1949-10-18 Premo Pharmaceutical Lab Inc Nebulizer
US2737177A (en) * 1951-08-28 1956-03-06 Laubscher & Co A G Life-restoring apparatus
US3667463A (en) * 1969-11-14 1972-06-06 David L Barnes Method and apparatus for treatment of respiratory disease
US4403611A (en) * 1980-07-17 1983-09-13 Babbitt Gerald J Sinus evacuator apparatus
US4498472A (en) * 1983-01-27 1985-02-12 Tanaka John S Smoke mask
US5024653A (en) * 1986-05-16 1991-06-18 Testa-Laboratorium A/S Aspirator
US4817626A (en) * 1987-04-27 1989-04-04 Hal Blaine Nasal exhaler and method
US4934359A (en) * 1987-09-03 1990-06-19 Hal Blaine Nasal exhaler and method
US5062835A (en) * 1988-01-15 1991-11-05 Maitz Carlos A Aspirator device for body fluids
US4995386A (en) * 1988-11-18 1991-02-26 Ng Raymond C Neonstal mucus extractor
US5114415A (en) * 1989-06-14 1992-05-19 Susan Shedlock Apparatus for suctioning secretions from upper airways
US5318548A (en) * 1990-06-26 1994-06-07 Regent Limited Mucus extractor
US5527275A (en) * 1991-01-22 1996-06-18 Ginsberg; Irwin A. Automated ear cleansing device
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KR20030076995A (en) 2003-09-29
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