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Nostril dilator

CA 2217946 A1 · Owner: Van Cromvoirt, Lambertus Adrianus · Inventors: Gilis, Luc Albert Guido; Van Beurden, Josephus Wouterus Clemens Maria; Van Cromvoirt, Lambertus Adrianus

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A nostril dilator with a longitudinal shape having a first nostril holding member and a second nostril holding member located at opposing ends. Each holding member is provided with a first layer of adhesive for temporary adherence to the nostril. The nostril dilator also comprising a connecting member for joining the first and second holding members to each other and keeping them at a distance from each other. The nostril dilator also having an elastic member connected at least to the first and second holding members for drawing open the nostrils of the nose.

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  • Filed October 9, 1997. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended October 9, 2017.
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FiledOctober 9, 1997
GrantedNo grant recorded
Term endedOctober 9, 2017
Patent numberCA 2217946 A1
Classification (IPC)A61F5/56 +2 more

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