Wearable intranasal clip apparatus and method of use

Abstract

A wearable intranasal device that dispenses concentrated oils, specifically Aromatherapy and Cannabidiol or CBD, allowing each to evaporate naturally through the nasal cavity providing temporary relief of a variety of symptoms these products have been positively found to impact. The device is a single unit consisting of two barrels on both ends joined by a bridging center arch and which will hug the septum of the user ergonomically not causing any irritation to the user. Each barrel receives a cotton wick which will hold the concentrated oil(s).

Claims

1. A wearable intranasal oil delivery system comprising: a pair of barrel chambers joined by a bridging arch, each of said barrel chambers configured to be inserted into a respective cavity and comprising a bottom portion that is dome shaped and a top portion that is dome shaped and extending away from the bottom portion; each respective one of said barrel chambers is affixed to a respective end of said bridging arch such that each respective one of said barrel chambers extends vertically upward from said respective end of said bridging arch, and said bridging arch extends vertically downward when each of said barrel chambers is inserted into said respective cavity so that a bottom most point of said bridging arch is below a bottom most point of each of said barrel chambers; wherein said top portion of each respective barrel chamber is connected to said bottom portion of each respective barrel chamber via an interlocking upper horn of each said respective top portion and a lower horn of each respective bottom portion; each of said barrel chambers comprising an internal cavity storing a wick; each of said barrel chambers comprising a plurality of ventilation holes for delivering aroma from said wick into said respective cavity.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein said wick contains oils.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein said oils comprise aromatherapy oils.

4. The system of claim 2, wherein said oils comprise Cannabidiol oils.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein: said bottom portion of each of said barrel chambers comprises a receiver ring; said top portion of each of said barrel chambers comprises a locking ring; and said receiver ring and said locking ring are configured to releasably join said top portion and said bottom portion of each of said barrel chambers.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein: said top portion of each of said barrel chambers comprises a first set of said plurality of ventilation holes; and said bottom portion of each of said barrel chambers comprises a second set of said plurality of ventilation holes.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein: said first set of plurality of ventilation holes is located on a top face of said top portion of each of said barrel chambers; and said second set of plurality of ventilation holes is located on a bottom face of said bottom portion of each of said barrel chambers.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein said wick is configured to filter air drawn through said plurality of ventilation holes.

9. A wearable intranasal oil delivery system comprising: a pair of barrels for inserting into nasal cavities, each of said pair of barrels comprising: a dome-shaped bottom portion having a bottom surface defining a bottom convex profile and a lower horn positioned above the bottom surface, and a dome-shaped top portion having a top surface defining a top convex profile and an upper horn positioned below the top surface, the upper horn interlocking with said lower horn of said bottom portion to connect said top portion to said bottom portion and defining an internal cavity; a bridging arch connected to said bottom surface of said bottom portion of each of said pair of barrels and extending downwardly so that a bottom most point of said bridging arch is below a bottom most point of said bottom portion of each of said pair of barrels when said pair of barrels are inserted into said nasal cavities; and a pair of wicks positioned inside said internal cavity of each of said pair of barrels, wherein each of said pair of barrels comprises a plurality of ventilation holes for delivering aroma from said pair of wicks into said nasal cavities.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The drawings constitute a part of this specification and include exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrating various objects and features thereof.

(2) FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in a typical environment.

(3) FIG. 2 is a three-dimensional isometric view thereof shown in isolation.

(4) FIG. 3 is a three-dimensional isometric view of a bottom portion of the embodiment thereof including bottom barrel portions and bridging arch.

(5) FIG. 4 is a three-dimensional isometric view of a top barrel element thereof.

(6) FIG. 5 is a front elevational view thereof showing the top barrel elements being fitted to the bottom portion thereof.

(7) FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof shown in a fully assembled orientation.

(8) FIG. 7 is a front sectional view taken about the centerline of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(9) I. Introduction and Environment

(10) As required, detailed aspects of the present invention are disclosed herein, however, it is to be understood that the disclosed aspects are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art how to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.

(11) Certain terminology will be used in the following description for convenience in reference only and will not be limiting. For example, up, down, front, back, right and left refer to the invention as orientated in the view being referred to. The words, inwardly and outwardly refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of the aspect being described and designated parts thereof. Forwardly and rearwardly are generally in reference to the direction of travel, if appropriate. Said terminology will include the words specifically mentioned, derivatives thereof and words of similar meaning.

(12) II. Preferred Embodiment Intranasal Device System 2

(13) FIG. 1 shows an intranasal device system 2 where a wearable intranasal device 4 is deployed within the nostrils 6 of a user. This allows for the delivery of evaporating oils, such as aromatherapy and/or cannabinol (CBD) oils, into the nasal cavities of the user.

(14) As shown in FIG. 2, the intranasal device 4 generally includes a bottom portion 10 and a pair of top barrel portions 8. The bottom portion 10 includes two bottom barrel portions 12 joined by a bridging arch 14. The top barrel portions 8 include ventilation holes 20 for providing ventilation into the wick 24 stored between the top 8 and bottom 12 barrel portions as shown in FIG. 5. The bottom barrel portions 12 similarly have corresponding ventilation holes 22.

(15) As shown in FIG. 3, the bottom barrel portions 12 include an internal cavity 16 for receiving the wick 24 which contains the oils for delivery to the user. A connector ring 18 allows for the locking onto the bottom barrel portion 12 of the top barrel portion 8 which, as shown in FIG. 4, includes a corresponding connector lip 26. The top barrel portion 8 also includes a corresponding internal cavity 28 for receiving the wick. In addition to containing oils or other aromatherapeutic scents or elements, the wick can serve to filter toxins and other unpleasant or undesirable fumes from the air before entering the user's airway.

(16) The intranasal device 4 is preferably molded of bisphenol A-free (BPA-free) plastic or similar resin, a non-irritating plastic that is flexible and non-corrosive with the use of concentrated oils. When worn, very little of the intranasal clip will show. As indicated in FIG. 1 only the arch 14 that joins the two barrels will be visible.

(17) Each of the barrels can be opened to insert aroma wicks containing the oils. The barrels include openings to allow vapors from the oils to be inhaled into the nose. The dosages may vary depending on the requirements of the user.

(18) FIG. 7 shows an alternative embodiment, wherein the barrel has been ultrasonically welded about the butt joint formed between the top barrel portion 8 and the bottom portion 10 of the barrel via the connector ring. A lower horn 34 and upper horn 32 snap together and then the two portions are ultrasonically welded about the weld line 30, also shown on FIG. 6. This prevents the barrel from being opened, removing the possibility that the top barrel portion 8 will be retained within the user's nostril when the user attempts to remove the intranasal device system.

(19) FIG. 7 also shows how a wick 24 can be refilled while placed within the barrel internal cavity 28 via the ventilation holes 20, 22 without requiring the removal of the top barrel portion 8. A pipette or dropper 36 can be used to add oils or other scented liquid to the wick to recharge it.

(20) It is to be understood that while certain embodiments and/or aspects of the invention have been shown and described, the invention is not limited thereto and encompasses various other embodiments and aspects.