Acutek Adhesive Specialties Inc. obtains United States rights for a nasal dilator.INGLEWOOD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 1996--Acutek Adhesive Specialties Inc., an Inglewood-based manufacturer of a broad range of pressure sensitive products for both the medical and consumer markets, announced today that it had obtained the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. rights for a nasal nasal /na·sal/ (na´zil) pertaining to the nose. na·sal adj. Of, in, or relating to the nose. nasal pertaining to the nose. dilator dilator /di·la·tor/ (di-lat´er) 1. a structure that dilates, or an instrument used to dilate. 2. dilator muscle. di·la·tor n. 1. . Acutek further stated that it believes its rights predate any art, technology, or patents of its competitors in the nasal dilator market. Nasal dilators have become increasingly popular with sports enthusiasts and persons with various forms of nasal discomfort as they hold the nostrils open and make nasal breathing Nasal Breathing refers to the state of inhaling and exhaling through the nose. It is considered superior to mouth breathing for several reasons. Breathing through the nose has numerous health benefits due to the fact that the air travels to and from the external environment easier. Acutek manufactures and its affiliated company Mabco Inc. distributes nasal dilators under the Clear Passage and Power Strip names for use in the United States and overseas. Both Acutek and Mabco are privately owned. CONTACT: 1/800-484-5962, ext 2020 |
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