Adhesive earplugs useful for sealing the ear canal
US10478344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/325
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for sealing an ear canal for retaining a solution in the ear canal. Adhesive earplugs are provided through which the solution can be delivered, and which, following delivery, retain the fluid in the ear canal. The systems and methods may also be useful for delivering an anesthetizing solution to the ear canal of a human patient and for maintaining the solution therein for use with an iontophoresis system for anesthetizing the tympanic membrane.
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