Disposable speculum with adhesive surface
US11759365B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/00951
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A disposable speculum for an otoscope provides an attached forward-facing pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to and extracting foreign bodies from the ear canal. Attaching the pressure sensitive adhesive to the speculum permits improved control, visualization, and reduced contamination of the pressure sensitive adhesive.
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