Assembly for removing ear wax from one's ear canal
US6155987A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F11/006
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An ear wax-removal assembly includes a funnel-shaped speculum that is inserted into a patient's ear canal, and an ear wax repository which is articulated to the speculum. The repository can take the form of a cavity, a sheet, or a suction mechanism. In each case, the position of the speculum governs the position of the repository, and both are controlled by a physician during the ear wax removal procedure. The assembly eliminates the use of a separate gauze sheet for removal of dislodged ear wax from the cleaning tool, which gauze sheet is typically placed on the shoulder of the patient; and the assembly also eliminates the need for an attendant for cleaning dislodged ear wax from the cleaning tool.
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