Otoscope providing improved ear canal access
US9326668B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B1/00032
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An otoscope provides an extremely narrow tip holding an electronic camera sized to allow the space of the ear canal to be shared between the otoscope and a tool such as a curette for removing foreign objects. The tip may be flexible for increased patient comfort when using a compact tip design.
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