Ear cleaning device with an integral bulbous end

Details Ear cleaning device with an integral bulbous end Ear cleaning device with an integral bulbous end

2004-10-07

2010-02-09

Manahan, Todd E (Department: 3734)

Surgery

Instruments

Means for cleaning eye, ear or nose

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658745

ABSTRACT:
A disposable ear cleaning device having a one-piece, plastic body with an integral scoop at one end having a bowl portion having a smooth lower surface on the bowl. Openings may be formed in the bottom of the bowl for scraping wax and debris from the ear. The preferred openings are parallel slots. The preferred bowl has rounded, upper edges at the rim for scraping ear wax with the front, distal end at a lower height than a rear end of the bowl which is joined to a handle. The preferred handle may be fluted for gripping and turning the bowl when scraping ear wax. A flexible neck may join the bowl to the handle. A bulbous end of plastic or of cotton may be provided at the end of the device opposite the bowl. The referred cleaning device weighs less than one gram and is inexpensive.

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