Ear cleaning apparatus, tip and a method for cleaning an ear

a cleaning apparatus and ear technology, applied in the field of ear cleaning apparatus, a method for cleaning an ear, can solve the problems of affecting hearing, dust and harmful pathogens floating in the air, and substantial wax build-up in the ear canal, so as to achieve the effect of reducing the build-up of wax, reducing the amount of dust and harmful pathogens, and reducing the amount of wax

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-08-24
U S PREMIER MARKETING
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides a cost-effective, efficient, and safe method for ear wax removal, reducing environmental impact by allowing reuse and minimizing the risk of injury through secure attachment and effective wax dislodgment with protrusions.

Problems solved by technology

Dust and harmful pathogens float in the air.
Over time, the wax build-up may become substantial.
If left untreated, wax build-up in an ear canal may adversely affect hearing.
Often, the cotton on the tip of the rod is not strong enough to adequately remove the ear wax or dust inside the ear canal.
As a result, daily use of disposable ear cleaning apparatuses may be expensive and environmentally unfriendly as a user may need to replace the cleaning apparatus with each use.
Another problem with cotton ear cleaning apparatuses is that the cotton does not stay on the tip of the rod, either prior to use or during use.
In such a case, a person may insert the ear cleaning apparatus into the ear canal and may be injured when the tip of the rod comes into direct contact with the ear drum or other sensitive areas of the ear canal.
Additionally, while a person is removing the wax or other build-up with the cotton, the cotton may act as a plunger causing impaction or injury to the ear canal or ear drum.

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[0037] The present invention generally relates to an ear cleaning apparatus, a tip and a method for cleaning an ear. More specifically, the present invention relates to an ear cleaning apparatus, a tip and a method for cleaning an ear wherein the apparatus and tip have protrusions which remove, for example, ear wax from the ear canal.

[0038] Referring now to the drawings wherein like numerals refer to like parts, FIG. 1 generally illustrates an embodiment of an ear cleaning apparatus 1. The apparatus 1 has a body 2 defined by a first end 4, a second end 6 and a diameter 5. The apparatus 1 may also have a tip 8 associated with either the first end 4 and / or the second end 6. FIG. 1 shows the tip 8 attached to the body 2 at the second end 6. The tip 8 may also be associated with the first end 4 of the body 2 (not shown) or both the first end 4 and the second end 6 (not shown).

[0039] The body 2, as shown in FIG. 1, may be cylindrical in shape but may be manufactured in a number of diff...

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An ear cleaning apparatus, a tip and a method for cleaning an ear are provided. The ear cleaning apparatus may have a tip having protrusions. The protrusions may be made of a pliable material to assist in removing wax, dirt and / or other build-up from within an ear canal. Additionally, the tip may be removable from the apparatus for cleaning and / or replacement.

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[0001] This application is a Continuation Application of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 104,456 filed on Mar. 22, 2002.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention generally relates to an ear cleaning apparatus, tip and a method for cleaning an ear. More specifically, the present invention relates to an ear cleaning apparatus, tip and a method for cleaning an ear wherein the apparatus and tip have protrusions which remove, for example, ear wax, from an ear canal. [0003] Dust and harmful pathogens float in the air. As a result, human ears produce wax as a protective measure against these substances. The wax binds to the dust or pathogens and prevents the dust or pathogens from further entering the body. Over time, the wax build-up may become substantial. If left untreated, wax build-up in an ear canal may adversely affect hearing. Although wax build-up rarely causes deafness, wax build-up should be removed to adequately examine an eardrum. [0004] It is, of...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F11/00A61F13/38
CPCA61F11/006A61F13/38
InventorEICOFF, JEFFREY A.
OwnerU S PREMIER MARKETING