A61F11/006

Ear cleaner
11890167 · 2024-02-06 · ·

An ear cleaner is provided that includes an elongated handle, a spoon, and a disc intermediate the spoon and the disc.

Ear/Nose Cleaning Device
20190374394 · 2019-12-12 ·

An ear/nose cleaning device comprises of a plastic framework, having a pair of arms/handles, a pair of scoops/bulbous-shaped portion at the distal end of the arms/handles, and a U-shaped swab at proximal end of device. Cotton (or other absorbent material) is tightly and finely adhered to plastic body/framework of scoop and U-shaped swab. The scoops have a hollow inside and flat oval edges for scraping and collecting ear wax/debris or nasal mucous and depositing within the hollow portion. Each arm has a gripping/roughen portion to the lateral side to prevent slipping of device when in use.

INVERTING SLEEVE APPARATUSES AND METHOD FOR DRYING AND CLEANING THE EAR OR NOSE
20240108512 · 2024-04-04 ·

Methods and apparatuses for cleaning and/or drying a subject's ears and/or nose may include an inverting tubular swab region. These apparatuses may remove debris, such as ear wax & skin debris from the ear canal. These apparatuses are safer than traditional cotton swab. Also described herein are apparatuses configured for use in the nose, which may remove mucus (e.g., snot) from the nasal and sinus regions. These apparatuses may be configured for use with infants and toddlers as an alternative to air aspiration bulb/tool. Also described herein are methods of using any of these apparatuses as well as methods of making and packaging them.

Ear cleaning device with whisk-like bulbous ends
11957543 · 2024-04-16 · ·

The present disclosure provides for an ear cleaning device comprising an integral body, and a central handle portion of the integral body that supports a first whisk-like bulbous end, with the first whisk-like bulbous end being integral with the central handle portion. The first whisk-like bulbous end further comprises flexible intertwined wire-like loops used in the removal of ear was or debris. The first whisk-like bulbous end being of a size that averts insertion thereof to an ear canal.

Motorized ear-cleaning device
11957544 · 2024-04-16 ·

The motorized ear-cleaning device is a tool. The motorized ear-cleaning device is a therapeutic device. The motorized ear-cleaning device is adapted for use with the ear of a patient. The motorized ear-cleaning device cleans the ear. The motorized ear-cleaning device comprises a working element, a handle structure, and drive circuit. The working element attaches to the handle structure. The drive circuit mounts in the drive structure. The drive circuit rotates the working element. The rotation of the working element rubs against the ear. The working element generates a friction used to clean the ear.

HYGIENE STICK FOR PERSONAL CARE
20190321228 · 2019-10-24 ·

A hygiene stick (1), for personal care, in particular for ear hygiene, comprises a rod (2) for picking up and handling with the fingers and at least one head (3) supported by said rod (2). The head (3) is made of elastic material and is supported cantilever-style by said rod (2) projecting from the rod along an axial line (5).

Utility device for removing earwax
10449092 · 2019-10-22 · ·

A utility device is provided for insertion into an ear. The utility device comprises a first tip portion. The first tip portion can include a first end, a base, a plurality of first ridges extending between the first end and the base, and a plurality of second ridges extending between each of the plurality of first ridges. The utility device can include an intermediate region and a central portion. The intermediate portion can connect the central portion to the first tip portion. The central portion can allow a user to grip and/or hold the utility device.

Fingertip cleaning apparatus

Described herein is a fingertip cleaning apparatus comprising a fingertip receiving portion including a conical wall defining a cavity having an open end configured to allow a fingertip of a user to be inserted into the cavity, the conical wall extending along and surrounding a cone axis, the conical wall forming a cone angle with the cone axis, a gripping portion comprising a flap that extends from the conical wall of the e fingertip receiving portion along a grip axis that forms a grip angle with the cone axis; and the grip angle being greater than the once angle.

Ear cleaning devices and methods
10420877 · 2019-09-24 · ·

A system and method to irrigate a user's auditory canal. A fluid can be dispensed from a reservoir through a fluid path and out through openings of a delivery element into the auditory canal. A pump may be used to facilitate the process of dispensing the fluid. The fluid can be delivered to the user's auditory canal for a predetermined period of time. Such a time period may be user selectable. The discharge from the irrigation is removed from the user's auditory canal via a discharge port located on the delivery element. The discharge exits the delivery element and proceeds to a discharge reservoir via a discharge path. A vacuum may be used to generate a negative pressure to facilitate the removal of the discharge from the auditory canal.

Finger Sleeve for Ear Cleaning
20190281906 · 2019-09-19 ·

A finger sleeve for cleaning or drying the outer human ear.