| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 606162000 | Means for cleaning eye, ear or nose | 40 |
| 20080312674 | COMBINED NASAL SPRAY AND ASPIRATOR DEVICE - A combined nasal spray and aspirator device includes an air pump disposed within a housing and comprises a spray and aspirator assembly. The air pump, at which an air suction connector and an air discharge connector are disposed, is driven by a driving component to perform air suction and discharge actions. The spray and aspirator assembly, mounted to the air suction connector and the air discharge connector, comprises a spray conduit and a first aspiration conduit; the spray conduit connects to an atomizer which is provided with liquids from a liquid storage container, and the first aspiration conduit connects to a mucus collector so that when some air carrying mucus enters the mucus collector, the mucus is left behind and the air enters the air pump through a second aspiration conduit. The device of the present invention integrates the operations of a nasal spray and a nasal aspirator, sucking the mucus away right after it sprays and liquefies the mucus, with said actions occurring almost simultaneously. The present invention is physically more favorable for users. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20090112241 | Ear cleaning device - An ear cleaning device including a body including a finger engagement portion, a connecting neck portion and an ear engagement portion, the body being configured such that finger pressure exerted on the finger engagement portion produces expansion of the ear engagement portion. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090112242 | EAR CURETTE - An ear curette has a shaft and a cleaning portion. The shaft has a distal end. The cleaning portion has a disk and a bar. The bar has a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end of the bar is narrower than, is formed on and protrudes from distal end of the shaft. The disk is formed on the distal end of the bar. When in use, the disk of the cleaning portion can be deposited in the ear canal first and then pulled out of the ear canal to scrape out earwax and is easily cleanable. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090240271 | RETINAL INSTRUMENT - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of removing scar tissue from an eye that includes inserting a device including an array of micro-rods into an eye, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature; contacting a scar tissue with the array of micro-rods; and removing the array of micro-rods and the scar tissue from the eye. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a medical device for engaging a tissue including and an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods that is connected to the cannula, wherein the sharp feature of the at least one micro-rod is angled from a plane that is normal to a face of the base of the array of glass micro-rods. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20100042122 | EAR CURETTE WITH TRIANGULAR HANDLE - Applicant has disclosed an improved ear curette for use by medical practitioners, and other healthcare professionals, to remove cerumen (a.k.a. earwax). In the preferred embodiments, the curette comprises: an elongated “no-roll” handle which is substantially triangular in cross-section, with three round “edges,” along substantially the entire length of the handle; and two differently sized collection ends, either paddles or loops, integral with and at opposite ends of the handle. Practitioners can grip the “triangular” handle much like a pencil, between their thumbs and forefingers. This gives practitioners precise control and feel during collection procedures to remove carefully earwax build-up or blockage from patients' ear canals. | 02-18-2010 |
| 20100121363 | ARTICULATING CURETTE - An articulating ear curette comprises a curette tip connected to a first actuator arm through a first molded-in living hinge and to a second actuator arm through a second molded-in living hinge. The actuator arms are slidably connected to one another such that relative movement of the first and second actuator arms in opposite directions causes movement of the tip about the first and second living hinges. The articulating ear curette may be utilized to remove cerumen or a foreign body from an ear canal. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100217296 | Silent Effusion Removal - A method is disclosed for clearing effusion from an ear. The method may include applying liquid to an ear canal, which is proximal to a perforated tympanic membrane, which is proximal to a middle ear containing effusion, applying an ear device to seal and pressurize the liquid inside the ear canal, the ear device regulating the amount of pressure inside the ear canal, and inducing a Eustachian tube, which is distal to the middle ear, to open, which causes the fluid to displace the effusion into the Eustachian tube. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20110066172 | EAR CLEANING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A device for cleaning the ear canal of cerumen or contaminants includes a handle, a material expandable upon exposure to a fluid, and a limiter connected to the handle operative to prevent insertion of the expandable material into the ear to a depth which could contact the ear drum. Fluid is passed through the handle and through apertures to the ear canal, and or to the expandable material, whereby the ear canal and expandable material are moistened. The expandable material expands to contact the ear canal walls and cerumen, whereby the cerumen may be extracted by withdrawing the handle and connected expandable material from the ear. The fluid may be an alcohol solution, which loosens cerumen, reduces the potential for infection, and promotes drying of the ear canal. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110071560 | Ear candle with safety insert - An ear candle made of wax impregnated muslin cloth in the shape of a cone to which a non-flammable filter insert is placed in the tip of the candle to catch any debris that may fall down the interior of the candle, while the candle is lit, and the tip is disposed in a human ear. | 03-24-2011 |
| 20110106121 | Hand-held ophthalmic polishing instrument - A surgical instrument and method for polishing or cleaning epithelial cells which reside in the posterior capsule of the eye is provided. The instrument is configured to have a flexible foam tip which is applied to the cells at an angle. This allows the instrument to fully access the posterior capsule and facilitates complete polishing or cleaning of the lens of the eye. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110270290 | EAR CLEANING DEVICE AND METHOD - In one aspect the present invention is directed to an ear-cleaning device comprising: a first cotton wad, for cleaning an ear of an individual; a stick, the first cotton wad being wrapped on one end thereof, for inserting the first cotton wad into the ear; a first guarding object attached to the one end of the stick, for limiting the entrance of the stick into the ear; and detachment means of the first stick from the first guarding object, thereby preventing unintentional contact of the first cotton wad with the myringa of the ear, thereby preventing damage thereof while cleaning of the ear. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120203256 | METHOD OF REMOVING CERUMEN OR A FOREIGN BODY FROM AN EAR CANAL AND ARTICULATING CURETTE FOR USE THEREWITH - A method of removing cerumen or a foreign body from an ear canal utilizes an articulating ear curette. | 08-09-2012 |
| 20120265226 | Cotton fabric, nasal cleanser - A nasal cleanser in the form of a glove for the pointing finger, made from a cotton/polyester blend of fabric that is white in color. The fabric is stitched or glued together by hand or machinery in the form of a glove for the finger with one open and one closed end. The closed end resembles the rounded shape of the finger tip. The glove is wider at the open end, making it easier for the user to insert the finger into the glove. | 10-18-2012 |
| 20120296355 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING EARWAX - The present invention describes an earwax removal device having varying structures to provide different earwax removal capabilities. In all designs, the overall contour of the earwax-extracting member resembles the dimensions of the external auditory canal and is flexible enough to conform to it during insertion. Each engages and collects wax using the pressure of insertion and rotation effects. Embodiments include a club-like member having multiple protrusions and extractions to collect wax along its sides, and an opening in the tip that leads to a channel to collect wax; a flexible spiral member to compress when the device is inserted in an ear and thereby extract wax as it expands when the device is removed; a screw-like structure to laterally move wax and grind as it rotates; a multi-channel structure to cut and collect wax simultaneously; and a shovel-like structure to effectively shear and scrape wax from an ear canal. | 11-22-2012 |
| 20120316587 | EAR PIPE - An ear pipe used as an alternative medicine practice to remove excess ear wax, debris, and other undesirable contaminants from the ear canal. The ear pipe includes a generally hollow body, wherein the hollow body includes a bowl, a midsection, and a proximal end. The ear pipe may be used by bringing a unit of ear pipe fuel to a smoldering state within the bowl, holding the ear pipe with a user's hand, and inserting the proximal end of the pipe into a user's ear to allow warm air/smoke to enter the ear canal and create temperatures high enough to cause the excess ear wax, debris, and other undesirable contaminants to drain from the ear canal. | 12-13-2012 |
| 20130023914 | SYSTEM FOR ACCESSING BODY ORIFICE AND METHOD - A device for accessing a body orifice is disclosed. The device may include a speculum body having an outer shell and an inner shell nested within the outer shell. A plurality of fluidic channels may be defined in the interstitial space between the inner and outer shells. The outer shell may be configured as an optical waveguide. The inner shell central bore may be configured for viewing and suction. The device may include a speculum body having a tapered shape. The body may be expandable to expand muscles surrounding a body orifice. Programmable controllers, viewing, recording, and communications systems are also described. Methods of using and forming the devices are also described. | 01-24-2013 |
| 20130211434 | Latex-Free Finger Gauze Device For Cleaning And Drying The Ears - A tubular, soft, absorbent, pliable, latex-free gauze device for use on the index finger to clean and dry inner and outer areas of the ear, including the folds and crevices. The device, being applied to the index finger, can be inserted into the ear only up to the auricular cartilage and does not enter the ear canal. It has sufficient size, shape, and absorbency to effectively clean and dry large areas of the ear as well as the smaller areas, including folds and crevices. The device preferably is seamed along one or both sides and the seams terminate spaced from the open end to define slits that facilitate placement of the device on a finger. The device can be used on multiple sides by rotating it on the finger. | 08-15-2013 |
| 20130218182 | Ear Candle - Ear candle with an air-permeable retaining member disposed at least partially within the ear candle, wherein the retaining member comprises a wall and an interior space, wherein at least two lamellas directed into the interior space are disposed on the wall, wherein the at least two lamellas are disposed opposite from each other in the interior space, and wherein the at least two lamellas are configured so as to overlap in the axial direction. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130304103 | Device and Method for Removing Earwax - The present invention describes an earwax removal device having varying structures to provide different earwax removal capabilities. In all designs, the overall contour of the earwax-extracting member resembles the dimensions of the external auditory canal and is flexible enough to conform to it during insertion. Each engages and collects wax using the pressure of insertion and rotation effects. Embodiments include a club-like member having multiple protrusions and extractions to collect wax along its sides, and an opening in the tip that leads to a channel to collect wax; a flexible spiral member to compress when the device is inserted in an ear and thereby extract wax as it expands when the device is removed; a screw-like structure to laterally move wax and grind as it rotates; a multi-channel structure to cut and collect wax simultaneously; and a shovel-like structure to effectively shear and scrape wax from an ear canal. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20130310861 | RETINAL INSTRUMENT - In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of removing scar tissue from an eye that includes inserting a device including an array of micro-rods into an eye, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature; contacting a scar tissue with the array of micro-rods; and removing the array of micro-rods and the scar tissue from the eye. In another embodiment, the present invention provides a medical device for engaging a tissue including and an array of glass micro-rods, wherein at least one glass micro-rod of the array of glass micro-rods includes a sharp feature opposite a base of the array of glass micro-rods that is connected to the cannula, wherein the sharp feature of the at least one micro-rod is angled from a plane that is normal to a face of the base of the array of glass micro-rods. | 11-21-2013 |
| 20140031845 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AN OCULAR DISORDER - A method and apparatus for treating ocular disorders such as blepharitis, meibomitis, and dry eye syndrome. The method includes using an electromechanical device to move a swab relative to the eye to create cyclical movement that impacts debris present at the eyelid margin and effectively removes the debris from the eye to encourage healing and prevent further digression of the health of the eye. The apparatus is an electromechanical device that includes a mechanical drive unit operatively connected to a swab to create a precise relative movement of the swab to the eye to remove debris present therein. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140031846 | SWAB APPLICATOR AND METHODS OF USE - A swab applicator for collecting debris and other materials from small and hard to reach spaces and cavities and applying materials to selected areas, including small and hard to reach spaces and cavities. The swab applicator includes an elongated member having two opposite ends having respective end members extending from the ends. One of the end member loops to form one or more through openings and has a surface made from or covered with an absorbent material. The other end member is different from the first end member and, in one configuration, is a wad mounted on the end of the elongated member. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140052163 | EARWAX CLEANER - An earwax cleaner includes a bag-shaped holding portion and a soft earwax picking sleeve. The rear section of the bag-shaped holding portion is provided with a resilient bag-shaped body, and the front section is a pipe with an opening. The earwax picking sleeve has a reduced mouth at the distal end and a plurality of protrusions on an outer wall thereof. The earwax picking sleeve is fitted on the pipe of the holding portion. The opening of the pipe is aligned with the mouth of the earwax picking sleeve to form an open end for the air in the bag-shaped body of the holding portion to pass in and out. When in use, the pipe is inserted in the ear and the holding portion is slightly turned with the protrusions to pick the earwax from the wall of the ear to be collected in the bag-shaped body. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140052164 | INSTRUMENT FOR TREATING AN OCULAR DISORDER - An instrument for removing debris from an eye during the treatment of an ocular disorder has a swab and a rigid member. The swab includes a tip portion sized to provide access to the debris on an eyelid of the eye. The rigid member has a distal end portion affixed to the swab and a proximal end portion with a cross-sectional member profile. The cross-sectional member profile is non-circular and has a first groove. The first groove extends longitudinally along the proximal end portion for cooperating with a chuck such that rotation of the proximal end portion within the chuck is inhibited. | 02-20-2014 |
| 20140200600 | EAR BRUSH CLEANER - Ear Brush Cleaner© drawings based on an over the counter [OTC] interdental floss instrument. The ‘Flair or Flange’ concept: Ear Brush Cleaner© is to have a flair or flange in function similar to the one I've shown in my drawings that restricts its insertion into the ear canal, to be at a distance as to not contact the ear drum. The bristle filaments are to be flexible and soft as to not cause soft tissue damage as well as offering the option of combining an absorbent capability should that option be desired. This, along with ‘our sensation of proprioception’ adds yet another layer of protection to the inner ear. All of the attributes of the Ear Brush Cleaner© with its Flair or flange, makes this the only practical, safe and effective product for the removal of ear wax from the ear canal without contributing to injury of the ear drum. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140214062 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATING AN OCULAR DISORDER - An instrument for removing debris from an eye during the treatment of an ocular disorder has a swab and a rigid member. The swab includes a tip portion sized to provide access to the debris on an eyelid of the eye. The rigid member has a distal end portion affixed to the swab and a proximal end portion with a cross-sectional member profile. The cross-sectional member profile is non-circular and has a first groove. The first groove extends longitudinally along the proximal end portion for cooperating with a chuck such that rotation of the proximal end portion within the chuck is inhibited. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140324082 | Device and Method for Removing Earwax - The present invention describes an earwax removal device having varying structures to provide different earwax removal capabilities. In all designs, the overall contour of the earwax-extracting member resembles the dimensions of the external auditory canal and is flexible enough to conform to it during insertion. Each engages and collects wax using the pressure of insertion and rotation effects. Embodiments include a club-like member having multiple protrusions and extractions to collect wax along its sides, and an opening in the tip that leads to a channel to collect wax; a flexible spiral member to compress when the device is inserted in an ear and thereby extract wax as it expands when the device is removed; a screw-like structure to laterally move wax and grind as it rotates; a multi-channel structure to cut and collect wax simultaneously; and a shovel-like structure to effectively shear and scrape wax from an ear canal. | 10-30-2014 |
| 20150018861 | Ear Cleaning Device - An ear cleaning device is provided for removing debris from an ear. In one form, the ear cleaning device includes a shaft, a head connected to the shaft, and a contiguous pocket structure of the head. The contiguous pocket structure includes a plurality of pockets that may be configured to receive debris. In another form, the ear cleaning device has a handle, a bulbous cleaner connected to the handle, and a solid inner core of the bulbous cleaner. The bulbous cleaner has two or more spaced, longitudinal walls disposed outward of the inner core that are configured to remove debris with turning of the ear cleaning device about a longitudinal axis of the device. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150039003 | Nose Comforter And Cleaning Device - A disposable hygienic nostril cleansing tool is described that consists of a dual-purpose head (cotton swab and scraper tip), flexible shaft, and cotton debris cleaner in the tool body. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150127036 | DEVICE FOR EXTRACTING DRIED NASAL MUCUS OR EARWAX - A device for removing mucus (dried or wet) from a nostril of a subject or for removing earwax (dry or wet) from an ear canal of a subject includes a handle portion or grip portion to facilitate manipulation of the device, at least one of a bowl or a loop at an end of the handle portion, and a stop located between the handle portion and the bowl or loop. The bowl or loop is sized and configured for insertion into a nostril or an ear canal of the subject, and the stop is sized to prevent insertion of the stop into the nostril or ear canal and to limit the extent that the bowl or loop can be inserted into the nostril or ear canal, thereby reducing or eliminating the potential for accidental injury or extreme discomfort to the subject during use. | 05-07-2015 |
| 20150142029 | EAR WAX REMOVAL DEVICE AND METHODS THEREOF - The present invention provides a cerumen removal apparatus for mechanically removing cerumen from an ear canal, comprising: a device body having a distal end and a proximal end interconnected by a main longitudinal axis; said distal end comprising at least one collector head for amassing said cerumen; said proximal end comprising at least one rotating mechanism adapted to rotate said at least one collector head; wherein said rotation of said collector head amasses said cerumen and removes said cerumen from said ear canal. | 05-21-2015 |
| 20150351968 | Ear Brush - An ear brush for removal of cerumen and other debris from the ear, and for relief of inner ear irritations. The ear brush is comprised of a rod, with a flexible end, characterized by attached perpendicular flexible bristles. The securely attached bristles are lined in parallel form, on one or both ends of the rod. The rod end is made of a durable and flexible material to gently follow the inner contours of the ear. | 12-10-2015 |
| 20160067100 | AURAL FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS OF USE AND MANUFACTURE - A device and related method of use for removing a foreign object from the external ear canal or the nasal cavity is provided. The device comprises an elongated member having a first portion, a second portion with a distal end, and a fulcrum disposed along the elongated member between the first and the second portions. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160095753 | Method of Using Absorbent Device for Cleaning and Drying Purposes - A method of cleaning and drying a hollow cavity with a cleaning apparatus which is made of a flexible, soft, and moisture absorbent material. A structural body of the cleaning apparatus contains a first wide base, a first narrow base, and a first conical lateral surface. The conical shape of the structural body allows the user to maintain a firm grasp during the cleaning and drying process. The cleaning process can be completed by either scarping an inner surface of the hollow cavity or by dabbing the inner surface of the hollow cavity. The flexible and soft material ensures that no damage is caused to the inner surface during the cleaning and drying process. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160106598 | Cool Tips - This invention is directed to a system for cleaning ears. The cleaning of ears with a basic dry, cotton swab is a common way of attempting to remove the accumulation of wax or other foreign materials. The moistened “Cool Tips” swabs will be used as a daily ear cleaner, disinfectant and/or refresher proving to be significantly more effective and rewarding to the consumer. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160135995 | Device and Method for Removing Earwax - The present invention describes an earwax removal device having varying structures to provide different earwax removal capabilities. In all designs, the overall contour of the earwax-extracting member resembles the dimensions of the external auditory canal and is flexible enough to conform to it during insertion. Each engages and collects wax using the pressure of insertion and rotation effects. Embodiments include a club-like member having multiple protrusions and extractions to collect wax along its sides, and an opening in the tip that leads to a channel to collect wax; a flexible spiral member to compress when the device is inserted in an ear and thereby extract wax as it expands when the device is removed; a screw-like structure to laterally move wax and grind as it rotates; a multi-channel structure to cut and collect wax simultaneously; and a shovel-like structure to effectively shear and scrape wax from an ear canal. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160166268 | DEVICE FOR REMOVING A FOREIGN OBJECT FROM A BODILY ORIFICE | 06-16-2016 |
| 20160175154 | Ear Cleaning Device | 06-23-2016 |
| 20190143029 | EAR CLEANING DEVICES AND METHODS | 05-16-2019 |
| 20220133543 | CERUMEN REMOVAL APPARATUS - A cerumen removal apparatus for removing cerumen from an ear canal. The apparatus includes a body having a distal end and a proximal end interconnected by a main longitudinal axis; said distal end including a hollow collector head having at least one spiral vane or ridge projecting radially inward from an inner surface thereof and enclosing a lumen ending with an opening opened to said lumen for amassing said cerumen in said lumen via said opening; wherein said at least one spiral vane or ridge is adapted to guide the cerumen in a proximal direction into said hollow collector head when said hollow collector head rotates in the ear canal. | 05-05-2022 |
