Ear Cleaner

摘要

The present invention is an ear cleaner designed to have limited insertion into the ear canal so as not to impact ear wax, also known as cerumen, or damage the ear drum. The ear cleaner has several possible embodiments. All of the embodiments are designed to be fit over the user's finger. The user's finger is the limiting factor in how far the ear cleaner is inserted. The ear cleaner has a limited surface area. The ear cleaner can have one or more features to entrap ear wax. The ear cleaner is made from a coarse fabric to entrap ear wax. The ear cleaner may be treated with antimicrobial agents, a lubricant, or both.

主权项

1. An ear cleaner comprised of one or more layers of flexible material wherein at least the outer layer is a coarse cotton or coarse blended polyester cotton material, such as cheesecloth or gauze, with a substantially cylindrical or frusto-conical shaped lateral surface, between 25 and 75 mm in height, connected to a substantially circular top surface; wherein said ear cleaner is sized to fit over a user's finger and be inserted into the outer portion of said user's ear canal.