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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2014
Filed:
May. 24, 2010
James J. Huttner, Sylvania, OH (US);
James J. Huttner, Sylvania, OH (US);
Bionix Development Corporation, Toledo, OH (US);
Abstract
A device and method for removing residual water from the external ear canal of an individual comprise using a portion of dry, pre-compressed, absorbent sponge material that is die-cut or otherwise fashioned to have a bluntly pointed tip on at least one end. The bluntly pointed tip is placed into the external ear canal of an individual, and this bluntly pointed tip is held in place until there is visible and/or tactile evidence of water absorption by the sponge material, as indicated by swelling and/or softening of the bluntly pointed tip. These steps may be repeated as necessary to remove further residual water from the individual's ear canal.