ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 16 -- United States Patent no. 12,496,227, issued on Dec. 16.
"Hygienic dual-ended ear-cleaning swab with continuous airflow passage and sanitary wrapping" was invented by Soheil Ighani Soghadi (Oceanside, Calif.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "This disclosure describes systems, methods, and devices for a hygienic dual-ended ear-cleaning swab, innovatively designed to safely and effectively remove earwax. Central to its design is an elongated body featuring a continuous longitudinal hole which ensures uninterrupted airflow, extending through silicone tips at both ends. These tips are specifically shaped with a flared base to enhance cleaning efficiency and to prevent the ...