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Medicated ear rods and earring construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-17
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Granted: 1982-10-12
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Expires: 2000-11-17
Abstract
Abstract A medicated ear rod is provided for cleaning the pierced ear hole of the earlobe. A grooved or ruffled rod member containing an absorbent material loaded with a cleaning agent is adapted to be passed into and out of the earlobe hole and then disposed of. In another embodiment, the ear rod is constructed as part of a permanent earring which can be worn to provide a constant supply of cleaning solution to the earlobe to prevent infection of the ear hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Aida L. Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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2026-10-23 10:53
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F11/00; A44; A44C; A44C7/00; A44C7/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A medicated earring comprising: a substantially rigid elongate plastic member having a filled interior for insertion through a pierced earlobe; an enlarged pole piece attached to one end of said elongate member for abutting and covering one side of said pierced earlobe; stopper means adapted to be removably secured to the other end of said elongate member for retaining said plastic member within said pierced earlobe; and an absorbent material carried by said stopper means and adapted for engagement with a portion of said plastic member and for receiving a cleaning agent, wherein a portion of said elongate member has a substantially reduced diameter, and additional absorbent material is located adjacent said reduced diameter portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A medicated earring comprising: a substantially rigid elongate plastic member having a filled interior for insertion through a pierced earlobe; an enlarged pole piece attached to one end of said elongate member for abutting and covering one side of said pierced earlobe; stopper means adapted to be removably secured to the other end of said elongate member for retaining said plastic member within said pierced earlobe; and an absorbent material carried by said stopper means and adapted for engagement with a portion of said plastic member and for receiving a cleaning agent, wherein a portion of said elongate member has a substantially reduced diameter, and additional absorbent material is located adjacent said reduced diameter portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-10-11 | 1986-04-12 | 1986-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-10-11 | 1990-04-12 | 1990-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-10-11 | 1994-04-12 | 1994-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |