Patents by Inventor Daniel A. Spilman

Daniel A. Spilman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 6059803
    Abstract: A portable hand held ear vacuum device, for removing fluid and debris from an ear canal, comprising a handle element with a motor linked to a fan and a control switch. A collection chamber for collecting fluid and other debris from an ear canal is secured to the handle element. The collection chamber has a reservoir therein for collecting and storing accumulated fluid and debris from the ear canal. An ear insertion element is secured to the collection chamber. The ear insertion element has an aperture therein, the aperture being continuous with the reservoir in the collection chamber. The motor in the handle creates a vacuum within the collection chamber, enabling fluids and debris to be drawn from the ear canal into the reservoir by suction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2000
    Inventor: Daniel A. Spilman