Abstract: A double-headed implement insertable by its user into an ear canal, one head (X) functioning to scrape wax from the surface of the canal, the other head (Y) functioning to remove water therefrom. The implement is formed by a handle shank having at one end a loop defining the X-head and at the opposite end a loop defining the Y-head. The X-head loop is provided with an inwardly-directed scraper which when the implement is manipulated by a user to cause this loop to sweep over and massage the surface of the ear canal, it then scrapes off the wax therefrom and collects it for removal from the canal. The Y-head loop has mounted therein a flat insert of absorbent material which when this head sweeps over the surface of the ear canal, absorbs water therefrom which causes the insert to swell like a sponge to store the absorbed water so that it can be removed from the canal.

Abstract: A handheld applicator (1) for absorbing liquids for medical and personal hygiene purposes. The applicator (1) including at least one elongated support member (2) having a longitudinal axis (3) and an initially thin liquid absorbant pellet (6) securely fastened thereto at its distal end. The applicator (1) having a thin profile at least in the region of its distal end in an end view thereof in the direction of its associated longitudinal axis (3). The pellet (6) capable of absorbing liquid whereupon it expands significantly in at least one direction perpendicular to its associated longitudinal axis (3) in its associated end view to form a swab-like member (7).

Abstract: A double-headed implement insertable by its user into an ear canal, one head (X) functioning to scrape wax from the surface of the canal, the other head (Y) functioning to remove water therefrom. The implement is formed by a handle shank having at one end a loop defining the X-head and at the opposite end a loop defining the Y-head. The X-head loop is provided with an inwardly-directed scraper which when the implement is manipulated by a user to cause this loop to sweep over and massage the surface of the ear canal, it then scrapes off the wax therefrom and collects it for removal from the canal. The Y-head loop has mounted therein a flat insert of absorbent material which when this head sweeps over the surface of the ear canal, absorbs water therefrom which causes the insert to swell like a sponge to store the absorbed water so that it can be removed from the canal.