Patent ID: 7454028
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: H04R

Abstract:
1. A method for applying a substance to an ear canal of an individual comprising the steps of: providing an in-the-ear hearing device having a shape which is substantially similar to the shape of the ear canal and which defines an interspace between the in-the-ear hearing device and said ear canal; applying a body with textile material to said in-the-ear hearing device to fill said interspace, said body with textile material having a thickness and thickness elasticity so as to snugly adapt to the shape and dynamic shape deformation of said ear canal when the in-the-ear hearing device is located in said ear canal; providing a substance to said textile material; and applying said substance to said individual's body by applying said in-the-ear hearing device with said body with textile material snugly to said ear canal of said individual.