Patent ID: 7056309
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: A61F,A61M

Abstract:
1. A hygienic nasal cavity cleansing device that is adapted to provide a cover for a wearer's finger and clean the wearer's nasal cavity and eyes while preventing the spread of microorganisms from the wearer's finger, the device comprising: a nonabsorbent inner layer having a hollow tubular form having a closed distal end and adapted to conform to the wearer's finger and constructed of material that is flexible, stretchable, resilient and resistant to tears and impervious to microorganisms; the nonabsorbent inner layer further comprising one or more tabs formed about the proximal end, said tabs adapted to be grasped by the wearer; and an absorbent outer layer bonded to the outer surface of said inner layer and is constructed of a material that is flexible, stretchable, textured and porous and adapted to adhere to mucus and body secretions; and wherein the inner surface of the nonabsorbent inner layer is coated with a lubricant.