Patent ID: 6569090
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
Apparatus for self-inspecting one or more anatomical features that include the external auditory meatus and/or the tympanic membrane, comprising a speculum (2) connected to a container (4) comprising a mirror positioned (5) to reflect an image of said external auditory meatus and/or said tympanic membrane, a source of illumination for illuminating said external auditory meatus and/or said tympanic membrane, said mirror being angularly set with respect to said speculum to reflect the image of said external auditory meatus and/or said tympanic membrane on an external mirror, said source of illumination being set over said mirror and including an arm pivotally mounted at one edge of said container (4), and at the other edge that overhangs said mirror (5) at least one lamp (8).