Device for Hygienic Extraction of an Acne Related Impaction
OwnerThomas Bradford Howellinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a finger-assisted device for hygienic extraction of an acne related skin impaction, and methods and kits for hygienic extraction of acne related skin impaction.
Claims22
A finger-assisted device for hygienic extraction of an acne related skin impaction, comprising:
- a central portion;
- at least one tab radially disposed around said central portion;
- a top side;
- and
- a bottom side,
- said top side sized and configured for hygienic contact with the impacted skin, and said bottom side sized and configured for adhesive contact with a fingertip;
- and
- wherein said tab has a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end integrally attached to said central portion, and said distal end sized and configured for pressure-assisted release of the contents of the impaction.
A method for hygienic extraction of an acne related skin impaction, comprising:
- adhering a first device to a first fingertip;
- adhering a second device to a second fingertip;
- applying the first and second device to the impacted skin;
- and
- extracting the acne related impaction,
- wherein said first device or said second device each comprise:
- a central portion;
- at least one tab radially disposed around said central portion;
- a top side;
- and
- a bottom side,
- said top side sized and configured for hygienic contact with the impacted skin, and said bottom side sized and configured for adhesive contact with the first or second fingertip.
The method of claim 10, wherein the first and second device are each made from a material selected from the group consisting of molded pulp, molded fiber, compacted organic cotton, rubber, plastic, cloth, sponge, a foam substance, or any combination thereof.
A kit for hygienic extraction of an acne related skin impaction, comprising:
- a first device;
- a second device;
- and
- at least one substance capable of being suffused in the first and second device,
- wherein the first and second device each comprise:
- a central portion;
- at least one tab radially disposed around said central portion;
- a top side;
- and
- a bottom side,
- said top side sized and configured for hygienic contact with the impacted skin, and said bottom side sized and configured for adhesive contact with a fingertip;
- and
- wherein said tab has a proximal end and a distal end, said proximal end integrally attached to said central portion, and said distal end sized and configured for pressure-assisted release of the contents of the impaction.
The kit of claim 18, wherein the first and second device are each made from a material selected from the group consisting of molded pulp, molded fiber, compacted organic cotton, rubber, plastic, cloth, sponge, a foam substance, or any combination thereof.
The kit of claim 18, wherein the substance is selected from the group consisting of an oil, a natural additive, an anti-acne cream, an antimicrobial, or any combination thereof.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.