# US 5,704,906 A · Method of using a topical anesthetic-cleaning solution and applicator

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- Number: US 5,704,906 A
- Document ID: US5704906A
- Status: Granted
- Kind: A
- Application number: 08/606,902
- Filed: 1996-02-26
- Granted: 1998-01-06
- Earliest claimed: 1996-02-26
- Inventors: Richard L. Fox
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5704906A

## CPC

- A61M 35/006: {using sponges, foams, absorbent pads or swabs as spreading means}
- A45D 34/04: Appliances specially adapted for applying liquid, e.g. using roller or ball
- A45D 40/0087: {for samples}
- A45D 2200/1018: comprising a pad, i.e. a cushion-like mass of soft material, with or without gripping means
- A45D 2200/1036: containing a cosmetic substance, e.g. impregnated with liquid or containing a soluble solid substance
- A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)}
- A45D: HAIRDRESSING OR SHAVING EQUIPMENT (wigs, toupees or the like A41G3/00, A41G5/00; hairdressers' chairs A47C1/04; hair cutting appliances, razors B26B); EQUIPMENT FOR COSMETICS OR COSMETIC TREATMENTS, e.g. FOR MANICURING OR PEDICURING

## Abstract

A topical anesthetic-cleansing solution and applicator are provided. The anesthetic-cleansing solution comprises an anesthetic agent such as Benzocaine and a cleansing solution such as alcohol. The applicator includes a swab and outer packaging housing the swab in a generally sterile environment. The swab includes an elongated member and an absorbent tip attached to the elongated member. The absorbent tip is impregnated with the anesthetic-cleansing solution. A method is also provided for using the applicator. The method includes the steps of holding a portion of the packaging covering the swab elongated member; removing a portion of the packaging covering the absorbent tip to expose the absorbent tip; and applying the absorbent tip on the patient's skin area to be anesthetized and cleansed.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of applying a topical anesthetic-cleansing solution agent to a patient's skin area, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing an anesthetic-cleansing solution applicator comprising a swab including a member and an absorbent tip attached to said member, said absorbent tip being impregnated with a solution comprising a topical anesthetic agent and a cleansing solution; and said applicator also including outer packaging housing said swab in a generally sterile environment;
(b) holding a portion of the packaging covering the swab member;
(c) removing a portion of the packaging covering the absorbent tip to expose the absorbent tip; and
(d) applying the absorbent tip on a portion of the patient's skin to be anesthetized and cleansed while holding the portion of the packaging covering the swab member.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1, wherein said packaging is at least partially perforated and step (c) comprises tearing off said portion of the packaging covering said absorbent tip.