Paraffin bath mixture refill and methods of manufacture and use therefor

A readily separable paraffin refill system for use with a heated, therapeutic paraffin bath to provide easy adjustment of the amount of melted paraffin mixture in the bath, comprising:

• (a) a solid paraffin mixture body which has a plurality of portions, the paraffin mixture body comprising paraffin and mineral oil;
• (b) a divider structure constructed of paper and separating and defining the portions of the body, the divider structure comprising a longitudinal member and at least one lateral portion oriented substantially at a right angle to the longitudinal member;
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• (c) an outer package surrounding the article.

A method of using paraffin refill article for a paraffin bath comprising a paraffin mixture body, comprising paraffin and mineral oil, which has a plurality of separate portions, divided by a divider structure, all disposed in a single carton, comprising the steps of:

• (a) opening the carton containing the paraffin refill article,
• (b) removing at least one portion and adding said at least one portion to the bath,
• (c) heating the bath and observing the resultant liquefied mix to determine whether an additional portion or portion wanted, and
• (d) placing any remaining portions of the article body in a carton.

A method of manufacturing a paraffin refill article for a paraffin bath comprising a paraffin mixture body which has a plurality of separate portions, comprising the steps of:

• (a) placing a divider structure in a molding container,
• (b) adding a mixture of melted paraffin wax and liquid mineral oil to the container,
• (c) cooling the mixture or permitting the mixture to cool to a predetermined temperature so that it solidifies, and
• (d) placing the solidified mixture and divider structure in a package or a paraffin bath.