Patent References 3876314 Stick for applying a liquid Applicator swabs and method of making same Sterilizing dressing device and method for skin puncture Topical anesthetic applicator, dispenser system, and method Color-matched sterile adhesive bandages containing melanin-like pigment composition Swab for laparoscopy Applicator means for the application of anesthetizing fluids and the like to the tympanic membrane Method of using a swab Swab impregnating and dispensing system InventorApplicationNo. 606902 filed on 02/26/1996US Classes:604/1SWAB INCLUDING HANDLE (E.G., STICK, ETC.) WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT END THEREOFExaminersPrimary: Weiss, John G.Assistant: Ruhl, Dennis Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61M 035/00AbstractA 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.Other References
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