Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for topical application of a medicant comprising the steps of: warming a continuous stream on non-pulsating air to a temperature above 100° F. so it is relatively dry, directing said continuous stream of the warmed and relatively dry air to an area of the body where topical application of a medicant is desired, and spraying a measured quantity of a mist of medicant of predetermined measured strength to the area of said body warmed by the stream of warmed air.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
82 words
A method for topical application of a medicant comprising the steps of: warming a continuous stream on non-pulsating air to a temperature above 100° F. so it is relatively dry, directing said continuous stream of the warmed and relatively dry air to an area of the body where topical application of a medicant is desired, and spraying a measured quantity of a mist of medicant of predetermined measured strength to the area of said body warmed by the stream of warmed air.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as defined in claim 1 wherein said air is warmed to a temperature of between 105° F. to 180° F.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method as defined in claim 1 wherein the area for topical application is an area having skin lesions resulting from a viral, bacterial or fungal infection.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
148 words
An apparatus for use in the topical application of a medicant comprising: a housing having air inlet and air outlet means, a chamber defined by said housing, a blower member within said housing to draw ambient air into said housing through said air inlet means and force said air out said air outlet means in a continuous non-pulsating stream of flow, a heating means operably disposed within said housing within the flow stream of the air moved by said blower member to elevate the temperature of the air flowing through said housing, means within said housing to dispense a measured quantity of a spray of a medicant agent of predetermined measured strength into an area of said chamber adjacent said air outlet means whereby said spray may be dispensed to a selected area of treatment which has been warmed by said continuous stream of flow of heated air.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
148 words
An apparatus for use in the topical application of a medicant comprising: a housing having air inlet and air outlet means, a chamber defined by said housing, a blower member within said housing to draw ambient air into said housing through said air inlet means and force said air out said air outlet means in a continuous non-pulsating stream of flow, a heating means operably disposed within said housing within the flow stream of the air moved by said blower member to elevate the temperature of the air flowing through said housing, means within said housing to dispense a measured quantity of a spray of a medicant agent of predetermined measured strength into an area of said chamber adjacent said air outlet means whereby said spray may be dispensed to a selected area of treatment which has been warmed by said continuous stream of flow of heated air.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 including thermostat means to control the temperature to which said air is heated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein said thermostat means selectively turns said heating means on and off to control the temperature to which said air is heated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 5 including means to selectively regulate the heat output of said heating means to select a desired temperature range for said heated air.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said apparatus is constructed of lightweight material for convenient handheld use.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein said means to dispense said spray includes means to locate and position a capsule containing said medicant.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said capsule is pre-filled with said medicant and is disposable after use.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said capsule includes indicia thereon corresponding to a predetermined dosage level.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
40 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 including nozzle means insertable within a body passage of a user in communication with said air outlet means to direct said air flowing through said housing and said spray interior of said body passage.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus as define in claim 4 wherein said means to dispense a measured quantity of a medicant dispenses said quantity in a uniform predetermined amount at each application.