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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 12, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 14, 2004
Zvika Nitzan, Zofit, IL;
Dov Tamarkin, Maccabim, IL;
Daniela Mavor, Tel Aviv, IL;
Nurit Harel, Tel Aviv, IL;
Noam Emanuel, Jerusalem, IL;
Zvika Nitzan, Zofit, IL;
Dov Tamarkin, Maccabim, IL;
Daniela Mavor, Tel Aviv, IL;
Nurit Harel, Tel Aviv, IL;
Noam Emanuel, Jerusalem, IL;
Power Paper Ltd., Beit Shemesh, IL;
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and kits for onychomycosis treatment are presented. In one embodiment, a kit for treatment includes an anti-fungal agent, in a composition, and an electrically powered patch. Exemplary embodiments of the patch include a first electrode, a power source having a first and second terminal, a second electrode coupled to the second terminal of the power source, and a base member supporting the first electrode, the second electrode, and the power source. Embodiments include those where the first and second electrode and power source are printed on the base member. Anti-fungal agents may be unionized while the composition includes an ionizing agent. Home use may be practiced, as embodiments include those in which the voltage or current of the power source cannot be adjusted by a user. Exemplary methods include the selection of a nail or diseased area to which treatment is desired and administering the kit as described.