Patent ID: 7074234
Filing Date: 2006-07-11
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A steam generator comprising: a steam generation portion comprising a steam-generating composition and pulp fiber as a support so as to inhibit movement of the steam generating composition, the steam-generating composition including a metal powder, activated carbon and a salt to be reacted with water and adapted to discharge steam as the metal powder is oxidized; and an adhesive layer provided on a surface of the steam generator adapted to be applied to at least one of skin or mucosa of a user of the steam generator, wherein the steam-generating composition is disposed in pore-like structures of a paper sheet and the adhesive layer includes at least one opening through which the steam or water vapor is discharged from the steam-generating composition, wherein the adhesive layer includes at least one of a cosmetic and a pharmaceutical component that includes a peeling agent, and the peeling agent includes at least a protease.