Soap pocket scrubber system

Abstract

A multi-compartment pocket system to be used for scrubbing difficult-to-reach areas of the body without the help of a second person. The device comprises a plurality of pockets for holding bars of soap, each with a closeable hook and loop fabric system, and a first end rope forming a loop, and a second end rope forming a loop. The first end rope is gripped by a first hand and the second end rope is gripped by the other hand and with the multi-compartment pocket system wetted and the soap lathered, the device is pulled back and forth across hard-to-reach areas of the body for cleaning.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is a continuation-in-part and relates to and claims priority from prior provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 551,012, filed Oct. 25, 2011 and pending non-provisional application Ser. No. 13 / 331,875 filed Dec. 20, 2011 which applications are incorporated herein by reference.COPYRIGHT NOTICE[0002]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. 37 CFR 1.71(d).[0003]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention(s). It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art, or material, to the presently-described or claimed inventions, or th...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known bathing implement art, the present invention provides a novel soap pocket scrubber system. The general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide easy access for bather-users to access difficult to reach areas of the body during washing and exfoliation processes.

[0013]A soap pocket scrubber system is disclosed herein preferably comprising a multi-compartment pocket system having a first side, a second side, a front edge having a top fabric hook system and a bottom fabric loop system, a back edge, a first end having a first end rope, and a second end having a second end rope. The multi-compartment pocket system generally comprises a plurality of compartments preferably aligned side by side wherein the compartments span the entire area of the device such that there is no wasted material and unusable portions. In preferred embodiments usable compartments are located directly adjacent edges of the device. The multi-compartment pocket system in a preferred embodiment may comprise three compartments but in some embodiments may have as few as one compartment, yet in other embodiments may have four or more compartments. The soap pocket(s) of the multi-compartment pocket system are about 4½ inches tall and about 6 inches wide each, enough to contain one standard size bar of soap of approximately 5 ounces. The soap pocket(s) are able to contain multiple smaller bars of soap or soap fragments and slivers so as to completely utilize each one until gone.

[0014]The multi-compartment pocket system preferably comprises a nylon net material made of mesh that is light weight and has an ability to increase lather of the bars of soap (by holding it within the netting structure). The nylon net material is easily rinsed and dries quickly, thereby hindering bacterial growth. The soap pocket scrubber system is non-disposable in preferred embodiments and has an extended use-life. Other versions may be disposable.

[0016]The multi-compartment pocket system may comprise a permeable mesh fabric such that a bar of soap, when liquefied, can pass therethrough. The front edge of the multi-compartment pocket system has the top fabric hook system and bottom fabric loop system which may be about 1 inch wide and about 18 inches long and are removably coupleable such that at least one bar of soap is able to be inserted and contained in each compartment. The back end may comprise folded fabric so as to contain the bar(s) of soap within the compartment(s) but in some embodiments, may have a sewed seam. The first end rope comprises a first loop located on first end and second end rope comprises a second loop located on second end which may be about 8 inches long. ¼″ polypropylene rope loop handles are located at the two opposing ends. 18″ of rope is folded in half giving a loop of an 8″ minimum, which the inventor has found to work well. The loops are sufficiently sized to allow for ease of egress of the user-bather's hand(s), also making the device easy to hang on a variety of different sized hangers, require a minimum of material, and don't easily fray. The multi-compartment pocket system may comprise a nylon net material that is light weight and provides for exfoliation of skin of a bather-user. It is preferred to use 8-ply, 4 to each side of the pocket for durability. The bather-user is able to hold the multi-compartment pocket system via the first and second loops to administer lather from bars of soap to virtually any bodily surface including hard-to-reach areas of the body.

[0019]Alternate embodiments may comprise: 1) the original three-pocket design with four layers of nylon net on one side and terrycloth fabric on the other. This design allows the bather to experience the health benefits of exfoliation as well as enjoy the soothing comfort of terrycloth all in one product; 2) a single-pocket product version with four layers of nylon net on both sides. The pocket is preferably secured with VELCRO®. Rope handles are secured between the back of the VELCRO® and the nylon net to allow for easy opening of the pocket. While this product may be used by anyone bathing alone, it is designed for use by an aid when bathing someone else. The product preferably measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall. Each rope handle is 12 inches long; 3) a single-pocket product with four layers of nylon net on one side and terrycloth fabric on the other. The pocket is secured with VELCRO®. Rope handles are secured between the back of the VELCRO® and the nylon net on one side and between the VELCRO® and the terrycloth fabric on the other. This configuration allows for easy opening of the pocket. While this product may be used by anyone bathing alone, it is designed for use by an aid when bathing someone else whose skin may be more delicate. The bather will experience the health benefits of exfoliation and enjoy the soothing comfort of terrycloth fabric all in one product. This particular product preferably measures 7 inches wide by 6 inches tall. Each rope handle is 12 inches long.

Problems solved by technology

The nylon net material is easily rinsed and dries quickly, thereby hindering bacterial growth.

Images