Loop towel system and method

a towel and loop technology, applied in the field of towels, can solve the problems of difficult to achieve, difficult to meet the needs of people with physical impediments, and feeling self-conscious about the situation,

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-12-21
SILVERSTEIN MARVIN +1
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The present invention provides a novel towel for users who need to dry themselves without assistance. The towel has two layers made of water absorbent material shaped as a continuous loop. The towel is designed to be placed around the body and can be used during a shower. It allows for easy drying and offers grip for the user. The towel can be uninterrupted and has a diameter of at least five inches. The method for using the towel involves placing it around the body, maneuvering it to dry the body, and using it during a shower. Overall, the invention provides a convenient and effective solution for individuals with impairments who need to dry themselves.

Problems solved by technology

However, those with physical limitations may find this difficult to accomplish, and the idea of asking another person to help them dry may make the individual feel self-conscious about the situation.
This may also create a hazardous situation for persons with physical impediments.

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[0021]As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a towel and more particularly to a towel for a user as used to improve the ability for impaired individuals to dry themselves without assistance from a second individual.

[0022]Generally, loop towel provides a towel that is made in a continuous loop that can be used for washing and drying. The towel is a continuous, plush, seamless loop of bath towel fabric that can be placed around the body. The towel can dry the back without needing another person to do so. This towel can also be used by children.

[0023]Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a towel for a user 100. FIG. 1 shows a towel for a user 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the towel for a user 100 may be beneficial for use by a user 40 to dry themselves without assistance from a second individual. As illustrate...

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Abstract

A towel for a user is disclosed herein. The towel for a user includes a first drying layer made of a first water absorbent material shaped as a continuous loop, and a second drying layer made of a second water absorbent material shaped as a continuous loop. The towel for a user is useful for assisting a user in drying themselves without assistance from another individual.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application is related to and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 351,905 filed Jun. 17, 2016, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The following includes information that may be useful in understanding the present disclosure. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art nor material to the presently described or claimed inventions, nor that any publication or document that is specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to the field of textiles and more specifically relates to towels.2. Description of Related Art[0004]Many people dry themselves after a shower or bath using a towel. Towels come in many shapes and sizes from as small as a washcloth to as large as a beach towel. While drying with a towel, it is often necessary to use both ha...

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IPC IPC(8): A47K10/02
CPCA47K10/02
InventorSILVERSTEIN, MARVINBRUNNER, III, CHARLES E.
OwnerSILVERSTEIN MARVIN