Soap-infused compressed sponge

Abstract

Provided is a product comprising: 1) a compressed sponge comprising a height, length, and width; and 2) soap dried on and / or within the compressed sponge, wherein the soap and compressed sponge are configured such that when the product is placed under running water, the soap rehydrates and the compressed sponge expands in height by approximately three times. In some embodiments, the height is approximately 1 / 3 inch when compressed and approximately 1 inch when the sponge expands. In some embodiments, the width is approximately 2 inches when compressed or expanded, and the length is approximately 3 inches when compressed or expanded. In various embodiments, the compressed sponge may contain a variety of ingredients, fragrances, soap types, shapes, and colors, and may be packaged using a variety of packaging materials for single use or reuse.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Continuation-in-Part Application No. 18 / 240,639, filed August 31, 2023, which claims the benefit of PCT / US23 / 67790, filed June 1, 2023, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 396,728, filed August 10, 2022, each of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The present invention relates to a portable sponge and liquid soap for use by people while traveling. The present invention can also be used at home, in hotels, or by the elderly and disabled. [Background technology]

[0003] Traditionally, people pack both their favorite liquid soap and a sponge in their bag before traveling. When they enter their hotel room, they pour the liquid soap into a sponge, just like they would at home. If their favorite soap is a bar, they have to carry it in a case, which is non-disposable and inconvenient. However, packing a full bottle of liquid soap takes up space in their suitcase or travel bag and its weight makes it inconvenient.

[0004] The present invention addresses the aforementioned problems and has not been described in the prior art. Summary of the Invention [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] A product is provided that includes 1) a compressed sponge having a height, length, and width; and 2) soap dried on and / or within the compressed sponge, wherein the soap and compressed sponge are configured such that when the product is placed under running water, the soap rehydrates and the compressed sponge expands in height by approximately three times. In some embodiments, the height is approximately 1 / 3 inch when compressed and approximately 1 inch when the sponge expands. In some embodiments, the width is approximately 2 inches when compressed or expanded, and the length is approximately 3 inches when compressed or expanded.

[0006] In some embodiments, the compressed sponge comprises one or more biodegradable materials, such as polyether polyurethane, ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth-40 sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, cocamide DEA, polyquaternium-7, sodium chloride, polydimethylsiloxane, ethylene glycol stearate, allantoin, panthenol, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, hypromellose, methylisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, and / or magnesium nitrate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the compressed sponge comprises a fragrance, the fragrance comprising one or more volatile fragrance ingredients including aldehydes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, esters having a relative molecular weight of about 225 or less, terpenes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, alcohols having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, ketones having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, nitriles, and / or pyrazines.

[0008] In some embodiments, the soap comprises hard soap, soft soap, liquid soap, dry soap, powder soap, gel soap, moisturizing soap, antibacterial soap, antifungal soap, natural soap, chemical-free soap, laundry soap, toilet soap, dish soap, bath soap, beauty soap, medicated soap, shaving soap, or hand soap. In some embodiments, the soap comprises animal fats, vegetable oils, lye, distilled water, essential oils, colorants, and / or preservatives.

[0009] In some embodiments, the compressed sponges are packaged for retail sale, shipping, and / or travel, and the compressed sponges are individually wrapped, multi-wrapped, or bulk packaged.

[0010] In some embodiments, the compressed sponge is packaged in any type of recycled or non-recycled packaging material, such as plastic, paper, cardboard, foil, foam, and / or Styrofoam. In some embodiments, the compressed sponge is packaged to be discarded after a single use. In some embodiments, the compressed sponge is configured for reuse.

[0011] In some embodiments, the compressed sponge is configured for use as a bath sponge, facial sponge, pet sponge, dish sponge, car sponge, shoe sponge, cleaning sponge, or general purpose sponge.

[0012] In some embodiments, the compressed sponge comprises a shape that is circular, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal, or irregular. In some embodiments, the compressed sponge is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, brown, white, black, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, one or more images, logos, or the like are printed on the compressed sponge.

[0013] In some embodiments, the product is safe for use by or with a variety of users, including seniors, infants, children, adults, individuals of any gender, and / or pets.

[0014] Also provided is a process for producing any of the products described herein, comprising: a) compressing the uncompressed sponge, thereby producing a compressed sponge; and b) drying the soap on and / or in the compressed sponge; The compressed sponge is designed to expand approximately three times its size when placed under a stream of water. A process is also provided.

[0015] For a more complete understanding of the present invention, its objects and advantages, reference should be made to the following description read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are briefly described as follows: [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 depicts the present invention as it is packaged and sold, laid flat and viewed from above. [Figure 2] 1 depicts a perspective view of the present invention in a fully compressed state, viewed from above, laid flat and removed from the package. [Figure 3] Depicts the invention in use. Note: This is no longer compressed, but expanded. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] For a more complete understanding of the present invention, its objects and advantages, reference should be made to the following descriptions.

[0018] The present invention is a compressed sponge infused with liquid soap. When removed from its packaging, no longer compressed, and placed under a stream of water, the sponge slowly expands into a larger sponge.

[0019] The present invention overcomes the difficulty of carrying a full bottle of liquid soap along with a sponge when traveling, instead, people can simply carry the present invention and enjoy using a sponge and liquid soap when traveling.

[0020] The present invention is compressible, lightweight, and disposable, characteristics that make it very convenient for travel.

[0021] With just a little water, the present invention becomes an all-in-one shower accessory.

[0022] Characteristics of the sponge The compressed sponges of the present invention can be of any size (i.e., any height, width, and / or length) when compressed or expanded. In one embodiment, the height is about 1 / 3 inch when compressed and about 1 inch when expanded. In another embodiment, the width is about 2 inches when compressed or expanded and the length is about 3 inches when compressed or expanded.

[0023] The compressed sponges of the present invention may be of any shape, such as round, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal, or irregular.

[0024] The compressed sponges of the present invention may be made from a variety of materials. In one embodiment, the compressed sponge is made from one or more biodegradable materials. In another embodiment, the compressed sponge is made from polyether polyurethane, ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth-40 sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, cocamide DEA, polyquaternium-7, sodium chloride, polydimethylsiloxane, ethylene glycol stearate, allantoin, panthenol, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, hypromellose, methylisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, and / or magnesium nitrate.

[0025] The compressed sponge of the present invention can also contain a perfume. Generally, a wide range of suitable perfume raw materials can be found in U.S. Patent Nos. 4,145,184; 4,209,417; 4,515,705; and 4,152,272. Any perfume raw material, natural oil, etc., can be used in the present invention. For example, volatile perfume raw materials useful in the present invention can be selected from, but are not limited to, aldehydes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, esters having a relative molecular weight of about 225 or less, terpenes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, alcohols having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, ketones having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, nitriles, pyrazines, and mixtures thereof.

[0026] The compressed sponges of the present invention can also be infused with any type of soap. In various embodiments, the compressed sponges are infused with hard soap, soft soap, liquid soap, dry soap, powder soap, gel soap, moisturizing soap, antibacterial soap, antifungal soap, natural soap, chemical-free soap, laundry soap, toilet soap, dish soap, bath soap, beauty soap, medicated soap, shaving soap, or hand soap. In additional embodiments, any of the above soaps may contain one or more ingredients including animal fats, vegetable oils, lye, distilled water, essential oils, colorants, and / or preservatives.

[0027] The compressed sponges of the present invention may also be any color, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, brown, white, black, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, one or more images, logos, or the like are printed on the compressed sponge.

[0028] The compressed sponges of the present invention can be packaged for retail sale, shipping, travel, etc. In various embodiments, the compressed sponges are packaged in individual wraps, multi-wraps, bulk wraps, or the like, and the compressed sponges are packaged in any type of recycled or non-recycled packaging material, such as plastic, paper, cardboard, foil, foam, and / or Styrofoam, and the like, as well as recycled forms thereof.

[0029] In certain embodiments, the compressed sponge of the present invention is packaged to be discarded after a single use (e.g., after the pre-packaged liquid soap has been used up). However, it is contemplated that the present invention can be used on a daily basis, i.e., reused (e.g., when the liquid soap has not been used up). In that regard, the sponge portion of the present invention can be reused as a sponge once the soap has been used up.

[0030] The compressed sponges of the present invention may also be utilized in a variety of applications. In various embodiments, the compressed sponge may be a bath sponge, a facial sponge, a pet sponge, a dish sponge, a car sponge, a shoe sponge, a cleaning sponge, a general-purpose sponge, etc., and is safe for use by or with a variety of users, including seniors, infants, children, adults, individuals of any gender, pets, etc.

[0031] In one embodiment, the process of infusing soap into a sponge refers to adding liquid soap to a compressed sponge and drying it, so that the sponge is dry when packaged and shipped, but contains dry liquid soap.

[0032] example Please refer to Figures 1-3, which adopt a common numbering scheme.

[0033] Item (1) shows the main body of the plastic cover, and item (2) shows the cut in the plastic to aid in opening the plastic. It is this package that maintains the compression of the present invention for shipping.

[0034] Item (3) indicates the body of the compressed sponge. Item (4) indicates the horizontal axis of the invention. Item (5) indicates the horizontal axis of the invention. Item (6) indicates the height axis of the invention.

[0035] In one embodiment, the horizontal axis (4) is about 2 inches long. In another embodiment, the horizontal axis (5) is about 3 inches long. In another embodiment, the height axis (6) is about 5 millimeters (1 / 3 inch) high when compressed. In another embodiment, the height axis is about 1 inch when the sponge is expanded.

Claims

1. a compressed sponge comprising a height, a length, and a width; soap dried on and / or within the compressed sponge; A product comprising: The soap and compressed sponge are configured so that when the product is placed under running water, the soap rehydrates and the compressed sponge expands in height by approximately three times. product.

2. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein said height is about 1 / 3 inch when compressed and about 1 inch when said sponge is expanded.

3. 10. The article of claim 1, wherein said width is about 2 inches when compressed or expanded, and said length is about 3 inches when compressed or expanded.

4. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge comprises a shape, the shape being circular, oval, square, rectangular, triangular, trapezoidal, polygonal, or irregular.

5. 10. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge comprises one or more biodegradable materials.

6. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge comprises polyether polyurethane, ammonium laureth sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth-40 sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, cocamide DEA, polyquaternium-7, sodium chloride, polydimethylsiloxane, ethylene glycol stearate, allantoin, panthenol, citric acid, DMDM hydantoin, hypromellose, methylisothiazolinone, magnesium chloride, and / or magnesium nitrate.

7. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge comprises a fragrance, the fragrance comprising one or more volatile fragrance ingredients including aldehydes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, esters having a relative molecular weight of about 225 or less, terpenes having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, alcohols having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less, ketones, nitriles, and / or pyrazines having a relative molecular weight of about 200 or less.

8. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the soap comprises hard soap, soft soap, liquid soap, dry soap, powder soap, gel soap, moisturizing soap, antibacterial soap, antifungal soap, natural soap, chemical-free soap, laundry soap, toilet soap, dish soap, bath soap, beauty soap, medicated soap, shaving soap, or hand soap.

9. 10. The product of claim 8, wherein the soap comprises animal fats, vegetable oils, lye, distilled water, essential oils, colorants, and / or preservatives.

10. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge is red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, purple, brown, white, black, or a combination thereof.

11. The product of claim 1 , wherein one or more images and / or logos are printed on the compressed sponge.

12. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge is packaged for retail sale, shipping, and / or travel, wherein the compressed sponge is individually wrapped, multi-wrapped, or bulk packaged.

13. 13. The product of claim 12, wherein the compressed sponge is packaged in recycled or non-recycled packaging materials including plastic, paper, cardboard, foil, foam, and / or Styrofoam.

14. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge is packaged to be discarded after a single use.

15. The article of manufacture of claim 1 , wherein the compressed sponge is configured for reuse.

16. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the compressed sponge is configured for use as a bath sponge, a facial sponge, a pet sponge, a dish sponge, a car sponge, a shoe sponge, a cleaning sponge, or a general purpose sponge.

17. 10. The product of claim 1, wherein the product is safe for use by or with a variety of users, including seniors, infants, children, adults, individuals of any gender, and / or pets.

18. a) compressing an uncompressed sponge, thereby producing said compressed sponge; and b) drying soap on and / or in said compressed sponge; The compressed sponge is configured to expand approximately three times when placed under a stream of water. A process for producing the product of claim 1.

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