Soap glove device

Abstract

A soap glove device is disclosed that is a bathing glove that may be used in the shower or bath. The soap glove device comprises a body component that is configured in a glove shape with five individual finger / thumb portions and a center portion connecting them together. The body component comprises a direct soap layer applied onto the outer surface of the body component or integrated directly into the body component. The soap is available through natural rubbing actions of the body component, without need for manual activation. The user puts the glove device on in the shower or bath, then wets the gloved hand with water and rubs it over their body, creating a lather. Thus, the soap is lathered and applied to the body with ease.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] The present application is a continuation-in-part patent application and claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 18 / 762,714, which was filed on Jul. 3, 2024, and which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 583,950, which was filed on Sep. 20, 2023, both of which being incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of soap glove devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved shower glove with soap contained directly on the glove. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices and methods of manufacture.BACKGROUND

[0003] By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in soap glove devices. Generally, people may opt to use shower gloves to bathe, ensuring soap is properly lathered and distributed across the skin. However, soap must be manually applied and lathered to standard shower gloves. Thus, being forced to manually apply soap and then lather can lead to increased time spent in the shower. Further, people may not feel clean enough without using shower gloves.

[0004] Generally, the bath glove is similar to a bath mitt except it gives full functionality of all fingers. With this format the fingers are able to fully grip solid soap or to massage liquid soap. This style also allows the user to fully wipe the body and its contours. However, a disadvantage of the bath glove is that it does not provide a continuous flow of foam or suds without the repeated handling and usage of the soap.

[0005] Accordingly, there is a demand for an improved soap glove device that includes soap contained directly on the gloves. More particularly, there is a demand for a soap glove device that eliminates the need to manually apply soap to the gloves, saving considerable time and effort in the shower.

[0006] Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that provides users with an improved shower glove with soap contained directly on the gloves. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that features a direct soap layer applied onto the glove's surface. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that enables users to apply the gloves and soap to their body and simply throw them away when finished. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that eliminates the need to manually apply soap to the gloves, saving considerable time and effort in the shower. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that improves the overall bathing experience for anyone who enjoys using shower gloves. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a shower glove device that can be used to clean pets as well.

[0007] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a soap glove device. The device is a bathing glove that may be used in the shower or bath. The soap glove device comprises a body component that is configured in a glove shape with five individual finger / thumb portions and a center portion connecting them together. The body component comprises a direct soap layer applied onto the outer surface of the body component or integrated directly into the body component. The soap is available through natural rubbing actions of the body component, without need for manual activation. The user puts the glove device on in the shower or bath, then wets the gloved hand with water and rubs it over their body, creating a lather. Thus, the soap is lathered and applied to the body with ease. The glove device comes as a pair out of the package, one for each hand (the left hand and the right hand). The glove devices are disposable and available in multi-packs, as well as available in different styles and sizes.

[0008] In this manner, the soap glove device of the present invention accomplishes all of the forgoing objectives and provides users with a device that provides a disposable glove with integrated soap for bathing. The device is disposable and manufactured of a biodegradable material. The device can be used on pets, as well.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0009] The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key / critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0010] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a soap glove device. The device is a bathing glove that may be used in the shower or bath. The soap glove device comprises a body component that is configured in a glove shape with finger and thumb sections. The body component comprises a direct soap layer applied onto the outer surface of the body component or integrated directly into the body component. The soap is available through natural rubbing actions of the body component, without need for manual activation. The user puts the glove device on in the shower or bath, then wets the gloved hand with water and rubs it over their body, creating a lather. Thus, the soap is lathered and applied to the body with ease.

[0011] In one embodiment, the soap glove device comprises a body component that is configured in a glove shape with a palm front, a palm back, a thumb section, four separate finger sections, and an elastic wrist section, all of which define an interior space. The body component is designed for receiving a hand of the user into the interior space through an open end of the body component positioned at the elastic wrist section. Further, each of the finger sections is designed for receiving one of the fingers of the hand of the user when the hand of the user is positioned in the interior space of the body component. Additionally, the thumb section is designed for receiving the user's thumb when the hand of the user is positioned in the interior space of the body component. In one embodiment, each of the finger sections and the thumb section include an open end which exposes a user's finger / thumb or the finger sections and the thumb section include a closed end which covers a user's fingers / thumb. In another embodiment, the soap glove device is configured to fit on the user's hand and is configured to fit on a left or right hand of the user, depending on the needs and / or wants of the user.

[0012] In one embodiment, the body component comprises a direct soap layer applied onto the body component or integrated directly into the body component. The soap layer is a thin layer of soap, so the body component is lightweight and not too heavy. The soap layer can be a gel, tacky, or solid layer that foams, creams, and / or froths when water is applied. The soap layer can be a solid, non-tacky layer that foams when wet and manual rubbing is applied, or the soap layer can be a gel or cream layer that is tacky and carries a release liner or thin plastic film that covers the tacky soap layer and is removed before use. Once the soap layer is wet within a shower or bath, a user merely performs a natural rubbing action to lather the soap layer on the body component and does not need any manual activation. Thus, the soap layer allows for a more intuitive usage process. The friction-activated lathering mechanism aligns seamlessly with standard bathing practices, enhancing efficiency and enjoyment during use.

[0013] In one embodiment, the body component comprises a middle pocket that retains soap within the body component. Further, the palm front comprises a release button that is depressed for releasing soap from the middle pocket. Additionally, the palm front comprises a plurality of holes which act to release the soap when the release button is depressed. Specifically, when the release button is depressed, a user specified quantity of soap is dispensed through the plurality of holes. The soap is then lathered and applied to the user with ease.

[0014] In one embodiment, the soap glove device is made of a stretchable material, such as nylon, polyethylene and / or polyester, etc. In one embodiment, the soap glove device can be made of an exfoliating mesh material or other suitable exfoliating material as is known in the art, such as a plastic or nylon mesh. Further, as the soap layer is integrated into the body component, waste and componentry are minimized, emphasizing the device's eco-friendliness. Generally, both the soap glove device materials and the soap layer are biodegradable, reaffirming the commitment to environmental responsibility.

[0015] In one embodiment, the soap glove device is disposable. The soap glove device is available in multi-packs, wherein multiple glove device is packaged together in different size quantities. Typically, the soap glove devices can be packaged together as a package of the same size and style or packaged in different sizes or styles.

[0016] In one embodiment, the soap glove device is available in different colors, design, and styles, etc., to match different shower aesthetics or a user's personal preferences.

[0017] In one embodiment, a rope, strap, lanyard, etc. can be attached to the wrist section of the body component so that the soap glove device can be hung from a shower head or similar object when not in use.

[0018] In yet another embodiment, the soap glove device comprises a plurality of indicia.

[0019] In yet another embodiment, a method of showering with a soap glove is disclosed. The method includes the steps of providing a soap glove device comprising a body component with an integrated soap layer. The method also comprises inserting a user's hand into the body component. Further, the method comprises wetting the body component while in a shower. The method also comprises rubbing the wet body component on the user's body to create a lather with the integrated soap layer. Finally, the method comprises showering with the lathered soap glove device.

[0020] Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.

[0021] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0023] FIGS. 1A and 1B illustrate a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention showing the device in use in a shower in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention showing how soap is released in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention showing the front of the glove device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0026] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention showing the rear of the glove device in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0027] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention showing the soap layer in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0028] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of showering with a soap glove in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0029] FIG. 7 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0030] FIG. 8 illustrates a partially exploded perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention wherein the element is unattached from the attachment structure in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0031] FIG. 9 illustrates a partially exploded perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device of the present invention wherein the element is attached to the attachment structure in accordance with the disclosed architecture.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0032] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0033] As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that provides users with an improved shower glove with soap contained directly on the gloves. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that features a direct soap layer applied onto the glove's surface. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that enables users to apply the gloves and soap to their body and simply throw them away when finished. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that eliminates the need to manually apply soap to the gloves, saving considerable time and effort in the shower. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a soap glove device that improves the overall bathing experience for anyone who enjoys using shower gloves. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a shower glove device that can be used to clean pets as well.

[0034] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel soap glove device. The soap glove device comprises a body component that is configured in a glove shape with five individual finger / thumb portions and a center portion connecting them together. The body component comprises a direct soap layer applied onto the outer surface of the body component or integrated directly into the body component. The soap is available through natural rubbing actions of the body component, without need for manual activation. The user puts the glove device on in the shower or bath, then wets the gloved hand with water and rubs it over their body, creating a lather. Thus, the soap is lathered and applied to the body with ease. The present invention also includes a novel method of showering with a soap glove. The method includes the steps of providing a soap glove device comprising a body component with an integrated soap layer. The method also comprises inserting a user's hand into the body component. Further, the method comprises wetting the body component while in a shower. The method also comprises rubbing the wet body component on the user's body to create a lather with the integrated soap layer. Finally, the method comprises showering with the lathered soap glove device.

[0035] Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1A-B illustrate a perspective view of one embodiment of the soap glove device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the soap glove device 100 is an improved soap glove device 100 that provides a user with a bathing glove that may be used in the shower or bath. Specifically, the soap glove device 100 comprises a body component 102 that is configured in a glove shape with finger 104 and thumb 106 sections. The body component 102 comprises a direct soap layer 108 applied onto the outer surface 110 of the body component 102 or integrated directly into the body component 102. The soap is available through natural rubbing actions of the body component 102, without need for manual activation. The user 112 puts the glove device 100 on in the shower 114 or bath, then wets the gloved hand with water and rubs it over their body 116, creating a lather. Thus, the soap is lathered and applied to the body 116 with ease.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 1A-B and 5, the soap glove device 100 comprises a body component 102 that is configured in a glove shape with a palm front 118, a palm back 120, a thumb section 106, four separate finger sections 104, and an elastic wrist section 122, all of which define an interior space 124. The body component 102 is designed for receiving a hand of the user 112 into the interior space 124 through an open end 126 of the body component 102 positioned at the elastic wrist section 122. Further, each of the finger sections 104 is designed for receiving one of the fingers of the hand of the user 112 when the hand of the user 112 is positioned in the interior space 124 of the body component 102. Additionally, the thumb section 106 is designed for receiving the user's thumb when the hand of the user 112 is positioned in the interior space 124 of the body component 102. In one embodiment, each of the finger sections 104 and the thumb section 106 include an open end 128 which exposes a user's finger / thumb or the finger sections 104 and the thumb section 106 include a closed end 130 which covers a user's fingers / thumb. In another embodiment, the soap glove device 100 is configured to fit on the user's hand and is configured to fit on a left or right hand of the user 112, depending on the needs and / or wants of the user 112.

[0037] In one embodiment, the soap glove device 100 may be configured for use on either hand of the user 112 and may be manufactured in a variety of glove configurations. In certain embodiments, the body component 102 may be generally symmetrical such that a single soap glove device 100 may be worn on either the left hand or the right hand of the user 112. In other embodiments, the body component 102 may be manufactured in hand-specific configurations. Further, the soap glove device 100 may be manufactured in a variety of shapes, sizes, styles, and configurations according to intended user preferences, manufacturing requirements, or functional characteristics.

[0038] In one embodiment, the body component 102 may be comprised of five separate digit-receiving portions corresponding to the thumb section 106 and the four separate finger sections 104. In another embodiment, the body component 102 may be comprised of a separate thumb section 106 and a common finger compartment 786 configured to receive two or more fingers, as seen in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9. In another embodiment, all four fingers may be received within the common finger compartment 786 while the thumb remains positioned within the thumb section 106. The body component 102 may further be manufactured in any other hand-worn configuration capable of facilitating washing, scrubbing, cleansing, exfoliation, and lather generation. The invention is not limited to any particular glove configuration and may be manufactured in a variety of hand-worn formats capable of carrying cleansing composition on one or more exterior surfaces while facilitating cleansing activities. Regardless of the specific configuration selected, the body component 102 may maintain a hand-worn structure configured to fit over a user's hand and facilitate washing, scrubbing, cleansing, exfoliation, and lather generation.

[0039] Further, the body component 102 comprises a direct soap layer 108 applied onto the body component 102 or integrated directly into the body component 102. The soap layer 108 is a thin layer of soap, so the body component 102 is lightweight and not too heavy. The soap layer 108 can be a gel, tacky, or solid layer that foams, creams, and / or froths when water is applied. The soap layer 108 can be a solid, non-tacky layer that foams when wet and manual rubbing is applied, or the soap layer 108 can be a gel or cream layer that is tacky and carries a release liner 132 or thin plastic film that covers the tacky soap layer 108 and is removed before use. Once the soap layer 108 is wet within a shower 114 or bath, a user 112 merely performs a natural rubbing action to lather the soap layer 108 on the body component 102 and does not need any manual activation. Thus, the soap layer 108 allows for a more intuitive usage process. The friction-activated lathering mechanism aligns seamlessly with standard bathing practices, enhancing efficiency and enjoyment during use.

[0040] In one embodiment, the soap layer 108 and / or cleansing composition may be deposited, coated, printed, molded, attached, bonded, impregnated, laminated, embedded, or otherwise secured onto the body component 102. The soap layer 108 may be positioned on the palm front 118, the palm back 120, the finger sections 104, the thumb section 106, the wrist section 122, or substantially the entire outer surface 110 of the body component 102. In one embodiment, the soap layer 108 may be present on both the palm front 118 and the palm back 120 of the body component 102. The cleansing composition may be distributed in any pattern, arrangement, quantity, shape, or configuration. The cleansing composition may further be infused within, incorporated into, or otherwise associated with one or more portions of the body component 102. The invention is not limited to any particular cleansing composition placement, attachment technique, distribution pattern, quantity, shape, or configuration.

[0041] In one embodiment, the soap layer 108 may be provided as a plurality of soap deposits 768 distributed across substantially the entire outer surface 110 of the body component 102, as seen in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9. The plurality of soap deposits 768 may be arranged as dots, beads, pads, strips, patterns, shapes, logos, decorative elements, or other configurations capable of generating lather when exposed to water. The quantity, spacing, size, shape, arrangement, and distribution pattern of the plurality of soap deposits 768 may vary according to manufacturing preferences and intended usage characteristics. In certain embodiments, the plurality of soap deposits 768 may be distributed across both opposing sides of the body component 102. Further, the plurality of soap deposits 768 may be arranged as ornamental arrangements, graphics, symbols, decorative patterns, themed designs, or other visual configurations while maintaining cleansing functionality.

[0042] In one embodiment, the soap glove device 100 may be comprised of one or more removable cleansing composition elements 700 configured to be removably (as seen in FIG. 8) or fixedly (as seen in FIG. 7) secured to the body component 102. The removable cleansing composition elements 700 may be removable, replaceable, refillable, interchangeable, detachable, renewable, replenishable, or exchangeable after use. The removable cleansing composition elements 700 may be positioned on the palm front 118, the palm back 120, the finger sections 104, the thumb section 106, the wrist section 122, or any other exterior portion of the body component 102. When a removable cleansing composition element 700 becomes substantially depleted through normal bathing use, the user 112 may remove the depleted removable cleansing composition element 700 and replace the depleted removable cleansing composition element 700 with a second, replacement cleansing composition element 700 while continuing to use the same body component 102. In various embodiments, the body component 102 may be comprised of woven materials, nonwoven materials, mesh materials, polymeric materials, fibrous materials, biodegradable materials, compostable materials, synthetic materials, natural materials, combinations thereof, etc. The body component 102 may be manufactured from any suitable disposable material capable of withstanding repeated exposure to water, cleansing compositions, and normal bathing use while remaining sufficiently flexible and comfortable for contact with human skin. The invention is not limited to any particular material selection, thickness, density, texture, flexibility, manufacturing process, or material construction.

[0043] The removable cleansing composition elements 700 may be in the form of pads, inserts, cartridges, strips, sheets, discs, pellets, tablets, patches, molded elements, beads, blocks, capsules, or other cleansing composition structures capable of being attached to, inserted into, mounted on, secured to, or integrated with the body component 102. In preferred embodiments, one or more removable cleansing composition elements 700 may be positioned on the palm front 118 to facilitate lather generation during washing. However, the removable cleansing composition elements 700 may be positioned at any suitable location on the body component 102. Additional decorative configurations may include novelty configurations, entertainment-themed configurations, holiday-themed configurations, mascot-inspired configurations, custom promotional configurations, or other ornamental arrangements while maintaining the functionality of the soap glove device 100 as a hand-worn cleansing device.

[0044] The body component 102 may further comprise one or more attachment structures 730 configured to secure the removable cleansing composition elements 700 to the body component 102, as seen in FIG. 9. The attachment structures 730 may be comprised of pockets, sleeves, pouches, compartments, snap-fit structures, hook-and-loop fasteners, adhesive attachment regions, interlocking structures, friction-fit arrangements, magnetic attachment structures, or any other attachment mechanism capable of securing the removable cleansing composition elements 700 to the body component 102. In one embodiment, the element 700 is further comprised of a fastener 701 that is a reciprocating fastener with the structure 730, such as but not limited to adhesive, hook, loop, male, female, groove, etc. The invention is not limited to any particular number of soap glove devices 100 per package 788, quantity of cleansing composition provided within a package 788, duration of use, number of cleansing sessions, soap distribution pattern, glove configuration, glove shape, cleansing composition formulation, attachment method, or disposable material. Any variation capable of providing a hand-worn cleansing device comprising cleansing composition positioned on one or more exterior surfaces of a body component 102 for repeated cleansing use may be utilized.

[0045] The removable cleansing composition elements 700 may significantly extend the useful life of the soap glove device 100. More specifically, the body component 102 may remain functional after an original cleansing composition 700 has been exhausted, thereby allowing repeated use over an extended period of time. In certain embodiments, the soap glove device 100 may be utilized repeatedly over a period of several weeks or approximately one month while remaining a disposable product intended for eventual disposal and replacement.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 2, the body component 102 comprises a middle pocket 200 that retains soap 202 within the body component 102. Further, the palm front 118 comprises a release button 204 that is depressed for releasing soap 202 from the middle pocket 200. Additionally, the palm front 118 comprises a plurality of holes 206 which act to release the soap 202 when the release button 204 is depressed. Specifically, when the release button 204 is depressed, a user 112 specified quantity of soap 202 is dispensed through the plurality of holes 206. The soap 202 is then lathered and applied to the user 112 with ease.

[0047] As shown in FIGS. 3-4, the soap glove device 100 is made of a stretchable material, such as nylon, polyethylene and / or polyester, etc. In one embodiment, the soap glove device 100 can be made of an exfoliating mesh material or other suitable exfoliating material as is known in the art, such as a plastic or nylon mesh. Further, as the soap layer 108 is integrated into the body component 102, waste and componentry are minimized, emphasizing the device's eco-friendliness. Generally, both the soap glove device 100 materials and the soap layer 108 are biodegradable, reaffirming the commitment to environmental responsibility.

[0048] In one embodiment, the soap glove device 100 is disposable. The soap glove device 100 is available in multi-packs, wherein multiple glove device 100 are packaged together in different size quantities. Typically, the soap glove devices 100 can be packaged together as a package of the same size and style or packaged in different sizes or styles.

[0049] Furthermore, the soap glove device 100 is available in different colors, design, and styles, etc., to match different shower aesthetics or a user's personal preferences. In certain embodiments, the body component 102 may be shaped as or have decorative indicia 752 in the form of themed or decorative configurations including such as but not limited to animal-shaped configurations, character-inspired configurations, children's configurations, seasonal configurations, promotional configurations, educational configurations, branded configurations, ornamental configurations, or other decorative forms. Such decorative features may alter the visual appearance of the soap glove device 100 without altering the cleansing functionality of the soap glove device 100.

[0050] In one embodiment, the device 100 may comprise multiple soap glove devices 100 and / or multiple pairs of soap glove devices 100. Each soap glove device 100 may be configured to provide multiple bathing or cleansing sessions. The soap layer 108 and / or removable cleansing composition elements 700 may gradually dissolve through normal use, allowing repeated use until the cleansing composition becomes substantially depleted. Once the cleansing composition has been consumed or the body component 102 reaches the end of a useful life, the soap glove device 100 may be discarded and replaced. The cumulative quantity of cleansing composition distributed across multiple soap glove devices 100 within a package 788 may exceed a quantity of cleansing composition commonly provided by a conventional bar soap product, liquid soap product, body wash product, or other personal cleansing product, thereby providing an extended number of cleansing uses.

[0051] In another embodiment, an attachment feature 402, such as a rope, strap, lanyard, etc. can be attached to the wrist section 122 of the body component 102 so that the soap glove device 100 can be hung from a shower head or similar object when not in use.

[0052] In yet another embodiment, the soap glove device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 400. The body component 102 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the body component 102, or any other indicia 400 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 400 as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be soap, shower glove, or brand related.

[0053] FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of the method of showering with a soap glove. The method includes the steps of at 600, providing a soap glove device comprising a body component with an integrated soap layer. The method also comprises at 602, inserting a user's hand into the body component. Further, the method comprises at 604, wetting the body component while in a shower. The method also comprises at 606, rubbing the wet body component on the user's body to create a lather with the integrated soap layer. Finally, the method comprises at 608, showering with the lathered soap glove device.

[0054] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “soap glove device”, “soap device”, “glove device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the soap glove device 100 of the present invention.

[0055] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the soap glove device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the soap glove device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-6 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the soap glove device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the soap glove device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the soap glove device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and / or that suits the user's needs and / or preferences.

[0056] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0057] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. A soap glove device comprising:a body component configured in a glove shape and defining an interior space for receiving a hand of a user, wherein the body component further comprises a thumb section and a finger-receiving portion; anda soap layer applied onto or integrated directly into the body component, wherein the direct soap layer is configured to foam, cream, froth, or lather when exposed to water and subjected to rubbing during use.

2. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the body component further comprises an elastic wrist section.

3. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the finger-receiving portion comprises four separate finger sections.

4. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the body component is made from a stretchable material.

5. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the body component is made from an exfoliating mesh material.

6. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the body component is shaped like a decorative indicia.

7. The soap glove device of claim 1, wherein the body component further comprises a decorative indicia.

8. A soap glove device comprising:a body component configured in a glove shape and defining an interior space for receiving a hand of a user, wherein the body component further comprises a thumb section and a finger-receiving portion; anda cleansing composition element secured to the body component, wherein the cleansing composition element is configured to generate a lather when exposed to water.

9. The soap glove device of claim 8, wherein the cleansing composition element is positioned on a palm front of the body component.

10. The soap glove device of claim 8, wherein the cleansing composition element is positioned on a palm back of the body component.

11. The soap glove device of claim 8, wherein the cleansing composition element is refillable.

12. The soap glove device of claim 8, wherein the body component further comprises an elastic wrist section.

13. A soap glove device comprising:a body component configured in a glove shape and defining an interior space for receiving a hand of a user, wherein the body component further comprises a thumb section and a finger-receiving portion;a cleansing composition element secured to the body component; andan attachment structure configured to secure the cleansing composition element to the body component, wherein the cleansing composition element is configured to generate a lather when exposed to water.

14. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the cleansing composition element is removably secured to the body component by the attachment structure.

15. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the cleansing composition element is positioned on an outer surface of the body component.

16. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the cleansing composition element is positioned on a palm front of the body component.

17. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the body component is shaped like a decorative indicia.

18. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the body component further comprises a decorative indicia.

19. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the body component further comprises an elastic wrist section.

20. The soap glove device of claim 13, wherein the body component further comprises an attachment feature.

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