Patent Application
20250089949
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 case.
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.
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.
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 case.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In yet another embodiment, the soap glove device comprises a plurality of indicia.
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.
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.
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.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
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.
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.
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.
Referring initially to the drawings,
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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.
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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.
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 another embodiment, a rope 402, 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/583,950, which was filed on Sep. 20, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63583950 | Sep 2023 | US |
