U.S. patent application number 12/113037 was filed with the patent office on 2008-10-30 for exfoliating and cleansing washcloth.
Invention is credited to Terry Morris.
Application Number | 20080263801 12/113037 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39885275 |
Filed Date | 2008-10-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080263801 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Morris; Terry |
October 30, 2008 |
EXFOLIATING AND CLEANSING WASHCLOTH
Abstract
A two-sided cloth used for bathing or washing that has an
exfoliating mesh nylon netting material on one side of the cloth.
The other side of the cloth is the bathing cloth material that
allows the individual to thoroughly cleanse the entire body. The
cloth also has ropes or a string like devices on the corners of the
cloth or anywhere on the cloth used as handles to make it easy for
the individual to clean and exfoliate their back. This invention is
used to bathe the skin and to deliver a soapy lather as well as
exfoliating the skin. The soap is rubbed onto the cloth and the
lather is created and is then spread through out the cloth.
Inventors: |
Morris; Terry; (Wheatley
Heights, NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
VON SIMSON & CHIN
62 WILLIAM STREET, 6TH FLOOR
NEW YORK
NY
10005
US
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Family ID: |
39885275 |
Appl. No.: |
12/113037 |
Filed: |
April 30, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60914864 |
Apr 30, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
15/222 ;
15/209.1; 15/229.12; 15/229.13 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47K 7/022 20130101;
A47K 7/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
15/222 ;
15/229.13; 15/229.12; 15/209.1 |
International
Class: |
A47K 7/02 20060101
A47K007/02 |
Claims
1. A wash cloth comprising: a. A sheet having a top surface and a
bottom surface; b. A mesh netting attached to said sheet on said
bottom surface; wherein said mesh netting substantially covers said
bottom surface of said sheet.
2. The wash cloth as recited in claim 1, wherein said sheet is
comprised of a cotton terry material.
3. The wash cloth as recited in claim 1, wherein said mesh netting
is comprised of nylon.
4. The wash cloth as recited in claim 1, wherein said mesh netting
is attached to said sheet by stitching.
5. The wash cloth as recited in claim 4 wherein said stitching
holds said mesh netting to said bottom surface of said sheet such
that the mesh netting will exfoliate a user's skin when said wash
cloth is rubbed against said user's skin.
6. The wash cloth as recited in claim 4, wherein at least two
layers of mesh netting covers said bottom surface.
7. The wash cloth as recited in claim 1, wherein said top surface
is comprised a plurality of soft fabric loops.
8. The wash cloth as recited in claim 1 further comprising a string
attached to the side of said sheet and extending away from said
sheet.
9. The wash cloth as recited in claim 8, wherein said string is
attached to opposite sides of said sheet.
10. The wash cloth as recited in claim 8 wherein said sheet is a
rectangle.
11. The wash cloth as recited in claim 10 wherein said string is
attached to the corner of said sheet.
12. A wash cloth comprising of: a. a sheet having a first surface
and a second surface; said first surface being comprised of an
exfoliating material and said second surface being comprised of a
water absorbent fabric.
13. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 wherein said exfoliating
material is a mesh netting.
14. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 wherein said water
absorbent fabric is a cotton terry.
15. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 wherein said first and
second surfaces are sewn together.
16. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 further comprising means
for extending the length of said sheet.
17. The wash cloth as recited in claim 16 wherein said means for
extending the length of said sheet are strings attached to edges of
said sheet.
18. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 wherein said first
surface is capable of creating a lather from a soap gel than said
second surface.
19. The wash cloth as recited in claim 12 wherein said second
surface is capable of creating a lather from a bar of soap easier
than said first surface.
20. A wash cloth comprising of: a. A rectangular sheet comprised of
a water absorbent material; said sheet having a top side and a
bottom side; said top side being comprised of a soft fabric and has
a nonsmooth surface; b. a mesh netting that is affixed to said
bottom side of said sheet; said mesh netting being affixed to said
bottom side such that said wash cloth will exfoliate a user's skin
when said bottom side is rubbed against it; and c. a string
attached to the perimeter of said sheet to extend the length of
said sheet.
Description
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to provisional application
No. 60/914,864 filed on Apr. 30, 2007, the entire disclosure of
which is hereby incorporated by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] The present invention relates to washcloths for bathing,
cleaning, and/or washing the skin
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Washcloths used for cleaning and/or washing the skin
throughout the body are very well known. Washcloths are typically
made of a water absorbent material such as cotton terry. The
material is generally soft to the touch as it will be used directly
against the skin. The surface of a washcloth typically is not
smooth as that promotes friction to aid in the cleansing process.
The surface can be composed of various soft cotton loops or fabric
strands that stick up from the surface. When wet, the washcloth
will be able to generate a lather from a bar of soap and will allow
the user to softly clean their body by rubbing the washcloth across
the body. Being a solid fabric, the user will be able to hold it
and use it in bathing. The cleaning effect occurs by the user's
exerting pressure on the body and scrubbing the skin. The
combination of the lather from the soap and the friction from the
scrubbing action will remove any dirt or materials that are on the
body. However, the washcloth has very little value when exfoliating
the skin. In addition, the area in which the washcloth can clean is
limited to the areas that the user can reach with their hand and
press the washcloth against the body with enough force to simulate
a scrubbing motion. Generating a lather from gel soaps or liquid
soaps is more difficult with a washcloth.
[0004] Another bath cleaning device is a nylon mesh sponge. The
nylon mesh sponge typically is composed of layers and layers of a
thin nylon mesh that is bunched into a ball shape. Each layer of
nylon mesh is flexible and relatively soft to the touch. It is much
easier to generate a lather from gel soaps or liquid soaps with a
mesh sponge. Being a mesh, when rubbed against the body, it will
aid in exfoliation of the skin while still maintaining a soft touch
to the skin. However, each layer of the mesh is relatively thin and
is hard for a user to hold onto while rubbing against the skin.
When multiple layers are bunched together in a ball, the user can
hold multiple layers and press other layers against the skin to
exfoliate the skin. However, creating a compact ball limits the
surface area that can be cleaned by the mesh sponge and it is
difficult for the individual to properly cleanse their back and
other hard to reach areas on the body.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention solves the problems of the prior art
by creating a two-sided cloth used for bathing or washing that has
an exfoliating mesh nylon netting on one side of the cloth. The
other side of the cloth is the bathing cloth material that allows
the individual to thoroughly cleanse the entire body. The cloth
also has ropes or a string like devices on the corners of the cloth
or anywhere on the cloth to make it easy for the individual to
clean and exfoliate their back. This invention is used to bathe the
skin and to deliver a soapy lather as well as an exfoliating
effect. The soap is rubbed onto the cloth and the lather is created
and is then spread through out the cloth.
[0006] The following important objects and advantages of the
present invention are: (1) to provide a washcloth that lathers,
cleans and exfoliates the entire body; (2) to provide a bathing
instrument that allows the individual to only have to use one item
for a through body cleansing; (3) to provide a washcloth that
allows the individual to exfoliate and clean their back; (4) to
provide a washcloth that will deliver the same lathering results
using a body wash product or a bar of soap.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 shows a top view of the washcloth in accordance with
one embodiment of the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 2 shows a bottom view of the washcloth in accordance
with one embodiment of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the washcloth in accordance with
one embodiment of the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 4 shows one proposed use of the washcloth in accordance
with one embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] For the purposes of understanding the invention, reference
will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings. It
will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention
is thereby intended. Any alterations and further modifications in
the described embodiments, and any further applications of the
principles of the invention as described herein are contemplated as
would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the
invention relates.
[0012] Referring to FIG. 1, the top view of a washcloth in
accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The
washcloth 101 is generally made of a soft cotton material that is
polygonal in shape. FIG. 1 depicts the washcloth as being a square,
but different shapes can be used and still be within the ambit of
the invention. The soft cotton material will be water
absorbent.
[0013] The top surface 103 of the main body of the washcloth 101 is
composed of a large number of fabric loops that are small and close
to the surface. The fabric loops can be loose fabric strands that
stand out from the surface or be made of a cotton with a dense
weave to create a non-smooth surface to the top portion. However,
the surface will be composed of the soft cotton fabric so that it
will remain soft to the human skin.
[0014] The edges of the washcloth 101 will have a border 105. The
border 105 will be composed to be sturdier than the main body of
the washcloth 101 since the edges of the washcloth 101 will
maintain the shape of the washcloth. If the edges of the washcloth
become frayed, then the washcloth will begin to lose its shape.
[0015] Fabric strings 107 extend from the corners of the washcloth
101. The fabric strings will be composed of a soft, but strong
material that will be used to extend the reach of the washcloth in
cleaning the user's body. The strings 107 are shown as being
attached to the corners of the washcloth 101 because that will
maximize the length of the square washcloth 101, but the strings
can be located at any edge of the washcloth and still extend the
reach of the user. In addition, the strings are shown as a fabric
loop, which provides an advantage in that the loop can be used to
hang the washcloth from a hook when drying. However, a single
strand of string can be used and still be within the scope of the
invention. The length of the string 107 will depend on the size of
the washcloth and placement of the string 107 along the border. If
the string 107 is placed along the corners, then the string 107 can
be shorter in length.
[0016] Alternatively, borders 105 can be composed of a folded edge
and string 107 can be inserted into folded edges of the washcloth
101. This provides the advantages that the borders are strengthened
by folding the edges over to avoid fraying of the edges and the
washcloth and it also benefits in securing the attachment of the
strings 107 to the washcloth 101.
[0017] Referring to FIG. 2, the bottom side of the washcloth 101 is
shown. As can be seen, mesh netting 203 is attached to the
washcloth 101. The mesh netting 203 is shown as being five strips
of netting attached to the washcloth, but any number of strips of
netting can be used. Each strip of netting consists of one layer of
mesh fabric, but multiple layers of mesh fabric can be used for
each strip.
[0018] The netting 203 can be attached to the washcloth 101 by
being sewn to the washcloth 101. In sewing the mesh netting 203 to
the washcloth, the sewing stitches should minimally interfere with
the top surface of the washcloth. The stitching can be along a line
in the middle of each strip of mesh netting 203 and along the edges
of each strip. In this manner, the mesh netting will cover the
majority of the surface area of the bottom surface of the washcloth
101. In addition, by stabilizing the mesh netting 203 against the
body of the washcloth 101 with the three stitches, it ensures that
the fragile mesh netting 203 will be stabilized enough able to rub
against the skin to create the exfoliating effect and not just run
along the skin.
[0019] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the washcloth 101. As can be
seen, the washcloth 101 has the mesh netting 203 on the bottom
surface and the cotton fabric strands on the top surface. The mesh
netting 203 should extend from the surface of the washcloth 101
and/or be of sufficient material such that if the user rubs the
bottom side of the washcloth 101 against the skin, the mesh netting
203 will primarily contact the skin and the wash cloth will
exfoliate the skin via the mesh netting 203. The mesh netting 203
can be layered or gathered up in bunches when being attached to the
bottom surface of the wash cloth 101.
[0020] In operation, the user will be able to use both sides of the
washcloth 101 to effectuate exfoliation and cleansing of the body.
The user will first be able to create a lather by using either the
mesh netting 203 for soap gels or liquid soaps or the top side if
using a bar of soap. The porous nature of the mesh netting will
allow the soap gel or liquid to lather up quicker than the solid
top side of the washcloth. In contrast, the solid top side of the
washcloth 101 will be more effective in creating a lather with a
solid bar of soap. In contrast to the solid fabric of the
washcloth, the mesh netting 203 will only have a partial abrasive
effect.
[0021] Once a lather has been created, the lather will permeate
through the washcloth 101 and the user can use either the mesh
netting or the top side of the washcloth 101 during the bathing
process simply by flipping the washcloth over so that the desired
side contacts the skin. If the user wishes to use the washcloth 101
in a hard to reach area such as the back, the user can grab the
strings and use the strings to extend his reach to their back. FIG.
4 shows the use of the invented washcloth in this manner.
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