TW202214162A - Moisture retaining pocket towel - Google Patents

Abstract

A moisture retaining pocket towel includes a water retaining mechanism having an absorbing layer, a base layer and an outer layer. The water retaining mechanism is divided into a first half portion and a second half portion which is capable to be folded in half to move between a folding position and an actuating position. The moisture retaining pocket towel also has an outer rim being jointed by an upper portion rim and a lower portion rim encasing around an outer edge of the water retaining mechanism for retaining moisture. In folding position, the water retaining mechanism is folded in half and the exposure of the absorbing layer to the outside environment is minimized for retaining moisture. In addition, magnetic elements are used to retain the folding position.

Description

Moisturizing pocket towel

The present invention relates to towels, and more particularly, to a moisturizing pocket towel for various cleaning applications. When not in use, the towel of the present invention can also be folded and stored in a pocket or bag, which can effectively moisturize until the next use.

Conventional cleaning wipes such as wet wipes are disposable, which is not environmentally friendly. Since it is a disposable type, the cost to the user is also quite high. Another popular cleaning wipe is a towel or handkerchief. Towels or handkerchiefs are reusable items; however, they are usually used when dry. If the user wets the towel with water for use, the soaked towel is inconvenient to store because it may wet the user's pocket or bag. Wet towels or handkerchiefs are not hygienic because there are no protective measures for storing and wrapping towels or handkerchiefs. Another disadvantage is that a soaked towel will lose its moisture over time, typically within a few hours. And when the user wants to use it for cleaning, there may be no available water source near the user.

There are existing multi-layer towel or handkerchief designs that typically have an absorbent layer and a water barrier layer stacked together. The user can wet the side of the absorbent layer for cleaning and wiping purposes. The water blocking layer side can remain dry and can also help reduce moisture loss on at least one side of the water absorbing layer since they are stacked back to back. For storage, these types of towels or handkerchiefs are not convenient because the entire side of the absorbent layer is wet. The user may fold the towel or handkerchief in half or quarter size and then store it in a pocket or bag. However, moisture tends to leak through the edges of the water-absorbing layer. There is a problem if the user wants to store this wetted item inside his pant pocket or bag. Furthermore, these conventional towels or handkerchiefs do not have a mechanism to maintain the folded position. When this towel or handkerchief is unfolded and opened, it may not be effective at retaining moisture.

Another common use of towels or handkerchiefs is for personal hygiene, such as wiping sweat off their face or blowing their nose. The user can fold the used towel or handkerchief containing sweat and moisture and store it in his pocket or bag. However, there are two main problems. First, sweat can still leak out, which is unhygienic. The second problem is that if multiple layers of towels or handkerchiefs are used in this case, the water blocking layers often have low breathability and do not allow moisture or air to pass through the layers. This also causes hygiene problems. Outside air reaching used towels or handkerchiefs, especially layers such as sweat traps, will be more hygienic. Because of this, a microsecond balance is required for this application - a towel or handkerchief can seal and trap moisture from leaks, yet allow air to allow the layers to breathe.

As we can see above, there is a problem with these conventional wipes, sanitary wipes, towels or handkerchiefs. Therefore, there is a need to invent a non-disposable, moisturizing pocket towel that overcomes the above-mentioned problems.

The present invention provides a moisturizing pocket towel that can be folded for wet cleaning applications and can be stored dry when in a folded position.

In one aspect of the present invention, it provides a moisturizing pocket towel, comprising:

A water-retaining mechanism includes a base layer with a front surface and a back surface, an absorption layer disposed on the front surface of the base layer, and an outer layer disposed on the back surface of the base layer, wherein the The water retention mechanism is divided into a first half and a second half, and can be folded in half to move between a folded position and an actuated position;

an outer rim divided into an upper rim and a lower rim surrounding an outer edge of the water retaining mechanism forming a water retaining perimeter; and at least one pair of magnetic elements, It is arranged at the outer frame with opposite polarity;

wherein in the folded position, the water retention mechanism is folded in half, and minimizes exposure of the absorbent layer to the external environment for moisturizing, the magnetic elements mate to maintain the folded position, wherein in the actuated position In this case, the magnetic elements are not paired with each other, so that the absorber layer is unfolded for use.

This summary presented above is provided merely to introduce some concepts, and does not identify any key or essential features of the claimed subject matter.

The following detailed description of the preferred embodiment is the preferred mode of implementation of the present invention. This description should not be construed in any limiting sense. It is presented for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention.

Referring to Figure 1 of these drawings, there is shown a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Broadly speaking, the moisturizing pocket towel 10 includes a water retaining mechanism 20 , an outer rim 30 and at least a pair of magnetic elements 40 . The outer rim 30 is further divided into an upper portion rim 310 and a lower portion rim 320 . The outer frame 30 surrounds the outer edge of the water retaining mechanism 20 that forms the water retaining perimeter 90 . The pair of magnetic elements 40 are disposed under the upper frame 310 .

2 and 3 of these drawings, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, there are shown top views of the moisturizing pocket towel 10 in an actuated position and a folded position, respectively. Referring to FIG. 2 of these drawings, the water retention mechanism 20 can be divided into a first half 250 and a second half 260 by a centerline 290 . The water retaining mechanism 20 can be folded in half and can be moved between a folded position and an unfolded position. The side to be folded inward is the side with the upper frame 310 . Referring to Figure 3 of these drawings, when the first half 250 is folded onto the second half 260 to be in close contact with each other, the water retention mechanism 20 is in the folded position. As soon as the upper portion 250 or the lower portion 260 is out of contact with each other, the water retention mechanism 20 is in the actuated position. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the water retention mechanism 20 can be unfolded into a flat sheet, as shown in Figure 2 of these drawings.

Referring to FIG. 2 of these drawings, two pairs of magnetic elements 40 are provided at the outer frame 30 for illustrative purposes. Specifically, according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, two pairs of magnetic elements 40 are disposed under the upper frame 310 . Each pair of magnetic elements 40 provides an attractive force for each other as they approach each other because they are of opposite polarity. When the water retaining mechanism 20 is in the folded position, the magnetic elements 40 placed at the upper frame 310 will provide the most direct attraction between each pair of magnetic elements 40 . Referring to FIG. 2 of the drawings, the pair of magnetic elements 40 are circular in shape. Since the first half 250 must be symmetrical with the second half 260, the positions of each pair of magnetic elements 40 must also be symmetrical. As an alternative, the shape of the magnetic element 40 can also be rectangular or irregular.

Referring to Figure 4 of these drawings, there is shown a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 having a section in an actuated position for illustrative purposes, according to a preferred embodiment. Figure 5 of these drawings is an enlarged perspective view of the section from Figure 4 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5 of these drawings, the water retention mechanism 20 includes a base layer 210 having a front surface 220 facing upward and a rear surface 230 facing downward. The rear surface 230 is on the opposite side of the front surface 220 . In addition, the water retaining mechanism 20 further includes an absorbing layer 270 disposed on the front surface 220 of the base layer 210 . The absorption layer 270 is glued to the base layer 210 . The water retaining mechanism 20 further includes an outer layer 280 disposed on the rear surface 230 of the base layer 210 . The outer layer 280 is glued to the base layer 210 . According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer frame 30 divided into an upper frame 310 and a lower frame 320 wraps the outer edge of the water retaining mechanism 20 forming the water retaining periphery 90 . The outer edge is the side of the different layers stacked together. In addition, the lower frame 320 encloses an auxiliary waterproof layer 350 disposed between the lower frames 320, as shown in FIG. 5 of these drawings.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the absorbent layer 270 is made of a textile that can efficiently absorb water and moisture. The selection of textiles can be selected according to the target to be cleaned. If it is used to clean the facial area of the human body, a higher quality cloth is preferred. The base layer 210 is made of embroidered cotton thread. The cotton embroidery material does not absorb water and it forms the basis of the water retention mechanism 20 so that it can be easily folded in half and yet it can provide firm support for the absorbent layer 270 . The thickness of the base layer 210 is about 2 mm to 3 mm, which is an optimum thickness for providing firm support for the embroidery cotton thread material. The material selection of the base layer 210 can also be replaced by different textiles ranging from completely waterproof to moderately waterproof in order to adjust the level of breathability and moisture retention. Preferably, the outer layer 280 is made of soft PU leather. The material selection of the outer layer 280 can also be replaced by different textiles ranging from fully waterproof to moderately waterproof in order to adjust the level of breathability and moisturizing effectiveness. According to the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the outer frame 30 is also made of soft PU leather. The selection of this material provides overall protection and durability of the moisturizing pocket towel 10 . Soft PU leather also provides a better grip for the user's hand, as the present invention is optimally designed for manipulation by the user's hand. The auxiliary waterproof layer 350 is made of leather paper, which can act as an additional layer to block the escape of moisture to the outer layer 280 . It is a cost-effective choice of material, and it can also be replaced by other waterproof materials.

Furthermore, according to FIG. 5 of these drawings, the outer frame 30 is reinforced around the outer edge of the water retaining mechanism 20 by an upper inner stitch 360, a lower inner stitch 370 and an outer stitch 340. The upper inner stitching 360 joins and passes through the upper frame 310 and the absorbent layer 270 . The lower inner stitching 370 joins and passes through the outer layer 280 , the auxiliary waterproof layer 350 and the lower frame 320 . It is specifically designed that the upper inner stitch 360 and lower inner stitch 370 will not pass through the base layer because the purpose of the base layer 210 is to retain water and moisture within the absorbent layer 270 . Water can flow along the seams because spaces and paths are created for it to travel through. The outer stitching 340 is disposed at a position farther from the upper inner stitching 360 or the lower inner stitching 370 near the outer edge of the water retention mechanism 20 . The outer stitching 340 joins and passes through the upper frame 310 , the outer layer 280 , the auxiliary waterproof layer 350 and the lower frame 320 . Most of the moisture and water remains within the absorbent layer 270 after the present invention has been soaked. A small amount of water from the absorbent layer 270 may still travel on the surface of the base layer 210 and leak towards the lower frame 320 through the outer seam 340 . Therefore, an auxiliary waterproof layer 350 is placed there to block such leaks to minimize the possibility of water reaching the user. In addition, adhesive can also be added to join the upper frame 310 and the lower frame 320 to seal the outer frame 30 so that moisture and water cannot leak to the outside.

Referring to Figures 6 and 7 of these drawings, there are shown perspective and side views of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 in a folded position in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Once the moisturizing pocket towel 10 is in the folded position, the magnetic element 40 will remain in the folded position as the pair of magnets will magnetically attract each other with opposite polarities. The exposure of the absorbent layer 270 to the external environment will then be minimized for moisturizing purposes. However, moisture and water may still leak along the edge region where the first half 250 is folded onto the second half 260 . Once the moisturizing pocket towel 10 is in the folded position, the moisture retaining perimeter 90 plays an important role in sealing this edge area to prevent moisture and water leakage from the absorbent layer 270 . It also reduces the evaporation rate of moisture from the absorbent layer 270, which minimizes exposure to air in the folded position. The outer frame 30 is made of a material having a predetermined softness. The water retaining periphery 90 has a predetermined thickness and width. For clarity, the width measurement of the water retaining perimeter 90 is indicated as W in Figure 2 of these drawings. Thickness measurements of the water retaining perimeter 90 are indicated as T and t in Figure 4 of these figures. These predetermined softness, thickness and width are optimized so that the water retention mechanism 20 can be folded in half while retaining moisture from leakage.

The preferred material of the outer frame 30 is soft PU leather. If the material chosen for the outer frame 30 is much harder than the soft PU leather, it will be difficult to fold the outer frame 30 even at even a small angle. Preferably, as shown in Figure 4 of these drawings, the thickness T of the water retaining perimeter 90 is 5 mm to 7 mm. If the thickness exceeds the mentioned preferred value of 5 mm to 7 mm, the water retention mechanism 20 will have difficulty reaching the folded position because the non-compressive thicker upper frame 310 near the centerline 290 naturally pushes itself to unfold . Even with the pair of magnetic elements 40, the magnetic force may still not be able to successfully maintain the folded position. Furthermore, according to Figures 6 and 7 of these drawings, since the material of the upper frame 310 is not compressible, there will always be a gap near the centerline 290 in the folded position. In view of this, the thickness T of 5 mm to 7 mm of the water retaining perimeter 90 is successfully selected so that the thickness of the rolled material of the upper frame 310 near the centerline 290 can fill the gap as much as possible to prevent water or moisture leakage and evaporation due to exposure. According to Figure 4 of these drawings, the thickness t is about 1 mm. This thickness t value is smaller than the thickness T because there are several layers. Thus, the water-retaining perimeter 90 will form a triangular shape with a thicker thickness T and progressively thinner near the outer edge for suture design purposes. Preferably, the thickness W of the water retaining periphery 90 is 10 mm to 12 mm. The preferred width W of 10 mm to 12 mm is also carefully chosen in view of the fact that the exposed area of the absorbent layer 270 for cleaning purposes must be maximized, while the outer frame 30 can still perform its function to allow the Water leakage or moisture evaporation at the outer edge is minimized. The width W of 10 mm to 12 mm is carefully selected in consideration of the total size of the pocket towel and the stitching. As mentioned above, since a small amount of water from the absorbent layer 270 may still travel on the surface of the base layer 210 and leak towards the lower frame 320 via the outer stitching 340, it is better to stitch the outer stitching 340 with the upper inner stitching as much as possible The 360 or lower inner stitching 370 is far apart to maximize water retention. However, in order to compromise on the exposed area of the absorbent layer 270 for cleaning purposes and considering the overall size of a pocket towel for use by a human user, for the outer frame 30, the preferred embodiment of the present invention is up to 10 mm to 12 mm The best value is found when the width is in mm. If this width is increased, the exposed area of the absorbent layer 270 will decrease, or the overall size of the moisturizing pocket towel 10 will increase, which may not fit comfortably in a person's hand. Thus, there is a balance in choosing thickness, width and material softness for the water retaining perimeter 90 .

Figure 8 of these drawings illustrates a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 in an actuated position when operated by a user, according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Before using the moisturizing pocket towel 10, the user can wet the absorbent layer 270 with water. After that, the user can dry the excess moisture and water from the outer frame 30 and the outer layer 280 . When in the folded position, the moisturizing pocket towel 10 can be stored dry in a user's bag or pant pocket. When the user wants to use the towel, he can then disassemble the pair of magnetic elements 40 to deploy the moisturizing pocket towel 10 to the actuated position. As can be seen from Figure 8 of these drawings, the present invention is designed to best fit the user's hand. The user can hold the moisturizing pocket towel 10 securely with his thumb, palm, and four other fingers so that the unfolded exposed absorbent layer 270, which is a moistened cloth, can be applied to an object for cleaning purposes. The user may hold the moisturizing pocket towel 10 in one hand in a resting position while the other hand holds the object to be cleaned and engages the moisturizing pocket towel 10 to clean the object in a cleaning motion. In general, the water retention mechanism 20 is soft and flexible enough to be applied to objects of various shapes, like a regular cleaning cloth. Alternatively, the user may apply the moisturizing pocket towel 10 directly to the object to be cleaned in one cleaning motion. After cleaning, the user can then simply fold the moisturizing pocket towel 10 into the folded position for storage. It is also important to point out that the outer frame 30 and the water retention mechanism 20 are reinforced together by stitching, as this is an effective and efficient way of holding multiple layers of material together securely. When the moisturizing pocket towel 10 is being used by the user, the wiping and cleaning movements by the user's hands will create a lot of stress on the material layers. In view of this, even though the upper inner stitch 360, lower inner stitch 370, and outer stitch 340 can create a path for moisture and water leakage, it is still the most cost-effective way to securely hold multiple layers together. If no stitching is used in the present invention, it is very likely that this design will not be as durable as the present invention. Thus, the present inventors have found the perfect balance between performance reliability and long-term durability. It is also worth mentioning that the moisturizing pocket towel 10 can be manufactured in larger sizes for different applications. For example, the absorbent layer 270 can be of larger size, which provides a larger cleaning surface area for different applications or for different user size preferences.

Figure 9 of these drawings illustrates another perspective view of the moisturizing pocket towel 10 in an actuated position. A small portion of the absorbent layer 270 contains a scrubbing mesh 50, which can be used to remove hard and firm dust from the item to be cleaned. The scrubbing mesh 50 is a small scrubbing surface that protrudes from the absorbent layer 270 .

An advantage of the present invention is that it is a reusable wet cleaning pocket towel. When in the folded position, the absorbent layer 270 can typically retain moisture throughout the day since exposure of the absorbent layer 270 to the external environment is minimized when not in use. Furthermore, once the moisturizing pocket towel 10 is in the folded position, it can be conveniently and dry stored in the user's bag or pant pocket for the next use. It is also worth pointing out the uniqueness of the present invention in choosing to use the magnetic element 40 for maintaining the folded position. While magnet systems are common materials used in devices or bags with opening and closing functions, the present invention uses magnet elements 40 to maintain the folded position while maintaining efficient moisture retention. If we replace the magnets with a conventional zipper, moisture and water leak through the zipper very easily. If the towel is only folded in half and then stored in a pocket or bag, moisture and water tend to leak through the edge regions of the absorbent layer 270 . There are no existing products that can moisturize and the present invention by using magnets. The present invention can be used like a normal towel, wherein it can always be fully unfolded into a flat sheet for wiping and cleaning purposes.

As an alternative to one of the preferred embodiments of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 of these drawings, the water retention mechanism 20 further includes a waterproof layer 240 disposed on the front surface 220 of the base layer 210 . The waterproof layer 240 is glued to the base layer 210 . All elements and functions of this alternative remain the same as mentioned above. The purpose of adding the waterproof layer 240 as an alternative example is to enhance the water retention capability of the water retention mechanism 20 .

Referring to FIG. 11 of these drawings, the surface area of the waterproof layer 240 is greater than the surface area of the absorbent layer 270 . According to this alternative, upper inner stitching 360 joins and passes through upper frame 310 and absorbent layer 270 . The lower inner stitching 370 joins and passes through the outer layer 280 , the auxiliary waterproof layer 350 and the lower frame 320 . It is specifically designed that the upper inner seam 360 and lower inner seam 370 will not pass through the base layer 210 or the waterproof layer 240 because the purpose of the waterproof layer 240 and the base layer 210 is to retain water and moisture within the absorbent layer 270 . Water can flow along the seams because spaces and paths are created for it to travel through. The outer stitching 340 is disposed at a position farther from the upper inner stitching 360 or the lower inner stitching 370 near the outer edge of the water retention mechanism 20 . The outer stitching 340 joins and passes through the upper frame 310 , the waterproof layer 240 , the outer layer 280 , the auxiliary waterproof layer 350 and the lower frame 320 . Since the surface area of the waterproof layer 240 is greater than the surface area of the absorbent layer 270, the outer stitches 340 will not pass through the absorbent layer 270 to minimize the possibility of water passing through the outer stitches 340 to other layers. Most of the moisture and water remains within the absorbent layer 270 after the present invention has been soaked. The waterproof layer 240 is made of a material such as a thin layer of leak-proof plastic, in which water and moisture cannot pass through.

Referring to Figure 12 of these drawings, there is shown a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Broadly speaking, the moisturizing pocket towel 10 includes a moisturizing mechanism 60 , an outer edge 80 and at least a pair of magnetic elements 40 having opposite polarities to each other.

13 and 14 of these drawings, according to a second embodiment of the present invention, there are shown top views of the moisturizing pocket towel 10 in the actuated position and the folded position, respectively. Referring to FIG. 13 of these drawings, the moisturizing mechanism 60 is divided by a centerline 690 into a first half 650 and a second half 660 . The moisturizing mechanism 60 can be folded in half and can be moved between a folded position and an unfolded position. Referring to Figure 14 of these drawings, the moisturizing mechanism 60 is in the folded position when the first half 650 is folded over the second half 660 to make full contact with each other. As soon as the first half 650 or the second half 660 are out of contact with each other, the moisturizing mechanism 60 is in the actuated position. According to a second embodiment of the present invention, the moisturizing mechanism 60 can be unfolded into a flat sheet, as shown in FIG. 13 of these drawings.

Referring to FIG. 13 of these drawings, two pairs of magnetic elements 40 are provided on the moisturizing mechanism 60 for illustrative purposes. Each pair of magnetic elements 40 provides an attractive force for each other as they approach each other because they are of opposite polarity. When the moisturizing mechanism 60 is in the folded position, the magnetic elements 40 placed on the moisturizing mechanism 60 will provide the most direct attraction between each pair of magnetic elements 40 . Referring to FIG. 13 of the drawings, the pair of magnetic elements 40 are circular in shape. Since the first half 650 must be symmetrical with the second half 660, the positions of each pair of magnetic elements 40 must also be symmetrical. As an alternative, the shape of the magnetic element 40 can also be a rectangular shape placed on the moisturizing mechanism 60 .

Referring to Figure 15 of these drawings, there is shown a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 having a cross section in an actuated position for illustrative purposes, according to a second embodiment. FIG. 16 is an enlarged perspective view of the section from FIG. 15 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 16, the water retention mechanism 60 includes a foam layer 610 having a top surface 620 facing upward and a bottom surface 630 facing downward. Bottom surface 630 is on the opposite side of top surface 620 . The moisturizing mechanism 60 further includes a breathable outer layer 680 disposed at a predetermined distance adjacent the bottom surface 630 of the foam layer 610 . A breathable cavity 70 is formed between the foam layer 610 and the breathable outer layer 680 . The outer rim 80 is sealed around the periphery of the gas permeable cavity 70 so that moisture cannot leak through the gas permeable cavity 70 . According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the water retention mechanism 60 further includes an absorbent layer 670 disposed on the top surface 620 . Absorbent layer 670 wraps around foam layer 610 near outer edge 80 . The moisturizing mechanism 60 further includes a waterproof rim 640 inserted into the air-permeable cavity 70 and disposed at the periphery under the air-permeable outer layer 680 . The breathable outer layer 680 wraps around the waterproof edge 640 near the outer edge 80 . According to the second embodiment as shown in Figure 16 of these figures, the outer edge 80 further comprises a thin portion 810 forming an extension of the T-shape. The extended thin portion 810 is disposed between the absorbent layer 670 wrapped around the foam layer 610 and the breathable outer layer 680 wrapped around the waterproof edge 640 . According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the addition of the waterproof flange 640, the extended thin portion 810 and the wrapping of the absorbent layer 670 and the breathable outer layer 680 help to extend the height of the breathable cavity 70.

According to the second embodiment of the present invention, the absorbing layer 670 is made of a cloth that can efficiently absorb water and moisture. The foam layer 610 is made of memory foam. The preferred thickness of the memory foam is 3 mm to 5 mm. Memory foam also absorbs and retains moisture. Other similar textile materials may also be used so long as they perform a similar function as memory foam. In addition, the memory foam forms the basis of the moisturizing layer 60 so that it can be easily folded in half and yet it can provide strong support for the absorbent layer 670 . The waterproof lip 640 may be made of a material such as a thin layer of leak-proof plastic, in which water and moisture cannot pass through. The breathable outer layer 680 is fabricated from a breathable textile having water-blocking properties. The selection of this material provides breathability to the breathable cavity 70 through the breathable outer layer 680 . Thus, once the foam layer 610 and the absorbent layer 670 are soaked with moisture, the breathable cavity 70 can act as a medium to separate moisture from reaching the breathable outer layer 680 . Additionally, the breathable cavity 70 allows air to travel through the breathable outer layer 680 to reach the bottom surface 630 of the foam layer 610 for hygiene purposes. The outer edge 80 is manufactured from various types of fabrics.

Referring to Figure 16 of these drawings, the outer edge 80 is being reinforced by stitching 820 through the absorbent layer 670 surrounding the foam layer 610, the thin portion 810 that extends the outer edge 80, and the breathable surrounding waterproof edge 640 Outer layer 680. In addition, adhesive can also be added to completely seal the outer edge 30 so that moisture and water cannot leak to the outside.

Referring to Figures 17 and 18 of these drawings, there are shown perspective and side views of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 in a folded position according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Once the moisturizing mechanism 60 is folded in half, the magnetic element 40 will remain in the folded position as the pair of magnets will attract each other. Once the moisturizing pocket towel 10 is in the folded position, the outer edge 80 will seal the moisturizing layer 60 so that its exposure to the external environment is reduced for moisturizing. Light exposure is an intended design as it helps to increase the level of breathability of the moisturizing mechanism 60 for hygienic purposes.

Referring to Figure 19 of these drawings, there is shown a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel 10 in an actuated position according to a second embodiment of the present invention when operated by a user. When using the moisturizing pocket towel 10, the user can wet the absorbent layer 670 and the foam layer 610 with water. Thereafter, the user can dry excess moisture and water from the outer edge 80 and the breathable outer layer 680 . The second embodiment of the present invention operates in a similar manner to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. The design of the second embodiment provides better breathability to the moisturizing mechanism 60 by utilizing the breathable cavity 70 , the foam layer 610 and then the breathable outer layer 680 .

As mentioned above in the description of the related art, different types of towels are required for different uses and applications. The first embodiment of the present invention also acts as a towel that retains moisture throughout the day for cleaning objects. The second embodiment of the present invention is more useful for personal hygiene applications because its design provides more breathability to the wet layer, while the overall design remains moisturizing for extended hours. It is important to point out that a user can use the present invention as a dry towel also for purposes of absorbing moisture, such as wiping moisture from wet items or absorbing sweat for personal hygiene. After use, the present invention can be stored dry in the user's pocket or bag without leakage of moisture to the environment.

The invention, although illustrated and described in terms of various preferred embodiments, is not limited to the specific description contained in this specification. The invention may also be practiced using other alternative or equivalent components.

10: Moisturizing pocket towel 20: Water retention mechanism 30: Outer border 40: Magnetic components 50: Scrub the mesh 60: Moisturizing Body 70: Breathable cavity 80: Outer Rim 90: Water retention around 210: basal layer 220: Front surface of base layer 230: Surface behind the base layer 240: Waterproof layer 250: first half, upper part 260: Second half, lower part 270,670: Absorber Layer 280: Outer Layer 290,690: Centerline 310: Upper border 320: lower border 340: External suture 350: Auxiliary waterproof layer 360: Upper inner suture 370: Lower inner suture 610: Foam layer 620: Top surface 630: Bottom surface 640: Waterproof edge 650: First half 660: Second half 680: Breathable outer layer 810: Thin part of extension 820: Stitching T,t: thickness

1 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a top view of a moisturizing pocket towel in an actuated position in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a top view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel with a section in an actuated position for illustrative purposes in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 5 is an enlarged perspective view of the section from FIG. 4 for illustrative purposes in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 7 is a side view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 8 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel in an actuated position when operated by a user, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 9 is another perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel in an actuated position illustrating the scrubbing mesh. 10 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel with a section in an actuated position for illustrative purposes in accordance with an alternative to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is an enlarged perspective view of the section from Figure 10 for illustrative purposes in accordance with an alternative to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 12 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 13 is a top view of a moisturizing pocket towel in an actuated position according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 14 is a top view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 15 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel with a cross section in an actuated position for illustrative purposes in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. 16 is an enlarged perspective view of the section from FIG. 15 for illustrative purposes in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention. 17 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 18 is a side view of a moisturizing pocket towel in a folded position according to a second embodiment of the present invention. 19 is a perspective view of a moisturizing pocket towel in an actuated position when operated by a user according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

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Claims (20)

A moisturizing pocket towel is characterized by comprising: A water-retaining mechanism includes a base layer with a front surface and a back surface, an absorption layer disposed on the front surface of the base layer, and an outer layer disposed on the back surface of the base layer, wherein the The water retention mechanism is divided into a first half and a second half, and can be folded in half to move between a folded position and an actuated position; an outer rim divided into an upper portion rim and a lower rim surrounding an outer edge of the water retaining mechanism to form a water retaining peripheral rim; and at least one pair of magnetic elements arranged at the outer frame with opposite polarities; wherein in the folded position, the water retention mechanism is folded in half, and the magnetic elements are paired with each other to maintain the folded position, minimizing exposure of the absorbent layer to the external environment for moisturizing; Wherein in the actuated position the magnetic elements are not paired with each other so that the absorber layer is unfolded for use. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 1, wherein the outer frame is made of a material with predetermined softness, and the water-retaining periphery has a predetermined thickness and width. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 2, wherein the outer frame is made of soft PU leather, and the thickness and the width of the water retaining periphery are respectively 5 mm to 7 mm and 10 mm to 12 mm. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 3, wherein the water retaining mechanism further comprises an auxiliary waterproof layer disposed between the outer layer and the lower frame, and the lower frame is wrapped around the auxiliary waterproof layer. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 4, wherein the outer frame is reinforced around the outer edge of the water retaining mechanism by an upper inner stitching, a lower inner stitching and an outer stitching. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 5, wherein the upper part is stitched inside and passes through the upper frame and the absorbent layer; The lower inner stitching joins and passes through the outer layer, the auxiliary waterproof layer and the lower frame; and The outer stitching joins and passes through the upper frame, the outer layer, the auxiliary waterproof layer and the lower frame. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 4, wherein the water retaining mechanism further comprises a waterproof layer disposed between the absorbing layer and the base layer. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 7, wherein the surface area of the waterproof layer is greater than the surface area of the absorbent layer. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 8, wherein the outer frame is reinforced around the outer edge of the water retaining mechanism by an upper inner stitching, a lower inner stitching and an outer stitching. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 9, wherein the upper part is stitched inside and passes through the upper frame and the absorbent layer; The lower inner stitching joins and passes through the outer layer, the auxiliary waterproof layer and the lower frame; and The outer stitching joins and passes through the upper frame, the waterproof layer, the outer layer, the auxiliary waterproof layer and the lower frame. The moisturizing pocket towel according to claim 10, wherein the at least one pair of magnetic elements is disposed at the upper frame. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 11, wherein the pair of magnetic elements are circular or rectangular in shape. A moisturizing pocket towel is characterized by comprising: A moisturizing mechanism comprising a foam layer having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a breathable outer layer disposed adjacent to the bottom surface of the foam layer so as to be between the foam layer and the breathable outer layer forming a breathable cavity, wherein the moisturizing mechanism is divided into a first half and a second half, and can be folded in half to move between a folded position and an actuated position; an outer rim that seals around the periphery of the gas-permeable cavity; and at least one pair of magnetic elements disposed on the first half and the second half of the top surface of the foam layer with opposite polarities; wherein, in the folded position, the foam layer is folded in half to reduce exposure to the external environment for moisturizing, the magnetic elements mate with each other to maintain the folded position; Wherein in the actuated position the magnetic elements are not paired with each other, so that the foam layer is unfolded for use. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 13, wherein the moisturizing mechanism further comprises a waterproof edge inserted into the air-permeable cavity provided at the periphery under the air-permeable outer layer. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 14, wherein the breathable outer layer wraps the waterproof edge adjacent the outer edge. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 15, wherein the moisturizing mechanism further comprises an absorbent layer disposed on the top surface of the foam layer. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 16, wherein the absorbent layer wraps the foam layer near the outer edge. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 17, wherein the outer edge further comprises an extended thin portion to be inserted between the absorbent layer surrounding the foam layer and the breathable outer layer surrounding the waterproof edge. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 18, wherein the outer edge is formed by joining and passing through the absorbent layer wrapping the foam layer, the extended thin portion of the outer edge, and the breathable wrapping the waterproof edge External layer to stitch reinforcement. The moisturizing pocket towel of claim 19, wherein the pair of magnetic elements are circular or rectangular in shape.

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