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- the present invention relates to a loofah sponge, and more particularly, to a multi-layered, ergonomically shaped loofah sponge.
- Loofah is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family.
- loofah refers to the fruits of the species Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula .
- the fully developed fruit may be processed into a loofah sponge.
- loofah sponges are particularly well suited for scrubbing or exfoliation.
- many conventional loofah sponges are only a single layer. With prolonged use, the conventional single layer loofah sponge will deteriorate. Also, because it is flat and thin, it has poor ergonomics and can be difficult to use.
- Some conventional loofah sponges have multiple layers all sewn together. While a two layer sponge may have improved durability compared to a conventional single layer loofah sponge, the conventional double-layer loofah sponges do not hold their shape when wet. Furthermore, while the conventional three or more layer loofah sponge is thicker than the conventional single or double layer loofah sponge, it is uniformly thick as the layers are stacked one on top of another. Therefore, the conventional multi-layer loofah sponges still have generally poor ergonomics because, like the conventional single layer loofah sponge, they are flat, and too malleable when wet. Additionally, multi-layer conventional loofah sponges that are sewn with all layers on top of one another, can put added stress on the stitches, which can cause them to break more easily over time which leads the sponge to deteriorate more quickly.
- the present invention addresses these problems, and is directed to a loofah sponge having a floating layer inside of two cover layers.
- the loofah sponge according to the present invention, provides superior durability by only sewing two layers together, and excellent ergonomics in its superior sponginess/elasticity when wet.
- the present invention is directed to a multi-layer loofah sponge for personal care or household cleaning.
- a loofah sponge is provided.
- the loofah sponge includes a first cover layer, a second cover layer secured to the first cover layer by peripheral stitching, and an inner layer loose inside an interior space formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- the loofah sponge has the characteristic that the first cover layer and the second cover layer bulge outwards due to the presence of the inner layer.
- the peripheral stitching may include stitching around a common periphery of the first cover layer and the second cover layer, and the stitching may be indented from an edge formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- a loop may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching.
- a tag may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching.
- the first cover layer and the second cover layer may each be leaf-shaped.
- the inner layer may oval-shaped. Alternatively, the first cover layer, the second cover layer, and the inner layer may be rectangular.
- a method of manufacturing a loofah sponge includes providing a first cover layer, placing an inner layer on top of the first cover layer, placing a second cover layer on top of the inner layer, and securing the second cover layer to the first cover layer by peripheral stitching.
- the inner layer is loose inside an interior space formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- the loofah sponge manufactured according to this method has the characteristic that the first cover layer and the second cover layer bulge outwards due to the presence of the inner layer.
- the peripheral stitching may include stitching around a common periphery of the first cover layer and the second cover layer, and the stitching may be indented from an edge formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- a loop may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching.
- a tag may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching.
- the first cover layer and the second cover layer may each be leaf-shaped.
- the inner layer may be oval-shaped. Alternatively, the first cover layer, the second cover layer, and the inner layer may be rectangular.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 3 is a side view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 4 is a top view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 7 is yet another cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 12 is a top view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 14 is another cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 15 is yet another cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the rectangular loofah sponge.
- the loofah sponge 10 includes cover layers 12 , 14 , which are made from natural loofah fibers.
- the cover layers 12 , 14 are joined together by stitching 18 around their common perimeter.
- the cover layers 12 , 14 are mirror images of each other.
- each of the layers 12 , 14 may be leaf-shaped. However, this shape is not intended to be limiting.
- the cover layers 12 , 14 may be of any suitable shape; they may be square, rectangle, circular, oval-shaped, polygonal, or amorphous.
- a loop 20 may be included.
- the loop 20 enables a user to easily hang the loofah sponge 10 on a hook, finger, or other object.
- the loop 20 may be made of string.
- the loop 20 may be disposed between terminal ends of the cover layers 12 , 14 , and may be fixed there at each terminal end by the stitching 18 .
- the loop 20 may be positioned at any point along the perimeter formed by the cover layers 12 , 14 .
- multiple loops 20 may be used.
- the loop 20 may be formed by stitching the ends at substantially the same point or at different points along the stitching 18 .
- a tag 30 may be included.
- the tag 30 provides the utility of prominently displaying a name of the product, a name of an organization selling the product, directions for use, or any other useful information.
- the tag 30 may be disposed in between the cover layers 12 , 14 , proximate the loop 20 .
- Tag 30 may be fixed to the cover layers 12 , 14 by the stitching 18 and extends outward from the loofah sponge 10 .
- the tag 30 may be folded such that each of its terminal ends are secured by the stitching 18 . There may be some stitching on the tag 30 to help keep it together.
- the tags 30 may be positioned at any point along the perimeter formed by the layers 12 , 14 . In other embodiments, multiple tags 30 may be used.
- the loofah sponge 10 includes an inner layer 16 , which is also made of natural loofah fibers.
- the inner layer 16 is disposed in the interior space formed by the cover layers 12 , 14 .
- inner layer 16 is oval-shaped, with approximately the same proportions of length to width as the cover layers 12 , 14 .
- the inner layer 16 may be of any suitable shape; it may be leaf-shaped, square, rectangle, circular, polygonal, or amorphous.
- the inner layer 16 may also be made up of numerous smaller pieces.
- the inner layer 16 is smaller in terms of length and width than the cover layers 12 , 14 .
- the inner layer 16 is not fixed by the stitching 18 . Instead, the inner layer 16 ‘floats’ inside the interior space formed by the cover layers 12 , 14 . In other words, the inner layer 16 is loose inside the interior space formed by the covers 12 , 14 .
- this configuration of the relatively-smaller inner layer 16 floating inside the space formed by the cover layers 12 , 14 provides superior durability. Furthermore, this configuration causes the cover layers 12 , 14 to bulge outwards, which provides an ergonomic shape that is easy for the user to grip or hold. Because the inner layer 16 is typically only slightly less wide and slightly less thick than the cover layers 12 , 14 , the outward force from the inner layer 16 is typically exerted near the perimeter of the cover layers 12 , 14 , thus providing an ergonomic curved exterior that yields under pressure but tends to restore its original shape once the pressure has been removed.
- the length, width, and thickness of the inner layer 16 may be set according to the desired amount of bulge. For example, for a relatively small bulge, the inner layer 16 could be made relatively thin; for a relatively large bulge, the inner layer 16 could be made relatively thick. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, the inner layer 16 is dimensioned to be slightly thinner than the cover layers 12 , 14 for a medium amount of bulge.
- FIGS. 9-16 show an embodiment which is similar to that of FIGS. 1-8 .
- the sponge 10 is rectangular.
- the cover layers 12 , 14 , and the inner layer 16 each have a rectangular cross section.
- the tag 30 is disposed between the cover layers 12 , 14 and is fastened by the stitching 18 .
- the tag 30 may be positioned anywhere along the perimeter defined by the cover layers 12 , 14 . It is further contemplated that multiple tags 30 may be used.
- FIGS. 9-16 do not show a loop 20 , it is within the scope of the invention to have one or more loops 20 disposed in between the cover layers 12 , 14 and fastened by the stitching 18 .
- FIGS. 9-16 do not show a loop 20 , it is within the scope of the invention to have one or more loops 20 disposed in between the cover layers 12 , 14 and fastened by the stitching 18 .
- FIGS. 1-8 in the embodiment of FIGS.
- the inner layer 16 is smaller than the cover layers 12 , 14 and floats inside an interior space formed by the cover layers 12 , 14 to provide the same advantages in terms of ergonomics and durability.
- a detailed explanation of the structure of the rectangular loofah sponge 10 of FIGS. 9-16 will be omitted here, but the structure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by referring to FIGS. 9-16 and the above explanation of the structure of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge 10 of FIGS. 1-8 , much of which also applies to the rectangular loofah sponge 10 of FIGS. 9-16 .
- the inner layer 16 and the cover layers 12 , 14 are made of natural loofah fibers.
- the loofah fibers are harvested and processed free of chemicals that can harm them.
- the loofah sponge 10 is effective at removing dead surface cells of a user's skin while promoting greater hydration and blood flow through the user's body.
- the loofah sponge 10 may also be helpful for unclogging skin pores.
- the loofah sponge 10 may be used in the kitchen and the bathroom; it may be used to clean tableware, cookware, countertops, windows, mirrors, and much more.
- the user For personal cleaning applications, the user first soaks the loofah in water until it becomes soft. Next, the user squeezes the loofah gently and applies soap to the loofah sponge 10 , the user's body, or both. Next, the user softly exfoliates his or her body using the loofah sponge 10 . After use, the loofah sponge 10 may be hung to dry using the loop 20 . The loofah 10 is hard when dry, but becomes soft when wet.
- the loofah sponge 10 is made with all-natural loofah fibers, no terry cloth or artificial sponges are attached to it.
- the loofah sponge 10 is 5.3 inches long, 3.1 inches wide, and 1.2 inches thick. It is contemplated that in some embodiments, the loofah sponge 10 is 4-6 inches long, 1-5 inches wide, and 0.5-2 inches thick. It is also contemplated that in other embodiments, the loofah sponge 10 is 2-8 inches long, 0.5-7 inches wide, and 0.1-3 inches thick.
- the loofah sponge 10 may be packaged inside a brown paper bag or box, which is eco-friendly. Because of the loofah sponge's 10 superior durability, it is expected to last a long time. However, when the loofah sponge 10 needs to be replaced, it can be degraded or composted without any harm to the environment.
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- The present invention relates to a loofah sponge, and more particularly, to a multi-layered, ergonomically shaped loofah sponge.
- Loofah is a genus of tropical and subtropical vines in the cucumber family. In common usage, loofah refers to the fruits of the species Luffa aegyptiaca and Luffa acutangula. The fully developed fruit may be processed into a loofah sponge.
- The texture of loofah sponges is particularly well suited for scrubbing or exfoliation. However, many conventional loofah sponges are only a single layer. With prolonged use, the conventional single layer loofah sponge will deteriorate. Also, because it is flat and thin, it has poor ergonomics and can be difficult to use.
- Some conventional loofah sponges have multiple layers all sewn together. While a two layer sponge may have improved durability compared to a conventional single layer loofah sponge, the conventional double-layer loofah sponges do not hold their shape when wet. Furthermore, while the conventional three or more layer loofah sponge is thicker than the conventional single or double layer loofah sponge, it is uniformly thick as the layers are stacked one on top of another. Therefore, the conventional multi-layer loofah sponges still have generally poor ergonomics because, like the conventional single layer loofah sponge, they are flat, and too malleable when wet. Additionally, multi-layer conventional loofah sponges that are sewn with all layers on top of one another, can put added stress on the stitches, which can cause them to break more easily over time which leads the sponge to deteriorate more quickly.
- The present invention addresses these problems, and is directed to a loofah sponge having a floating layer inside of two cover layers. The loofah sponge, according to the present invention, provides superior durability by only sewing two layers together, and excellent ergonomics in its superior sponginess/elasticity when wet.
- The present invention is directed to a multi-layer loofah sponge for personal care or household cleaning.
- A loofah sponge is provided. The loofah sponge includes a first cover layer, a second cover layer secured to the first cover layer by peripheral stitching, and an inner layer loose inside an interior space formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- According to one or more embodiments, the loofah sponge has the characteristic that the first cover layer and the second cover layer bulge outwards due to the presence of the inner layer. The peripheral stitching may include stitching around a common periphery of the first cover layer and the second cover layer, and the stitching may be indented from an edge formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer. A loop may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching. A tag may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching. The first cover layer and the second cover layer may each be leaf-shaped. The inner layer may oval-shaped. Alternatively, the first cover layer, the second cover layer, and the inner layer may be rectangular.
- A method of manufacturing a loofah sponge is also provided. The method includes providing a first cover layer, placing an inner layer on top of the first cover layer, placing a second cover layer on top of the inner layer, and securing the second cover layer to the first cover layer by peripheral stitching. The inner layer is loose inside an interior space formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer.
- According to one or more embodiments, the loofah sponge manufactured according to this method has the characteristic that the first cover layer and the second cover layer bulge outwards due to the presence of the inner layer. The peripheral stitching may include stitching around a common periphery of the first cover layer and the second cover layer, and the stitching may be indented from an edge formed by the first cover layer and the second cover layer. A loop may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching. A tag may be secured in between the first cover layer and the second cover layer by the peripheral stitching. The first cover layer and the second cover layer may each be leaf-shaped. The inner layer may be oval-shaped. Alternatively, the first cover layer, the second cover layer, and the inner layer may be rectangular.
- A full and enabling disclosure of the present invention, including the best mode thereof to one of ordinary skill in the art, is set forth more particularly in the remainder of the specification, including reference to the accompanying figures in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 4 is a top view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 6 is another cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 7 is yet another cross-sectional view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the leaf-shaped loofah sponge. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 10 is a front view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 11 is a side view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 12 is a top view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 14 is another cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 15 is yet another cross-sectional view of the rectangular loofah sponge. -
FIG. 16 is an exploded view of the rectangular loofah sponge. - Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the invention, one or more examples of which are set forth below. Each example is provided by way of explanation of the invention, not limitation of the invention. In fact, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations may be made in the present invention without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. For instance, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment may be used on another embodiment to yield a still further embodiment. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover such modifications and variations as come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1-4 , aloofah sponge 10 is provided. Theloofah sponge 10 includes cover layers 12, 14, which are made from natural loofah fibers. The cover layers 12, 14 are joined together by stitching 18 around their common perimeter. Preferably, when assembled, the cover layers 12, 14 are mirror images of each other. As shown in the figures, each of thelayers - In some embodiments, a
loop 20 may be included. Theloop 20 enables a user to easily hang theloofah sponge 10 on a hook, finger, or other object. Theloop 20 may be made of string. Theloop 20 may be disposed between terminal ends of the cover layers 12, 14, and may be fixed there at each terminal end by thestitching 18. However, it is contemplated that theloop 20 may be positioned at any point along the perimeter formed by the cover layers 12, 14. In addition, in other embodiments,multiple loops 20 may be used. Theloop 20 may be formed by stitching the ends at substantially the same point or at different points along thestitching 18. - In some embodiments, a
tag 30 may be included. Thetag 30 provides the utility of prominently displaying a name of the product, a name of an organization selling the product, directions for use, or any other useful information. Thetag 30 may be disposed in between the cover layers 12, 14, proximate theloop 20.Tag 30 may be fixed to the cover layers 12, 14 by thestitching 18 and extends outward from theloofah sponge 10. Without limitation, thetag 30 may be folded such that each of its terminal ends are secured by thestitching 18. There may be some stitching on thetag 30 to help keep it together. Though the figures show that thetag 30 is disposed proximate theloop 20, it is contemplated that thetag 30 may be positioned at any point along the perimeter formed by thelayers multiple tags 30 may be used. - Referring now to
FIGS. 4-8 , theloofah sponge 10 includes aninner layer 16, which is also made of natural loofah fibers. Theinner layer 16 is disposed in the interior space formed by the cover layers 12, 14. In a preferred embodiment,inner layer 16 is oval-shaped, with approximately the same proportions of length to width as the cover layers 12, 14. However, this is not intended to be limiting. Theinner layer 16 may be of any suitable shape; it may be leaf-shaped, square, rectangle, circular, polygonal, or amorphous. Theinner layer 16 may also be made up of numerous smaller pieces. - The
inner layer 16 is smaller in terms of length and width than the cover layers 12, 14. Theinner layer 16 is not fixed by thestitching 18. Instead, the inner layer 16 ‘floats’ inside the interior space formed by the cover layers 12, 14. In other words, theinner layer 16 is loose inside the interior space formed by thecovers - It has been found, surprisingly, that this configuration of the relatively-smaller
inner layer 16 floating inside the space formed by the cover layers 12, 14 provides superior durability. Furthermore, this configuration causes the cover layers 12, 14 to bulge outwards, which provides an ergonomic shape that is easy for the user to grip or hold. Because theinner layer 16 is typically only slightly less wide and slightly less thick than the cover layers 12, 14, the outward force from theinner layer 16 is typically exerted near the perimeter of the cover layers 12, 14, thus providing an ergonomic curved exterior that yields under pressure but tends to restore its original shape once the pressure has been removed. - The length, width, and thickness of the
inner layer 16 may be set according to the desired amount of bulge. For example, for a relatively small bulge, theinner layer 16 could be made relatively thin; for a relatively large bulge, theinner layer 16 could be made relatively thick. In the embodiment shown in the drawings, theinner layer 16 is dimensioned to be slightly thinner than the cover layers 12, 14 for a medium amount of bulge. -
FIGS. 9-16 show an embodiment which is similar to that ofFIGS. 1-8 . The main difference is that in the embodiment ofFIGS. 9-16 , thesponge 10 is rectangular. Specifically, the cover layers 12, 14, and theinner layer 16 each have a rectangular cross section. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 9-16 , thetag 30 is disposed between the cover layers 12, 14 and is fastened by thestitching 18. Though it is shown inFIG. 10 that thetag 30 is positioned at the lower right corner of theloofah sponge 10, it is contemplated that thetag 30 may be positioned anywhere along the perimeter defined by the cover layers 12, 14. It is further contemplated thatmultiple tags 30 may be used. Moreover, althoughFIGS. 9-16 do not show aloop 20, it is within the scope of the invention to have one ormore loops 20 disposed in between the cover layers 12, 14 and fastened by thestitching 18. Like the embodiment ofFIGS. 1-8 , in the embodiment ofFIGS. 9-16 , theinner layer 16 is smaller than the cover layers 12, 14 and floats inside an interior space formed by the cover layers 12, 14 to provide the same advantages in terms of ergonomics and durability. For brevity, a detailed explanation of the structure of therectangular loofah sponge 10 ofFIGS. 9-16 will be omitted here, but the structure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art by referring toFIGS. 9-16 and the above explanation of the structure of the leaf-shapedloofah sponge 10 ofFIGS. 1-8 , much of which also applies to therectangular loofah sponge 10 ofFIGS. 9-16 . - As mentioned above, the
inner layer 16 and the cover layers 12, 14 are made of natural loofah fibers. Preferably, the loofah fibers are harvested and processed free of chemicals that can harm them. - After it is manufactured, the
loofah sponge 10 is effective at removing dead surface cells of a user's skin while promoting greater hydration and blood flow through the user's body. Theloofah sponge 10 may also be helpful for unclogging skin pores. Theloofah sponge 10 may be used in the kitchen and the bathroom; it may be used to clean tableware, cookware, countertops, windows, mirrors, and much more. - For personal cleaning applications, the user first soaks the loofah in water until it becomes soft. Next, the user squeezes the loofah gently and applies soap to the
loofah sponge 10, the user's body, or both. Next, the user softly exfoliates his or her body using theloofah sponge 10. After use, theloofah sponge 10 may be hung to dry using theloop 20. Theloofah 10 is hard when dry, but becomes soft when wet. - Because the
loofah sponge 10 is made with all-natural loofah fibers, no terry cloth or artificial sponges are attached to it. Preferably, theloofah sponge 10 is 5.3 inches long, 3.1 inches wide, and 1.2 inches thick. It is contemplated that in some embodiments, theloofah sponge 10 is 4-6 inches long, 1-5 inches wide, and 0.5-2 inches thick. It is also contemplated that in other embodiments, theloofah sponge 10 is 2-8 inches long, 0.5-7 inches wide, and 0.1-3 inches thick. - The
loofah sponge 10 may be packaged inside a brown paper bag or box, which is eco-friendly. Because of the loofah sponge's 10 superior durability, it is expected to last a long time. However, when theloofah sponge 10 needs to be replaced, it can be degraded or composted without any harm to the environment. - These and other modifications and variations to the present invention may be practiced by those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, which is more particularly set forth in the appended claims. In addition, it should be understood that aspects of the various embodiments may be interchanged both in whole or in part. Furthermore, those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the foregoing description is by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the invention so further described in such appended claims.
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