US20230109768A1

US20230109768A1 - Portable hand and body washing system

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Publication number: US20230109768A1
Application number: US17/851,576
Authority: US
Inventors: Wafa Raiyah Elahi
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-06-28
Filing date: 2022-06-28
Publication date: 2023-04-13

Abstract

A portable hand and body washing kit, providing the most effective form of sanitation and hygiene. Embodying various components to allow washing capability anywhere. Composed of a water transport vessel, an attachable water dispensing nozzle, cleaning agent, and drying agent for wiping hands and other body parts. Stored in a lightweight and portable carrier for easy transport and utilization.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 63/215,541, filed 2021 Jun. 28th by the present inventor.

BACKGROUND

Hand and body washing with soap and water is the most effective form of sanitation and hygiene care. It is the two part washing system that makes hand and body washing the most effective form of sanitation. First, using the soap to scrub and lather followed by the wash and secondly, the wiping of leftover residue from hands and body. Currently, there is an inability to properly wash your hands and body clean without the use of sinks, showers, or stepping into bathrooms/restrooms. The spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic and other diseases can be reduced by frequent washing and general sanitation. Therefore, there is a strong need for systems and methods that allow for portable washing.

BRIEF SUMMARY

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a portable hand and body washing system.
In some embodiments, a vessel may provide a reusable water source. The vessel may be filled with water and sealed prior to use. The vessel may include a detachable transfer cap and a detachable sprinkler nozzle cap. The sprinkler nozzle cap may be used to dispense water for hand washing with water soluble paper sheet soap. Hands may then be dried by a compressed drying towel.
A soap tube may contain a roll of thin sheet soap. A user would pull the strip out of the sheet soap from the tube and tear off a piece using the indicated prawn/teeth cutter.
Compressed coin-like drying towels are stored within a plastic towel tube. The compressed coin towel may expand with water into a drying paper towel for drying.
Particular embodiments of the subject matter described herein can be implemented so as to realize one or more of the following advantages. Allow for thorough hand and body washing without the use of a sink or a bathroom. In turn, this will reduce the spread of diseases, such as COVID-19, as described herein. Further, this invention can be portably used to clean minor wounds and to eliminate microbes and germs in a portable manner. The carrier kit is lightweight and portable, allowing for easy utilization whenever needed.
The details of one or more embodiments of the subject matter described herein are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Having thus described the invention in general terms, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein:

FIG. 1A shows a water bottle vessel in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 1B shows a water bottle vessel in a first dispensing mode according to one embodiment;

FIG. 1C shows a water filling mode according to one embodiment;

FIG. 2A shows water bottle vessel cap in a transfer mode according to one embodiment;

FIG. 2B shows a water bottle vessel cap in a first dispensing mode according to one embodiment;

FIG. 2C shows a top down view of a water bottle vessel cap according to one embodiment;

FIG. 3A shows a top down view of hand and body washing dual nozzle cap for dispensing water according to one embodiment;

FIG. 3B shows a first isometric view of hand and body washing dual nozzles for dispensing water according to one embodiment;

FIG. 3C shows a second isometric view of hand and body washing dual nozzles for dispensing water according to one embodiment;

FIG. 4A shows a back view of the sheet soap carrying tube case in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 4B shows a front view of the sheet soap carrying tube case with cutting prawns in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 4C shows a lateral view with open lid of sheet soap carrying tube case in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 4D shows a front view of sheet soap carrying tube case with soap dispensed in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 5A shows a towel both compressed and uncompressed in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 6A shows a compressed towel carrying tube in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 6B shows a side view with open lid of the compressed towel carrying tube in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 7A shows the wash kit carrying bag fully closed up in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 7B shows a side view embodiment of the wash kit carrying bag in transfer configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 8A shows a hand and body washing set in its entirety according to one embodiment.

FIG. 9A shows a side view of a hand and body washing system in a water dispensing configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 9B shows an isometric view of a hand and body washing system in a water dispensing configuration according to one embodiment;

FIG. 9C shows a top view of a hand and body washing system in a water dispensing configuration according to one embodiment;

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VARIOUS EMBODIMENTS

Various embodiments of the present invention now will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which some, but not all embodiments of the inventions are shown. Indeed, these inventions may be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will satisfy applicable legal requirements. The term “or” is used herein in both the alternative and conjunctive sense, unless otherwise indicated. Like numbers refer to like elements throughout.
According to various embodiments, a portable hand and body washing system is provided for portable washing. FIG. 1A depicts a water bottle vessel 102 for retaining water. The bottle includes a base 103 and a top 101 configured to detachably receive a cap 201. In one embodiment the cap 201 may be rotatably screwed onto the top 101, such that the water bottle vessel 102 will retain water during transfer. In some embodiments the cap 201 may include a water dispensing portion 202. This water dispensing portion 202 may include a first position that retains water and a second position that allows for dispensing water as shown in FIG. 1B. FIG. 1C depicts the bottle 102 without the cap 201 where water may be received at the water bottle vessel for storage. The water bottle vessel then may be sealed with cap 201 to allow for transport.
FIGS. 2A-2C depict various views of cap 201. The cap 201 may include grooves 204 matching grooves 101 of the water bottle vessel 102 to allow the cap 201 to be attached and detached from the water bottle vessel 102.
FIG. 3A-3C depicts various views of hand and body washing dual nozzles; sprinkler 301 and pipe 303. The hand and body washing cap 301 may be secured to the water bottle vessel 102 via grooves 309, similar to the cap 201. A base 302 allows the water bottle to be inverted vertically and placed on the base 302 such that bottle base 103 is vertically above the opening 101. Gravity would allow the water to flow through opening 310 in order to be dispensed via pipe of 303 and sprinkler head of 301. A detachable elastic nozzle cap 306 may be secured to the nozzle 303 via element 304, in order to start and stop the dispensing of pipe water. Squeezing the water bottle vessel 102, initiates pressure that pushes the water down so that it is dispensed via pipe 303 or sprinkler head 301.
A user may then place their hands or body part under the water sprinkler nozzle 301 and use the sheet soap 406 to lather soap and scrub area. Users may then use sprinkler nozzle 301 to dispense water and rinse away sheet soap 406 from bodypart(s). The water dispensing configuration is described in more detail below, with reference to FIGS. 9A-9C.
FIG. 4A depicts a back view of the sheets soap tube container 401 with an attachment keychain clip 402. FIG. 4B depicts a frontal view of the sheet soap tube container with lid 405 and opening groove 404. FIG. 4C depicts a sheet soap tube container lid 405 and sheet soap 406 pulled out. Once the desired amount of sheet soap is pulled out, the sheet soap container lid 405 is closed, and cutting prawns 403 are used to tear sheet soap 406. The soap may be used in conjunction with the hand and body washing systems described herein facilitate mobile hand and body washing.
FIG. 5A depicts a compressed coin towel in both compressed configuration 501 and in an expanded configuration 502 with the use of water for expansion. The coin towel may be used for drying of hands and body washing.
FIG. 6A-6B depicts a compressed towel storage tube 602 with tube lid 601. Compressed towels 501 may be stacked and stored inside storage tube 602.
FIG. 7A-7B depicts a portable hand and body washing storage kit bag 701. FIG. 7A depicts a closed kit bag 701 by pulling drawstring 703 and secured tight by using the drawstring clasp 702. FIG. 7B depicts the bag kit fully opened. The bag may be used to store a hand and body washing kit to facilitate transportation of the hand and body washing kit. FIG. 8A depicts the top down view of an example portable hand and body washing kit within the storage bag 701.
FIG. 9A-9C depicts the utilization of the dual nozzle according to the description above with reference to FIGS. 3A-3C and FIGS. 1A-1C. The dual nozzle 308 and its attachment threads 309 are twisted onto the water bottle vessel threads 101 and secured tight. The water bottle vessel 102 can be squeezed to dispel water from either parts of the dual head nozzle, the pipe 303 or sprinkler head 301.
While this specification contains many specific embodiment details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any inventions or of what may be claimed, but rather as descriptions of features specific to particular embodiments of particular inventions. Certain features that are described herein in the context of separate embodiments can also be implemented in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single embodiment can also be implemented in multiple embodiments separately or in any suitable sub-combination. Moreover, although features may be described above as acting in certain combinations, one or more features from a combination can in some cases be excised from the combination, and the combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.
Similarly, while operations are depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous. Moreover, the separation of various system components in the embodiments described above should not be understood as requiring such separation in all embodiments, and it should be understood that the described program components and systems can generally be integrated together in a single product or packaged into multiple products.
Thus, particular embodiments of the subject matter have been described. Other embodiments are within the scope of the specification above. In some cases, the actions recited in the specification can be performed in a different order and still achieve desirable results. In addition, the processes depicted in the accompanying figures do not necessarily require the particular order shown, or sequential order, to achieve desirable results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.
Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings. Therefore, it is to be understood that the inventions are not to be limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and that modifications and other embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the application. Although specific terms are employed herein, they are used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation.

Claims

1. A portable hand and body washing kit, used for personal hygiene comprising of:

a. A vessel that can transport, store, and dispense water.

b. An attachable mechanism to dispense water for washing hands or other body parts.

c. A cleaning agent that can be used to dean hands or other body parts.

d. A vessel to transport, store, and dispense cleaning agents to dean hands or other body parts.

e. A drying agent that can be used to wipe hands or other body parts.

f. A vessel to transport, store, and dispense drying agent.

2. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the vessel is a water bottle with a closed cap mechanism for seal and transport.

3. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the vessel is a water pouch with a closed cap mechanism for seal and transport.

4. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the attachable mechanism dispensing water is a sprinkler head nozzle.

5. The hand and body wash kit of claim 1, wherein the attachable mechanism to dispense water can be reattached to other compatible commercially available vessels.

6. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the components are pre-assembled as a single item.

7. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the vessel and attachable mechanism to dispense water are pre-assembled in a single item.

8. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the pre-assembled single item, vessel and attached mechanism to dispense water, contains a liquid flow seal lock.

9. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the vessel holds cleaning agents that contain soap pellets, liquid soap, soap sheets or powder soap.

10. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein the drying element is cloth, towel or wipes.

11. The hand and body washing kit of claim 1, wherein all element components of the hygiene kit shall be stored in a transport carrier.