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US 12,350,814 · App. 19/060,242 · Granted Jul 8, 2025

Tool for picking up soap from a shower

Inventor: Alfredo S Gomez (Miami, FL)
B25J1/04A47K17/00
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,350,814
App. No.
19/060,242
Granted
Jul 8, 2025
Kind
B1
Abstract

A tool for picking up soap from a shower that is designed to enhance safety and convenience by preventing the need to bend down in wet and slippery conditions. The tool comprises a handle with a telescopic tubular assembly for adjustable reach, a rectangular frame supporting a mesh net, and a wedge-shaped scoop for efficiently lifting soap. The mesh net securely holds the soap, preventing it from slipping out, while the wedge-shaped scoop aids in guiding the soap into the net. The tool also includes a ring and a closed-loop rope for easy storage. The invention aims to reduce the risk of falls, improve accessibility, and provide an effective soap retrieval mechanism. Its lightweight, durable, and ergonomic design makes it an essential aid for individuals with limited mobility, ensuring a safer and more convenient shower experience.

Claims (10)

1. A tool for picking up soap from a shower, the tool comprising:

a handle that has a first end and a second end;

a telescopic tubular assembly that has a first end and a second end, the second end attaches to the first end of the handle;

a rectangular frame, the first end of the telescopic tubular assembly being fixedly attached to a central position of the rectangular frame without intervening pivot points between said rectangular frame and said telescopic tubular assembly;

a mesh net that mounts on the rectangular frame; and

a wedge-shaped scoop attached to an upper first end of said mesh net, wherein said mesh net is supported by said rectangular frame such that said mesh net positions said wedge-shaped scoop to slide under an object on a surface.

2. The tool for picking up soap from the shower of claim 1 , wherein the tool comprises a ring that is attached to the second end of the handle.

3. The tool for picking up soap from the shower of claim 2 , wherein the tool comprises a closed loop rope that attaches to the ring.

4. The tool for picking up soap from the shower of claim 3 , wherein the tool further comprises an eyelet on the handle, and wherein the tool comprises a closed loop rope that attaches to the eyelet.

5. The tool for picking up soap from the shower of claim 4 , wherein the rectangular frame measures at least three inches in width and at least three inches in length, the telescopic tubular assembly measures at least twenty-four inches in length, and the handle measures at least four inches in length.

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