SCRUBBING GLOVE

Abstract

A scrubbing glove, including a hand receiving aperture to allow a hand of a user to be inserted therethrough, a wrist protecting portion connected to the hand receiving aperture to house at least one of a wrist and a forearm of the user therein, a hand receiving portion connected to the wrist protecting portion to receive the hand of the user therein, and a scrubbing surface attached to an external surface of the scrubbing glove to provide additional friction to a surface of dishware during cleaning of the dishware.

Claims

1. A scrubbing glove, comprising: a hand receiving aperture to allow a hand of a user to be inserted therethrough; a wrist protecting portion connected to the hand receiving aperture to house at least one of a wrist and a forearm of the user therein; a hand receiving portion connected to the wrist protecting portion to receive the hand of the user therein; and a scrubbing surface attached to an external surface of the scrubbing glove to provide additional friction to a surface of dishware during cleaning of the dishware.

2. The scrubbing glove of claim 1, wherein the hand receiving portion further comprises: a palm portion to cover a palm of the user; a thumb receiving to receive a thumb of the user therein; a forefinger receiving portion to receive a forefinger of the user therein; a middle finger receiving portion to receive a middle finger of the user therein; a ring finger receiving portion to receive a ring finger of the user therein; and a pinky receiving portion to receive a pinky of the user therein.

3. The scrubbing glove of claim 2, wherein the scrubbing surface is attached to portions of the palm portion, the thumb receiving portion, the forefinger receiving portion, the middle finger receiving portion, the ring finger receiving portion, and the pinky receiving portion.

4. The scrubbing glove of claim 3, wherein the scrubbing surface is comprised of at least one of steel wool, fibers, cloth, and an abrasive surface.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a front palm-portion view of a scrubbing glove, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0013] Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

[0014] Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.

[0015] It is understood that when an element is referred to as being connected or coupled to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being directly connected or directly coupled to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., between versus directly between, adjacent versus directly adjacent, etc.).

[0016] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms comprises, comprising, includes and/or including, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

[0017] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

[0018] Scrubbing Glove 100 [0019] Hand Receiving Aperture 110 [0020] Wrist Protecting Portion 120 [0021] Hand Receiving Portion 130 [0022] Palm Portion 131 [0023] Thumb Receiving Portion 132 [0024] Forefinger Receiving Portion 133 [0025] Middle Finger Receiving Portion 134 [0026] Ring Finger Receiving Portion 135 [0027] Pinky Receiving Portion 136 [0028] Scrubbing Surface 140

[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates a front palm-portion view of a scrubbing glove 100, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

[0030] The scrubbing glove 100, and all components therein and/or connected thereto, may be constructed from at least one of metal, plastic, stone, ceramics, wood, silicone, paper, cloth, circuitry, leather, latex, and rubber, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can be constructed from any material known to one of ordinary skill in the art.

[0031] Preferably, the scrubbing glove 100 may be constructed from a flexible yet waterproof (i.e., water impermeable) material, such as latex, rubber, etc.

[0032] Referring to FIG. 1, the scrubbing glove 100 may include a hand receiving aperture 110, a wrist protecting portion 120, and a hand receiving portion 130, but is not limited thereto.

[0033] The hand receiving aperture 110 may be provided to be flexible enough to allow a user's hand to be introduced therein, such that the user's hand may pass through the wrist protecting portion 120 and then into the hand receiving portion 130, making the scrubbing glove 100 wearable by the user.

[0034] The wrist protecting portion 120 may have a size to accommodate a wrist and/or a portion of a forearm of the user therein, to protect the wrist and/or the forearm from becoming wet.

[0035] The hand receiving portion 130 may accommodate a hand of the user therein, and the hand receiving portion 130 may include a palm portion 131 to cover a palm of the user, a thumb receiving portion 132 to receive a thumb of the user therein, a forefinger receiving portion 133 to receive a forefinger of the user therein, a middle finger receiving portion 134 to receive a middle finger of the user therein, a ring finger receiving portion 135 to receive a ring finger of the user therein, and a pinky receiving portion 136 to receive a pinky of the user therein.

[0036] The scrubbing surface 140 may be attached to an external surface of the scrubbing glove 100, and preferably, may be attached to at least portions of the palm portion 131, the thumb receiving portion 132, the forefinger receiving portion 133, the middle finger receiving portion 134, the ring finger receiving portion 135, and the pinky receiving portion 136.

[0037] The scrubbing surface 140 may be constructed from steel wool, cloth, fibers, or any other type of material that provided increased friction that would facilitate scrubbing grime and/or food particles off dishware.

[0038] The scrubbing surface 140 may be permanently attached to the external surface of the scrubbing glove 100, or alternatively, may be removably attached to the external surface of the scrubbing glove 100 to allow the user to exchange an old scrubbing surface 140 for a new and/or different scrubbing surface 140.

[0039] Since the scrubbing glove 100 is constructed from flexible material, the user may hold a dish, for example, with the palm portion 131, the thumb receiving portion 132, the forefinger receiving portion 133, the middle finger receiving portion 134, the ring finger receiving portion 135, and the pinky receiving portion 136, while simultaneously scrubbing the dish.

[0040] The present general inventive concept may include a scrubbing glove 100, including a hand receiving aperture 110 to allow a hand of a user to be inserted therethrough, a wrist protecting portion 120 connected to the hand receiving aperture 110 to house at least one of a wrist and a forearm of the user therein, a hand receiving portion 130 connected to the wrist protecting portion 120 to receive the hand of the user therein, and a scrubbing surface 140 attached to an external surface of the scrubbing glove 100 to provide additional friction to a surface of dishware during cleaning of the dishware

[0041] The hand receiving portion may further include a palm portion 131 to cover a palm of the user, a thumb receiving portion 132 to receive a thumb of the user therein, a forefinger receiving portion 133 to receive a forefinger of the user therein, a middle finger receiving portion 134 to receive a middle finger of the user therein, a ring finger receiving portion 135 to receive a ring finger of the user therein, and a pinky receiving portion 136 to receive a pinky of the user therein.

[0042] The scrubbing surface 140 may be attached to portions of the palm portion 131, the thumb receiving portion 132, the forefinger receiving portion 133, the middle finger receiving portion 134, the ring finger receiving portion 135, and the pinky receiving portion 136.

[0043] The scrubbing surface 140 may include of at least one of steel wool, fibers, cloth, and an abrasive surface.

[0044] A main purpose of the present general inventive concept is to combine the functionality of traditional dish gloves with the cleaning power of stainless steel wool to facilitate the cleaning of tough grease and hard-to-clean pans. Ingenious and practical, the present general inventive concept offers a modern accessory that helps streamline the cleaning process and eliminates the need for additional cleaning tools, saving users time and effort in their dish management routine. Expanding on the initial design of traditional gloves, the present general inventive concept introduces a novel thick rubber layer on the palm, possessing a stainless steel wool thread, which not only provides enhanced cleaning performance but also allows for better control, ensuring users can achieve cleaner results in less time. Moreover, this combination of materials allows for a controlled gripping action, making it ideal for scrubbing away grease and grime from hard-to clean pans, pots, and surfaces. By combining two essential cleaning products into one, the present general inventive concept can be used in restaurants, hotels, or resorts with kitchen facilities, making it suitable for a wide range of cleaning tasks in both professional or domestic settings, in order to achieve sparkling clean and shiny results, with every use. As a result, the present general inventive concept may prove to be essential in the housewares/miscellaneous industry.

[0045] The present general inventive concept is the only product of its kind that features an abrasive design on the palm of the glove to ensure maximum scrubbing power, allowing users to effortlessly remove stubborn stains and residue from dishes, cookware, and/or kitchen surfaces. This unprecedented product is uniquely designed to combine two essential cleaning products into one to simplify and improve the cleaning process and it is carefully crafted with high-quality, durable materials to ensure long-term sustainability and complete functionality.

[0046] Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.