Sponge with an Inner Soap Capsule

Abstract

A wash sponge with a pliable, inner capsule that contains soap and has several holes. When the capsule is squeezed it discharges soap into the sponge. The holes, which are in fact cuts made in the sides of the capsule, serve as a kind of valve system that controls the flow of soap from the capsule into the sponge. The cuts are made in such a way that the entire circumference of the hole is not cut, and a flap if formed that remains attached to the capsule. When horizontal pressure is applied to the sponge (and the capsule), the holes open and the soap can flow out into the sponge; however, when incidental, vertical pressure is applied to the sponge (and capsule), the holes do not open significantly and soap does not flow out through the holes.

1 . A wash sponge with an inner capsule that contains soap, that has one or more holes; the said capsule is made of a pliable material that can be squeezed and is designed as a sealed packet with holes; the holes are made by cutting the side of the capsule such that the holes open when horizontal pressure is applied to the sponge and remain sufficiently closed when incidental, vertical pressure is applied to the said sponge. 
     
     
         2 . The sponge mentioned in claim No.  1  whereby the holes are made by cutting the side of the capsule, but the cutting is only partial and a hole is created such that the cut part (a flap) remains attached to the capsule and serves as a kind of valve. 
     
     
         3 . The sponge mentioned in  claim 1 , whereby the said capsule is made of a nylon bag that has several holes.