Magnetic sponge assembly

Abstract

A multi-layer sponge assembly is disclosed which contains an abrasive portion and a magnet that mates with a separate magnetic element to allow the sponge to be elevated in a suspended position to dry.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sponge, comprising:
 a first material having a first material property and a first plurality of finger-like projections extending therefrom;   a second material layered against the first material and having a second material property that is different from the first material property; and   a ferromagnetic material positioned between the first and second material.   
     
     
         2 . The sponge of  claim 1 , wherein the second material includes a second plurality of finger-like projections extending therefrom. 
     
     
         3 . The sponge of  claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of finger-like projections are shorter in length than the second plurality of finger-like projections. 
     
     
         4 . The sponge of  claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of finger-like projections and the second plurality of finger-like projections are parallel with each other. 
     
     
         5 . The sponge of  claim 2 , wherein the first plurality of finger-like projections has different material properties than the second plurality of finger-like projections. 
     
     
         6 . The sponge of  claim 2 , wherein all of the finger-like projections within the first plurality of finger-like projections have the same length. 
     
     
         7 . The sponge of  claim 6 , wherein all of the finger-like projections within the second plurality of finger-like projections have the same length. 
     
     
         8 . The sponge of  claim 1 , further comprising a boundary delineating a central portion of the second material devoid of the second plurality of finger-like projections. 
     
     
         9 . The sponge of  claim 8 , wherein the ferromagnetic material is positioned within the boundary delineating the central portion of the second material. 
     
     
         10 . The sponge of  claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic material is sandwiched between the first material and the second material. 
     
     
         11 . The sponge of  claim 1 , wherein the ferromagnetic material is disposed in a pocket between the first material and the second material. 
     
     
         12 . A sponge, comprising:
 a first material having a first material property and a plurality of same size and parallel finger-like projections extending therefrom;   a second material having a second material property and layered against the first material such that the first material and the second material share a single peripheral edge; and   a ferromagnetic material disposed between the first material and the second material.   
     
     
         13 . The sponge of  claim 12 , wherein the second material has a second plurality of finger-like projections extending therefrom. 
     
     
         14 . The sponge of  claim 13 , further comprising a boundary delineating a central portion of a bottom surface of the second material devoid of the plurality of finger-like projections. 
     
     
         15 . The sponge of  claim 13 , wherein the first plurality of finger-like projections is shorter in length than the second plurality of finger-like projections. 
     
     
         16 . The sponge of  claim 13 , wherein the first plurality of finger-like projections and the second plurality of finger-like projections are parallel with each other. 
     
     
         17 . A sponge assembly, comprising:
 a sponge comprising:
 a top portion having a first material property and a first plurality of finger-like projections extending therefrom; 
 a bottom portion layered against the top portion and having a second material property that is different from the first material property, and a second plurality of finger-like projections extending therefrom which are parallel to the first plurality of finger-like projections; 
 a ferromagnetic material disposed at a surface junction between the top portion and the bottom portion; and 
   a magnetic element which secures the sponge to a surface.   
     
     
         18 . The sponge assembly of  claim 17 , wherein the magnetic element is covered by a silicone layer. 
     
     
         19 . The sponge assembly of  claim 17 , wherein all of the finger-like projections within the first plurality of finger-like projections have the same length. 
     
     
         20 . The sponge assembly of  claim 17 , wherein all of the finger-like projections within the second plurality of finger-like projections have the same length.