Multi-functional bathing device

Abstract

A multi-functional bathing device is disclosed, including a first side constructed of a washcloth material and a second side constructed of a loofah-like material. A string is sliding engaged with a perimeter to permit the user to pull the string and create a cavity to retain a soap or a detergent therein. The device is configured to be selectively configured as a washcloth, a shower puff, or a loofah to apply and spread the soap or the detergent to the skin while bathing.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-functional bathing device, comprising:
 a first side constructed of a first material;   a second side constructed of a second material; and   a string sliding extending through a channel provided on a perimeter to permit the user to pull the string and form a cavity to retain a soap within the cavity,   wherein the device is configured to be selectively configured in a washcloth configuration and a shower puff configuration to enable the application of the soap while bathing.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 1 , further comprising a third material bonded to the second material. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 2 , wherein the third material provides a textured surface. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 1 , wherein the soap is placed on the first side to provide the textured surface to the shower puff configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 1 , wherein the soap is placed on the second side to provide a smooth surface to the shower puff configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 1 , wherein the first material provides a smooth surface. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 6 , wherein the first material is absorbent. 
     
     
         8 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 7 , wherein the second material is absorbent. 
     
     
         9 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 8 , wherein the first material forms a first layer, and the second material forms a second layer. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 9 , wherein the channel is defined by an interior space between the first layer and the second layer. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 10 , wherein the channel is formed by a stitching to connect the first layer to the second layer. 
     
     
         12 . A multi-functional bathing device, comprising:
 a first side constructed of a first material and a second side constructed of a second material;   a stitching to connect the first side and the second side to define a channel between the stitching and a perimeter; and   a string extending through the channel, the string to enable the user to form a cavity to retain a soap within the cavity, wherein the string enables the user to selectively configure the device in a washcloth configuration and a shower puff configuration to enable the application of a soap while bathing.   
     
     
         13 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 12 , wherein the washcloth configuration is defined as the first side and the second side each having planar surfaces. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 12 , wherein the shower puff configuration is defined as the first side or the second side forming the cavity to retain the soap therein. 
     
     
         15 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 12 , further comprising a third material bonded to the second material. 
     
     
         16 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 15 , wherein the third material provides a textured surface. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 12 , wherein the soap is placed on the first side to provide the textured surface to the shower puff configuration. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 1 , wherein the soap is placed on the second side to provide a smooth surface to the shower puff configuration. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-functional bathing device of  claim 6 , wherein the first material and the second material are absorbent. 
     
     
         20 . A multi-functional bathing device, comprising:
 a first side constructed of a first material and a second side constructed of a second material;   a stitching to connect the first side and the second side to define a channel between the stitching and a perimeter, wherein a perimeter defined by the stitching is less than the perimeter defined by an edge of the first material and the second material;   a string extending through the channel, the string to enable the user to form a cavity to retain a soap within the cavity, wherein the string enables the user to selectively configure the device in a washcloth configuration and a shower puff configuration to enable the application of a soap while bathing; and   a tab slidingly engaged to the string, the tab including a securing mechanism to secure the tab in a fixed position along the string, wherein the tab enables the securement of the device in the washcloth configuration or the shower puff configuration.