ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,350,814, issued on July 8.

"Tool for picking up soap from a shower" was invented by Alfredo S Gomez (Miami).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "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 r...