US Patent 9138108 Bar soap holder having self-cleaning characteristics

A bar soap holder is provided that includes a support base to allow dislodgement of a soap bar without substantial movement of the bar soap holder. The bar soap holder further includes a holder body coupled to the support base. The holder body defines an upper central opening dimensioned for receiving the soap bar. The soap holder body includes a first support surface and an opposing second support surface disposed within an interior region of the soap holder body for supporting the soap bar. The first and the second support surfaces are positioned at a tapered incline angle greater than 25° relative to a horizontal plane. The holder body further defines a drain path from the first and second support surfaces to the reservoir. The bar soap holder further includes a reservoir for collection of soap water that is coupled to the support surfaces by the drain path.