US3268970A
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Apparatus for making multicolored soap bars
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1964-11-27
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Kelly
- 👤 Philip J Petix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:13
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D13/00; C11D13/14; C11D13/18; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/06; B29C48/16; B29C48/17; B29C48/18; B29C48/19; B29C48/20; C11D13/08; B29C48/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING STRIPED SOAP COMPRISING A DIE MEMBER HAVING A DIE PASSAGE THEREIN CORRESPONDING IN CROSS-SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CROSS-SECTION OF A FINISHED SOAP BAR, A SCREW CONVEYING DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PLASTIC SOAP TO ONE END OF SAID DIE PASSAGE FOR FLOW THERETHROUGH, AT LEAST ONE FLANGE EXTENDING INTO SAID DIE PASSAGE FROM OND SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING AN INNER EDGE DISPOSED IN ABOUT THE MID-PLANE OF SAID DIE PASSAGE TO FORM A GROOVE IN THE SOAP FLOWING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE, SAID FLANGE HAVING CLOSED LEADING END FACING TOWARD SAID CONVEYING DEVICE AND A TRAILING END HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE HEIGHT OF THE FLANGE AND THROUGH THE TRAILING END AND THE INNER EDGE THEREOF AND A SCREW CONVEYING DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PLASTIC DIFFERENT SOAP MATERIAL TO SAID SLOT FOR FLOW THERETHROUGH INTO SAID GROOVE TO FILL IT COMPLETELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
APPARATUS FOR MAKING STRIPED SOAP COMPRISING A DIE MEMBER HAVING A DIE PASSAGE THEREIN CORRESPONDING IN CROSS-SECTION SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE CROSS-SECTION OF A FINISHED SOAP BAR, A SCREW CONVEYING DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PLASTIC SOAP TO ONE END OF SAID DIE PASSAGE FOR FLOW THERETHROUGH, AT LEAST ONE FLANGE EXTENDING INTO SAID DIE PASSAGE FROM OND SIDE THEREOF AND HAVING AN INNER EDGE DISPOSED IN ABOUT THE MID-PLANE OF SAID DIE PASSAGE TO FORM A GROOVE IN THE SOAP FLOWING THROUGH SAID PASSAGE, SAID FLANGE HAVING CLOSED LEADING END FACING TOWARD SAID CONVEYING DEVICE AND A TRAILING END HAVING A SLOT EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE HEIGHT OF THE FLANGE AND THROUGH THE TRAILING END AND THE INNER EDGE THEREOF AND A SCREW CONVEYING DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING PLASTIC DIFFERENT SOAP MATERIAL TO SAID SLOT FOR FLOW THERETHROUGH INTO SAID GROOVE TO FILL IT COMPLETELY.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |