US3403106A
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Buoyant soap cake and preparation thereof
Assignee: Armour and Co
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Filing: 1965-07-12
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1985-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Julian R Story
- 👤 Michael G Norman
- 👤 Eric Jungermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:25
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/02; C11D17/04; C11D17/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN COMBINATION A BUOYANT CAKE OF SOAP CONTOURED TO SIMULATE A MOBILE OBJECT WITH A DISTINCTIVE TOP SIDE VISIBLE WHEN THE CAKE IS FLOATING IN WATER, AN ELONGATED PLASTIC HOLLOW CAPSULE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CAKE AND HAVING ITS CENTER OF VOLUME ABOVE THE CENTER OF VOLUME OF SAID SOAP CAKE TO MAINTAIN SAID DISTINCTIVE TOP OF THE MOBILE UPPERMOST, AND A MOVABLE OBJECT WITHIN SAID CAPSULE AND FREELY SLIDABLE FROM ONE END OF THE CAPSULE TO THE OTHER TO TILT THE MOBILE OBJECT WHILE FLOATING IN THE WATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN COMBINATION A BUOYANT CAKE OF SOAP CONTOURED TO SIMULATE A MOBILE OBJECT WITH A DISTINCTIVE TOP SIDE VISIBLE WHEN THE CAKE IS FLOATING IN WATER, AN ELONGATED PLASTIC HOLLOW CAPSULE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CAKE AND HAVING ITS CENTER OF VOLUME ABOVE THE CENTER OF VOLUME OF SAID SOAP CAKE TO MAINTAIN SAID DISTINCTIVE TOP OF THE MOBILE UPPERMOST, AND A MOVABLE OBJECT WITHIN SAID CAPSULE AND FREELY SLIDABLE FROM ONE END OF THE CAPSULE TO THE OTHER TO TILT THE MOBILE OBJECT WHILE FLOATING IN THE WATER.
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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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |