US3773672A
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Soap insert
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-02-23
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Granted: 1973-11-20
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Expires: 1992-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A plate-like insert is positioned within the center of a bar of soap adapted to keep the soap from breaking as it is used. The insert is preferably resilient and designated to stick to the soap.
Inventors
- 👤 E Bredice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:26
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/04; C11D17/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
19 words
A bar of soap as defined in claim 1 wherein the insert is perforated with approximately 1/8 inch holes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bar of soap as defined in claim 1 wherein the insert is plate-like in shape and each side-wall conforms essentially to the adjacent shape of the soap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A bar of soap as defined in claim 1 which is covered with sticky glutamate and sufficiently porous to induce the soap to cling to it.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A bar of soap and covered with paper as defined in claim 1 wherein the insert is centered within the soap.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
77 words
A method for making a bar of soap containing an insert to prevent premature disintegration comprising: pouring molten soap into a soap bar mold until it is part way filled; positioning solid rubber insert smaller than said soap bar mold in said mold while said soap is still molten, pouring more molten soap over said insert until said mold is filled and removing the bar of soap so formed with said internal insert when it has solidified.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
66 words
A method for making soap as defined in claim 6 wherein the mold is an elongated form, the insert is an elongated strip the length of said form but smaller than said mold, the said insert strip is positioned within said mold while the soap is molten and the elongated soap bar is cut into preselected short bars containing internal inserts when the soap has solidified.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-11-19 | 1977-05-21 | 1977-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-19 | 1981-05-21 | 1981-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-19 | 1985-05-21 | 1985-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |