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Elastic surface exposure wrapper for soap cakes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-20
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Granted: 1975-06-03
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Expires: 1993-04-20
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to an elastic wrapper for cakes of soap which leaves uncovered a portion only of the surface, this uncovered or exposed portion being the only area which can be wetted when the cake of soap is being used. The elastic wrapper is made in such sizes as to stretch over standard sizes of soap cakes, inserted into the wrapper through the opening, and its use results in greatly extending the service life of the contained cake by keeping dry all but a sufficient surface area for applying soap to a wash cloth or directly to the hands or other area of the body being cleansed.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick E Schuchman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:29
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A protective wrapper for soap cakes consisting of a pocket made of thin, elastic, very thin flexible, non self supporting, shapeless water impervious, imperforate sheet material adapted to be snugly stretched over, and to assume the shape of, various sizes of soap cakes; the said pocket having an opening therein of maximum area, when the pocket is unstretched, substantially less than the total unstretched surface area of the pocket sheet material, the surface of said pocket sheet material being continuous and unbroken except for said opening, the inside surface of said pocket sheet material being substantially smooth, the said outside surface being rough, and an elastic bead integral with said sheet bordering said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A protective wrapper for soap cakes consisting of a pocket made of thin, elastic, very thin flexible, non self supporting, shapeless water impervious, imperforate sheet material adapted to be snugly stretched over, and to assume the shape of, various sizes of soap cakes; the said pocket having an opening therein of maximum area, when the pocket is unstretched, substantially less than the total unstretched surface area of the pocket sheet material, the surface of said pocket sheet material being continuous and unbroken except for said opening, the inside surface of said pocket sheet material being substantially smooth, the said outside surface being rough, and an elastic bead integral with said sheet bordering said opening.
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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) | 1978-06-02 | 1978-12-02 | 1979-06-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-06-02 | 1982-12-02 | 1983-06-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-06-02 | 1986-12-02 | 1987-06-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |