US3899073A
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Soap container
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-06-13
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A container for a bar of soap which is so constructed as to maintain a bar of soap in dry condition is disclosed. The container includes a removable support plate member which rests on flanges attached to the inner surface of the side walls of the container. The support plate is perforated with a series of holes which allow water to drain off the bar of soap into the bottom of the container. Vent holes may be provided in either or both of the container lid and the side walls. Various additional decorative features may be added to the outer surface of the container to provide an attractive and useful item for the home or other area in which bars of soap are utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 Katie H Barr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47K; A47K5/00; A47K5/02; A47K5/03; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S206/00; Y10S206/815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
203 words
A container for a bar of soap, comprising: a base member and a plurality of side walls attached to said base member; a flange mounted on the inner surface of each side wall, each of said flanges being located equidistant from said base member; a removable support plate for supporting the bar of soap, said support plate being perforated with a series of holes and being of a size which allows said support plate to rest on said flanges within the interior of said container, said support plate being provided with recessed indentations in opposite sides thereof to allow access for the fingers of a person removing the support plate from the container, and wherein a series of raised studs are provided on the upper surface of said support plate to elevate the bar of soap above the holes in said support plate; a detent stud for holding down an edge of said support plate located directly above the flanges on at least two of the side walls; and a hinged lid mounted on the upper edge of one of said side walls and having means for securing said lid to the side wall opposite to that upon which said lid is mounted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
203 words
A container for a bar of soap, comprising: a base member and a plurality of side walls attached to said base member; a flange mounted on the inner surface of each side wall, each of said flanges being located equidistant from said base member; a removable support plate for supporting the bar of soap, said support plate being perforated with a series of holes and being of a size which allows said support plate to rest on said flanges within the interior of said container, said support plate being provided with recessed indentations in opposite sides thereof to allow access for the fingers of a person removing the support plate from the container, and wherein a series of raised studs are provided on the upper surface of said support plate to elevate the bar of soap above the holes in said support plate; a detent stud for holding down an edge of said support plate located directly above the flanges on at least two of the side walls; and a hinged lid mounted on the upper edge of one of said side walls and having means for securing said lid to the side wall opposite to that upon which said lid is mounted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The container of claim 1 wherein corner flanges for support of said support plate are located in the corners formed by said side walls, including a detent stud located above each corner flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The container of claim 1 wherein vent holes are provided in said side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The container of claim 1 wherein vent holes are provided in said lid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The container of claim 4 wherein said vent holes in said lid are arranged to spell out a word.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The container of claim 1 wherein one of said side walls is provided at its upper edge with a lip for use in emptying liquid materials from said container.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The container of claim 1 further including a drain hole in one end of the base member and a heel member attached to the base at the opposite end thereof for elevating said opposite end of the base.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |