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Soap saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-01-15
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1994-01-15
Abstract
Abstract An improved bar of soap which includes a central plastic core in order to prevent the inevitable disintegration of the last remaining portion of the bar when it gets small; the bar being manufactured by the soap material being molded all around the core.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A. Hadley
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:46
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/04; C11D17/048; C11D17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A bar of soap comprising a hollow plastic shell in combination with soap material molded about said shell, including a jagged surface on the surface of said shell wherein the jagged surface is formed by irregular shaped teeth on the shell surface, further including longitudinal and transverse channels which intersect, wherein some of said channels communicate with the jagged surface and the outer surface of the bar of soap thereby generating turbulance for improved lathering purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A bar of soap comprising a hollow plastic shell in combination with soap material molded about said shell, including a jagged surface on the surface of said shell wherein the jagged surface is formed by irregular shaped teeth on the shell surface, further including longitudinal and transverse channels which intersect, wherein some of said channels communicate with the jagged surface and the outer surface of the bar of soap thereby generating turbulance for improved lathering purposes.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |