US4081394A
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Soap bar
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-17
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Granted: 1978-03-28
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Expires: 1996-09-17
Abstract
Abstract A bar of soap comprising an outer shell of soft soap material, an intermediate shell of harder soap material and an inner core of still harder material. The inner core is inscribed with different words, some of which entitle the user to a free prize after the inner core has been reached by the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Louise M. Bartley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 15:08
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/04; C11D17/048; C11D9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
As an article of manufacture, a cake of soap comprising An outer soft shell of soap, an intermediate soap shell harder than the outer shell, said intermediate soap shell being completely enclosed in said outer shell, an inner core of soap harder than the intermediate soap shell, said inner core of soap being completely enclosed in said intermediate soap shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
As an article of manufacture, a cake of soap comprising An outer soft shell of soap, an intermediate soap shell harder than the outer shell, said intermediate soap shell being completely enclosed in said outer shell, an inner core of soap harder than the intermediate soap shell, said inner core of soap being completely enclosed in said intermediate soap shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article of manufacture as claimed in claim 1, wherein said inner core is inscribed with one kind of legend.
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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) | 1981-03-27 | 1981-09-26 | 1982-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-27 | 1985-09-26 | 1986-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-27 | 1989-09-26 | 1990-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |