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US4162288A
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Manufacture of marbled detergent bars
Assignee: Lever Brothers Co
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Filing: 1977-03-21
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Granted: 1979-07-24
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Expires: 1997-03-21
Abstract
Abstract A liquid component can be introduced into a detergent bar by injecting liquid within or immediately downstream of a multi-apertured plate positioned before the compression cone of an extruder. The method can be used to produce marbled bars with the aid of a colored liquid and is described in UK No. 1387567. When a double extruder is used together with a common compression cone the injected liquid becomes unevenly distributed within the detergent. Even distribution of the liquid as striations is achieved by use of a partition in the cone to ensure each detergent stream is subjected to separate compression during movement down the cone.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie Hunt
- 👤 Ian T. Nicolson
- 👤 Thomas M. Whitfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:09
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D13/00; C11D13/14; C11D13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of injecting a fluid into a detergent mass of a different color to form a product of generally striped or marbled appearance, said method comprising the steps of: (a) extruding a detergent mass as two portions each through a respective multi-apertured section of an apertured plate simultaneously into a common extrusion cone; (b) injecting fluid of a different color into each of said mass portions concomitantly as said mass portions begin to enter said extrusion cone; and (c) advancing said mass portions impregnated with said different colored fluid under extrusion pressure in spaced relation with one another along opposite side surfaces of a partition disposed in said extrusion cone, said opposite side surfaces each being partially conical and cooperating with the interior of said extrusion cone to present two separate chambers through which said fluid-impregnated mass portions are separately extruded respectively.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
143 words
A method of injecting a fluid into a detergent mass of a different color to form a product of generally striped or marbled appearance, said method comprising the steps of: (a) extruding a detergent mass as two portions each through a respective multi-apertured section of an apertured plate simultaneously into a common extrusion cone; (b) injecting fluid of a different color into each of said mass portions concomitantly as said mass portions begin to enter said extrusion cone; and (c) advancing said mass portions impregnated with said different colored fluid under extrusion pressure in spaced relation with one another along opposite side surfaces of a partition disposed in said extrusion cone, said opposite side surfaces each being partially conical and cooperating with the interior of said extrusion cone to present two separate chambers through which said fluid-impregnated mass portions are separately extruded respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the partition terminates within the extrusion cone and the extruded streams contact each other before leaving the extrusion cone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the detergent mass passes through a second apertured plate after passage past the partition.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 3 wherein the second apertured plate contacts the downstream termination of the partition.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according claim 1 wherein the liquid contrasts in visual appearance with the detergent mass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein the extruded mass leaving the extrusion cone is cut into billets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein the billets are stamped to form detergent bars.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said partially conical opposite side surfaces of said partition each presents an upstream end portion and a downstream end portion, each said upstream end portion having a smaller effective radius of curvature than each said downstream end portion.
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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) | 1982-07-23 | 1983-01-22 | 1983-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-23 | 1987-01-22 | 1987-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-23 | 1991-01-22 | 1991-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |