US4308157A
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Soap saver
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-09-09
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Granted: 1981-12-29
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Expires: 2000-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A bar of soap having a stiffening core within the center thereof so as to prevent breaking up of the bar when worn down; the core comprising preferably an enclosure containing some useful article, and during the manufacture of the soap bar, the core is suspended inside the empty soap mold by being held between ends of pins passed through the core while liquid soap is poured into the mold around it.
Inventors
- 👤 Maria Di Giovanna
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:49
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D17/00; C11D17/04; C11D17/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
A soap bar in combination with a mold for forming the soap bar, said bar of soap having a hollow opening at one end thereof for storage on a stick, and a stiff core within the center of said bar, said core comprising an enclosure for an item of value that becomes accessible after said bar of soap has been worn away from use, said enclosure having a first outer side and a second outer side, each of said first and second outer sides having a rough surface to aid in retention of said bar of soap on said core, said enclosure further having a plurality of bores formed therethrough from said first outer surface to said second outer surface; said mold for forming said bar of soap comprising a cavity for reception therein of said core and soap, said mold having a first side wall and a second side wall, each of said first and second side walls having a plurality of holes formed therethrough midway thereof in alignment with said plurality of bores of said enclosure; said mold further having a plurality of pins inserted through said plurality of holes of said mold and through said plurality of bores of said enclosure, whereby said enclosure is held suspended in said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
A soap bar in combination with a mold for forming the soap bar, said bar of soap having a hollow opening at one end thereof for storage on a stick, and a stiff core within the center of said bar, said core comprising an enclosure for an item of value that becomes accessible after said bar of soap has been worn away from use, said enclosure having a first outer side and a second outer side, each of said first and second outer sides having a rough surface to aid in retention of said bar of soap on said core, said enclosure further having a plurality of bores formed therethrough from said first outer surface to said second outer surface; said mold for forming said bar of soap comprising a cavity for reception therein of said core and soap, said mold having a first side wall and a second side wall, each of said first and second side walls having a plurality of holes formed therethrough midway thereof in alignment with said plurality of bores of said enclosure; said mold further having a plurality of pins inserted through said plurality of holes of said mold and through said plurality of bores of said enclosure, whereby said enclosure is held suspended in said cavity.
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) | 1984-12-28 | 1985-06-29 | 1985-12-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-28 | 1989-06-29 | 1989-12-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-28 | 1993-06-29 | 1993-12-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |