US4885108A
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Method of shaping of soap bar
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1988-02-25
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Granted: 1989-12-05
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Expires: 2008-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A method of shaping a soap bar comprising the steps of obtaining a soap bar, placing the bar in a microwave oven, energizing the oven with sufficient power and time to soften the bar, and forming the softened bar into a desired shape and size.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen P. Richter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:41
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D13/00; C11D13/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/46; Y10S264/65; Y10S264/66; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/046; Y10S425/245
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A method of shaping a soap bar comprising the steps of: obtaining a soap bar; placing the bar into a closed container; subjecting the bar to microwaves with sufficient power and time to soften the bar; and forming the softened bar into a desired shape and size.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
47 words
A method of shaping a soap bar comprising the steps of: obtaining a soap bar; placing the bar into a closed container; subjecting the bar to microwaves with sufficient power and time to soften the bar; and forming the softened bar into a desired shape and size.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 including the step before the subjecting step of shaving the bar to eliminate a brand name.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1 including the step before the subjecting step of shaving the bar to obtain a desired contour.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of retaining moisture in the bar during the subjecting step.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of retaining perfume in the bar during the subjecting step.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the bar is heated to 100-120 deg. F. during the subjecting step.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of cooling the bar prior to the subjecting step.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 including the step of cooling the bar after the subjecting step.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the forming step comprises the step of pressing the bar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the subjecting step comprises the step of softening the bar without turning the bar completely into a liquid.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of shaping a soap bar comprising the steps of: obtaining a soap bar; placing the bar into a closed container; placing the bar in a microwave oven; energizing the oven with sufficient power and time to soften the bar; and forming the softened bar into a desired shape and size.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
52 words
A method of shaping a soap bar comprising the steps of: obtaining a soap bar; placing the bar into a closed container; placing the bar in a microwave oven; energizing the oven with sufficient power and time to soften the bar; and forming the softened bar into a desired shape and size.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 11 including the step before the placing step of shaving the bar to eliminate a brand name.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 11 including the step before the placing step of shaving the bar to obtain a desired contour.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 including the step of retaining moisture in the bar during the energizing step.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 including the step of retaining perfume in the bar during the energizing step.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the bar is heated to 100-120 deg. F. during the energizing step.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 11 including the step of cooling the bar prior to the placing step.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11 including the step of cooling the bar after the energizing step.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the forming step comprises the step of pressing the bar.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 11 wherein the energizing step comprises the step of softening the bar without turning the bar completely into a liquid.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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