Soap saving method and apparatus
US5030405A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S264/911
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for combining soap segments, including providing a soap mold member formed with complementarily configured shells defining an internal cavity therewithin securable to an elongate handle to secure soap segments therewithin. The shells include apertures directed therethrough, whereupon positioning a plurality of soap segments within the cavity, the mold is positioned within a container. The container includes a sponge core defining a central cavity defined by a diameter substantially equal to that defined by the shells when secured together. The sponge core is saturated with water prior to insertion of the mold therewithin to permit continuous moistening of the segments contained within the mold when positioned within the cavity. The soap from the mold may be further directed within a press, wherein the press includes an upper and lower lid, wherein the soap portions are positioned within the press upon lifting of the upper lid and resecurement thereof relative to the container. Subsequently, a concave plate is lowered to produce a soap bar that is removable through the bottom lid of the container.
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