US4459094A
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Plodder outlet assembly
Assignee: Colgate Palmolive Co
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Filing: 1982-09-30
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Granted: 1984-07-10
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Expires: 2002-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A plodder outlet assembly for producing a bicolored detergent bar comprising a first plodder outlet for delivering a first mass of detergent material to a compaction chamber. Four pipes are provided for delivering a second detergent material to the compaction chamber. These pipes extend into the compaction chamber and abut the inner walls thereof leaving a cruciform space for the first detergent material. The compaction chamber is slightly conical in configuration for compaction purposes and so that material flowing beyond the ends of the pipes will envelope the second detergent material.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose A. Sanabria
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:45
CPC Classifications
C; C11; C11D; C11D13/00; C11D13/08; C11D13/14; C11D13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A plodder assembly for producing bicolored detergent bars comprising a plodder outlet for delivering a first material mass, four spaced pipes defining a substantially cruciform configuration therebetween for said first material mass for delivery of a separate continuous columnar mass of a second material, differently colored from said first material mass, and a compaction chamber having inner compression walls fitted over said plodder outlet, said pipes extending into said compaction chamber and abutting against said inner walls thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A plodder assembly for producing bicolored detergent bars comprising a plodder outlet for delivering a first material mass, four spaced pipes defining a substantially cruciform configuration therebetween for said first material mass for delivery of a separate continuous columnar mass of a second material, differently colored from said first material mass, and a compaction chamber having inner compression walls fitted over said plodder outlet, said pipes extending into said compaction chamber and abutting against said inner walls thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 1, wherein said inner walls are slightly tapered away from said pipes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 1, wherein said pipes are circular in cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 1, wherein said pipes have ends terminating in said chamber, said chamber being circular in cross section, and tapering slightly inwardly as said chamber projects away from the ends of said pipes so that said first material mass spreads outwardly of said cruciform configuration to envelop said second material masses.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 4, wherein said pipes are circular in cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 5, wherein said pipes terminate no more than one third the length of said compaction chamber.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A plodder outlet assembly according to claim 2, wherein the angle of taper is on the order of about 5°.
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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) | 1987-07-10 | 1988-01-09 | 1988-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-10 | 1992-01-09 | 1992-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-10 | 1996-01-09 | 1996-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |