US4728210A
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Package and applicator for solid product
Assignee: Church and Dwight Co Inc
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Filing: 1986-09-10
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2006-09-10
Abstract
Abstract A solid personal care product is packaged in a container having a cover and handle, with the personal care product being attached to a gripping plate on the cover for removal from the container with the cover. The gripping plate preferably includes a porous member which is impregnated with a portion of the solid product to firmly grip the solid product for removal with the cover.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Barish
- 👤 Frederick G. Searby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 13:53
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D40/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A package for a solid product, comprising: a container; a removable cover for the container, said cover including a gripping handle; a support member attached to the cover, said support member including a plurality of openings, said support member having a first surface facing the cover and spaced therefrom to define an open space between the support member and cover, said support member having a second surface which faces the container; and a solid personal care product in the container, said solid personal care product extending through said openings into said open space and covering at least a portion of said first surface whereby the solid product is held by said support member and is removable from the container with the cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A package for a solid product, comprising: a container; a removable cover for the container, said cover including a gripping handle; a support member attached to the cover, said support member including a plurality of openings, said support member having a first surface facing the cover and spaced therefrom to define an open space between the support member and cover, said support member having a second surface which faces the container; and a solid personal care product in the container, said solid personal care product extending through said openings into said open space and covering at least a portion of said first surface whereby the solid product is held by said support member and is removable from the container with the cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The package of claim 1 and further comprising a plurality of vertically extending members attached to the first surface and extending into the solid product to resist movement of the solid product across the support member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The package of claim 1 wherein said first surface includes walls surrounding said openings and spaced therefrom to provide a portion of said first surface between the opening and its surrounding wall, and solid product extending through the openings to a level below the top of the surrounding wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The package of claim 1 wherein at least one of the container and cover includes a fill hole and plug for hot filling of the solid product.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The package of claim 4 wherein the solid product is an anti-perspirant.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
98 words
A package for a solid product, comprising: a container; a removable cover for the container(;) said cover including a gripping handle; a support member attached to the cover, said support member having a first surface facing the cover and a second surface which faces the container; a porous member attached to said second surface of said support member; and a solid personal care product in the container, said porous member being impregnated with a portion of said solid personal care product to grip and hold the solid personal care product for removal from the container with the cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
A package for a solid product, comprising: a container; a removable cover for the container(;) said cover including a gripping handle; a support member attached to the cover, said support member having a first surface facing the cover and a second surface which faces the container; a porous member attached to said second surface of said support member; and a solid personal care product in the container, said porous member being impregnated with a portion of said solid personal care product to grip and hold the solid personal care product for removal from the container with the cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The package of claim 6 wherein the porous member is a foam.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 7 wherein the cover and support member include a fill hole for hot filling of the solid product.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The package of claim 7 wherein the container includes the solid personal care product at a level up to said support member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
11 words
The package of claim 9 wherein the solid is an antiperspirant.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
48 words
An article, comprising: a support member; a porous member attached to one surface of said support member; and a solid product attached to said support member, said solid product being attached to said support member by said porous member being impregnated with a portion of said solid product.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
48 words
An article, comprising: a support member; a porous member attached to one surface of said support member; and a solid product attached to said support member, said solid product being attached to said support member by said porous member being impregnated with a portion of said solid product.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The article of claim 11 wherein said porous member is a foam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
The article of claim 12 wherein said foam has a porosity of from 10 to 40 pores per inch.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The package of claim 6 wherein the porous member has a porosity of from 10 to 40 pores per inch.
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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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |