Daniel David Heinz

US Patent:

6780362, Aug 24, 2004

Filed:

May 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/568607

Inventors:

Edward Ross Story - Fairfield CT
Daniel John Heinz - Shelton CT
Pasquale Michael Buzzeo - Westminster MD
Gregory Alan Lathrop - Southbury CT

Assignee:

Unilever Home Personal Care, USA division of Conopco, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

B29C 4302

US Classification:

264219, 264320, 425185, 425344

Abstract:

Modular die or mold assemblies comprise a platform, and at least one die or mold unit which is releaseably connected to the platform. The invention permits rapid changing of molds or dies, especially in the manufacture of detergent bars, such as soap bars. Surface ornamentation such as logos can be imparted to the detergent bars either directly from the stamping surface of the dies, from the stamping surface of the dies through an elastomeric lining, or from the surface of the elastomeric lining; in the latter case the indicia is imparted by a mold used to prepare the lining. The modular molds may be used where it is desired to coat the dies with elastomer, particularly where logos are imparted to the elastomeric layer, and where it may be desirable to change the logos, e. g. , by changing the modular mold units. k.

US Patent:

D451243, Nov 27, 2001

Filed:

May 11, 2000

Appl. No.:

D/123167

Inventors:

Melissa Iva Katz - Weston CT
Gregory Alan Lathrop - Southbury CT
Daniel John Heinz - Shelton CT

Assignee:

Unilever Home & Personal Care USA, Division of Conopco, Inc. - Greenwich CT

International Classification:

2802

US Classification:

D28 81