Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to device and method for fabricating soap bars from scraps of soap, the device comprises a first section for cutting the scraps of soap into small pieces, a second section for melting the small pieces of soap, and a third section for cooling the melted soap, wherein a heating element is configured within the second section to heat and melt the small pieces of soap, and a molding frame is positioned in the third section to get a desired shape of soap. The device includes a control unit configured to transmit a set of actuation signals to the second section and the third section to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, wherein the pre-determined temperature is set by an actuating means and a temperature controller knob, wherein the actuating means and the temperature controller knob facilitates in setting the pre¬determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside mould shaper of one or more shapes for one or more soaps fabrication.
The present disclosure relates generally to field of fabrication and modelling. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art. [0003] Many times, there is a requirement of molding or reshaping small particles (Solid form) into a specific shape for reusability. For instance, soap can be broken into pieces, called soap scraps after using for many times. Therefore, multiple pieces can be combined into a specific shape to enlarge size for maximum reusability and reduce wastage.
[0004] Existing solutions can include an apparatus with various replaceable molds to create soap bars having various shapes. The apparatus can include a housing having a top section, the top section including a lid, a body, the body including a heating element for heating soap fragments, and a base, the base being slidably removable from the body; a container for storing soap fragments. A container for storing the soap fragments, the container being located within the body of the housing; and a mold, the mold being located within the base, where the liquefied soap can be collected by the mold and hardens to form the soap bar. Another solution includes a weight sensor that causes the activation of a heater which melts the collected soap. The molten soap runs into a mold, thus producing a new bar. A weight sensor detects the presence of sufficient soap and activates a heater, which melts the soap to produce a new bar. As each new bar is removed, a quantity of candle scent can be placed in the mold, to give the next bar the desired fragrance. The solution includes a outer casing with a hinged door in its upper surface. The door is provided with a slot for insertion of the pieces of soap. A slideably mounted draw with a depression serves as a mold for the renewed soap
bar .The walls of the hopper are insulating and define a chute at the bottom to direct molten soap into the mold formed in the sliding draw. The bottom surface of the mold can have a pattern of ridges or grooves to form the complementary pattern (e.g., the word "SAVED") in the soap bar. The solution can include a controller that causes electrical energy from appliance cord to flow through the leads to the heater. When the soap has been melted and the new bar is formed. The heater is turned off, for example, by a timer included in the controller. [0005] Another solution includes a container having a removable rack having four compartments and a heating element, the method including, placing the soap chips in the compartment, heating the soap chips, cooling the soap chips, removing the rack from the container and emptying out formed soap bars. The soap chips can be gathered together and placed in the four compartments. A electrical heating means can be activated and soap chips can be melted into the compartments, conforming the soap chips to the shape of the compartments. The heating means is deactivated and the rack cooled. The rack is then removed from the container and turned over, emptying the formed soap bars from the compartments.
[0006] Another solution includes a device capable of recycling soap stubs by means of collecting remained soap stubs, concentrically heating and melting the soap stubs in high temperature and cooling and shaping the soap stubs to form a soap block. The soap stub recycling device can include a box body provided with a door, a heater is fixed in the box body and provided with a soap recycling box, and the heater is connected with an alternating power source. Soap head retrieving arrangement can be started working, and red indicating light is bright, after heating for some time, temperature reaches the temperature that the soap head melts (fusing point of soap the chances are 220 degrees centigrade), and the soap head just has been melted in together. Another solution includes a Waste Soap Reproduction Case including main body container that can store waste soap from the upper opening, and a push lid that can compress waste soap stored in the main body container.
[0007] However, the existing solutions does not discloses about lid or cover with handle that can help to lift device with ease. Heating of the soap scraps can heat other elements of the device and solution proposed above. The solution does not discloses about a displaying means for temperature display and solution to dissipate heat released during melting and heating of the soap scraps. [0008] There is a need to overcome above mentioned of problems of prior art by bringing a solution that facilitates in fabrication of soap using soap scraps by including additional elements to help in avoiding damage caused during excess heating of other parts of device. The solution helps in determining heating and cooling temperature during operation.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0009] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one
embodiment herein satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is used to convert the soap
scraps or slivers into a new soap bar.
[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is further used to reduce
wastage of unutilized soap scraps by reutilizing and remolding.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps where soap scraps or slivers are
converted into any shape by just switching molder.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is easy and fast for
converting soap scraps or slivers into a new soap bar.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that helps in displaying and
controlling temperature required during melting, heating and cooling.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is turned on only when
collector tray and filter tray are inside the device.
[0016] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that enables in providing ease
and non-contact with heating element to in or out the molder.
[0017] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that helps in smooth operation
and easy fabrication process.
SUMMARY
[0018] The present disclosure relates generally to field of fabrication and modelling. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps.
[0019] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains a device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps. The device may include a housing with one or more sections. The housing may include a first section, a second section and a third section along with a control unit. The first section can be a cutting section, the second section can be a heating and melting section, and the third section can be a collector section. The first section from the one or more sections may facilitate in obtaining chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape.
[0020] In an aspect, the second section may include a heating element configured to melt the chunks of the one or more soaps into liquid, where the second section may include a filtering tray coupled to the heating element, where the filtering tray may be configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap. [0021] In an aspect, the third section from the one or more sections may be configured to cool the liquid and enable in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, where the third section may include a removable collecting tray configured to slide from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-
determined position, and where the third section may include a set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray.
[0022] In an aspect, the control unit may be operatively coupled to the first section, the second section, the third section, and the set of sensors, where the control unit may be configured to transmit a set of actuation signals to the second section and the third section to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature. The pre-determined temperature may be set by an actuating means, where the actuating means may facilitate in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside moulds of one or more shapes for soap fabrication. [0023] In an aspect, the housing may include an upper section configured to cover the device, wherein the upper section includes plurality of holes positioned at a pre-determined distance and facilitates in dissipating excess heat and gas released during heating, and melting of the scraps, and wherein the upper section includes a handle and a lid to enable in holding the device.
[0024] In an aspect, the first section may include one or more cutting slots configured to slit and slice the scrap for soap fabrication, where the first section may be configured to accommodate and receive the chunks obtained after slicing and cutting of the scrap.
[0025] In an aspect, the second section may be configured with the set of sensors configured to detect movement of the filter tray from a first pre-defined place to a second pre-defined place, where the first pre-defined place may pertain to inner position of the filter tray inside the second section of the housing, and the second pre-defined place may pertain to an outer position of the filter tray outside the second section of the housing. The set of sensors may include any or a combination of ultrasonic sensor, passive infrared sensor, and proximity sensor. [0026] In an aspect, the first pre-defined position of the collector tray may pertain to inner position of the collector tray inside the third section of the housing, and the second pre-defined position of the collector tray pertains to an outer position of the collector tray outside the third section of the housing.
[0027] In an aspect, the housing may include a display unit operatively coupled to the control unit, where the display unit is configured to exhibit the pre¬determined temperature set through the actuating means for heating the scraps and cooling the liquid.
[0028] In an aspect, the actuating means may include any or a combination of one or more switches, push buttons, and relays, where upon actuation of the actuating means, the control unit may be configured to initialize the heating, melting and cooling.
[0029] In an aspect, the housing may include a temperature controller knob operatively coupled to the control unit, where upon adjusting the temperature controller node, the pre-determined temperature for heating, melting and cooling changes.
[0030] In an aspect, the device may include a power source operatively coupled to the control unit, where the power source may be configured to supply electric power to the device and enables in operation of the control unit for soap fabrication.
[0031] Another aspect of the present disclosure pertains to a method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps. The method may include a step of obtaining, by a first section of a housing, chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape, where the housing includes one or more sections. The method may include a step of melting, by a second section of the housing, the chunks of the one or more soaps into liquid through a heating element, where the second section may include a filtering tray coupled to the heating element, where the filtering tray may be configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap. The method may include a step of cooling, by a third section of the housing, the liquid and enables in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, where the third section may include a removable collecting tray configured to slide from a first pre-determined position to a second pre¬determined position, and where the third section may include a set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray. The method may include a step of transmitting, by a control unit, a set of actuation signals, to the second
section and the third section to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, where the pre-determined temperature set by an actuating means. The actuating means may facilitate in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside moulds of one or more shapes for soap fabrication.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further
understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a
part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the
present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the
principles of the present disclosure.
[0033] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of
the present disclosure, and wherein:
[0034] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed device for soap
fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0035] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed device for soap
fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0036] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of collector section of the
proposed device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance
with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of control unit of the proposed
device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0038] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary view of flow diagram of proposed
method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an
embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAIL DESCRIPTION
[0039] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in
order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present
invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the
present invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
[0040] Embodiments of the present invention include various steps, which
will be described below. The steps may be performed by hardware components or
may be embodied in machine-executable instructions, which may be used to cause
a general-purpose or special-purpose processor programmed with the instructions
to perform the steps. Alternatively, steps may be performed by a combination of
hardware, software, firmware and/or by human operators.
[0041] If the specification states a component or feature "may", "can",
"could", or "might" be included or have a characteristic, that particular component
or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.
[0042] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that
follow, the meaning of "a," "an," and "the" includes plural reference unless the
context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used in the description herein, the
meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on" unless the context clearly dictates
otherwise.
[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and
described, it will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments
only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents
will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and
scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0044] The present disclosure relates generally to field of fabrication and
modelling. More particularly, the present disclosure provides a device and method
for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps.
[0045] FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of proposed device for soap
fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0046] As illustrated in FIG, 1, the proposed device for device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps (100) (also referred to as device (100), herein) can include an upper section (102), a first section or a cutting section (104), a second section or a heating and melting section (106), a third section or a collector section (108), a control unit (110), an actuating means (112), and a temperature controller knob (114). In an embodiment, the device (100) can facilitate in fabricating one or more soaps from unused soap scraps and slivers, and can facilitate in recycling the soap scraps. In an embodiment, the device (100) can include a housing with one or more sections to enable in cutting chunks from the scrap of soap in a pre-defined shape, melting and heating the chunks into a liquid form and cooling the liquid to mould in a pre-defined shape for soap fabrication.
[0047] In an embodiment, the upper section (102) can be a cover for the housing, where the upper section (102) can be configured to cover the device (100) or the housing, where the upper section (102) can include plurality of holes positioned at a pre-determined distance and facilitates in dissipating excess heat and gas released during heating, and melting of the scraps, and where the upper section (102) can include a handle and a lid to enable in holding the device (100). In an illustrative embodiment, the upper section (102) can facilitate in covering the first section (104) or the cutting section.
[0048] In an embodiment, the first section (104) or the cutting section (104) from the one or more sections can facilitate in obtaining the chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape. In an illustrative embodiment, the cutting section (104) can include cutting edges to help in cutting and slicing the scraps into chunks and cavities or holes to insert the scraps for cutting and slicing. In another illustrative embodiment, the first section (104) can include one or more cutting slots configured to slit and slice the scrap for soap fabrication, where the first section is configured to accommodate and receive the chunks obtained after slicing and cutting of the scrap. [0049] In an embodiment, the second section (106) or the heating or melting section (106) can include a heating element configured to melt the chunks of the
one or more soaps into liquid, where the second section (106) can include a filtering tray coupled to the heating element, where the filtering tray can be configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap. In an illustrative embodiment, the heating element can include any or a combination of heating coils, heating rods, but not limited to the like. In another embodiment, the second section (106) can be configured with the set of sensors configured to detect movement of the filter tray from a first pre-defined place to a second pre-defined place, wherein the first pre-defined place can pertain to inner position of the filter tray inside the second section (106) of the housing, and the second pre-defined place can pertain to an outer position of the filter tray outside the second section (106) of the housing. In another illustrative embodiment, the set of sensors can include any or a combination of ultrasonic sensor, passive infrared sensor, proximity sensor, and the like.
[0050] In an embodiment, the third section (108) or the collector section (108) can be configured to cool the liquid and enable in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, where the third section (108) can include a removable collecting tray configured to slide from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position, and where the third section (108) can include the set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray. In an illustrative embodiment, the first pre-defined position of the collector tray can pertain to an inner position of the collector tray inside the third section (108) of the housing, and the second pre-defined position of the collector tray can pertain to an outer position of the collector tray outside the third section (108) of the housing. [0051] In an illustrative embodiment, the collector section (108) can include a removable soap collector and a mold shaper, where the mold shaper can facilitate in retaining shape of the one or more fabricated soaps. In another illustrative embodiment, the mold shaper can be of any shape like star, square, oval, rectangle, and the like. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the removable soap collector can facilitate in collecting liquid obtained from the second section (106). [0052] In an embodiment, the control unit (110) can be operatively coupled to the first section (104), the second section (106), the third section (108), and the set
of sensors, where the control unit (110) can be configured to transmit a set of actuation signals to the second section (106), and the third section (108) to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, where the pre-determined temperature can be set by the actuating means (112) and a, where the actuating means (112) can facilitate in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside moulds of one or more shapes for soap fabrication.
[0053] In an embodiment, the control unit (110) can include any or a combination of microprocessor, microcontroller, and the like, where the microprocessor or the microcontroller can facilitate in receiving a set of signals from the set of sensors for movement detection of the filter tray and the collector tray during inward and outward movement. In another embodiment, the housing can include display unit operatively coupled to the control unit (110), where the display unit (110) can be configured to exhibit the pre-determined temperature set through the actuating means (112) for heating the scraps and cooling the liquid. [0054] In an illustrative embodiment, the actuating means (112) can include any or a combination of one or more switches, push buttons, relays, and the like, where upon actuation of the actuating means (112) the control unit (110) can be configured to initialize the heating, melting and cooling. In another illustrative embodiment, housing can include a temperature controller knob (114) operatively coupled to the control unit (110), where upon adjusting the temperature controller knob (114), the pre-determined temperature for heating, melting and cooling changes. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the device (100) can include a power source operatively coupled to the control unit (110), where the power source can be configured to supply electric power to the device (100) and can enable in operation of the control unit (110) for one or more soaps fabrication. [0055] In an illustrative embodiment, the cutting section (104) can converts small pieces of soap scraps into various shapes. The device (100) can be an electrical-based molder device with three surfaces including cutting housing or section (104) to cut pieces into smaller sizes, located at upper side of the device (100), two hot housings or melting and heating section (106) including hot filter to
further melt the pieces into tiny pieces for smooth and fast melt process and heating element to melt the tiny pieces into liquid form and the collector housing or section (108) located at bottom side of the device (100). In another illustrative embodiment, the upper section (102) of the device (100) can include lid with holes to dissipate heat, and a slider positioned to take out hard soap, located at bottom of the device (100). In another illustrative embodiment, the display with temperature controller knob (114) can facilitate in controlling the temperature, and the control unit (110) can provide interface with set of sensors and controls operation of the device (100).
[0056] When a user places soaps scrap or slivers over cutting housing (104), and activates the device (100) using pushbuttons, then the processor can check status of the collector tray and the filter tray for position. If both the collector tray and the filter tray are inside the device (100) then the processor can ask the user to set the pre-determined temperature and activate the hot filter to convert the stubs into tiny pieces and then, melt-down by heating element housing and collect by collector housing (108).
[0057] In an illustrative embodiment, advanced controller or the control unit (110) can include the power supply (either direct or via battery) to provide power supply to input/output unit and heat unit, where the input and output unit can include actuating means (112), the display and the temperature controller knob (116). The microcontroller (110) can take the input from the set of sensors to check the soap collector or filter is inside the device (100) or not. If not inside the device (100) then, the device (100) can not be turned on. The input/output unit can include the display to check the temperature, pushbuttons, and rotatable knob to control, increase or decrease the temperature. The heating unit can include the heat filter to make the piece of stubs before going through the melting process and the heating element to melt the soap. The base part can also include a slider to provide ease and non-contact with heating element to in or out the molder. For smooth operation, the heat filter can make small pieces of stubs before going through melting process.
[0058] FIG. 2 illustrates an exemplary view of the proposed device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0059] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the proposed device (100) can include an upper section (102), a cutting section (104), a melting and heating section (106), a collector section (108), a control unit (110), a heat filter (106-1) with the second section (106). The upper section (102) can be a lid or cover with one or more holes (204) and a handle (204). The cutting section (1040 can include one or more cutting edges (208), one or more holes to insert soap scraps (210). The heating and melting section (106) can include a detachable filter (212), a heating element (214). The collector section (108) can include a mold shaper (216), a removable soap collector (218), and a slider (220). The device (100) can include a temperature controller knob (116), one or more push buttons (114), and a base configured with a connector (224) and a connecting wire (226). [0060] In an embodiment, the device (100) can help in fabricating soap bars from scraps of soap. The first section (104) can enable in cutting scraps of soap into small pieces, the second section (106) can help in melting small pieces of soap, and the third section (108) can help in cooling the melted soap. In another embodiment, the first section (104), the second section (106), and the third section (108) can be attached vertically. In another embodiment, the lid (102) can be provided to cover the first section (104), where the lid (102) can include the handle (206) to enable a user to hold the lid (102) easily, and plurality of holes (204) can be provided on the lid to dissipate heat. The first section (104) can include one or more cavities (210) on top end to receive the scraps of the soap, and cutting edges (208) that facilitates in cutting the received scraps into small pieces. The second section (106) can include the heating element (214) to heat and melt the received small pieces into liquid form, and small holes can be provided at bottom surface of the second section (106) to pass the liquid towards the third section (108). The third section (108) can include the soap collector (218) of which can be of any shape, where the melted soap can be collected and cooled for
a pre-defined time, the third section (108) can include a handle to open the third section (108) to collect new bar of soap.
[0061] In an embodiment, the lid (102) can be used to cover the device (100) while in operational mode. The holes (204) in the lid (102) can be used to dissipate heat during the working of the device (100). The lid (102) can also include the handle (206) (insulator) which can be used by the user to hold the lid (102). In another embodiment, the cutting housing (104) part can include a big rectangle hole (210) to insert the soap scraps along with cutting edges (208) which provide ease in cutting the soap scraper into the smaller pieces. [0062] In an embodiment, the hot housing part (106) can include two parts, the heat filter (212) to make the tiny pieces of stubs before going through the melting process and the metallic heating element (214) used to heat the hard material and melts down in the liquid form. A smaller (line shape) hole can allows the liquid to pass through the second section (106) towards the collector housing (108). The second section (106) can include two edges that are connected with wire (226) and further, the wire (226) can be connected with adaptor or connector (224) which supplies power to the device (100).
[0063] In an embodiment, the collector housing part (108) can include the removable soap collector shelf (218). All the melted soap material (Liquid) can be collected under the collector shelf (218) which can be removed after completion of operation and new bar of soap can be collected. The removable shelf (218) can be of any shape (as per molder design) as shown in Figure 2. In another embodiment, a Base non-heatable can be a part where other parts can be mounted as shown in FIG. 2. The base part can also include a slider (220) to provide ease and non-contact with heating element (214) to in or out the molder. The control unit (110) can control various operations of the device (100). [0064] In an embodiment, lid (102) with holes (204) can help in dissipating heat efficiently and protect other housing elements of the device (100) from overheating. The cutting housing (104) help in cutting scraps of soaps pieces into smaller sizes. In another embodiment, the display (222) can be configured to display the temperature, position of soap collector (218), and filter (106-1). If both
soap collector (218) and the filter (106-1) are not properly attached, then heating processing can not be performed. Set of sensors can be configured to determine soap collector (218) and filter (106-1) are properly attached or not. The slider (220) can enable in taking the soap outside without any physical contact with removable soap collector unit (108). The detachable filter (212) can facilitate to meltdown the soap into tiny pieces beforehand to complete the melting process. The control unit (110) can facilitate in providing interfacing with all other parts of the device (100).
[0065] FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary view of collector section of the proposed device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0066] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the collector section (108) can include a removable soap collector (218) for collecting liquid obtained from a second section (106) and a mold shaper (216) to facilitate in retaining one or more shapes of soap fabrication.
[0067] FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary view of control unit of the proposed device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0068] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the control unit (110) can include one or more microcontrollers, processors, and the like. The control unit (110) can facilitate in controlling and operating a second section, and input and output unit. The second section (106) can include a heating element (214) and heat filter (106-1).The control unit (110) can include power supply either direct or via battery to provide power supply to the input/output unit and the heat unit (106). The microcontroller can take the input from set of sensors to check soap collector (218) and heat filter (106-1) is inside the device (100) or not. If not inside the device (100) then, the device (100) can not be turned on. The input/output unit can include a display (222) to check temperature, push buttons (112) and rotatable knob (116) to control, increase or decrease the temperature. The heating unit (106) can include the heat filter to make the piece of stubs before going through melting process and the heat element (214) to melt the soap.
[0069] FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary view of flow diagram of proposed method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0070] In an embodiment, FIG. 5 illustrates a method (500) for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps. The method (500) can include a step (502) of obtaining, by a first section (104) of a housing, chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape, where the housing can include one or more sections.
[0071] In an embodiment, the method (500) can include a step (504) of melting, by a second section (106) of the housing, the chunks of the one or more soaps into liquid through a heating element (214), where the second section (106) can include a filtering tray (106-1) coupled to the heating element, wherein the filtering tray is configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap. [0072] In an embodiment, the method (500) can include a step (506) of cooling, by a third section (108) of the housing, the liquid and enables in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, wherein the third section (108) includes a removable collecting tray (218) configured to slide from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position, and where the third section (108) can include a set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray. [0073] In an embodiment, the method (500) can include a step (508) of transmitting, by a control unit (110), a set of actuation signals, to the second section (106), and the third section (108) to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, where the pre-determined temperature can be set by an actuating means (112), where the actuating means (112) can facilitate in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside mould shaper (216) of one or more shapes for one or more soaps fabrication.
[0074] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located between the two elements). Therefore,
the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are also used euphemistically to mean "communicatively coupled with" over a network, where two or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or more intermediary device.
[0075] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements,' components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. [0076] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0077] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is used to convert the soap scraps or slivers into a new soap bar.
[0078] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is further used to reduce wastage of unutilized soap scraps by reutilizing and remolding.
[0079] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps where soap scraps or slivers are converted into any shape by just switching molder.
[0080] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is easy and fast for converting soap scraps or slivers into a new soap bar.
[0081] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that helps in displaying and controlling temperature required during melting, heating and cooling.
[0082] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that is turned on only when collector tray and filter tray are inside the device.
[0083] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that enables in providing ease and non-contact with heating element to in or out the molder.
[0084] The present disclosure provides a device and method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps that helps in smooth operation and easy fabrication process.
We Claim:
1. A device for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps, the device comprising:
a housing including one or more sections, wherein a first section from the one or more sections facilitates in obtaining chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape, wherein the first section is a cutting section;
wherein a second section includes a heating element configured to melt the chunks of the one or more soaps into liquid, wherein the second section includes a filtering tray coupled to the heating element, wherein the filtering tray is configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap, wherein the second section is a heating and melting section;
wherein a third section from the one or more sections is configured to cool the liquid and enable in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, wherein the third section includes a removable collecting tray configured to slide from a first pre-determined position to a second pre-determined position, and wherein the third section includes a set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray, wherein the third section is a collector section;
a control unit operatively coupled to the first section, a second section, and the third section, and the set of sensors, wherein the control unit is configured to transmit a set of actuation signals to the second section and the third section to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, wherein the pre-determined temperature is set by an actuating means and a temperature controller knob, wherein the actuating means and the temperature controller knob facilitates in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for
retaining shape of the liquid inside mould shaper of one or more shapes for one or more soaps fabrication.
2. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes an upper section configured to cover the device, wherein the upper section includes plurality of holes positioned at a pre-determined distance and facilitates in dissipating excess heat and gas released during heating, and melting of the scraps, and wherein the upper section includes a handle and a lid to enable in holding the device.
3. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first section includes one or more cutting slots configured to slit and slice the scrap for soap fabrication, wherein the first section is configured to accommodate and receive the chunks obtained after slicing and cutting of the scrap.
4. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second section is configured with the set of sensors configured to detect movement of the filter tray from a first pre-defined place to a second pre-defined place, wherein the first pre-defined place pertains to in position of the filter tray inside the second section of the housing, and the second pre-defined place pertains to an outer position of the filter tray outside the second section of the housing, and wherein the set of sensors include any or a combination of ultrasonic sensor, passive infrared sensor, proximity sensor.
5. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first pre-defined position of the collector tray pertains to inner position of the collector tray inside the third section of the housing, and the second pre-defined position of the collector tray pertains to an outer position of the collector tray outside the third section of the housing.
6. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a display unit operatively coupled to the control unit, wherein the display is configured to exhibit the pre-determined temperature set through the actuating means for heating the scraps and cooling the liquid.
7. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuating means include any or a combination of one or more switches, push buttons, and relays, wherein upon actuation of the actuating means, the control unit is configured to initialize the heating, melting and cooling.
8. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing includes a temperature controller knob operatively coupled to the control unit, wherein upon adjusting the temperature controller node, the pre¬determined temperature for heating, melting and cooling changes.
9. The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the device includes a power source operatively coupled to the control unit, wherein the power source is configured to supply electric power to the device and enables in operation of the control unit for one or more soaps fabrication.
10. A method for soap fabrication using recyclable soap scraps comprising :
obtaining, by a first section of a housing, chunks of one or more soaps by cutting scraps of one or more soaps into a pre-defined shape, wherein the housing includes one or more sections,
melting, by a second section of the housing, the chunks of the one or more soaps into liquid through a heating element, wherein the second section includes a filtering tray coupled to the heating element, wherein the filtering tray is configured to filter uneven particles from the scrap,
cooling, by a third section of the housing, the liquid and enables in retaining shape for fabricating one or more soaps, wherein the third section includes a removable collecting tray configured to slide from a first pre-
determined position to a second pre-determined position, and wherein the third section includes a set of sensors configured to detect movement of the collecting tray, and
transmitting, by a control unit, a set of actuation signals, to the second section and the third section to heat, melt the chunks and cool the liquid at a pre-determined temperature, wherein the pre-determined temperature set by an actuating means, wherein the actuating means facilitates in setting the pre-determined temperature for melting the scraps and cooling the liquid for retaining shape of the liquid inside moulds of one or more shapes for one or more soaps fabrication.
| # | Name | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202111028004-STATEMENT OF UNDERTAKING (FORM 3) [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 2 | 202111028004-POWER OF AUTHORITY [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 3 | 202111028004-FORM FOR STARTUP [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 4 | 202111028004-FORM FOR SMALL ENTITY(FORM-28) [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 5 | 202111028004-FORM 1 [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 6 | 202111028004-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI(FORM-28) [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 7 | 202111028004-EVIDENCE FOR REGISTRATION UNDER SSI [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 8 | 202111028004-DRAWINGS [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 9 | 202111028004-DECLARATION OF INVENTORSHIP (FORM 5) [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 10 | 202111028004-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [22-06-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-06-22 |
| 11 | 202111028004-Proof of Right [05-08-2021(online)].pdf | 2021-08-05 |
| 12 | 202111028004-FORM 18 [08-04-2023(online)].pdf | 2023-04-08 |