US2869557A
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Tobacco
Assignee: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co
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Filing: 1955-09-29
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Granted: 1959-01-20
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Expires: 1975-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Claude Edward Teague
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:39
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/28; A24B15/281
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING TOBACCO FOR SMOKING PURPOSES WHICH COMPRISES TREATING A LIVING TOBACCO PLANT PRIOR TO HARVESTING WITH AN ESSENTIALLY NONVOLATILE ADDITIVE WHEREBY SAID ADDITIVE IS INCORPORATED INTO THE LIVING TOBACCO AND BECOMES AN INTEGRAL, ESSENTIALLY NONVOLATILE PART THEREOF, SAID ADDITIVE IN ITS INCORPORATED FORM BEING CAPABLE UPON BURNING OF THE TOBACCO OF LIBERATING A MONOCARBOXYLIC ORGANIC FLAVORING ACID HAVING FROM 3 TO 8 CARBON ATOMS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALIPHATIC ACIDS AND ALICYCLIC ACIDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A PROCESS FOR IMPROVING TOBACCO FOR SMOKING PURPOSES WHICH COMPRISES TREATING A LIVING TOBACCO PLANT PRIOR TO HARVESTING WITH AN ESSENTIALLY NONVOLATILE ADDITIVE WHEREBY SAID ADDITIVE IS INCORPORATED INTO THE LIVING TOBACCO AND BECOMES AN INTEGRAL, ESSENTIALLY NONVOLATILE PART THEREOF, SAID ADDITIVE IN ITS INCORPORATED FORM BEING CAPABLE UPON BURNING OF THE TOBACCO OF LIBERATING A MONOCARBOXYLIC ORGANIC FLAVORING ACID HAVING FROM 3 TO 8 CARBON ATOMS SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF ALIPHATIC ACIDS AND ALICYCLIC ACIDS.
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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) | 1962-01-19 | 1962-07-21 | 1963-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1966-01-19 | 1966-07-21 | 1967-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1970-01-19 | 1970-07-21 | 1971-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |