US3009836A
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Novel reconstituted tobacco compositions
Assignee: Liggett Group LLC
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Filing: 1959-11-05
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Granted: 1961-11-21
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Expires: 1979-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Samfield Max Marcus
- 👤 Christy Melvin Grant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/12; A24B15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A COMPOSITION OF MATTER SUITABLE FOR SMOKING CONSISTING BY WEIGHT OF A MINOR PROPORTION, ABOUT 1 TO 20%, OF HYDROXYETHYL AMYLOSE, APPROXIMATELY 9 TO 13% OF MOISTURE AND THE BALANCE ESSENTIALLY ALL DRY-GROUND TOBACCO WITH THE INDIVIDUAL FINELY-DIVIDED FRAGMENTS THEREOF COHERED TOGETHER SO AS TO HAVE, WHEN FORMED IN SHEETS OF ABOUT THE THICKNESS OF NATURAL LEAF TOBACCO, A TENSILE STRENGTH APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF SUCH LEAF TOCACCO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A COMPOSITION OF MATTER SUITABLE FOR SMOKING CONSISTING BY WEIGHT OF A MINOR PROPORTION, ABOUT 1 TO 20%, OF HYDROXYETHYL AMYLOSE, APPROXIMATELY 9 TO 13% OF MOISTURE AND THE BALANCE ESSENTIALLY ALL DRY-GROUND TOBACCO WITH THE INDIVIDUAL FINELY-DIVIDED FRAGMENTS THEREOF COHERED TOGETHER SO AS TO HAVE, WHEN FORMED IN SHEETS OF ABOUT THE THICKNESS OF NATURAL LEAF TOBACCO, A TENSILE STRENGTH APPROXIMATELY EQUAL TO THE TENSILE STRENGTH OF SUCH LEAF TOCACCO.
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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) | 1964-11-20 | 1965-05-22 | 1965-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-11-20 | 1969-05-22 | 1969-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-11-20 | 1973-05-22 | 1973-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |