US3016904A
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Method and equitment suitable for the formation of cut tobacco strands in cigarette making machines
Assignee: Maschinenfabrik Alfred Schmermund GmbH and Co
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Filing: 1960-03-09
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Granted: 1962-01-16
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Expires: 1980-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Schmermund Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:51
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/32; A24C5/34; A24C5/3412; A24C5/14; A24C5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
APPARATUS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF TOBACCO STRANDS FROM WHICH CIGARETTES AND THE LIKE MAY BE CUT INTO DESIRED LENGHTS COMPRISING A TRAVEL CHUTE HAVING CONFINING SIDE WALLS, MEANS FOR FEEDING A STREAM OF TOBACCO FIBERS INTO SAID CHUTE, MEANS FOR MOVING THE TOBACCO FIBERS ALONG SAID CHUTE, AN ENDLESS BELT MOUNTED ABOVE THE CHUTE HAVING A PORTION THEREOF FACING THE CHUTE, AND ELECTROSTATIC MEANS FOR CAUSING THE TOBACCO STRANDS TO BE LIFTED FROM THE CHUTE ONTO A FACING SURFACE OF THE ENDLESS BELT.
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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) | 1965-01-15 | 1965-07-17 | 1966-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-15 | 1969-07-17 | 1970-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-15 | 1973-07-17 | 1974-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |