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US3047431A
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Smoking composition
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-08
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Granted: 1962-07-31
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Expires: 1981-05-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bavley Abraham
- 👤 Ii Ernest W Robb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:53
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/28; A24B15/281; A24B15/283; A24B15/284
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD OF IMPARTING A FLAVOR TO SMOKING TOBACCO COMPRISING FORMING AN INCLUSION COMPLEX BETWEEN A HOST COMPOUND AND A GUEST FLAVORING MATERIAL, AND THEREAFTER COMBINING THE SAID SMOKING TOBACCO IN A MAJOR PROPORTION WITH THE SAID INCLUSION COMPLEX IN A MINOR PROPORTION WHEREBY THE SAID FLAVORING MATERIAL IS RENDERED INERT WITHIN SAID SMOKING TOBACCO UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE TOBACCO IS SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SAID FLAVORING MATERIAL BEING CAPABLE OF RELEASE UPON COMBUSTION OF THE TOBACCO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A METHOD OF IMPARTING A FLAVOR TO SMOKING TOBACCO COMPRISING FORMING AN INCLUSION COMPLEX BETWEEN A HOST COMPOUND AND A GUEST FLAVORING MATERIAL, AND THEREAFTER COMBINING THE SAID SMOKING TOBACCO IN A MAJOR PROPORTION WITH THE SAID INCLUSION COMPLEX IN A MINOR PROPORTION WHEREBY THE SAID FLAVORING MATERIAL IS RENDERED INERT WITHIN SAID SMOKING TOBACCO UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE TOBACCO IS SUBJECTED TO ELEVATED TEMPERATURES, SAID FLAVORING MATERIAL BEING CAPABLE OF RELEASE UPON COMBUSTION OF THE TOBACCO.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-07-30 | 1966-01-29 | 1966-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-30 | 1970-01-29 | 1970-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-30 | 1974-01-29 | 1974-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |