US3079663A
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Method and apparatus for producing tobacco smoke filters
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1958-05-21
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Granted: 1963-03-05
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Expires: 1978-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard F Dyer
- 👤 Gallagher Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:45
CPC Classifications
D; D02; D02G; D02G1/00; D02G1/16; D02G1/161; A; A24; A24D; A24D3/00; A24D3/02; A24D3/0229; A24D3/0233; B; B01; B01D; B01D39/00; B01D39/14; B01D39/16; B01D39/18; D01; D01G; D01G99/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/29; Y10T428/2913; Y10T428/2922
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
AN APPARATUS ARRANGEMENT FOR CARRYING OUT PROCESSES FOR ADVANCING AND OPENING TOW IN THE MANUFACTURE OF FILTERS, WHICH COMPRISES THREE PAIRS OF FEED ROLLS IN SERIES, SAID FEED ROLLS BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND PASS THROUGH THE NIP OF THE ROLLS A CONTINUOUS FILAMENT CRIMPED TOW, A HIGH VELOCITY RECTANGULAR CROSS SECTION VENTURI JET POSITIONED BETWEEN THE FIRST AND SECOND ROLL PAIR, SAID JET WHEN SUPPLIED WITH GAS BEING ADAPTED TO ADVANCE AND OPEN SAID TOW, A FURTHER JET AND SPRAY BOOTH POSITIONED BETWEEN THE SECOND AND THIRD ROLL PAIR, AND MEANS FOR FORMING IN SERIES WITH THE THIRD ROLL PAIR FOR FORMING TOW PROCESSED IN SAID JETS INTO FILTER ELEMENTS.
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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) | 1966-03-04 | 1966-09-03 | 1967-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-04 | 1970-09-03 | 1971-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-04 | 1974-09-03 | 1975-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |