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US3099492A
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Apparatus for feeding tobacco to cigarette-making machines
Assignee: Vokes Ltd
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Filing: 1961-07-12
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1981-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Noel R F Mortimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:08
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/39; A24C5/391; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S131/00; Y10S131/909
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A TOBACO FEEDING APPARATUS INCLUDING A BULK STORAGE HOPPER, A NUMBER OF TOBACCO-UTILIZING MACHINES EACH HAVING AN INTERMITTENT DEMAND FOR TOBACCO, SIGNALING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MACHINE FOR SIGNALING SUCH A DEMAND, A DISCHARGE INCLUDING A HOPPER ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MACHINE, A SINGLE MECHANICAL FEEDER DEVICE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID FEEDER DEVICE TO SAID DISCHARGES FOR DRAWING TOBACCO FROM THE BULK HOPPER, AND PNEUMATIC SUCTION MEANS FOR CONVEYING TOBACCO THROUGH SAID CONDUITS, IN COMBINATION WITH A FULLY AUTOMATIC CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING SCANNING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY SCANNING THE DEMAND SIGNALING MEANS BY WHICH AN IMMEDIATE DEMAND FOR FEED IS SIGNALED FROM ANY ONE TOBACCO UTILIZING MACHINE TO THE FEEDER DEVICE, AND FEEDER CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A STARTER FOR THE FEEDER AND FEED-DIVERTING MEANS OPERABLE UPON CONCLUSION OF FEED TO A DISCHARGER EITHER TO STOP THE FEEDER DEVICE OR TO DIVERT ITS OUTPUT TO ANOTHER MACHINE SIGNALING A DEMAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A TOBACO FEEDING APPARATUS INCLUDING A BULK STORAGE HOPPER, A NUMBER OF TOBACCO-UTILIZING MACHINES EACH HAVING AN INTERMITTENT DEMAND FOR TOBACCO, SIGNALING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MACHINE FOR SIGNALING SUCH A DEMAND, A DISCHARGE INCLUDING A HOPPER ASSOCIATED WITH EACH MACHINE, A SINGLE MECHANICAL FEEDER DEVICE INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE CONDUIT CONNECTING SAID FEEDER DEVICE TO SAID DISCHARGES FOR DRAWING TOBACCO FROM THE BULK HOPPER, AND PNEUMATIC SUCTION MEANS FOR CONVEYING TOBACCO THROUGH SAID CONDUITS, IN COMBINATION WITH A FULLY AUTOMATIC CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING SCANNING MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY SCANNING THE DEMAND SIGNALING MEANS BY WHICH AN IMMEDIATE DEMAND FOR FEED IS SIGNALED FROM ANY ONE TOBACCO UTILIZING MACHINE TO THE FEEDER DEVICE, AND FEEDER CONTROL MEANS INCLUDING A STARTER FOR THE FEEDER AND FEED-DIVERTING MEANS OPERABLE UPON CONCLUSION OF FEED TO A DISCHARGER EITHER TO STOP THE FEEDER DEVICE OR TO DIVERT ITS OUTPUT TO ANOTHER MACHINE SIGNALING A DEMAND.
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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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |