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Cigarette groupling apparatus
Assignee: Zavody VI Lenina Plzen np
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Filing: 1963-01-25
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1983-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tichy Jan
- 👤 Vanek Zbynek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:57
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B19/00; B65B19/02; B65B19/04; B65B19/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GROUPING CIGARETTES PRIOR TO PACKAGING AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SUPPORT HAVING A TOP FACE, SAID TOP FACE HAVING A RECEIVING PORTION AND A DELIVERY PORTION SPACED FROM SAID RECEIVING PORTION IN A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING DIRECTION; (B) A CONTAINER AT A STORAGE STATION ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY PORTION FOR HOLDING THE CIGARETTES TO BE GROUPED; (C) PARTITION MEANS FOR ALIGNING A BOTTOM LAYER OF SAID CIGARETTES IN SAID CONTAINER; (D) RECEPTACLE MEANS AT A LOADING STATION ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY PORTION, SAID TOP FACE DEFINING A PATH EXTENDING IN SAID DIRECTION FROM SAID CONTAINER TO SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS; (E) PUSHER BAR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOTTOM LAYER IN SAID CONTAINER; (F) DRIVE CHAIN MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTION; (G) LEVER MEANS HAVING A PIVOT PORTION, A FIRST ARM PORTION, AND A SECOND ARM PORTION, TWO OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID LEVER MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS AND TO SAID CHAIN MEANS RESPECTIVELY; AND (H) CAM TRACK MEANS ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGING THE THIRD ONE OF SAID LEVER MEANS PORTIONS FOR GUIDING SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS AND THE ENGAGED BOTTOM LAYER OF SAID CIGARETTES FROM SAID CONTAINER TOWARD SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS UNTIL SAID CIGARETTES ARE RECEIVED IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS, AND FOR THEREAFTER MOVING SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PATH WHEN SAID DRIVE CHAIN MEANS MOVES ON SAID SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
234 words
AN APPARATUS FOR GROUPING CIGARETTES PRIOR TO PACKAGING AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A SUPPORT HAVING A TOP FACE, SAID TOP FACE HAVING A RECEIVING PORTION AND A DELIVERY PORTION SPACED FROM SAID RECEIVING PORTION IN A HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING DIRECTION; (B) A CONTAINER AT A STORAGE STATION ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY PORTION FOR HOLDING THE CIGARETTES TO BE GROUPED; (C) PARTITION MEANS FOR ALIGNING A BOTTOM LAYER OF SAID CIGARETTES IN SAID CONTAINER; (D) RECEPTACLE MEANS AT A LOADING STATION ADJACENT SAID DELIVERY PORTION, SAID TOP FACE DEFINING A PATH EXTENDING IN SAID DIRECTION FROM SAID CONTAINER TO SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS; (E) PUSHER BAR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID BOTTOM LAYER IN SAID CONTAINER; (F) DRIVE CHAIN MEANS MOVABLE ON SAID SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTION; (G) LEVER MEANS HAVING A PIVOT PORTION, A FIRST ARM PORTION, AND A SECOND ARM PORTION, TWO OF SAID PORTIONS OF SAID LEVER MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS AND TO SAID CHAIN MEANS RESPECTIVELY; AND (H) CAM TRACK MEANS ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGING THE THIRD ONE OF SAID LEVER MEANS PORTIONS FOR GUIDING SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS AND THE ENGAGED BOTTOM LAYER OF SAID CIGARETTES FROM SAID CONTAINER TOWARD SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS UNTIL SAID CIGARETTES ARE RECEIVED IN SAID RECEPTACLE MEANS, AND FOR THEREAFTER MOVING SAID PUSHER BAR MEANS TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PATH WHEN SAID DRIVE CHAIN MEANS MOVES ON SAID SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTION.
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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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |