US3120690A
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Process and apparatus for preparing tobacco smoke filtering elements
Assignee: Eastman Kodak Co
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1964-02-11
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Expires: 1980-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel B Stevens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 05:04
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24D; A24D3/00; A24D3/02; A24D3/0229; A24D3/0233
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTER ELEMENTS FROM SUBSTANTIALLY CONTINUOUS CRIMPED TEXTILE TOW, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING IN SERIES MEANS FOR RECEVIGING THE TOW, A TPAERED HORN IN ASSOCIATION WITH ONE END THEREOF AND ALSO IN ASSOCIATION WITH A FIRST GARNITURE, A TUBE MEANS, SAID TUBE MEANS BEING INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE FIRST GARNITURE AND A SECOND GARNITURE.
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) | 1967-02-10 | 1967-08-12 | 1968-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-10 | 1971-08-12 | 1972-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-10 | 1975-08-12 | 1976-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |