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Tobacco moistening process and apparatus
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Granted: 1964-03-10
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Expires: 1981-03-10
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-29 21:58
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B3/00; A24B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF MOISTENING A BODY OF TOBACCO CHARACTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF: PLACING THE BODY OF TOBACCO IN AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER HAVING A STEAM EVACUATOR ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; DRIVING AN APERTURED PROBE INTO THE BODY OF THE TOBACCO FROM A WALL OF THE CHAMBER, SAID PROBE BEING CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE STEAM EVACUATOR; PASSING STEAM INTO SAID EVACUATOR AND EVAUCATING THE CHAMBER BY EXHAUSTION THROUGH THE PROBE; INTRODUCING STEAM INTO THE CHAMBER WHILE MAINTAINING THE EVACUATION THROUGH THE PROBE; AND THEREAFTER INTRODUCING SPENT STEAM FROM THE EVACUATOR INTO THE CHAMBER AND PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING THE FRESH STEAM QUANTITY AS RE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
THE PROCESS OF MOISTENING A BODY OF TOBACCO CHARACTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF: PLACING THE BODY OF TOBACCO IN AN ENCLOSED CHAMBER HAVING A STEAM EVACUATOR ASSOCIATED THEREWITH; DRIVING AN APERTURED PROBE INTO THE BODY OF THE TOBACCO FROM A WALL OF THE CHAMBER, SAID PROBE BEING CONNECTED AT ONE END TO THE STEAM EVACUATOR; PASSING STEAM INTO SAID EVACUATOR AND EVAUCATING THE CHAMBER BY EXHAUSTION THROUGH THE PROBE; INTRODUCING STEAM INTO THE CHAMBER WHILE MAINTAINING THE EVACUATION THROUGH THE PROBE; AND THEREAFTER INTRODUCING SPENT STEAM FROM THE EVACUATOR INTO THE CHAMBER AND PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING THE FRESH STEAM QUANTITY AS RE-
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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) | 1967-03-10 | 1967-09-09 | 1968-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-10 | 1971-09-09 | 1972-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-10 | 1975-09-09 | 1976-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |