US3127007A
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Smith
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Granted: 1964-03-31
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Expires: 1981-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:25
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A CONTINUOUS-ROD CIGARETTE-MAKING MACHINE HAVING AN AIR-PERVIOUS CONVEYOR BAND ON WHICH A CONTINUOUS FILLER IS CONVEYED AND HELD THERETO BY AIRFLOW THROUGH THE FILLER AND THE BAND, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GUIDES FOR THE AIR-PERVIOUS CONVEYOR BAND, SAID GUIDES BEING RECESSED TO PROVIDE A TRACK FOR THE SIDE MARGINS OF THE BAND, PERFORATIONS IN SAID RECESSED PARTS OF THE GUIDES, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE AIR TO SAID PERFORATIONS TO IMPINGE ON THE SIDE MARGINS OF THE BAND AND PROVIDE A COUNTER PRESSURE TO THE PRESSURE RESULTING FROM THE AIRFLOW WHICH HOLDS THE FILLER TO THE BAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A CONTINUOUS-ROD CIGARETTE-MAKING MACHINE HAVING AN AIR-PERVIOUS CONVEYOR BAND ON WHICH A CONTINUOUS FILLER IS CONVEYED AND HELD THERETO BY AIRFLOW THROUGH THE FILLER AND THE BAND, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING GUIDES FOR THE AIR-PERVIOUS CONVEYOR BAND, SAID GUIDES BEING RECESSED TO PROVIDE A TRACK FOR THE SIDE MARGINS OF THE BAND, PERFORATIONS IN SAID RECESSED PARTS OF THE GUIDES, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING PRESSURE AIR TO SAID PERFORATIONS TO IMPINGE ON THE SIDE MARGINS OF THE BAND AND PROVIDE A COUNTER PRESSURE TO THE PRESSURE RESULTING FROM THE AIRFLOW WHICH HOLDS THE FILLER TO THE BAND.
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) | 1967-03-31 | 1967-09-30 | 1968-03-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-31 | 1971-09-30 | 1972-03-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-31 | 1975-09-30 | 1976-03-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |