US3130733A
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Control system for cigarette making machine
Assignee: Industrial Nucleonics Corp
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Filing: 1960-06-07
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1980-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carlos C Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:17
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/32; A24C5/34; A24C5/3412; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S131/00; Y10S131/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
IN CIGARETTE MAKING APPARATUS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR FORMING A GROSS TOBACCO STREAM, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR REMOVING THE EXCESS IN SAID STREAM TO FORM A FILLER FROM THE REMAINDER OF SAID STREAM AFTER SAID EXCESS IS REMOVED THEREFROM, AND MEANS FOR FORMING SAID FILLER INTO A WRAPPED CIGARETTE ROD, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WEIGHT PER UNIT LENGTH OF SAID ROD FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAID ADJUSTABLE REMOVAL MEANS, AND MEANS CONTINUOUSLY RESPONSIVE TO SAID POSITION FOR CONTROLLING SAID STREAM FORMING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
IN CIGARETTE MAKING APPARATUS INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR FORMING A GROSS TOBACCO STREAM, ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR REMOVING THE EXCESS IN SAID STREAM TO FORM A FILLER FROM THE REMAINDER OF SAID STREAM AFTER SAID EXCESS IS REMOVED THEREFROM, AND MEANS FOR FORMING SAID FILLER INTO A WRAPPED CIGARETTE ROD, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WEIGHT PER UNIT LENGTH OF SAID ROD FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAID ADJUSTABLE REMOVAL MEANS, AND MEANS CONTINUOUSLY RESPONSIVE TO SAID POSITION FOR CONTROLLING SAID STREAM FORMING MEANS.
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |