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US3143202A
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Apparatus for feeding cigarette mouthpiece components
Assignee: Molins Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rowlands Tom
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:48
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24D; A24D3/00; A24D3/02; A24D3/0275; A24D3/0287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING MOUTHPIECE COMPONENTS IN SUCCESSION ON TO A CONTINUOUS WRAPPER, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE MEMBER ARRANGED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF FEED OF THE COMPONENTS AND A COUNTER-SURFACE LOCATED ADJACENT SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER, THE SAID MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SCREW THREAD WHOSE LEADING FACE ENGAGES SUCCESSIVE COMPONENTS AND FEEDS THEM FORWARDLY, THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER BEING FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A PRESSER-SURFACE SO LOCATED AS TO ENGAGE AT LEAST THE REAR ONE OF TWO ENDWISE ABUTTED, FORWARDLY MOVING COMPONENTS AND PRESS SUCH REAR COMPONENT AGAINST THE COUNTER-SURFACE SO AS AT LEAST TO RETARD ITS FORWARD MOVEMENT UNTIL THE SCREW THREAD HAS ENTERED BETWEEN SAID TWO COMPONENTS SO AS TO ENSURE THEIR SEPARATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR FEEDING MOUTHPIECE COMPONENTS IN SUCCESSION ON TO A CONTINUOUS WRAPPER, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE MEMBER ARRANGED FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE DIRECTION OF FEED OF THE COMPONENTS AND A COUNTER-SURFACE LOCATED ADJACENT SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER, THE SAID MEMBER BEING PROVIDED WITH A SCREW THREAD WHOSE LEADING FACE ENGAGES SUCCESSIVE COMPONENTS AND FEEDS THEM FORWARDLY, THE SAID ROTATABLE MEMBER BEING FURTHER PROVIDED WITH A PRESSER-SURFACE SO LOCATED AS TO ENGAGE AT LEAST THE REAR ONE OF TWO ENDWISE ABUTTED, FORWARDLY MOVING COMPONENTS AND PRESS SUCH REAR COMPONENT AGAINST THE COUNTER-SURFACE SO AS AT LEAST TO RETARD ITS FORWARD MOVEMENT UNTIL THE SCREW THREAD HAS ENTERED BETWEEN SAID TWO COMPONENTS SO AS TO ENSURE THEIR SEPARATION.
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) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |