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US3185196A
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Machine for cutting leaf tobacco
Assignee: Robert Legg Ltd
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Filing: 1963-08-01
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1983-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ward Harry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:17
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B7/00; A24B7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A TOBACCO CUTTING MACHINE WHICH COMPRISES A SHREDDER, A MOUTHPIECE ADJACENT THE SHREDDER, A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DUCT LEADING TO THE MOUTHPIECE AND OF PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING DEPTH, ITS BASE BEING DEFINED BY A FIRST CONVEYOR BELT, A FEEDING AREA TO THE DUCT THROUGH WHICH TOBACCO MAY BE FED TO THE DUCT AND A COMPACTOR COMPRISING A SURFACE MOUNTED AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE BELT AND TRANSVERSELY TO THE BELT SUCH THAT THE VERTICAL PROJECTION OF THE SURFACE IS SUBSTANTIALLY CO-EXTENSIVE WITH THE FEEDING AREA, AND MEANS FOR IMPARTING ORBITAL MOVEMENT TO THE SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A TOBACCO CUTTING MACHINE WHICH COMPRISES A SHREDDER, A MOUTHPIECE ADJACENT THE SHREDDER, A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL DUCT LEADING TO THE MOUTHPIECE AND OF PROGRESSIVELY REDUCING DEPTH, ITS BASE BEING DEFINED BY A FIRST CONVEYOR BELT, A FEEDING AREA TO THE DUCT THROUGH WHICH TOBACCO MAY BE FED TO THE DUCT AND A COMPACTOR COMPRISING A SURFACE MOUNTED AT AN OBTUSE ANGLE TO THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF THE BELT AND TRANSVERSELY TO THE BELT SUCH THAT THE VERTICAL PROJECTION OF THE SURFACE IS SUBSTANTIALLY CO-EXTENSIVE WITH THE FEEDING AREA, AND MEANS FOR IMPARTING ORBITAL MOVEMENT TO THE SURFACE.
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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |