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Apparatus for cutting a leaf of predetermined shape out of a tobacco leaf
Assignee: Arenco PMB NV
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Filing: 1964-03-02
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1984-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henricus J Maas
- 👤 Marten G Aalpoel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:33
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C1/00; A24C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2209; Y10T83/2218; Y10T83/788; Y10T83/793; Y10T83/803
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CUTTING A LEAF OF PREDETERMINED SHAPE OUT OF A TOBACCO LEAF, COMPRISING A CUTTING DIE, A BAND-SHAPED KNIFE BENT IN SAID SHAPE AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING CUTTING EDGE, SAID KNIFE FORMING PART OF SAID DIE, ROLLERS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER THE CUTTING EDGE OF SAID KNIFE AND TO PRESS THE LEAF TO BE CUT OUT ONTO SAID CUTTING EDGE, GUIDING CAMS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID KNIFE FOR GUIDING THE ROLLERS, A STATIONARY BELOW-PIPE DIRECTED TO THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE CUTTING DIE, BLOW-PASSAGE DIRECTED
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
AN APPARATUS FOR CUTTING A LEAF OF PREDETERMINED SHAPE OUT OF A TOBACCO LEAF, COMPRISING A CUTTING DIE, A BAND-SHAPED KNIFE BENT IN SAID SHAPE AND HAVING AN UPSTANDING CUTTING EDGE, SAID KNIFE FORMING PART OF SAID DIE, ROLLERS ADAPTED TO BE MOVED OVER THE CUTTING EDGE OF SAID KNIFE AND TO PRESS THE LEAF TO BE CUT OUT ONTO SAID CUTTING EDGE, GUIDING CAMS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID KNIFE FOR GUIDING THE ROLLERS, A STATIONARY BELOW-PIPE DIRECTED TO THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE CUTTING DIE, BLOW-PASSAGE DIRECTED
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |