US3219042A
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Method of treating tobacco for producing a tobacco article
Assignee: Molins Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1962-12-18
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Molins Desmond Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B5/00; A24B5/16; A24B3/00; A24B3/18; A24B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD OF PROCESSING LEAF TOBACCO FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A CIGARETTE, COMPRISING THE SUCCESSIVE STEPS OF: CUTTING SAID LEAD TOBACCO INCLUDING ITS STEM TO PRODUCE CUT LAMINA IN THE FORM OF STRANDS AND CUT STEMS, IN WHICH EACH STRAND OF LAMINA AND EACH PIECE OF STEM IS CUT TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS THAT OF THE STRANDS IN THE CIGARETT; SEPARATING SAID CUT STEMS FROM SAID CUT LAMINA; FLATTENING SAID CUT STEMS TO PRODUCE FLATTENED CUT STEMS; CUTTING SAID FLATTENED CUT STEMS TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS SAID STRANDS IN SAID CIGARETTE; AND ADDING SAID FLATTENED CUT STEMS TO SAID CUT LAMINA TO PRODUCE SAID PRODUCT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
113 words
A METHOD OF PROCESSING LEAF TOBACCO FOR PRODUCING A PRODUCT SUITABLE FOR USE IN A CIGARETTE, COMPRISING THE SUCCESSIVE STEPS OF: CUTTING SAID LEAD TOBACCO INCLUDING ITS STEM TO PRODUCE CUT LAMINA IN THE FORM OF STRANDS AND CUT STEMS, IN WHICH EACH STRAND OF LAMINA AND EACH PIECE OF STEM IS CUT TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS THAT OF THE STRANDS IN THE CIGARETT; SEPARATING SAID CUT STEMS FROM SAID CUT LAMINA; FLATTENING SAID CUT STEMS TO PRODUCE FLATTENED CUT STEMS; CUTTING SAID FLATTENED CUT STEMS TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME WIDTH AS SAID STRANDS IN SAID CIGARETTE; AND ADDING SAID FLATTENED CUT STEMS TO SAID CUT LAMINA TO PRODUCE SAID PRODUCT.
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |