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US3222967A
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Tobacco die clipping collector for individual machine
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1962-07-20
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1982-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A Godfrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:00
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C1/00; A24C1/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/207; Y10T83/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A CIGAR MACHINE HAVING CUTTING MEANS THEREIN FOR SEVERING TOBACCO TRIM FOR A CIGAR BINDER OR WRAPPER, A SCAVENGER SYSTEM IN SAID MACHINE FOR COLLECTING SAID TRIM, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A SUCTION TRAP INDIVIDUAL TO SAID MACHINE, MOUNTED IN PROXIMITY TO SAID MACHINE, INDIVIDUAL DUMPING MEANS FOR SAID TRAP IN SAID MACHINE, AND A SCRAP ACCUMULATOR INDIVIDUAL TO SAID TRAP AND PROXIMATE THERETO, MEANS IN SAID SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THE TOTAL SCRAP PRODUCED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL CUTTING OPERATING TO SAID TRAP IN A CORRESPONDING INDIVIDUAL SCAVENGING OPERATION, MEANS IN SAID MACHINE, OPERATIVE ONCE PER CUTTING CYCLE OF SAID MACHINE SUBSEQUENT TO EACH SAID DELIVERY, FOR ACTUATING SAID DUMPING MEANS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DUMPING MEANS FOR DIRECTING SCRAP
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A CIGAR MACHINE HAVING CUTTING MEANS THEREIN FOR SEVERING TOBACCO TRIM FOR A CIGAR BINDER OR WRAPPER, A SCAVENGER SYSTEM IN SAID MACHINE FOR COLLECTING SAID TRIM, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING A SUCTION TRAP INDIVIDUAL TO SAID MACHINE, MOUNTED IN PROXIMITY TO SAID MACHINE, INDIVIDUAL DUMPING MEANS FOR SAID TRAP IN SAID MACHINE, AND A SCRAP ACCUMULATOR INDIVIDUAL TO SAID TRAP AND PROXIMATE THERETO, MEANS IN SAID SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING THE TOTAL SCRAP PRODUCED IN EACH INDIVIDUAL CUTTING OPERATING TO SAID TRAP IN A CORRESPONDING INDIVIDUAL SCAVENGING OPERATION, MEANS IN SAID MACHINE, OPERATIVE ONCE PER CUTTING CYCLE OF SAID MACHINE SUBSEQUENT TO EACH SAID DELIVERY, FOR ACTUATING SAID DUMPING MEANS, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DUMPING MEANS FOR DIRECTING SCRAP
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |