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Tobacco manipulating machines
Assignee: MOLLINS ORGANISATION Ltd
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Filing: 1961-10-30
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1981-10-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Labbe Francis Auguste Maurice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:01
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/18; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S131/00; Y10S131/904; Y10S131/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A CONTINUOUS ROD CIGARETTER-MAKING MACHINE COMPRISING MEANS TO FORM AN ELONGATED CONTINUOUS TOBACCO FILLER HAVING AT ALL POINTS ALONG ITS LENGTH A SURPLUS OF TOBACCO OVER THAT REQUIRED IN THE CIGARETTE ROD, A CONVEYOR TO CONVEY THE FILLER LENGTHWISE, A TRIMMING DEVICE TO REMOVE THE SURPLUS TOBACCO, A SENSING DEVICE TO DETECT VARIATIONS IN THE DENSITY OF THE FILLER, MEANS TO APPLY A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT COMPACTING PRESSURE TO A LENGTH OF THE FILLER AT LEAST BEFORE IT IS TRIMMED, TO INCREASE THE DENSITY OF THE FILLER AT THE TRIMMING DEVICE, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE VARIATIONS SENSED BY SAID DETECTING DEVICE TO VARY THE LENGTH OF THE FILLER TO WHICH THE COMPACTING PRESSURE IS APPLIED.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |