US3244183A
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Continuous rod cigarette-making machines
Assignee: Molins Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1963-06-25
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pym Michael Aren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:00
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/31
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
IN A CONTINUOUS ROD CIGARETTE-MAKING MACHINE HAVING A CONVEYOR TAPE WHICH CONVEYS THE CIGARETTE ROD TO WARDS A ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER AND HAVING A WHEEL ABOUT WHICH THE SAID TAPE PASSES, SAID WHEEL ROTATING ABOUT A FIXED AXIS AND BEING SPACED FROM THE SAID ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER TO FORM A GAP BETWEEN THEM ACROSS WHICH THE ROD CAN TRAVEL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PATH, A GUIDE ELEMENT, MEANS WHEREBY THE GUIDE ELEMENT IS ARRANGED TO BE POSITIONED AT A FIRST POSITION WITHIN SAID GAP AND ACROSS SAID PATH TO DIVERT THE ROD AWAY FROM SAID RODRECEIVING MEMBER AND IS MOVABLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIXED AXIS TO A SECOND POSITION ASIDE SAID GAP AND ON THAT SIDE OF SAID PATH ON WHICH THE WHEEL LIES, AND MEANS TO MOVE THE SAID GUIDE ELEMENT AT A DESIRED TIME TO SAID SECOND POSITION AT WHICH IT BENDS THE ROD ABOUT SAID WHEEL SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE THE ROD TO BREAK, THEREBY ENABLING THE ROD BEHIND THE POINT OF BREAKAGE TO PASS ACROSS THE GAP AND ENTER THE SAID ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
IN A CONTINUOUS ROD CIGARETTE-MAKING MACHINE HAVING A CONVEYOR TAPE WHICH CONVEYS THE CIGARETTE ROD TO WARDS A ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER AND HAVING A WHEEL ABOUT WHICH THE SAID TAPE PASSES, SAID WHEEL ROTATING ABOUT A FIXED AXIS AND BEING SPACED FROM THE SAID ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER TO FORM A GAP BETWEEN THEM ACROSS WHICH THE ROD CAN TRAVEL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT PATH, A GUIDE ELEMENT, MEANS WHEREBY THE GUIDE ELEMENT IS ARRANGED TO BE POSITIONED AT A FIRST POSITION WITHIN SAID GAP AND ACROSS SAID PATH TO DIVERT THE ROD AWAY FROM SAID RODRECEIVING MEMBER AND IS MOVABLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIXED AXIS TO A SECOND POSITION ASIDE SAID GAP AND ON THAT SIDE OF SAID PATH ON WHICH THE WHEEL LIES, AND MEANS TO MOVE THE SAID GUIDE ELEMENT AT A DESIRED TIME TO SAID SECOND POSITION AT WHICH IT BENDS THE ROD ABOUT SAID WHEEL SUFFICIENTLY TO CAUSE THE ROD TO BREAK, THEREBY ENABLING THE ROD BEHIND THE POINT OF BREAKAGE TO PASS ACROSS THE GAP AND ENTER THE SAID ROD-RECEIVING MEMBER.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |