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Method and apparatus for producing a continuous tobacco rod
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1959-12-28
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1979-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Korber Kurt
- 👤 Richter Willy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:23
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/18; A24C5/1842; A24C5/1871
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS TOBACCO ROD, COMPRISING A TOBACCO DISTRIBUTOR ARRANGED TO DELIVER AT LEAST SUCH QUANTITIES OF TOBACCO AS ARE REQUIRED TO FORM THE INTENDED TOBACCO ROD; FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE TOBACCO FROM SAID DISTRIBUTOR AND TO FORM A CONTINUOUS TOBACCO STREAM; A ROTARY WHEEL HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE INTO WHICH THE TOBACCO STREAM IS TRANSFERRED BY SAID FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS; TRIMMING MEANS ADJACENT TO SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE AND OPERATIVE UPON THE TOBACCO STREAM TO REMOVE TOBACCO THEREFROM; AND SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS ARRANGES TO RETURN TOBACCO REMOVED BY SAID TRIMMING MEANS TO AID FIRT CONVEYOR MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
AN APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A CONTINUOUS TOBACCO ROD, COMPRISING A TOBACCO DISTRIBUTOR ARRANGED TO DELIVER AT LEAST SUCH QUANTITIES OF TOBACCO AS ARE REQUIRED TO FORM THE INTENDED TOBACCO ROD; FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE TOBACCO FROM SAID DISTRIBUTOR AND TO FORM A CONTINUOUS TOBACCO STREAM; A ROTARY WHEEL HAVING A CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE INTO WHICH THE TOBACCO STREAM IS TRANSFERRED BY SAID FIRST CONVEYOR MEANS; TRIMMING MEANS ADJACENT TO SAID CIRCUMFERENTIAL GROOVE AND OPERATIVE UPON THE TOBACCO STREAM TO REMOVE TOBACCO THEREFROM; AND SECOND CONVEYOR MEANS ARRANGES TO RETURN TOBACCO REMOVED BY SAID TRIMMING MEANS TO AID FIRT CONVEYOR MEANS.
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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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |