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Method of making cigar fillers
Assignee: Körber AG
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Filing: 1963-10-04
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ackermann Hans-Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:42
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A METHOD OF MAKING SHAPED CIGAR FILLERS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A FILLER OF DESIRED LENGTH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT CROSS SECTION AND A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TRANSVERSAL END FACES; TRANSPORTING THE FILLERS ALONG A TRANSVERSE PATH SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL EXTENSIONS THEREOF BY A CONVEYOR HAVING INDIVIDUAL HOLDING MEANS FOR SEPARATELY HOLDING SAID FILLERS; REMOVING TOBACCO FROM AND THEREBY FORMING IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TRANSVERSAL END FACES IN RECESS WHICH IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RESPECTIVE END PORTION OF THE FILLER WHILE THE FILLERS ARE LOCATED IN INDIVIDUAL HOLDING MEANS SEPARATELY HOLDING SAID FILLERS; AND COMPRESSING SAID END PORTION INWARDLY SO AS TO SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSE SAID RECESS AND TO IMPART TO SAID END PORTION A SUBSTANTIALLY CONICAL SHAPE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A METHOD OF MAKING SHAPED CIGAR FILLERS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF FORMING A FILLER OF DESIRED LENGTH HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT CROSS SECTION AND A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT TRANSVERSAL END FACES; TRANSPORTING THE FILLERS ALONG A TRANSVERSE PATH SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL EXTENSIONS THEREOF BY A CONVEYOR HAVING INDIVIDUAL HOLDING MEANS FOR SEPARATELY HOLDING SAID FILLERS; REMOVING TOBACCO FROM AND THEREBY FORMING IN AT LEAST ONE OF SAID TRANSVERSAL END FACES IN RECESS WHICH IS COMPLETELY SURROUNDED BY THE RESPECTIVE END PORTION OF THE FILLER WHILE THE FILLERS ARE LOCATED IN INDIVIDUAL HOLDING MEANS SEPARATELY HOLDING SAID FILLERS; AND COMPRESSING SAID END PORTION INWARDLY SO AS TO SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSE SAID RECESS AND TO IMPART TO SAID END PORTION A SUBSTANTIALLY CONICAL SHAPE.
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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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |