US3310059A
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Apparatus for removing the ribs from tobacco leaves or the like material and classifying same
Assignee: A Heinen GmbH Maschinenfabrik
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Filing: 1964-09-28
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Granted: 1967-03-21
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Expires: 1984-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grinzinger Josef
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:33
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B5/00; A24B5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING RIBS FROM TOBACCO LEAVES AND CLASSIFYING BY AIR SEPARATION THE LEAF PARTS SEPARATED FROM RIBS AND STEMS, COMPRISING A RIB-REMOVING MACHINE INCLUDING AN IMPELLER FITTED WITH BEATING TEETH AND A BEATER BASKET COOPERATING WITH SAID IMPELLER, SAID RIBS-REMOVING MACHINE HAVING A SEPARATING SECTION AND A BEATING SECTION FOLLOWING SAID SEPARATING SECTION AND FORMED BY SAID BEATER BASKET, A FIRST AIR SEPARATOR CONNECTED TO SAID RIBREMOVING MACHINE BETWEEN SAID SEPARATING SECTION AND SAID BEATING SECTION AND RECEIVING THE DERIBBED LEAF PARTS STRIPPED-OFF IN THE SEPARATING SECTION OF THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE, AND A SECOND AIR SEPARATOR CONNECTED TO THE BEATING SECTION OF THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE, THE OVERSIZED LEAF PARTS REMAINING OVER AFTER SEPARATION BEING REINTRODUCED AT LEAST FROM SAID FIRST AIR SEPARATOR IN THE REGION BETWEEN THE SEPARATING SECTION AND THE BEATING SECTION INTO THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
AN APPARATUS FOR REMOVING RIBS FROM TOBACCO LEAVES AND CLASSIFYING BY AIR SEPARATION THE LEAF PARTS SEPARATED FROM RIBS AND STEMS, COMPRISING A RIB-REMOVING MACHINE INCLUDING AN IMPELLER FITTED WITH BEATING TEETH AND A BEATER BASKET COOPERATING WITH SAID IMPELLER, SAID RIBS-REMOVING MACHINE HAVING A SEPARATING SECTION AND A BEATING SECTION FOLLOWING SAID SEPARATING SECTION AND FORMED BY SAID BEATER BASKET, A FIRST AIR SEPARATOR CONNECTED TO SAID RIBREMOVING MACHINE BETWEEN SAID SEPARATING SECTION AND SAID BEATING SECTION AND RECEIVING THE DERIBBED LEAF PARTS STRIPPED-OFF IN THE SEPARATING SECTION OF THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE, AND A SECOND AIR SEPARATOR CONNECTED TO THE BEATING SECTION OF THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE, THE OVERSIZED LEAF PARTS REMAINING OVER AFTER SEPARATION BEING REINTRODUCED AT LEAST FROM SAID FIRST AIR SEPARATOR IN THE REGION BETWEEN THE SEPARATING SECTION AND THE BEATING SECTION INTO THE RIB-REMOVING MACHINE.
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) | 1970-03-20 | 1970-09-19 | 1971-03-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-20 | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-20 | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |