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Apparatus for slitting the wrapper of rod-shaped articles and separating the wrapper therefrom
Assignee: REMBRANDT TOBACCO Manufacturing CORP OF
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Filing: 1965-02-25
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Rupert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:52
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/0448; Y10T83/0453; Y10T83/0467; Y10T83/202; Y10T83/2066; Y10T83/207; Y10T83/2092; Y10T83/2183; Y10T83/2185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR UNWRAPPING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, SUCH AS CIGARETTER, CONSISTING IN MEANS TO PROPEL EACH OF A SUCCESSION OF ARTICLES AXIALLY ALONG A STRAIGH PATH AT HIGH SPEED, TWO OPPOSED CUTTING EDGES PENETRATING THE PATH TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH AND RUNNING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PATH, AND A PAIR OF SUCTION WHEELS WITH FLAT TREADS STRADDLING THE PATH TO EITHER SIDE OF THE CUTTING EDGES EACH ADAPTED TO PEEL OFF A SLIT HALF-WRAPPING FROM ITS CORE, THE PATH BEING CONTINUOUS AND INTERRUPTED FOR A DISTANCE BEYOND THE CUTTING AND PEELING-OFF POINTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
APPARATUS FOR UNWRAPPING ROD-SHAPED ARTICLES, SUCH AS CIGARETTER, CONSISTING IN MEANS TO PROPEL EACH OF A SUCCESSION OF ARTICLES AXIALLY ALONG A STRAIGH PATH AT HIGH SPEED, TWO OPPOSED CUTTING EDGES PENETRATING THE PATH TO A PREDETERMINED DEPTH AND RUNNING IN THE DIRECTION OF THE PATH, AND A PAIR OF SUCTION WHEELS WITH FLAT TREADS STRADDLING THE PATH TO EITHER SIDE OF THE CUTTING EDGES EACH ADAPTED TO PEEL OFF A SLIT HALF-WRAPPING FROM ITS CORE, THE PATH BEING CONTINUOUS AND INTERRUPTED FOR A DISTANCE BEYOND THE CUTTING AND PEELING-OFF POINTS.
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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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |