US3362413A
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Machine for inserting filter elements into cigar holders
Assignee: Belgo International
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Filing: 1966-03-29
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Granted: 1968-01-09
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Expires: 1986-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Redford Elizabeth Hicks
- 👤 Gold Jay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 04:24
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/47; A24C5/476; A24C5/477
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A MACHINE FOR INSERTING FILTER ELEMENTS INTO TUBULAR CIGAR TIPS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR MOVING TUBULAR SPINDLES IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATION STEP-BY-STEP SUCCESSIVELY TO A TIP FEEDING STATION AND TO A FILTER INSERTING STATION, MEANS AT SAID TIP FEEDING STATION FOR FEEDING TUBULAR TIPS AND FOR APPLYING ONE TIP TO EACH SPINDLE IN TIMED RELATION TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SPINDLE, FILTER FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING FILTER ELEMENTS IN SUCCESSION TO SAID FILTER INSERTING STATION INTO REGISTER WITH SAID SPINDLES AND FOR INSERTING A FILTER ELEMENT THROUGH EACH SPINDLE INTO THE TUBULAR TIP THEREON IN TIMED RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE SPINDLES TO SAID FILTER INSERTING STATION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FILTER ELEMENTS TO SAID FILTER FEEDING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A MACHINE FOR INSERTING FILTER ELEMENTS INTO TUBULAR CIGAR TIPS, COMPRISING MEANS FOR MOVING TUBULAR SPINDLES IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATION STEP-BY-STEP SUCCESSIVELY TO A TIP FEEDING STATION AND TO A FILTER INSERTING STATION, MEANS AT SAID TIP FEEDING STATION FOR FEEDING TUBULAR TIPS AND FOR APPLYING ONE TIP TO EACH SPINDLE IN TIMED RELATION TO MOVEMENT OF SAID SPINDLE, FILTER FEEDING MEANS FOR FEEDING FILTER ELEMENTS IN SUCCESSION TO SAID FILTER INSERTING STATION INTO REGISTER WITH SAID SPINDLES AND FOR INSERTING A FILTER ELEMENT THROUGH EACH SPINDLE INTO THE TUBULAR TIP THEREON IN TIMED RELATION TO THE MOVEMENT OF THE SPINDLES TO SAID FILTER INSERTING STATION, AND MEANS FOR SUPPLYING FILTER ELEMENTS TO SAID FILTER FEEDING 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) | 1971-01-08 | 1971-07-10 | 1972-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-08 | 1975-07-10 | 1976-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-08 | 1979-07-10 | 1980-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |