US3368567A
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Method of producing a tablet containing a tobacco concentrate
Assignee: Morton Pharmaceuticals Inc
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Filing: 1965-03-23
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Granted: 1968-02-13
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Expires: 1985-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Speer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:24
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A TOBACCO CONCENTRATE COMPRISING PROVIDING FINELY COMMINUTED DRIED LEAF TOBACCO, SUBJECTING THE DRIED TOBACCO TO AN AQUEOUS PHASE AND CONCENTRATED MINERAL ACID, SUBJECTING THE MIXTURE TO AGITATION, NEUTRALIZING THE EXCESS ACID IN THE MIXTURE, WITHDRAWING THE LIQUID FROM THE MIXTURE, APPLYING THE LIQUID TO AN ABSORBENT, INERT, EDIBLE BASE, TO THE EXTENT THAT IT CONSTITUTES LESS THAN 10% OF THE SAID BASE, PERMITTING THE LIQUID TO DRY, AND THEN COMPRESSING THE RESULTANT MATERIAL INTO TABLET FORM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A TOBACCO CONCENTRATE COMPRISING PROVIDING FINELY COMMINUTED DRIED LEAF TOBACCO, SUBJECTING THE DRIED TOBACCO TO AN AQUEOUS PHASE AND CONCENTRATED MINERAL ACID, SUBJECTING THE MIXTURE TO AGITATION, NEUTRALIZING THE EXCESS ACID IN THE MIXTURE, WITHDRAWING THE LIQUID FROM THE MIXTURE, APPLYING THE LIQUID TO AN ABSORBENT, INERT, EDIBLE BASE, TO THE EXTENT THAT IT CONSTITUTES LESS THAN 10% OF THE SAID BASE, PERMITTING THE LIQUID TO DRY, AND THEN COMPRESSING THE RESULTANT MATERIAL INTO TABLET FORM.
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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) | 1971-02-12 | 1971-08-14 | 1972-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-12 | 1975-08-14 | 1976-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-12 | 1979-08-14 | 1980-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |