US3372703A
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Tobacco moistener
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-13
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1986-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Arthur Bayard Conard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:10
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B3/00; A24B3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A TOBACCO MOISTENING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A HOUSING WITH A COMPARTMENT FOR ENCLOSING A TOBACCO BODY; A STEAM SUPPLY SYSTEM CONNECTING TO SAID COMPARTMENT FOR MOISTENING THE TOBACCO BODY THEREIN; AND A STEAM EXHAUST SYSTEM CONNECTING TO SAID TOBACCO BODY FOR REMOVING STEAM FROM THE INTERIOR THEREOF, SAID EXHAUST SYSTEM INCLUDING: A CYLINDER WITH A LONGITUDINAL AXIS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING, A PISTON DISPOSED IN SAID CYLINDER COAXIALLY THEREWITH AND DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE THERETO, A PROBE FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON ADAPTED TO BE RETRACTED THEREWITH INTO SAID CYLINDER AND EXTENDED INTO SAID TOBACCO BODY, SAID PROBE HAVING AN AXIAL PASSAGE, A PRESSURE HEADER AND AN EXHAUST HEADER CONNECTING TO SAID CYLINDER FOR ACTUATING SAID PISTON AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID PROBE PASSAGE FOR EVACUATING SAID TOBACCO BODY WHEN SAID PROBE IS EXTENDED THEREIN AND FOR EVACUATING STEAM THROUGH SAID PROBE FROM SAID PRESSURE HEADER WHEN IN SAID RETRACTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A TOBACCO MOISTENING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A HOUSING WITH A COMPARTMENT FOR ENCLOSING A TOBACCO BODY; A STEAM SUPPLY SYSTEM CONNECTING TO SAID COMPARTMENT FOR MOISTENING THE TOBACCO BODY THEREIN; AND A STEAM EXHAUST SYSTEM CONNECTING TO SAID TOBACCO BODY FOR REMOVING STEAM FROM THE INTERIOR THEREOF, SAID EXHAUST SYSTEM INCLUDING: A CYLINDER WITH A LONGITUDINAL AXIS MOUNTED ON SAID HOUSING, A PISTON DISPOSED IN SAID CYLINDER COAXIALLY THEREWITH AND DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE THERETO, A PROBE FIXEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON ADAPTED TO BE RETRACTED THEREWITH INTO SAID CYLINDER AND EXTENDED INTO SAID TOBACCO BODY, SAID PROBE HAVING AN AXIAL PASSAGE, A PRESSURE HEADER AND AN EXHAUST HEADER CONNECTING TO SAID CYLINDER FOR ACTUATING SAID PISTON AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID PROBE PASSAGE FOR EVACUATING SAID TOBACCO BODY WHEN SAID PROBE IS EXTENDED THEREIN AND FOR EVACUATING STEAM THROUGH SAID PROBE FROM SAID PRESSURE HEADER WHEN IN SAID RETRACTED POSITION.
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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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |