US3380351A
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Continuous rod circumference measurement and control
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1966-02-14
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Granted: 1968-04-30
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Expires: 1986-02-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward W Cox
- 👤 Cashwell Ernest
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:37
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/32; A24C5/34; A24C5/3418; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S131/00; Y10S131/904; Y10S131/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN A CONTINUOUS ROD FORMING MACHINE IN WHICH A FILLER MATERIAL IS ENCLOSED IN A CONTINUOUS WRAPPER STRIP TO FORM THE ROD, THE COMBINATION OF A FOLDER DEVICE THROUGH WHICH THE STRIP AND FILLER ARE ADVANCED TO WRAP THE STRIP AROUND THE FILLER, THE FOLDER DEVICE INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF THE ROD ISSUING THEREFORM, POWER MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS, FLUID GAGING MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE FINISHED ROD IS ADVANCED INCLUDING A FLUID CONDUIT WHEREIN THE PRESSURE VARIOUS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE ROD, A MANOMETER DEVICE CONNECTED WITH SAID FLUID CONDUIT AND RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS OF PRESSURE THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID POWER MEANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESPONSE OF SAID MANOMETER DEVICE TO VRARIATIONS OF PRESSURE IN SAID FLUID CONDUIT TO CONTROL THE SETTING OF SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AND THEREBY MAINTAIN THE ROD SIZE WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN A CONTINUOUS ROD FORMING MACHINE IN WHICH A FILLER MATERIAL IS ENCLOSED IN A CONTINUOUS WRAPPER STRIP TO FORM THE ROD, THE COMBINATION OF A FOLDER DEVICE THROUGH WHICH THE STRIP AND FILLER ARE ADVANCED TO WRAP THE STRIP AROUND THE FILLER, THE FOLDER DEVICE INCLUDING ADJUSTABLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE SIZE OF THE ROD ISSUING THEREFORM, POWER MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS, FLUID GAGING MEANS THROUGH WHICH THE FINISHED ROD IS ADVANCED INCLUDING A FLUID CONDUIT WHEREIN THE PRESSURE VARIOUS ACCORDING TO THE SIZE OF THE ROD, A MANOMETER DEVICE CONNECTED WITH SAID FLUID CONDUIT AND RESPONSIVE TO VARIATIONS OF PRESSURE THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR CONTROLLING SAID POWER MEANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RESPONSE OF SAID MANOMETER DEVICE TO VRARIATIONS OF PRESSURE IN SAID FLUID CONDUIT TO CONTROL THE SETTING OF SAID ADJUSTABLE MEANS AND THEREBY MAINTAIN THE ROD SIZE WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS.
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) | 1971-04-30 | 1971-10-30 | 1972-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-30 | 1975-10-30 | 1976-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-30 | 1979-10-30 | 1980-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |