US3404690A
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Tobacco product and process for making same
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1967-10-11
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Granted: 1968-10-08
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Expires: 1987-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J Moshy
- 👤 Felix J Germino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:43
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING A SMOKING PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MIXING A FOAMING AGENT AND A FOAM STABILIZED, FOAMING SAID MIXTURE, COMBINING TOBACCO PARTICLES INTO SAID FOAM TO FORM A SLURRY OF TOBACCO AND FOAM, AT LEAST ONE ELEMENT OF SAID COMBINED SLURRY BEING ADHESIVE AGENT, FORMING SAID SLURRY INTO A PREDETERMINED SHAPE, AND DRYING SAID SHAPED SLURRY TO A PRESELECTED MOISITURE CONTENT IN WHICH TOBACCO PARTICLES ARE SPACED FROM EACH OTHER BY A GASEOUS MEDIA TO FORM A STABLE FOAMED MASS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
THE PROCESS OF MANUFACTURING A SMOKING PRODUCT COMPRISING THE STEPS OF MIXING A FOAMING AGENT AND A FOAM STABILIZED, FOAMING SAID MIXTURE, COMBINING TOBACCO PARTICLES INTO SAID FOAM TO FORM A SLURRY OF TOBACCO AND FOAM, AT LEAST ONE ELEMENT OF SAID COMBINED SLURRY BEING ADHESIVE AGENT, FORMING SAID SLURRY INTO A PREDETERMINED SHAPE, AND DRYING SAID SHAPED SLURRY TO A PRESELECTED MOISITURE CONTENT IN WHICH TOBACCO PARTICLES ARE SPACED FROM EACH OTHER BY A GASEOUS MEDIA TO FORM A STABLE FOAMED MASS.
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) | 1971-10-08 | 1972-04-08 | 1972-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-08 | 1976-04-08 | 1976-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-08 | 1980-04-08 | 1980-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |