US3428052A
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Cigarette making machine
Assignee: AMF Inc
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Filing: 1963-03-25
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Granted: 1969-02-18
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Expires: 1983-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morehead Patterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:32
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24C; A24C5/00; A24C5/14; A24C5/18; A24C5/1871
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
49 words
IN THE METHOD OF MAKING A CONTINUOUS CIGARETTE ROD, THE STEPS OF FORMING A MOVING STREAM OF SHREDDED TOBACCO IN EXCESS OF THAT REQUIRED FOR THE ROD, STRIPPING THE EXCESS TOBACCO FROM THE SURFACE OF THE STREAM, FORMING THE REMAINING STREAM INTO A ROD, STORING THE STREAM OF STRIPPED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
49 words
IN THE METHOD OF MAKING A CONTINUOUS CIGARETTE ROD, THE STEPS OF FORMING A MOVING STREAM OF SHREDDED TOBACCO IN EXCESS OF THAT REQUIRED FOR THE ROD, STRIPPING THE EXCESS TOBACCO FROM THE SURFACE OF THE STREAM, FORMING THE REMAINING STREAM INTO A ROD, STORING THE STREAM OF STRIPPED
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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) | 1972-02-18 | 1972-08-19 | 1973-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-02-18 | 1976-08-19 | 1977-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-02-18 | 1980-08-19 | 1981-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |