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US3759267A
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Smoking articles
Assignee: Brown and Williamson Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette having a filling which includes a first portion of shredded natural tobacco and a second portion, of different constitution, comprising shredded natural tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitute and/or filler. The said portions adjoin each other at a surface inclined in relation to the axis of the article. The two portions may be wedge shaped and adjoin each other at a plane inclined in relation to the longitudinal axis of the article. Alternatively, one portion is a core of conical or frusto-conical shape and is surrounded by the other portion.
Inventors
- 👤 R Thornton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:21
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24D; A24D1/00; A24D1/18; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/12; A24B15/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A cigarette having a filling consisting of two portions, each of which extends continuously throughout the length of said filling, namely, a first portion of shredded natural tobacco and a second portion, of different constitution, selected from the group consisting of shredded reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitute and filler, the portions adjoining each other at a surface inclined in relation to the axis of the cigarette with 100 percent of the first portion material at the end remote from the end to be nearer to the smoker''s mouth and 100 percent of the second portion material at the end to be nearer to the smoker''s mouth, whereby selected delivery of the smoke components is achieved throughoUt smoking of the cigarette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A cigarette having a filling consisting of two portions, each of which extends continuously throughout the length of said filling, namely, a first portion of shredded natural tobacco and a second portion, of different constitution, selected from the group consisting of shredded reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitute and filler, the portions adjoining each other at a surface inclined in relation to the axis of the cigarette with 100 percent of the first portion material at the end remote from the end to be nearer to the smoker''s mouth and 100 percent of the second portion material at the end to be nearer to the smoker''s mouth, whereby selected delivery of the smoke components is achieved throughoUt smoking of the cigarette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The invention in accordance with claim 1 wherein the two portions are wedge-shaped and adjoin each other at a plane inclined in relation to the longitudinal axis of the cigarette.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |