US3828795A
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Tobacco product
Assignee: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co
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Filing: 1973-06-21
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-06-21
Abstract
Abstract Addition of indanones and indenones to tobacco to enhance the flavor and/or aroma thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 J Schumacher
- 👤 C Green
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:18
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/18; A24B15/28; A24B15/30; A24B15/34; A24B15/345
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
29 words
The product recited in claim 1 wherein the amount of said compound added to the product is between about 0.00001 and about 0.1 percent by weight of the product.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process for improving the flavor of tobacco which comprises adding thereto a small amount sufficient to alter the flavor or aroma of the tobacco of a compound having the formula:
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the compound of the said formula is added to the tobacco in an amount between about 0.00001 and about 0.1 percent by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process for improving the flavor of a tobacco product which comprises adding thereto a small amount sufficient to alter the flavor or aroma of the tobacco product of a compound having the following formula:
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process of claim 5 wherein the compound of the said formula is added to the tobacco in an amount between about 0.00001 and about 0.1 percent by weight.
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) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |