US3834398A
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Smokable substitute material
Assignee: Sutton Research Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-14
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1992-02-14
Abstract
Abstract A smokable material and cigars and cigarettes formed thereof comprising a mixture of a resinous binder comprising the homopolymer or copolymer of the hydroxy and ketone derivatives of vinylene carbonate and a combustible filler. Non combustible fillers may also be added. The combustion products of the composition are primarily carbon dioxide and water.
Inventors
- 👤 T Briskin
- 👤 N Schnautz
- 👤 I Sabherwal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:54
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/12; A24B15/14; A24B15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
26 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 1 in which the copolymer is a copolymer of the hydroxy or ketone derivative vinylene carbonate, and an olefin.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
31 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 2 in which the olefin is selected from the group consisting of acrylic acid, an acrylate, an alkyl acrylate and maleic acid or anhydride.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 1 which includes a non-combustible filler selected from the group consisting of perlite, talc, diatomaceous earth, titanium dioxide, silica and alumina and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 1 in which the smokable material is in the form of a reconstituted sheet formed of the resinous binder in admixture with the filler.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 1 in which the smokable material is in the form of a reconstituted sheet formed of a film of the resinous binder and a layer of filler bonded to the surface of the film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A smokable material as claimed in claim 1 in which the smokable material is a tobacco product coated and impregnated with the resinous binder component.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A wrapper for cigars and cigarettes comprising a sheet formed of the smokable material of claim 1.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A filler for pipes, cigars and cigarettes comprising shreds of the smokable material of claim 1.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cigarette comprising a wrapper formed of a combustible material and a filler within the wrapper of the smokable material of claim 1 reduced to shreds.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A cigarette as claimed in claim 10 in which the wrapper is formed of the smokable material of claim 1.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A cigar comprising a wrapper of a combustible material and a filler within the wrapper formed of sheets of the smokable material of claim 1.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A cigar as claimed in claim 12 in which the wrapper is a reconstituted sheet of the smokable material of claim 1.
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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |