US3861404A
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Tobacco smoke filter
Assignee: Monsanto Chemicals Ltd
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Filing: 1973-06-13
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A tobacco smoke filter element is disclosed which is designed to be accommodated in a cigarette, cigarette holder or the stem of a pipe and which is made of foamed, open cell nylon 6. The filter is made in rod form, has a skin of non-foamed nylon, a density of 1-5 pounds per cubic foot, a hardness of 75-95%, a resilience of 90-100% and a pressure drop across a 15mm length at a flow rate of 1500cc/mm. of between 2 and 8 centimeters of water gauge.
Inventors
- 👤 Pushpkumar Dewanmal Changani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:32
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24D; A24D3/00; A24D3/06; A24D3/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/05; Y10S264/13; Y10S264/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
11 words
A smoking device comprising the smoke filtering element of claim 1.
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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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |