US4364425A
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Tobacco storage bag
Assignee: BENSON & HEDGES (CANADA) Inc STE 800 PLACE DU CANADA MONTREAL QUEBEC
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Filing: 1980-11-13
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2000-11-13
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a mobile structure which supports a bag having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading. At least the bottom opening of the bag is closeable. The bag is made of a material inert to tobacco which is both flexible and moisture retaining and having surface frictional characteristics such that a bridging effect is created within the stored tobacco within the opposing inner surfaces of the bag along its length thereby reducing pressure on the tobacco near the bottom of the bag.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Mainville
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:59
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B3/00; A24B1/00; A24B1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco comprising a bag hung from a mobile supporting structure, the bag material comprising a mesh overlaid with a plastic finish, said bag having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading, at least the bottom opening being closeable, said bag being made of a material inert to tobacco, flexible and moisture retaining, said material having surface frictional characteristics and said bag having cross sectional dimensions such that a bridging effect is created within the stored tobacco between opposing inner surfaces of the bag along its length thereby reducing pressure in the tobacco near the bottom of the bag.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco comprising a bag hung from a mobile supporting structure, the bag material comprising a mesh overlaid with a plastic finish, said bag having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading, at least the bottom opening being closeable, said bag being made of a material inert to tobacco, flexible and moisture retaining, said material having surface frictional characteristics and said bag having cross sectional dimensions such that a bridging effect is created within the stored tobacco between opposing inner surfaces of the bag along its length thereby reducing pressure in the tobacco near the bottom of the bag.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the bag material is a flexible plastic film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 where the plastic finish is polyvinylchloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 3 where the plastic finish is polyethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the mesh is a polyamide mesh.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the mesh is a polyester mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the supporting structure comprises an upper annular member and a lower annular member connected by a plurality of vertical members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 7 in which at least some of the vertical members are mounted on means which facilitate the movement of the apparatus over a floor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 8 in which the supporting structure consists of an upper ring and lower ring affixed to a plurality of vertical rods mounted on casters.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 7 or 8 in which the bag is attached to and hung from the upper annular member
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the supporting structure is suspended from an overhead mobile carriage.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco comprising an elongated bag hung lengthwise from a supporting skeletal structure, said structure being adapted to be hung from an overhead mobile carriage and being further adapted to roll on a floor, said bag being made from a mesh overlaid with a plastic finish, and having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading, at least the bottom opening being closeable, said bag having a cross sectional dimension less than 10 feet.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
82 words
An apparatus for the storage of cut tobacco comprising an elongated bag hung lengthwise from a supporting skeletal structure, said structure being adapted to be hung from an overhead mobile carriage and being further adapted to roll on a floor, said bag being made from a mesh overlaid with a plastic finish, and having openings at the top and bottom for loading and unloading, at least the bottom opening being closeable, said bag having a cross sectional dimension less than 10 feet.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 12 where the cross sectional dimension is less than 5 feet.
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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) | 1985-12-20 | 1986-06-21 | 1986-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-12-20 | 1990-06-21 | 1990-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-12-20 | 1994-06-21 | 1994-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |