Process and device for connecting smoking articles
US7089944B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24C5/471
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Process and apparatus for connecting smoking article components. Process includes feeding connecting sheets on a suction roller with a defined spacing, feeding the smoking article components on a grooved drum, and transferring portions of the connecting sheets to the smoking article components, such that the connecting sheets partially connect the smoking article components. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.
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