Concentric core tobacco rod maker with air transporter
US8215315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24C5/1885
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is directed at various apparatus, systems and methods for forming a sealed concentric or sealed concentric hollow core tobacco rod. The methods of the invention at least comprise passing a trimmed column of metered tobacco and paper between a tongue and garniture to form a concentric shaped tobacco rod or tobacco rod with an inner hollow core; maintaining the concentric shape; and outputting a sealed concentric tobacco rod or a concentric hollow tobacco rod.
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