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Guide nozzle for use with filter rod manufacturing apparatus

US8652020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 2010
Grant dateFeb 18, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24D3/0204
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A guide nozzle (112) for use with an apparatus (110) for the manufacture of filter rods for smoking articles. The guide nozzle comprises a support member (130) configured to be fixed relative to said apparatus for the manufacture of filter rods, a funnel (120) through which loose filter material is propelled, mounted to the support member and, an adjuster (140) mounted between the support member and the funnel to enable the relative position of the funnel and the support member to be adjusted to control the direction of flow of loose filter material propelled through the funnel. An apparatus for the manufacture of filter rods for smoking articles having such a guide nozzle, and a method of manufacturing a filter rod using the same.

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