Guide nozzle for use with filter rod manufacturing apparatus
US8652020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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