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Modified filter rod feeding trays for porous masses

US9380807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2014
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D85/10
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Modified feeding trays for use in the production of segmented filters may be advantageous when handling filter rods that are porous masses. A modified feeding tray may include a rectangular bottom; opposing first and second sidewalls coupled to corresponding first and second edges of the rectangular bottom; a third sidewall coupled to a third edge of the rectangular bottom and extending between the first and second sidewalls; and a shelf extending between the first and second sidewalls at an intermediate location along a length of each of the first and second sidewalls and thereby defining an open compartment formed by the first and second sidewalls, the shelf, and the bottom, and a closed compartment defined by the first, second, and third sidewalls, the shelf, and the bottom. In some instances, the shelf may be repositionable within the modified feeding tray

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