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Method for curing green tobacco
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-02-09
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1981-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rush D Touton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:02
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24B; A24B7/00; A24B3/00; A24B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
THE STEPS IN THE METHOD OF CURING TOBACCO WHICH COMPRISES STANDING UP ON A FORAMINOUS SUPPORT HARVESTED STALKS OF GREEN TOBACCO WITH THE LEAVES SECURED TO THE STALKS, THE STALKS BEING AT A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE VERTICAL, PASSING CONDITIONED AIR AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM ABOUT 65* F. TO ABOUT 125* F. UPWARDLY THROUGH THE TOBACCO STALKS UNTIL FROM ABOUT 30% TO ABOUT 60% OF THE INITIAL GREEN WEIGHT OF THE LEAVES IS LOST, CUTTING THE LEAVES INTO A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS AND SEVERING THE LEAVES FROM THE STALK AND SUBJECTING THE SECTIONS OF THE LEAVES TO CONDITIONED AIR HAVING A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 65* F. TO ABOUT 125* F. UNTIL THE LEAVES HAVE LOST ADDITIONAL WEIGHT EQUAL TO FROM ABOUT 5% TO ABOUT 50% OF ORIGINAL GREEN WEIGHT OF THE LEAVES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
THE STEPS IN THE METHOD OF CURING TOBACCO WHICH COMPRISES STANDING UP ON A FORAMINOUS SUPPORT HARVESTED STALKS OF GREEN TOBACCO WITH THE LEAVES SECURED TO THE STALKS, THE STALKS BEING AT A SLIGHT ANGLE TO THE VERTICAL, PASSING CONDITIONED AIR AT A TEMPERATURE OF FROM ABOUT 65* F. TO ABOUT 125* F. UPWARDLY THROUGH THE TOBACCO STALKS UNTIL FROM ABOUT 30% TO ABOUT 60% OF THE INITIAL GREEN WEIGHT OF THE LEAVES IS LOST, CUTTING THE LEAVES INTO A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS AND SEVERING THE LEAVES FROM THE STALK AND SUBJECTING THE SECTIONS OF THE LEAVES TO CONDITIONED AIR HAVING A TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF FROM ABOUT 65* F. TO ABOUT 125* F. UNTIL THE LEAVES HAVE LOST ADDITIONAL WEIGHT EQUAL TO FROM ABOUT 5% TO ABOUT 50% OF ORIGINAL GREEN WEIGHT OF THE LEAVES.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |