Apparatus for manufacturing cigarettes

Details Apparatus for manufacturing cigarettes Apparatus for manufacturing cigarettes

2005-06-01

2009-10-06

Lopez, Carlos (Department: 1791)

Tobacco

Cigar or cigarette making

Wrapping devices

C131S070000, C131S071000, C131S072000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07597105

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for manufacturing small quantities of cigarettes in a substantially simultaneous fashion while maintaining consistent quality between the cigarettes. The apparatus provides for arranging loose tobacco into tobacco charges and simultaneously inserting the charges into pre-formed tubular cigarette wrappers.

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