Process and apparatus for assembling filter holders for use in a smoking machine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6698436
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10212846

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Process and apparatus for preparing a plurality of filter holders for use in a smoking machine both include assembling a plurality of such filter holders, each holder having upper and lower portions constructed and arranged for fitting engagement with one another. A filter element is placed between the upper and lower portions of each filter holder, and each holder is loosely assembled by fitting the upper and lower portions together with the filter element therebetween. The loosely assembled filter holders are placed on a portable tray having a plurality of individual compartments, one for each loosely assembled filter holder. The portable tray is placed within a press for pressing the filter holder portions together to thereby simultaneously seal the upper and lower portions of each filter holder together with the filter element therebetween.

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  • PHILIP MORRIS INCORPORATED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cooke, Matthew Damien Louisa, VA 1 0
Covitz, Beverly G Moseley, VA 1 0

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