Sleeve

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9826778
SERIAL NO

14403965

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A sleeve (1) for holding a plurality of elongate elements (9) positioned in end-to-end relationship is disclosed. The sleeve has an elongate body (2) with opposite ends (10,11) and a space (3) defined therebetween to receive the elongate elements (9). The elongate body has an opening (4) between the ends (10,11) that is configured to enable a user to contact elongate elements (9) received in the sleeve (1) through the opening (4) and push them along, and out of one end of the sleeve (1).

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  • BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Richardson, John London, GB 165 5115
Simpson, Michael Tokyo, JP 32 334
Young, Richard London, GB 69 762

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