Global Patent Index - EP 1559332 A1

EP 1559332 A1 20050803 - A unit for attaching mouthpieces to cigars

Title (en)

A unit for attaching mouthpieces to cigars

Title (de)

Einheit zum Einsetzen von Mundstücken auf Zigarren

Title (fr)

Unité pour attacher des embouts sur des cigares

Publication

EP 1559332 A1 20050803 (EN)

Application

EP 05425021 A 20050120

Priority

IT BO20040033 A 20040129

Abstract (en)

Mouthpieces (2) are attached to cigars (3) by a unit (1) comprising a transfer device (5) located along a set feed path (P) and incorporating a conveyor device (6) by which the mouthpieces (2) are advanced between a distributing station (4'), where they are dispensed, and a station (5') where each one is attached to a respective cigar (3); also located along the path (P) are a station (8') supplying filter plugs (9), at which one such plug is inserted into each mouthpiece (2), and a gumming station (7') at which one end of the mouthpiece (2) is tacked with adhesive to ensure a firm bond with the corresponding end of the cigar (3). <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

A24C 5/47

IPC 8 full level

A24C 5/47 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP US)

A24C 5/47 (2013.01 - EP US)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR HU IE IS IT LI LT LU MC NL PL PT RO SE SI SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1559332 A1 20050803; IT BO20040033 A1 20040429; JP 2005211072 A 20050811; US 2005166930 A1 20050804

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 05425021 A 20050120; IT BO20040033 A 20040129; JP 2005021685 A 20050128; US 3371705 A 20050113