Cigarette-Machine.
Patent No. US1164118 (titled "Cigarette-Machine.") was filed by Societe Anonyme DES Usines A E Decoufle on May 6, 1914. The application was issued on Dec 13, 1915.
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Technical Landscape
In the early 1900s when '118 was filed, at a time when automated manufacturing was still in its relative infancy, mechanical systems commonly relied on intricate arrangements of levers, gears, and cams to perform repetitive tasks. Precise control and coordination of these mechanisms often presented significant engineering challenges, particularly when dealing with delicate materials or complex sequences of operations. The design and construction of such machinery required considerable skill and craftsmanship to ensure reliable and consistent performance.
Prosecution Position
The disclosed invention provides a novel mechanical apparatus that achieves improved control and coordination in the manufacturing process. By introducing a specific arrangement of components, the invention overcomes limitations associated with prior mechanical systems. This results in a more efficient and reliable method for performing a particular manufacturing task, enabling increased precision and reduced material waste.
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US1164118
- Application Number
- US1914836596
- Filing Date
- May 6, 1914
- Publication Date
- Dec 13, 1915
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