Machine For Making Cigarette Papers, Tubes, And The Like.
Patent No. US992535 (titled "Machine For Making Cigarette Papers, Tubes, And The Like.") was filed by Auto Process Shops on Jul 14, 1908. The application was issued on May 16, 1911.
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Technical Landscape
In the early 1900s when '535 was filed, at a time when mechanical automation was typically implemented using complex arrangements of gears, levers, and cams, the efficient and reliable control of manufacturing processes presented significant engineering challenges. Systems commonly relied on direct mechanical linkages rather than sophisticated control mechanisms. Furthermore, hardware constraints made precise timing and coordination of multiple operations non-trivial.
Prosecution Position
The disclosed invention represents a meaningful technical advancement in its field by addressing the problem of automating and synchronizing multiple steps in a manufacturing process. The structural solution involves a novel mechanical arrangement that integrates several functions into a unified system. This integration enables a new capability in automated manufacturing, overcoming technical constraints related to timing and coordination that were previously difficult to manage.
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US992535
- Application Number
- US1908443445
- Filing Date
- Jul 14, 1908
- Publication Date
- May 16, 1911
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