Conveyor system for rod-like articles

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4813527
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06790750

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A variable capacity reservoir (88) for rod-like articles in stack formation comprises a variable length elevator (26) having an upper outlet (66) which rises and falls with the level of articles in the reservoir. The elevator (26) includes an endless band (24) which may be projected upwards from the floor of the reservoir (88), an extending membrane (44) shielding articles in the reservoir from engagement with a return run of the band. The reservoir (88) may receive filter rods and be located at or closely adjacent to a filter cigarette assembling machine.

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MOLINS PLC A CORP OF GREAT BRITAINGRAFTON COURT WINTERHILL CHILDS WAY MILTON KEYNES MK6 1AF

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Carter, David C M Coventry, GB2 11 74

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