Patents Assigned to Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Incorporated
  • High-pressure water-jet stripping of tobacco
    Patent number: 4640300
    Abstract: A tobacco stripping system capable of rapid high volume production, comprises a set of high pressure fluid jet nozzles for cutting the leaves into strips. The system also includes conveyor devices for transporting the leaves to and away from the nozzles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 3, 1987
    Assignee: Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Incorporated
    Inventor: G. A. John Coleman