Patents by Inventor Darrell T. Dixon

Darrell T. Dixon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD OF TIPPING FOR SMOKING ARTICLE
    Publication number: 20130167849
    Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a smoking article from a wrapped tobacco rod and a filter material wrapped to form a filter plug. The method utilizes nozzle-applied cold glue adhesive rather than roller-applied adhesive applied to tipping material, which connects the tobacco rod to the filter plug. In other aspects, mechanisms for using the method are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Inventors: Balager Ademe, Darrell T. Dixon, Tommy J. Hinzman, Charles A. Brintle, Evon L. Crooks