Patents by Inventor George B. Reid

George B. Reid 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).

  • Smoking article wrapper and method for making same
    Patent number: 5450863
    Abstract: A smoking article wrapper comprising a base web material having a first burn rate and one or more regions having a second burn rate is provided. The regions having a second burn rate are comprised of a composite layer structure of: said base web material, a layer is particulate material, and an adhesive layer which adheres to said base web material and to said layer of particular material. The particulate material is subsequently applied to the adhesive layer. An apparatus and method for applying the particulate material onto the base web is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 1993
    Date of Patent: September 19, 1995
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Alfred L. Collins, Billy J. Keen, Jr., George B. Reid, Renzer R. Ritt, Sr., William H. Stevens, Howard W. Vogt, Jr.
  • Apparatus and method for laminating patches of a first web material onto a second web material
    Patent number: 5244530
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for laminating patches to a base web accurately, and as efficiently as possible, are provided. Two webs are fed at speeds which are related as the ratio of the width of each patch to the separation distance between patches, the patch web moving more slowly. Patches are cut from the patch web and transferred to the other web while being accelerated to the higher speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 14, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Alfred L. Collins, Billy J. Keen, Jr., George B. Reid, Renzer R. Ritt, Sr., William H. Stevens, Howard W. Vogt, Jr.
  • Apparatus and method for laminating patches of a first web material onto a second web material
    Patent number: 5200020
    Abstract: Apparatus and a method for laminating patches to a base web accurately, and as efficiently as possible, are provided. Two webs are fed at speeds which are related as the ratio of the width of each patch to the separation distance between patches, the patch web moving more slowly. Patches are cut from the patch web and transferred to the other web while being accelerated to the higher speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: Philip Morris Incorporated
    Inventors: Alfred L. Collins, Billy J. Keen, Jr., George B. Reid, Renzer R. Ritt, Sr., William H. Stevens, Howard W. Vogt, Jr.