Patents by Inventor Terence Michael Long

Terence Michael Long 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).

  • Apparatus for pyrolyzing tobacco
    Patent number: 4096867
    Abstract: Apparatus for determining the total particulate matter in tobacco smoke comprises a reusable cartridge for holding a charge of tobacco, a pump for drawing air through the tobacco charge and through a filter, a heater to ignite the tobacco charge, and control means operable to control the heater and pump to ignite the tobacco charge, draw air continuously through the charge until it has been consumed, and thereafter reset the apparatus for consumption of a further charge of tobacco.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1976
    Date of Patent: June 27, 1978
    Assignee: Imperial Group Limited
    Inventors: Terence Michael Long, Clifford Hendrik Henneveld