US3757798A
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Method of reducing dependence on tobacco
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A method or reducing dependence on cigarette smoking or tobacco which comprises placing sequentially in the mouth a series of infusion bags containing tobacco in decreasing amounts.
Inventors
- 👤 W Lambert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:22
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F47/00; A24B; A24B13/00; A24B15/00; A24B15/10; A24B15/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of reducing dependence on cigarette smoke or tobacco comprising placing in the mouth, in the area between the outer gum and inner cheek or lip, a small saliva permeable infusion bag comprising an infusorial filter paper paCkage material enveloping a fill material comprising tobacco, extracting nicotine from said tobacco by contacting said tobacco with saliva, removing said package from the mouth and thereafter placing in the mouth small saliva permeable packages comprising an infusorial filter paper package material enveloping a fill material comprising tobacco, said thereafter placed packages containing progressively less tobacco whereby progressively less nicotine is extracted by the saliva so that the dependence on cigarette smoke or tobacco is reduced.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A method of reducing dependence on cigarette smoke or tobacco comprising placing in the mouth, in the area between the outer gum and inner cheek or lip, a small saliva permeable infusion bag comprising an infusorial filter paper paCkage material enveloping a fill material comprising tobacco, extracting nicotine from said tobacco by contacting said tobacco with saliva, removing said package from the mouth and thereafter placing in the mouth small saliva permeable packages comprising an infusorial filter paper package material enveloping a fill material comprising tobacco, said thereafter placed packages containing progressively less tobacco whereby progressively less nicotine is extracted by the saliva so that the dependence on cigarette smoke or tobacco is reduced.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the small permeable pack contain a nicotine-free substance in progressively greater amounts and tobacco content in progressively smaller amounts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the nicotine-free substance is a caffeine-containing substance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein dependence on nicotine due to smoking is entirely eliminated.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |