Robert A Sanford

This inventor holds 11 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation, Atlantic Richfield Company. Active years: 1976-1987.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Robert A Sanford. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/robert-a-sanford

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

USPTO Granted Patents = 11

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 1.5

ph-index = 8

Forward Citations = 231(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

10 out of 282

Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation

patents

1 out of 1,851

Atlantic Richfield Company

patents

Years Active: 1976-1987

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11 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 4681126 - Process for manufacturing reconstituted tobacco (1987-07-21),

2. 4582072 - Cigarette filter (1986-04-15),

3. 4515170 - Ventilated mouthpiece for a smoking article (1985-05-07),

4. 4506683 - Ventilated mouthpiece for a smoking article (1985-03-26),

5. 4438776 - Cigarette filter (1984-03-27),

6. 4406295 - Cigarette filter (1983-09-27),

7. 4342322 - Cigarette filter (1982-08-03),

8. 4338956 - Cigarette filter (1982-07-13),

9. 4034766 - Reinforcement of tobacco structure (1977-07-12),

10. 3953537 - Disproportionating C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 paraffins over zeolites (1976-04-27),

11. 3948275 - Reinforcement of tobacco structure (1976-04-06),

Title: The Innovations of Robert A Sanford

Introduction

Robert A Sanford is a notable inventor based in Prospect, Kentucky, with a remarkable portfolio of 11 patents. His work primarily focuses on advancements in tobacco manufacturing and filtration technologies. Sanford's innovative contributions have significantly impacted the tobacco industry.

Latest Patents

One of Sanford's latest patents is a process for manufacturing reconstituted tobacco. This process involves treating tobacco stems to create a fibrous form and mixing them with tobacco lamina fines. The resulting mixture is deposited on a moving mesh screen, forming a felt-like mat or sheet of uniform thickness. This reconstituted tobacco sheet is then removed for further processing to produce tobacco smoking articles. Another significant patent is for a cigarette filter, which features a porous filter rod with a capillary smoke passageway. This design includes a hollow, cylindrical mouthpiece and a non-porous wrapper, enhancing the smoking experience through innovative airflow channels.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Robert A Sanford has worked with prominent companies, including Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation and Atlantic Richfield Company. His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his inventions, contributing to the evolution of tobacco products.

Collaborations

Sanford has collaborated with notable coworkers, including Daniel V Cantrell and Andrew McMurtrie. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that has led to significant advancements in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Robert A Sanford's contributions to the tobacco industry through his innovative patents and collaborations highlight his role as a key inventor. His work continues to influence the development of tobacco products and filtration technologies.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.

Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]