The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body, an inner sleeve configured to move relative to the main body, and an actuating element configured to slide the inner sleeve to and from a retracted position, in which an outer surface of the inner sleeve is not visible, and a use position, in which the inner sleeve protects an inserted cartridge. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body, a receiving member located within the main body, and a spring-loaded latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may be configured to actuate the receiving member to and from a loading position, a use position, and an ejecting position.
The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge having an ignitable heat source. In one implementation, the holder defines an outlet, a receiving chamber configured to receive the substrate cartridge, an aerosol passageway that extends from the receiving chamber through the outlet, a power source, a loading assembly, and an igniting assembly configured to ignite the ignitable heat source. The loading assembly may include a sliding carrier and a loading motor, wherein at least a portion of the receiving chamber may be located in the sliding carrier. The sliding carrier may be mechanically coupled to the loading motor, and the loading assembly may be configured to move an inserted substrate cartridge from a loading position to a use position via the loading motor and sliding carrier. The holder may further comprise an ejecting position.
The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body that includes a collapsible section configured to collapse in an axial direction into an ejecting position when an ejecting force is applied to the main body. The collapsible portion is further configured to return to the use position when no ejecting force is applied to the main body. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body that includes at least one deflectable portion configured to rotate relative to the remaining main body into an ejecting position when an ejecting force is applied to the main body. The at least one deflectable portion is further configured to return to the use position when no ejecting force is applied to the main body.
The present invention includes a method of stacking an arrangement of product containers. The method includes applying a quantity of adhesive on at least one of a closed first surface and a closed second surface of a first one of the product containers so as to form an adhesive surface thereon; axially aligning one of the closed surfaces of a second one of the product containers with the adhesive surface of the first one of the product containers such that a central axis of the first container is substantially aligned with a central axis of the second container; and adhering, via the quantity of adhesive, the adhesive surface of the first one of the product containers to the closed surface of the second one of the product containers aligned therewith to form a stackable arrangement.
B65B 29/00 - Emballage de matériaux présentant des problèmes particuliers
B65B 35/12 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par pesanteur
B65B 35/24 - Alimentation en articles séparés, p. ex. transport de ces articles par courroies ou chaînes sans fin
B65B 39/00 - Ajutages, entonnoirs ou guides pour introduire des objets ou matériaux dans les réceptacles ou les emballages
B65B 51/02 - Application d'adhésifs ou de liquides de scellement
B65B 61/28 - Dispositifs accessoires, non prévus ailleurs, opérant sur feuilles, flans, bandes, attaches, réceptacles ou paquets pour décharger des machines les paquets finis
B65D 21/02 - Réceptacles de forme spéciale ou pourvus de garnitures ou de pièces de fixation, pour faciliter l'emboîtement, le gerbage ou l'assemblage
A method for forming a final reconstituted tobacco sheet, the method including: receiving a tobacco input including multiple tobacco materials, wherein the tobacco input includes a first reconstituted tobacco material and at least one additional tobacco material; extracting the tobacco input to form a tobacco extract and a tobacco pulp (100); separating the tobacco extract and the tobacco pulp (102); forming the tobacco pulp into a web (106); applying at least a portion of the tobacco extract to the web (108); and drying the web to form a reconstituted tobacco output (110).
A24B 3/14 - Façonnage de produits de tabac reconstitués, p. ex. matériaux d'enrobage, feuilles, feuilles simulées, rouleaux, painsForme de ces produits
A24B 15/12 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué
A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac
6.
AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH ACTUATABLE IGNITOR CONTACTS AND DUAL-PURPOSE SLIDER ACTUATOR
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device (100) for use with a removable and replaceable cartridge and including actuatable ignitor contacts. The device includes a holder (102) defining a receiving chamber (110) configured to receive the cartridge (106), the cartridge comprising an ignitable heat source (120) and a substrate portion (122) comprising an aerosol precursor composition. The device further includes a first aerosol passageway (150), a mouthpiece (104) defining a second aerosol passageway (154), and a power source (112) disposed therein. The actuatable ignitor contacts are configured to engage with the ignitable heat source when the removable cartridge is secured within the receiving chamber and are movable between a first position spaced apart from the ignitable heat source and a second position contacting the ignitable heat source. The device may also include a dual-purpose actuator assembly (108) coupled to the holder and configured to ignite the ignitable heat source and eject the removable cartridge.
Disclosed are aerosol delivery devices for use with a removable and replaceable cartridge, where the device includes an improved mouthpiece, such as one that is removable or customizable. The device includes a holder defining a receiving chamber configured to receive a removable cartridge comprising an ignitable heat source and a substrate portion that includes a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto and a first aerosol passageway and a mouthpiece with a first end and a longitudinally opposed second end defining a second aerosol passageway, where the first end is configured to engage with a user's mouth and the second end is coupleable to the proximal end of the holder. The mouthpiece can be removed for cleaning and then reattached for continued use or, in some cases, a different mouthpiece may be attached to customize the user's experience.
Disclosed is an aerosol delivery device for use with removable and replaceable cartridges. The device includes a holder (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) defining a proximal end (102A, 202A, 302A, 304A, 402A, 690) and a distal end (102B, 202B, 302B, 402B, 692) and a receiving chamber (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) configured to receive the removable cartridge (106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606) including an ignitable heat source (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620). The holder (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) defines a first aerosol passageway (150, 250, 350, 450, 550) extending therethrough. The device includes a mouthpiece (104, 204, 304, 404, 504) coupled to the holder (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) and defining a second aerosol passageway (154, 254, 354, 454, 554) extending therethrough and a pair of static ignitor contacts (128, 228, 328, 428) disposed proximate the receiving chamber (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) and oriented to contact (328, 428) the ignitable heat source (120, 220, 320, 420, 520, 620) when the removable cartridge (106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606) is secured within the receiving chamber (110, 210, 310, 410, 510). The device may include an access door (388) movably coupled to the holder (102, 202, 302, 402, 502) and configured to provide access to the receiving chamber (110, 210, 310, 410, 510) in an open configuration and secure the cartridge (106, 206, 306, 406, 506, 606) for ignition when in a closed configuration.
Disclosed is an aerosol delivery device for use with removable and replaceable cartridges that may be loaded into and ejected from the devices in different orientations and via different access points. The device includes a holder defining a proximal end and a distal end and a receiving chamber configured to receive the removable cartridge. The holder defines a first aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device may include a mouthpiece coupled to the holder and defining a second aerosol passageway extending therethrough. The device may further include an access point (e.g., a door) movably coupled to the holder. In an open configuration, the access point provides access to the receiving chamber for loading the removable cartridge therein and, in a closed configuration, fluidly couples the receiving chamber with the first aerosol passageway.
The present disclosure provides filter materials adapted for use as a filter element in an aerosol delivery device and methods of forming such filter materials suitable for use as a filter element in such devices. The disclosure provides, in some embodiments, a filter material which includes a plurality of fibers selected from the group consisting of regenerated cellulose, hemp, sisal, esparto, kenaf, jute, flax, wood, reconstituted tobacco, and combinations thereof, wherein the filter material is in the form of a nonwoven sheet or a fibrous tow.
A24D 3/06 - Emploi de matériaux particuliers pour les filtres à fumée de tabac
A24D 3/02 - Fabrication de filtres à fumée de tabac
A24D 3/10 - Emploi de matériaux particuliers pour les filtres à fumée de tabac de matériaux organiques comme matériaux de base ou constituants principaux de cellulose ou de dérivés de la cellulose
The disclosure provides methods of preparing agglomerated botanical materials and associated oral products including such agglomerated botanical materials. Some aspects of the disclosure provide methods for preparing an agglomerated botanical material, which include combining botanical particle fines having an average particle size of about 300 microns or less with a binding agent, forming agglomerated botanical particles from the combined botanical particle fines and binding agent, and optionally, treating the agglomerated botanical particles to increase water stability.
A24B 15/14 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué fait de tabac et d'un agent de liaison non dérivé du tabac
A24B 13/00 - Tabac pour pipes, pour cigares, p. ex. éléments rapportés dans ceux-ci, ou pour cigarettesTabac à chiquerPoudre à priser
A24B 15/28 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques
A24B 15/30 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques
A24B 15/42 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques et inorganiques
12.
AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED INDUCTIVE HEATER
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device (100) and a holder (200) for use with a removable substrate cartridge (300). The removable cartridge (300) comprises an ignitable heat source (308) and a substrate portion that includes a substrate material (316) having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto. The holder (200) includes a main body (202) defining a receiving chamber (212) configured to receive the substrate cartridge (300), a power source (224), and an inductive heating assembly (220). A least a portion of the inductive heating assembly (220) is integral with the main body (220) and is configured to ignite the ignitable heat source (308) and to heat at least a portion of the substrate material (316).
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a consumable unit (400) for use with a holder of an aerosol delivery device. In one example implementation, the consumable unit (400) comprises an ignitable heat source (408) and a substrate material (416) having an aerosol precursor composition configured to form an aerosol upon application of heat thereto. The heat source (408) of the consumable unit (400) is contained within a susceptor pouch (420), and the susceptor pouch (420) is configured to be heated by an inductive heating assembly to ignite the heat source (408). In some implementations, the susceptor pouch comprises the consumable unit. In other implementations, the substrate material is contained within a substrate container.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder (200) for use with a removable substrate cartridge (300). In one implementation, the holder includes a main body (202), a power source, and a lighter portion (220). The main body defines an aerosol passageway, a proximal end and a distal end, and a receiving chamber configured to receive a substrate cartridge. The power source is located in the main body and is configured to power the lighter portion. The lighter portion is configured to ignite an ignitable heat source of the substrate cartridge and is integral with the main body.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder (200) for use with a removable substrate cartridge (300). In one implementation, the holder includes a main body (202) defining a proximal end and a distal end, and an outer sleeve (203) configured to slide relative to the main body, the outer sleeve also defining a proximal end and a distal end. The outer sleeve is configured to slide to a use position, in which the proximal end of the main body extends beyond the proximal end of the outer sleeve and the distal end of the outer sleeve extends beyond the distal end of the main body, and a storage position, in which the distal end of the main body extends beyond the distal end of the outer sleeve and the proximal end of the outer sleeve substantially covers the proximal end of the main body. The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder (200) for use with a removable substrate cartridge (300). In one implementation, the holder includes a main body (202) defining a proximal end and a distal end, and an outer sleeve (203) configured to slide relative to the main body, the outer sleeve also defining a proximal end and a distal end. The outer sleeve is configured to slide to a use position, in which the proximal end of the main body extends beyond the proximal end of the outer sleeve and the distal end of the outer sleeve extends beyond the distal end of the main body, and a storage position, in which the distal end of the main body extends beyond the distal end of the outer sleeve and the proximal end of the outer sleeve substantially covers the proximal end of the main body.
Testing systems and methods are provided for a smoking article to determine a characteristic of the smoking article, such as density of a material used therewith. The testing system may include a test fixture and an electromagnetic energy generating device The testing methods may be carried out by subjecting the material to the electromagnetic energy and determining the amount of energy absorbed by the material.
G01N 22/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de micro-ondes ou d'ondes radio, c.-à-d. d'ondes électromagnétiques d'une longueur d'onde d'un millimètre ou plus
A24C 5/34 - Contrôle des cigarettes ou du boudin, p. ex. pour réguler l'alimentation en tabacÉlimination des cigarettes défectueuses
B65B 19/30 - Dispositifs de commande pour les machines à emballer les cigarettes ou les cigares sensibles à la présence d'objets défectueux, p. ex. cigarettes mal remplies
17.
PAPER SHEET FILTER ELEMENT FOR A SMOKING ARTICLE, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
A filter element for use in a smoking article includes a filter material comprised of paper sheet having a crimped three-dimensional structure. Polyethylene glycol, triethyl citrate, or triacetin is interacted with the filter material to increase the selective removal of semi-volatile compounds from mainstream smoke being drawn through the filter element, over the filter material alone. An associated method of making a filter element for use in a smoking article is also provided.
A24D 3/02 - Fabrication de filtres à fumée de tabac
A24D 3/08 - Emploi de matériaux particuliers pour les filtres à fumée de tabac de matériaux organiques comme matériaux de base ou constituants principaux
A24D 3/10 - Emploi de matériaux particuliers pour les filtres à fumée de tabac de matériaux organiques comme matériaux de base ou constituants principaux de cellulose ou de dérivés de la cellulose
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a main body defining a proximal end and a distal end, the main body further providing an aerosol passageway that extends through at least a portion of the main body, and a heat sink portion. At least part of the receiving chamber is located in the heat sink portion, and the heat sink portion is configured to dissipate heat from a substrate cartridge. Some implementations further include a cartridge retention assembly and a sliding assembly. The sliding assembly is configured to slide relative to the main body to and from at least a loading position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to receive a substrate cartridge, and a use position, wherein the cartridge retention assembly is configured to retain a substrate cartridge.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder includes a first body portion and a second body portion, the first body portion defining a main body and a guide post that defines a receiving chamber extending at least a portion therethrough. The second body portion is configured to rotate about and slide along at least a portion of the guide post to and from a use position, wherein the second body portion is proximate the main body of the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the main body of the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. The holder may include a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion may define a longitudinal axis, a rotational axis, and an aerosol passage. The second body portion may include a cartridge receiving chamber and may be configured to slide along the longitudinal axis and rotate about the rotation axis relative to the first body portion to and from a use position, wherein at least a portion of the second body is received by the first body portion and the substrate cartridge is retained in the receiving chamber, and an open position, wherein the second body portion is rotated relative to and extended away from the first body portion such that the substrate cartridge can be inserted into or removed from the receiving chamber.
The present disclosure provides an aerosol source member and an aerosol delivery device that includes an aerosol source member. The aerosol source member includes a segmented substrate portion that includes a first substrate segment and a second substrate segment. The first substrate segment includes a first aerosol former, the second substrate segment includes a second aerosol former different from the first aerosol former, and the second substrate segment is positioned between the first substrate segment and a downstream end of the aerosol source member. The first substrate segment and the second substrate segment are configured such that when heated by a heat source, the first substrate segment is heated to a first temperature and the second substrate segment is heated to a second temperature that is less than the first temperature.
BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED (Royaume‑Uni)
Inventeur(s)
Lawson, Darlene Madeline
Li, Xingpeng
Humphry, Matthew Edward
Khaled, Sara Ben
Abrégé
Nic3 Nic3Nic3Nic3 locus for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or delivery systems obtainable in accordance with the invention.
An apparatus adapted to examine a paper web includes a rotatable first bobbin, a rotatable second bobbin, and a first testing device. The first bobbin has a paper we wound thereabout that has transverse bands spaced apart along a length thereof. The second bobbin is arranged to receive the paper web from the first bobbin with a paper web path defined between the first and second bobbins. The first testing device is disposed along the paper web path and is arranged to nondestructively measure a diffusivity of one of the transverse bands of the paper web.
A smoking article that comprises at least one substrate material section having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith, a flavor addition component, and a mouthpiece disposed downstream from the at least one substrate material section, the mouthpiece including a filter. In one implementation, the mouthpiece may include the flavor addition component, and the flavor addition component may comprise a plurality of flavor beads proximate a hollow flow tube, the flow tube including a plurality of peripheral openings defined therethrough. In another implementation, the mouthpiece may include the flavor addition component, the filter may define a cavity therein, the flavor addition component may comprise a plurality of flavor beads, and the plurality of flavor beads may be located in the cavity.
The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including a mixture of a particulate filler, water, one or more organic acids, and one or more flavoring agents, the product having a pH value of less than about 7.0. The products exhibit greater stability over time with respect to whiteness and/or flavor component concentration than products which do not contain one or more organic acids.
The disclosure provides products configured for oral use, the products including a mixture of a particulate filler component, a cellulose derivative, water, and one or more flavoring agents. The products exhibit greater stability over time with respect to flavor component concentration than comparative products which do not contain a cellulose derivative.
The disclosure provides compositions configured for oral use, the compositions including at least one filler, water, a basic amine, and an organic acid, an alkali metal salt of an organic acid, or a combination thereof, wherein the organic acid has a logP value of from about 1.4 to about 8.0. At least a portion of the basic amine is associated with at least a portion of the organic acid or the alkali metal salt thereof. The association is in the form of a basic amine-organic acid salt, an ion pair between the basic amine and a conjugate base of the organic acid, or a combination of both. Further provided are methods for stabilizing a composition configured for oral use and for enhancing a predicted buccal absorption of a composition configured for oral use.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder may include first and second body portions that may be rotatably attached at a hinge feature and that may define respective first and second ends. One or more of the first or second body portions may define a receiving compartment proximate a distal end thereof that is configured to receive the removable cartridge, and one or more of the first or second body portions may define an aerosol passage extending from the receiving compartment through the first end thereof. One or more of the first or second body portions may be configured to rotate relative to the other portion to and from an open position, in which the receiving compartment is accessible, and a closed position, in which the receiving compartment is substantially enclosed.
The present disclosure is directed to a holder of a smoking article comprising a receiving end and a mouth end opposite the receiving end. The holder defines a socket that is configured to receive a proximal section of a cartridge. The holder has a lighting configuration in which the holder is configured to secure a proximal section of the cartridge to the holder with a heat source of the cartridge opposite the proximal section disposed beyond the receiving end of the holder. The holder has a received configuration in which the holder is configured to secure the proximal section of the cartridge in the socket with the heat source disposed proximate the receiving end of the holder. The receiving end comprises a substantially solid outer wall.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device. In some implementations, the aerosol delivery device may comprise a holder, a heat portion including a heat source configured to generate heat, and a substrate portion comprising a substrate material including an aerosol precursor composition. The holder may be configured to receive the heat portion and the substrate portion, the heat portion and the substrate portion may be disposed proximate each other, and the heat portion and the substrate portion may be separate components and may be configured to be independently removable and replaceable within the holder.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder may include a main body and a sleeve. The main body may define a receiving portion configured to receive at least a portion of a cartridge, and an aerosol passage extending from the receiving portion, through the main body, and through a first end thereof. The sleeve may comprise a substantially solid sleeve wall disposed around at least a portion of the main body and may be configured to slide relative to the main body to and from an open position, wherein the distal end of the sleeve is positioned proximate the receiving portion of the main body, and a use position, wherein the distal end is positioned away from the receiving portion of the main body.
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder may include a main body having a mouthend and a rotating end portion. The main body may define a receiving compartment configured to receive at least a portion of the cartridge proximate a distal end of the main body. The main body may further define an aerosol passage extending from the receiving portion through the mouthend. The rotating end portion may be configured to rotate to and from an open position, in which the rotating end portion is turned outward so as to provide access to the receiving compartment, and a use position, in which the rotating end portion is turned inward so as to cover the heat source of an inserted cartridge.
A system for testing a aerosol delivery device includes a test fixture (302) configured to couple to a power unit (104) for an aerosol delivery device and a vacuum source (306) configured to fluidly couple to the power unit. The vacuum source induces a vacuum within the power unit. A power storage device is configured to electrically couple to the power unit, the power storage device configured to store power provided by the power unit. A power measurement device (304) is electrically coupled to the power storage device, and the power measurement device is configured to measure the power stored in the power storage device.
H01M 6/50 - Procédés ou dispositions pour assurer le fonctionnement ou l'entretien, p. ex. pour le maintien de la température de fonctionnement
G01R 31/36 - Dispositions pour le test, la mesure ou la surveillance de l’état électrique d’accumulateurs ou de batteries, p. ex. de la capacité ou de l’état de charge
The present disclosure is directed to an aerosol delivery device and a cartridge for use with an aerosol delivery device. In some implementations, the aerosol delivery device may comprise a holder, and a cartridge comprising an outer housing, a heat portion comprising a heat source, and a substrate portion comprising a substrate material including an aerosol precursor composition. The outer housing may comprise a heat end and a substrate end, wherein at least one of the ends of the outer housing includes at least one opening, and wherein the cartridge is configured to be removable and replaceable within the holder. Some implementations may include an intermediate housing, wherein the heat portion and the substrate portion are contained within the intermediate housing. Other implementations may include an inner housing, wherein an inner chamber is defined within the inner housing and an outer chamber is defined between the inner and outer housings.
The present disclosure provides thermal energy absorbers (112) for use in smoking articles. In an example embodiment, the smoking article may comprise an outer wrap (102) circumscribing at least a portion of the smoking article (100), wherein the smoking article is defined by an upstream lighting end (104) and a downstream mouth end (106), a carbon heat source (108) positioned proximate the lighting end, a tobacco material (110) positioned downstream of the carbon heat source and spatially separated from the mouth end of the smoking article, and a thermal energy absorber (112) at least partially positioned between the tobacco material and the carbon heat source.
A method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine is provided herein. The methods includes administering at least one basic region/leucine zipper (bZIP) type transcription factor inhibitor to an organism in need thereof. Also provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a bZIP type transcription factor binding site on a promoter of a nicotine N-demethylase (NND). Further provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a plant genome to knockout at least one bZIP type transcription factor.
A24B 15/10 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac
C12P 17/12 - Préparation de composés hétérocycliques comportant O, N, S, Se ou Te comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle l'azote comme unique hétéro-atome du cycle contenant un hétérocycle à six chaînons
C12P 17/16 - Préparation de composés hétérocycliques comportant O, N, S, Se ou Te comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle contenant plusieurs hétérocycles
A01H 5/00 - Angiospermes, c.-à-d. plantes à fleurs, caractérisées par leurs parties végétalesAngiospermes caractérisées autrement que par leur taxonomie botanique
The present disclosure provides an aerosol delivery device comprising an aerosol source member (104, 200). In an example embodiment, an aerosol source member (104, 200) of the present disclosure may comprise a substrate portion (110, 210) comprising a nanocellulose material impregnated with an aerosol precursor composition, a heat source (204) configured to heat the aerosol precursor composition from the substrate portion (110, 210) forming an aerosol, and an aerosol pathway extending from the substrate portion (110, 210) to a mouth-end of the aerosol delivery device.
The disclosure describes methods for the purification of protein- enriched extracts to provide concentrates and isolates and methods for incorporation of such materials into products. The purification methods are adapted for removal of, e.g., chlorophyll and may thus provide lightening the color of the protein-enriched extracts. The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO, F2 fraction proteins, or combination thereof extracted from a plant material.
A23J 3/20 - Protéines à partir de micro-organismes ou à partir d'algues unicellulaires
A23J 1/00 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc
A23L 5/49 - Élimination de la couleur par réaction chimique, p. ex. blanchiment
A23K 10/30 - Produits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine végétale, p. ex. de racines, de graines ou de foinProduits alimentaires pour animaux à base de matières d’origine fongique, p. ex. de champignons
A method of preparing a whitened tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of (i) extracting a tobacco material with an aqueous solution to give a tobacco solids material and a tobacco extract; (ii) treating the tobacco solids material with a caustic wash to give a tobacco pulp; (iii) bleaching the tobacco pulp with a solution including a strong base, an oxidizing agent, or a combination thereof to give a bleached tobacco pulp; and (iv) drying the bleached tobacco pulp to give the whitened tobacco material. The invention also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a whitened tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be a snus-type formulation contained within a sealed pouch.
The present disclosure provides an aerosol source member, a substrate portion, and a method of creating a substrate portion for use in an aerosol source member. In an example implementation, a substrate portion of the present disclosure may comprise a series of overlapping layers of a composite substrate sheet, wherein the composite substrate sheet may comprise a non-woven web at least partially formed from regenerated cellulose fibers, a plurality of conductive threads integrated into the non-woven web, and a coating that includes a fibrous material and an aerosol precursor composition.
A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes spécialement adaptées aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
41.
OVERWRAP MATERIAL CONTAINING AEROSOL FORMER FOR AEROSOL SOURCE MEMBER
The present disclosure provides an aerosol source member, and an overwrap material configured to substantially surround a substrate portion of an aerosol source member. In an example implementation, the aerosol source member may comprise a substrate portion that includes a substrate material configured to generate a primary inhalable substance upon the application of heat thereupon, the substrate portion defining an outer surface, and an overwrap material configured to substantially surround the outer surface of the substrate portion, wherein the overwrap material comprises a plurality of layers, and wherein at least one of the layers of the overwrap material contains an aerosol generating component.
A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes spécialement adaptées aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
A24F 40/20 - Dispositifs utilisant des précurseurs inhalables solides
A24F 40/40 - Détails de construction, p. ex. connexion des cartouches et des batteries
A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
A smoking article includes a mouth end portion in fluid communication with an aerosol generating cartridge. The cartridge includes an enclosure configured to receive an aerosol precursor therein, with the aerosol precursor being configured to generate an aerosol in response to heat. At least a portion of the enclosure is permeable such that the aerosol precursor is retained within the enclosure while the aerosol formed from the aerosol precursor is released from the enclosure through the permeable portion upon heating of the enclosure or the aerosol precursor therein.
An apparatus and method for recovering tobacco material from tobacco rod sections is provided, each tobacco rod section including a wrapping paper wrapped about the tobacco material. The apparatus includes a centrifugal object-orienting device including a disc disposed at an incline within a cylindrical container, the cylindrical container and the disc being rotatable about a rotation axis such that the rotating cylindrical container and disc impart centrifugal force to the tobacco rod sections, the tobacco rod sections being responsive to the centrifugal force to orient lengthwise. A first conveyor device is configured to receive and convey in a conveyor direction the tobacco rod sections, with the tobacco rod sections being oriented lengthwise relative to the conveyor direction. A slitting device is operably engaged with the first conveyor device and configured to lengthwise slit the wrapping paper wrapped about the tobacco material of each of the tobacco rod sections.
A24C 5/345 - Élimination des cigarettes défectueuses
A24C 5/36 - Dispositifs pour enlever le papier ou d'autres éléments des cigarettes défectueuses
A24C 5/32 - Séparation, mise en ordre, comptage ou contrôle des cigarettes Régulation de l'alimentation en tabac selon l'état du boudin ou de la cigarette
Described herein is an aerosol generating substrate comprising an aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid which comprises 1-60 wt% of a gelling agent, 5-80 wt% of an aerosol generating agent and optionally 0.1-60 wt% of at least one active substance and/or flavourant (dry weight basis). The amorphous solid comprises from about 1wt% to about 15wt% water, calculated on a wet weight basis.
A24B 3/14 - Façonnage de produits de tabac reconstitués, p. ex. matériaux d'enrobage, feuilles, feuilles simulées, rouleaux, painsForme de ces produits
A24B 15/12 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué
A24B 15/14 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué fait de tabac et d'un agent de liaison non dérivé du tabac
A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
A24F 47/00 - Articles pour fumeurs non prévus ailleurs
The present disclosure is directed to a smoking article that comprises a holder and a removable cartridge. The cartridge is configured to be received at a receiving end of the holder and comprises a heat source configured to generate heat, and a substrate portion including a substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith. The holder also includes an ejection mechanism configured to move the cartridge relative to the holder between a received position and an ejected position. In one implementation, the ejection mechanism comprises a pusher pin, a guide ring, a carrier sleeve, and a spring, wherein the cartridge is configured to be received into the carrier sleeve, and wherein the pusher pin is configured to move relative to the guide ring so as to actuate the carrier sleeve alternately between the received position and the ejected position.
The disclosure describes methods for providing nicotine isolates, including: receiving a solution containing nicotine derived from green tobacco biomass of a plant of the Nicotiana species; converting the nicotine to nicotine sulfate; concentrating the resulting nicotine sulfate-containing solution; adjusting the pH of the resulting nicotine sulfate concentrate to a pH of about 9.5 or greater to convert the nicotine sulfate to nicotine in free base form; extracting the resulting basic concentrate with an organic solvent to partition the nicotine into the organic solvent; and distilling the nicotine-containing organic solution to afford a nicotine isolate comprising about 90% or more nicotine by weight.
C07D 401/04 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles comportant des atomes d'azote comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, au moins un cycle étant un cycle à six chaînons avec un unique atome d'azote contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une liaison directe de chaînon cyclique à chaînon cyclique
47.
LID FOR A CONTAINER FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS
A lid for a container for storing a smokeless tobacco product includes a laterally-extending wall having opposing first and second surfaces and defining a periphery. The wall has a central axis extending perpendicularly to the first and second surfaces. A sidewall extends from the second surface substantially parallel to the central axis and about the periphery of the wall, with the wall and the sidewall being formed of a polymeric material. The lid also includes a metallic cladding engaged with the wall so as to extend laterally across the first surface.
A method of growing Oriental tobacco, is provided. The method can include receiving a plurality of Oriental tobacco seeds; planting the plurality of Oriental tobacco seeds in one or more containers, wherein the containers are located in a greenhouse structure configured to maintain a first temperature of approximately 50-100°F, and a humidity of approximately 50-60%; allowing the seeds to grow into seedlings at least about 4 inches in height; transplanting the seedlings into a coconut core medium, wherein the coconut core medium is located in a greenhouse structure configured to maintain a second temperature of approximately 50-100°F, and a humidity of approximately 50-60%; and allowing the seedlings to grow into Oriental tobacco plants.
The present disclosure is directed to a smoking article (100) that comprises a heat source (104) configured to generate heat upon ignition thereof, a substrate material (106) having opposed first and second ends, the heat source being disposed proximate the first end of the substrate material and the substrate material having an aerosol precursor composition associated therewith, a mouthpiece (114), the mouthpiece being disposed proximate the second end of the substrate material, and a heat transfer component (105). In one implementation, the heat transfer component comprises a hollow structure (122) and opposing first and second flanges (124, 126) located on respective ends thereof, wherein the hollow structure extends through the heat source such that the heat source is located between the first and second opposing flanges. In another implementation, the heat transfer component located within the heat source penetrates at least a portion of the substrate material, including a cap (507) located between the heat source and substrate material.
A system for debossing a heat generation member of an elongate smoking article includes a dispensing mechanism configured to serially dispense a longitudinally-extending heat generation member along a machine direction, wherein the heat generation member has an outer surface and defines a longitudinal axis. The system further includes a debossing mechanism having a first die and an opposing second die each defining a longitudinally-extending channel, wherein the channels of the opposing first and second dies each include spaced-apart protrusions and are arranged to receive therebetween the longitudinally-extending heat generation member from the dispensing mechanism, and wherein the protrusions in the channels are configured to extend non-parallel to the channels and cooperatively interact with the heat generation member to deboss the outer surface thereof. An associated method and smoking article are also disclosed.
A promotional product including an emitter is provided. One or more tobacco-containing articles may be received in the package. The promotional product may include an actuator for facilitating delivery of power from a power source to the emitter to provide a visual, audio, and/or haptic effect to the promotional product. The emitter specifically can be a visual emitter, such as an electroluminescent emitter. A related method is also provided.
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
A24F 15/00 - Étuis ou boîtes spécialement adaptés aux cigares, aux cigarettes, aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement ou aux cigarettes à cet effet
A24F 15/18 - Étuis ou boîtes spécialement adaptés aux cigares, aux cigarettes, aux dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement ou aux cigarettes à cet effet de poche combinés avec d'autres objets
H01H 13/02 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p. ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir Détails
H01H 15/02 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour actions en directions opposées, p. ex. interrupteur à curseur Détails
52.
bZIP TRANSCRIPTION FACTORS REGULATE CONVERSION OF NICOTINE TO NORNICOTINE
A method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine is provided herein. The methods includes administering at least one basic region/leucine zipper (bZIP) type transcription factor inhibitor to an organism in need thereof. Also provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a bZIP type transcription factor binding site on a promoter of a nicotine N-demethylase (NND). Further provided herein is a method of decreasing conversion of nicotine to nornicotine including mutating a plant genome to knockout at least one bZIP type transcription factor.
A01H 5/00 - Angiospermes, c.-à-d. plantes à fleurs, caractérisées par leurs parties végétalesAngiospermes caractérisées autrement que par leur taxonomie botanique
The invention provides certain nicotine salt co-crystals and provides novel polymorphic forms of certain nicotine salts. In particular, certain nicotine salt-co-crystals are described, including nicotine and two different coformers. The invention further provides methods of preparation and characterization of nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystals. In addition, tobacco products, including smoking articles, smokeless tobacco products, and electronic smoking articles comprising nicotine salts, co-crystals, and/or salt co- crystals are also provided.
A24D 1/18 - Emploi de produits spécifiés, autres que le tabac, pouvant être fumés
A24F 47/00 - Articles pour fumeurs non prévus ailleurs
C07D 401/04 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant plusieurs hétérocycles comportant des atomes d'azote comme uniques hétéro-atomes du cycle, au moins un cycle étant un cycle à six chaînons avec un unique atome d'azote contenant deux hétérocycles liés par une liaison directe de chaînon cyclique à chaînon cyclique
C07D 239/557 - Deux atomes d'oxygène liés par une liaison double ou sous forme de radicaux hydroxyle non substitués avec d'autres hétéro-atomes ou avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle avec des atomes de carbone comportant trois liaisons à des hétéro- atomes, avec au plus une liaison à un halogène, liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle, p. ex. acide orotique
Methods and compositions are provided for increasing the expression of a gene of interest in a plant by co-expressing the gene of interest with a p21 polynucleotide. The gene of interest can be endogenous or heterologous to the plant. Further provided are plants, such as tobacco plants, comprising a heterologous p21 polynucleotide. Co-expression of the p21 polynucleotide with a gene of interest in the plant increases the expression of the gene of interest when compared to a control plant. Accordingly, p21 co-expression can increase the expression of genes of interest encoding proteins such as defense proteins, enzymes, signaling proteins, reporter proteins, antibodies and fragments thereof, growth factors, cell surface receptor molecules, seed storage proteins, and fungicides in a plant.
C12N 15/82 - Vecteurs ou systèmes d'expression spécialement adaptés aux hôtes eucaryotes pour cellules végétales
A01H 5/00 - Angiospermes, c.-à-d. plantes à fleurs, caractérisées par leurs parties végétalesAngiospermes caractérisées autrement que par leur taxonomie botanique
55.
METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR VIRAL-BASED GENE EDITING IN PLANTS
The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for editing a target site of a plant genome by delivery of functional editing components using modified tobacco mosaic virus (mTMV). The methods disclosed herein can be used to deliver a gene editing system, such as a DNA endonuclease, to a tobacco plant cell for modification of a target site of the plant genome. Further, the methods and compositions disclosed herein provide for production of a RNA molecule encoding a meganuclease in vitro prior to delivery of the RNA to a plant cell. After introduction of the nucleic acid molecule encoding a functional editing component and subsequent expression of the functional editing components, the plant can be cultured and allowed to produce seeds having an edit at a genomic target site. The seeds can then undergo embryo rescue and be cultured to produce a modified plant without heterologous genetic material.
NicotianaNicotiana species). The methods generally include treatment with peracetic acid and/or hydrogen peroxide and filtrations. A protein composition in the form of a concentrate or isolate is provided, the protein composition including RuBisCO proteins, proteins with molecular weights of about 3 kD to about 100 kD, or a combination thereof which is, e.g., tasteless and/or colorless, and/or odorless.
A23J 1/00 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc
Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate oxygenase (RuBisCO) protein fibers and a method of producing them are disclosed herein. The method of producing one or more RuBisCO protein fibers including obtaining RuBisCO, for example from tobacco, combining the RuBisCO with one or more plasticizers, heating the combination of the RuBisCO and the one or more plasticizers up to about 140 degrees C, filtering the heated combination through an about 20μm filter, and passing the filtered combination through an orifice to produce one or more RuBisCO protein fibers.
A24B 15/12 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué
A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac
A23J 1/00 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc
Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate oxygenase (RuBisCO) protein films and a method of producing RuBisCO films are disclosed herein. A method of producing one or more RuBisCO protein films includes obtaining RubBisCO, for example from tobacco, combining the RuBisCO with one or more solvents, where the one or more solvents may be about 10% w/v the RuBisCO, mixing the RuBisCO and the one or more solvents to form a slurry, heating the slurry to about 70 degrees C, cooling the slurry to at least about 45 degrees C, dispensing the slurry into one or more molds for film formation, drying the slurry in the one more molds, and removing the one or more RuBisCO protein films formed within the one or more molds.
A24B 15/12 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac du tabac reconstitué
A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
A24B 15/24 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par extractionExtraits de tabac
A23J 1/00 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentationOuverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc
59.
FLAVORED MENTHOL-CONTAINING OBJECTS FOR APPLICATION TO SMOKING ARTICLE COMPONENTS
The present invention relates to a method of making a flavored menthol-containing solid object, which can be used as an input material for hot melt application to a smoking article component. In the smoking article depicted in FIG. 1, the flavored menthol- containing material-coated component can be the filter plug (26), the cylindrical tobacco rod (12), the wrapping material (16), the plug wrap (28), or any two or more such components. The method generally includes the steps of combining and heating menthol and a flavorant to give a molten mixture; depositing the molten mixture onto a surface; allowing the deposited molten mixture to cool to give a solidified mixture; and removing the solidified mixture from the surface to afford a flavored menthol-containing solid object. The method can further involve melting the solid object and applying the melted material to a smoking article component to modify the flavor/ aroma profile of a smoking article into which the coated component is incorporated.
A method of preparing a smoke-treated tobacco material is provided, the method including the steps of: (i) subjecting a tobacco material to smoke to give a smoke-treated tobacco material with modified taste characteristics; and (ii) incorporating the smoke-treated tobacco material into a smokeless tobacco product. The disclosure also provides a smokeless tobacco product incorporating a smoke-treated tobacco material. The smokeless tobacco product may be, for example, a moist snuff tobacco product.
The present disclosure relates to cellulose nanomaterials made or derived from tobacco and methods for the production thereof. The tobacco-derived cellulose nanomaterials can be employed in various industrial applications such as film forming applications and solution thickening technologies. In particular, the disclosure is directed to methods for preparing tobacco-derived cellulose nanomaterials using less fibrillation cycles than in the production of wood pulp. The invention includes a method for preparing tobacco derived nanocellulose material comprising receiving a tobacco pulp in a dilute form such that the tobacco pulp is a tobacco pulp suspension with a consistency of less than about 5%; and mechanically fibrillating the tobacco pulp suspension to generate a tobacco derived nanocellulose material having at least one average particle size dimension in the range of about 1 nm to about 100 nm.
Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines are provided. Methods of the present invention can include receiving a reaction solution including at least one carbon source and at least one nitrogen source, and heating the reaction solution to a reaction temperature and holding the reaction solution at the reaction temperature for a time sufficient to produce a reaction product comprising at least one substituted pyrazine. The carbon source can be selected from the group consisting of hydroxy ketone(s), sugar(s) treated with at least one buffer, and combinations thereof. Tobacco products incorporating substituted pyrazines are also provided.
C07D 241/12 - Composés hétérocycliques contenant des cycles diazine-1,4 ou diazine-1,4 hydrogéné non condensés avec d'autres cycles comportant trois liaisons doubles entre chaînons cycliques ou entre chaînons cycliques et chaînons non cycliques avec uniquement des atomes d'hydrogène, des radicaux hydrocarbonés ou des radicaux hydrocarbonés substitués, liés directement aux atomes de carbone du cycle
A24B 15/38 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques comportant un hétérocycle comportant uniquement de l'azote comme hétéro-atomes
A24B 15/42 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par des substances chimiques par des substances organiques et inorganiques
A three-dimensional (3D) pop-up display (100) is provided. The 3D display comprises a folding panel (102) formed of a paper substrate, and a power source. The folding panel (102) comprises an interior surface (104) with a pop-up element (106) integral therewith. The pop-up element (106) is located about a hinge (108) of the folding panel (102) and configured to form a 3D graphic about the hinge (108) upon opening the folding panel (102). The pop-up element (106) also comprises an electrical device (110) printed or placed thereon. The electrical device (110) includes at least one of a light source or a speaker. The power source is contained between the interior surface (104) of the folding panel (102) and the pop-up element (106) and configured to power the electrical device (110).
A method of modifying the moisture level of (e.g., dehydrating) a tobacco plant or portion thereof, a tobacco-derived material, a tobacco product, or a tobacco additive is provided herein. The methods of dehydration disclosed herein can provide various benefits relative to traditional drying techniques, including providing retention of various beneficial components present in green tobacco (e.g., organoleptic compounds and proteins). Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such dehydrated tobacco materials are also provided.
A24B 15/22 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par application d'une énergie électrique ou d'une énergie à base d'ondes ou d'un rayonnement de particules
A24B 3/04 - Humidification ou séchage des balles de tabac ou du tabac coupé
A24B 3/12 - Étuvage, fermentation ou aromatisation du tabac
A24B 9/00 - Commande du degré d'humidité des produits à base de tabac, p. ex. cigares, cigarettes, tabac pour la pipe
65.
A SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING ASH REMOVAL FROM A SMOKING ARTICLE AND A RELATED METHOD
A system for simulating ash removal from a smoking article and a related method are provided. The system includes a support arrangement supporting at least a portion of a smoking article to form a cantilever with respect to the support arrangement. The system also includes a suction device in fluid communication with the first longitudinal end of the smoking article, the suction device being configured to apply suction to the first longitudinal end to simulate a draw or puff on the smoking article. The system further includes an ignition device configured to ignite an ignitable material of the smoking article about the second longitudinal end thereof, the ignited ignitable material being transformed to an ash in response to successive draws or puffs applied by the suction device. The system still further including an ash-dislodging mechanism (140, 142, 222, 322) configured to selectively impact the cantilevered smoking article to periodically remove the ash.
A synthetic organ includes one or more airways and a first opening in communication with the one or more airways configured to introduce a vapor, aerosol, or other airborne material into the one or more airways; an organ-on-chip microfluidic device having respiratory tract or lung tissue or cells; and one or more mounting positions within the one or more airways configured to accept the organ-on-chip microfluidic device, the mounting position(s) configured to accept the organ-on-chip microfluidic device are at a position relative to the first opening to replicate specific portions of a lung.
Methods for obtaining natural colorants from plant material (e.g., tobacco material) and for using such natural colorants to dye various substrates are provided. Natural colorants are obtained using particular enzymes and particular conditions (e.g., time, temperature, and pH profiles). Such colorants can be used to dye substrates, for example, using conventional dyeing techniques or using unique in situ methods.
D06P 1/34 - Procédés généraux de teinture ou d'impression des textiles ou procédés généraux de teinture du cuir, des fourrures ou des substances macromoléculaires solides de toutes formes, classés selon les teintures, les pigments ou les substances auxiliaires utilisés utilisant des matières colorantes naturelles
A smokeless tobacco product (10) for insertion into the mouth of a user is provided herein. The smokeless tobacco product can be prepared by impregnating a tobacco-containing nonwoven fabric (20) with a second tobacco material (30), e.g., using at least one alternating electric field. The obtained impregnated tobacco-containing fabric is subsequently bonded to form a composite, which can be further modified in order to obtain desired properties such as moisture content and flavor profile.
A smoking article is disclosed herein. The smoking article includes a shell defining an interior space, a consumable substance within the interior space, a heat source effective to increase the temperature of at least a portion of the shell, and a label attached to at least a portion of the shell. The label includes a base film, a cover film, and a temperature dependent material disposed between the base film and the cover film. The temperature dependent material is configured to transition between a first appearance and a second appearance responsive to the increase of the temperature of at least a portion of the shell.
A packaging container (100) for a tobacco product is provided. The packaging container comprises a housing including a flexible wall portion (204) having an electrical device (202) printed or placed on an exterior surface thereof, and a power source (602) contained within the interior of the housing and configured to power the electrical device. The flexible wall portion comprises a layer (302) including a nanocellulose coating configured to level the exterior surface for receipt of the electrical device, and a layer (304) including a moisture vapor barrier configure to resist diffusion of moisture through the exterior surface and into an interior of the housing.
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
C09K 11/56 - Substances luminescentes, p. ex. électroluminescentes, chimiluminescentes contenant des substances inorganiques luminescentes contenant du soufre
Provided are smoking products and methods of preparing smoking products that include tobacco and a deflavored rosemary or a heat-treated rosemary. The deflavored and/or heat-treated rosemary may have been previously heated at a temperature and a time sufficient to reduce or remove flavorant components compared to the use of untreated rosemary. The heated rosemary may include one or more pentacyclic triterpenoid acids such as betulinic, betul-18-enoic, oleanolic, and ursolic acids.
A smoking article is provided that includes an aerogel, which can be optionally impregnated with a catalytic metal compound or can optionally be coated with at least one aerosol-forming material and a flavoring agent. The smoking article comprises various segments such as a heat generation segment, an aerosol-generation segment, and a mouth end. The aerogel can be placed near or within any of these segments. The presence of the aerogel can reduce the concentration of certain gaseous components of mainstream smoke generated during use of a smoking article incorporating a heat generation segment containing a fuel element.
A method of isolating compounds from a tobacco-derived black liquor, including receiving a black liquor from a pulping process of an input material comprising a plant of the Nicotiana species, treating the black liquor with an acid to lower the pH of the black liquor to about 7 or lower in order to produce a precipitate and an acidified black liquor, separating the precipitate and the acidified black liquor, extracting the acidified black liquor with an organic solvent in order to produce an organic layer extract and an aqueous layer extract, and separating the organic layer extract and the aqueous layer extract.
Methods of forming pyrazines from reactants derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species, including receiving an aqueous reactant solution including at least one tobacco-derived cellulosic sugar and at least one tobacco-derived amino acid, heating the reactant solution to a reactant temperature and holding the reactant solution at the reactant temperature for a reactant time to produce a reactant product including at least one tobacco-derived pyrazine, and isolating the at least one tobacco-derived pyrazine from the reactant product. Tobacco products incorporating the tobacco-derived pyrazines are also provided.
A capsule rupture testing system (100) includes a positioning channel (110) configured to receive one or more smoking article filters (30) therein. The smoking article filters (30) include a filter material (32) and a capsule object (10) disposed therein. The system (100) includes a smoking article positioning device (120) configured to position the smoking article filter elements (30) at a testing position within the positioning channel (110). The system includes a rupturing device (130) that includes an actuating element (132) configured to operably engage at least one smoking article filter element (30) at the testing position. The testing position aligns the actuating element (132) with an expected position of the capsule object (10). The rupturing device (130) also includes a measuring element (134) configured to determine a deformation measurement associated with deforming the filter element (30). The system (100) also includes an analysis unit (140) configured to analyze the deformation measurement and configured to determine a rupture point of the capsule object (10). An associated method is also provided.
A24C 5/343 - Contrôle des cigarettes ou du boudin, p. ex. pour réguler l'alimentation en tabacÉlimination des cigarettes défectueuses par des moyens mécaniques, p. ex. palpeurs
A24D 3/04 - Filtres à fumée de tabac caractérisés par leur forme ou leur structure
A container for a smokeless tobacco product includes a liquid-permeable pouch and a capsule coupled to the liquid-permeable pouch and containing an additive. The capsule releases the additive in response to a trigger condition associated with use of the smokeless tobacco product. The additive may comprise a flavorant configured to enhance the flavor of the smokeless tobacco product during use.
A package (800) that may be employed to store a tobacco-containing material (824) is provided. The package may include a container (801) including a body portion (802) and a cover (804) configured to engage the body portion. The body portion may define an internal space (812) therein configured to receive a product. An internal surface (882A,882B) of one or both of the body portion and the cover may include a wood liner (886A,886B). The wood liner may be a wood veneer.
A method of incorporating a flavor material into combination with a tobacco product is described herein. The method may include accessing a flavor delivery insert of a flavor additive accessory, associating the flavor delivery insert with at least one of the tobacco product and a package containing the tobacco product, and actively or passively releasing the flavor material from the flavor delivery insert such that the flavor material is incorporated with the tobacco product. Also described herein are flavor delivery inserts, tobacco products having flavor delivery inserts, and flavor additive accessories having flavor delivery inserts.
The present disclosure provides protein-enriched, tobacco-containing products, suitable for use as oral formulations. Products of the present disclosure typically include at least one tobacco material (e.g., a particulate tobacco material or a tobacco-derived extract), at least one protein-enriched material (e.g., a tobacco-derived protein-enriched material), and at least one sugar alcohol.
A smoking article (10) is provided and has opposed lighting and mouth ends (14, 18). A mouth end portion is disposed at the mouth end and a heat generation portion (35) is disposed about the lighting end. An outer wrapping material (93) is wrapped at least about the heat generation portion and extends toward the mouth end portion, to define a cylindrical rod. An aerosol-generating portion (75) is disposed within the outer wrapping material and between the heat generation and mouth end portions. The aerosol-generating portion is configured to generate an aerosol in response to heat received from the heat generation portion. Heat from the heat generation portion for aerosol formation is provided by igniting a combustible fuel element (63) (e.g., a plurality of parts or pieces of clean burning carbonaceous material) located within an enclosed heat generation cartridge (50).
The invention provides certain nicotine salts, co-crystals, and salt co-crystals and provides novel polymorphic forms of certain nicotine salts. In particular, nicotine salts with orotic acid are described. The invention further provides methods of preparation and characterization of such nicotine salts. In addition, tobacco products, including smoking articles, smokeless tobacco products, and electronic smoking articles comprising nicotine salts, co-crystals, and/or salt co-crystals are also provided.
An aerosol delivery system (100) is provided, comprising a control body portion (300) including a first elongate tubular member (304) having a power source (316) disposed therein. A cartridge body portion (200) includes a second tubular member (216) having opposed first and second ends. One of the first and second ends is removably engaged with one end of the control body portion. The cartridge body portion further comprises a first aerosol generation arrangement (212) disposed within the second tubular member and configured to operably engage the power source upon engagement between the control body portion and the cartridge body portion. A second aerosol generation arrangement (400) is disposed between the first aerosol generation arrangement and a mouth-engaging end of the aerosol delivery system, the second aerosol generation arrangement being either removably engaged with the cartridge body portion or housed within the second tubular member of the cartridge body portion.
The present system relates to methods and apparatus for displaying retail information. Specially, the present system provides a system for displaying retail information specified by a retailer or a consumer and real-time monitoring of retail product for the retailer. For example, this allows a retailer to send promotional offers to a consumer operated external device, the retailer to keep real-time inventory of products, and the consumer to request the location of a product in a retail outlet. Additionally, the described system provides methods and apparatus for theft detection of a retail product.
A product package includes an inner case for storing the product and an outer case for enclosing the inner case. The product package includes a display area for product messaging. The display area includes exterior surfaces of the outer case. The outer case includes an open position in which the display area also includes exterior portions of the inner case. The product package may also include additional features intended to increase the display area of the product package, including a fold-out panel providing an additional exterior surface, an angled outer surface that is visible from a front perspective of the product package, and pivotable sections increasing the surface area of the product package.
B65D 85/20 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets incompressibles ou rigides en forme de baguette ou tubulaires
85.
HIGH-PRESSURE COLD PASTEURIZATION OF TOBACCO MATERIAL
A tobacco material having at least about 40% water based on the total weight, and having a storage stability of at least about 25 days is provided herein, wherein the storage stability is defined as an aerobic plate count below about 3,000,000 CFU/g. A method of treating a tobacco material to enhance storage stability is also provided herein, the method including receiving a tobacco material having at least about 40% water based on the total weight and subjecting the tobacco material to a process pressure of at least about 30,000 psi to form a high pressure processed tobacco material, wherein the high pressure processed tobacco material has a storage stability of at least about 25 days, and wherein the storage stability is defined as an aerobic plate count below about 3,000,000 CFU/g.
A24B 13/00 - Tabac pour pipes, pour cigares, p. ex. éléments rapportés dans ceux-ci, ou pour cigarettesTabac à chiquerPoudre à priser
A24B 15/16 - Caractéristiques chimiques du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac des succédanés du tabac
A24B 15/18 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac
A24B 15/22 - Traitement du tabac ou des succédanés du tabac par application d'une énergie électrique ou d'une énergie à base d'ondes ou d'un rayonnement de particules
A flavor delivery article is provided including a substantially rod-shaped carrier element and a wrapping element. The wrapping element surrounds at least a portion of the carrier element. The delivery article includes a flavor material within one or both of the carrier element and the wrapping element. The flavor delivery article is adapted for delivery of the flavor material to the mouth of a user under mouth conditions in the absence of combustion or other external heating.
Disclosed is a method for monitoring use of a tobacco product by a subject, the method comprising providing the tobacco product to the subject and, at one or more times after providing the tobacco product, collecting a sample of exhaled breath from the subject and subjecting the collected sample to analysis to determine amount and/or concentration of a marker, wherein the amount and/or concentration of the marker is related to use of the tobacco product by the subject.
A smoking article is provided and has opposed lighting and mouth ends. A mouth end portion is disposed at the mouth end and a heat generation portion is disposed about the lighting end. An outer wrapping material is wrapped at least about the heat generation portion and extends toward the mouth end portion, to define a cylindrical rod. An aerosol-generating portion is disposed within the outer wrapping material and between the heat generation and mouth end portions. The aerosol-generating portion is configured to generate an aerosol in response to heat received from the heat generation portion. The aerosol- generating and heat generation portions are further configured to cooperate to distribute heat received by the aerosol-generating portion from the heat generation portion, so as to prevent scorching of the outer wrapping material. An associated method is also provided.
The present invention relates to systems and apparatus for dark-fire curing of tobacco. Specially, the present invention provides a central control system for controlling and adjusting conditions within a structure utilized for curing dark-fired tobacco, for example by remotely turning the ventilation fan on or off. Additionally, the invention provides for an external smoking structure incorporated into the control system. This allows for simultaneous control of external smoking, that is smoking that is physically separated from curing, and the transportation of smoke into the into the dark-fire curing structure, in addition to the control of the curing structure itself.
An inspection system (20) configured to inspect a plurality of capsule objects (10) is provided. The system includes an imaging device (30) for capturing an image of the capsule object's exterior and a weighing device (60) for measuring the capsule object's weight. The system also includes an analysis unit (80) configured to analyze the captured images and the measured weights of the capsule objects. The analysis unit is configured to execute an edge detection tool that determines the capsule object's dimensions and whether the capsule object is defective based at least in part on the measured dimensions. The analysis unit is also configured to execute a weight analysis tool configured to determine whether the capsule object is defective based on the capsule object's weight.
A testing system is provided for an article wrapped with an overwrap. The testing system includes first and second receptacle portions cooperating to define a test receptacle having a test fixture therein. The test receptacle is configured to receive the wrapped article. The test fixture is configured to form a seal with the test fixture about a perimeter thereof and to draw a portion of the overwrap away from the article in response to a suction applied in association with the test fixture. A piercing device is configured to form an orifice in the overwrap, within the perimeter, and a fluid between the overwrap and the article, through the orifice, from a fluid source. A pressure and/or a fluid flow change within the test receptacle, externally to the overwrap, is measured with a measuring device to determine whether there is leakage in the overwrap. An associated method is also provided.
G01M 3/32 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par mesure du taux de perte ou de gain d'un fluide, p. ex. avec des dispositifs réagissant à la pression, avec des indicateurs de débit pour récipients, p. ex. radiateurs
Methods for refining crude tobacco seed oils and the refined tobacco seed oils produced by such methods are provided herein. In particular, methods for reducing the amount of free fatty acids in the crude oil, for modifying the color of the crude oil, and for reducing any undesirable taste/odor associated with the crude oil are provided. The present invention further relates to the incorporation and use of such refined oil within various products.
A product (100) including a package (102) is provided. One or more tobacco-containing articles (112) may be received in the package. A power producer (120) may be configured to produce an electrical current. An output mechanism (122) may be configured to receive the electrical current from the power producer and output a perceptible effect. The perceptible effect may, for example, increase a consumer's interest in the product. A related method is also provided.
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
Provided herein is a cigarette pack formed of a moisture barrier coated paper material. The paper material includes a base substrate, a first polymer coating, a second polymer coating, and a third polymer coating. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating provide a barrier for moisture and air exchange through the paper material. The first polymer coating, the second polymer coating, and the third polymer coating also provide heat and pressure sealability capabilities to the paper material.
B65D 81/18 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu fournissant une ambiance spécifique pour le contenu, p. ex. température supérieure ou inférieure à la température ambiante
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
B65D 85/12 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigares
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HEAT GENERATION SEGMENT FOR AN AEROSOL-GENERATION SYSTEM OF A SMOKING ARTICLE
A fuel element (40) adapted for use in a smoking article (10) is provided, the fuel element (40) including a combustible carbonaceous material in an amount of at least 25% by dry weight, based on the weight of the fuel element, and a particulate ignition aid dispersed throughout the fuel element and selected from ceramic particles, cellulose particles, fullerenes, impregnated activated carbon particles, inorganic salts, and combinations thereof, wherein the average particle size of the ignition aid is less than about 1,000 microns. Also provided are elongate smoking articles having a lighting end (14) and an opposed mouth end (18), and including the above-noted fuel element configured for ignition of the lighting end.
A container configured to hold one or more units of a product is provided. The container may comprise a lid and a base. The lid and/or the base may be constructed from a pulp derived from a plant material. For example, the pulp derived from the plant material may be a wood pulp material. A related method is also provided.
Product display systems (100) are provided. The product display systems may include a product display assembly (102) and one or more products (104) positioned in proximity to the product display assembly. The product display assembly may include a solar cell configured to receive light and output electrical current and a wireless power transmitter configured to receive the electrical current. The product may include a wireless power receiver that cooperates with the wireless power transmitter to produce current that powers an output mechanism (114b). The output mechanism outputs a perceptible effect (112b) such as light or sound to attract consumer attention. A related method is also provided.
G09F 23/06 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p. ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres la réclame étant combinée avec des articles pour restaurants, boutiques ou bureaux
G09F 23/00 - Publicité sur ou dans des articles spécifiques, p. ex. cendriers, boîtes aux lettres
G09F 27/00 - Publicité ou présentation à la fois visuelle et sonore, p. ex. pour information collective
Methods of modifying the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of a tobacco material are described herein. One exemplary method comprises contacting a tobacco material with a composition comprising salt, sugar, enzyme, lactic acid bacteria, yeast, or a combination thereof to reduce the total bacterial content; curing the tobacco material; and fermenting the tobacco material in the presence of one or more microorganisms. The method can provide a fermented tobacco material having a tobacco-specific nitrosamine content that is reduced relative to a fermented tobacco material that has not been subjected to the disclosed method steps. In certain embodiments, the tobacco-specific nitrosamine content of the fermented tobacco material is no more than that of the cured tobacco material. Tobacco-containing products including such treated tobacco materials are also provided.
Methods of forming cellulosic sugars from the stalk or roots of a plant of the Nicotiana species are provided herein, the methods including i) receiving a tobacco material including at least one of a stalk material and a root material of a harvested plant of the Nicotiana species; ii) delignifying the tobacco material to form a tobacco-derived pulp; and iii) hydrolyzing the tobacco-derived pulp to form a hydrolyzed tobacco product including residual solids and a liquid including at least one tobacco-derived cellulosic sugar. A cellulosic sugar derived from hydrolyzed tobacco material including at least one of a tobacco stalk material and a tobacco root material of a harvested plant of the Nicotiana species is also provided herein. Tobacco products incorporating the cellulosic sugars derived from hydrolyzed tobacco material or products derived from the cellulosic sugar are also provided.
A package containing cigarettes includes a box having a lower body portion defining a base, an upper body portion defining a lid, and a tear strip. The base includes a base bottom wall, a base front wall, and a base rear wall. The lid includes a lid top wall, a lid front wall, and a lid rear wall. The tear strip is adhesively coupled to the lid front wall and the base front wall, and an outer surface of the lid and the lower body portion is exposed to be touched by a user.
B65D 5/24 - Réceptacles de section transversale polygonale rigides ou semi-rigides, p. ex. boîtes, cartons ou plateaux, formés en pliant ou montant un ou plusieurs flans de papier en repliant les parties reliées à un panneau central sur chaque côté pour former le corps du réceptacle, p. ex. en forme de plateau avec des côtés adjacents reliés par des plis à soufflet
B65D 65/34 - Cordons de déchirure ou autres éléments flexibles similaires
B65D 77/32 - Cordons ou éléments flexibles de déchirure analogues
B65D 75/58 - Dispositifs d'ouverture ou servant à retirer le contenu, ajoutés ou incorporés lors de la confection du paquet
B65D 85/10 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets spécialement adaptés à des objets ou à des matériaux particuliers pour objets compressibles ou flexibles en forme de baguettes ou tubulaires pour cigarettes
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