ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a right end elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC VAPING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a ELECTRIC VAPING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a right end elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE of our new design.FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 3 is a side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a right end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a first variant of our new design.FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 3 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a right end elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a second variant of our new design.FIG. 7 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 8 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 9 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 10 is a right end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE showing the new design.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE showing the new design.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold wavy line shown in FIGS. 1-7 represents the boundary between the claimed and unclaimed portions and does not constitute a feature of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a portion of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER showing the design, the rear view being a mirror image thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only to show the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

PROCESS OF PREPARING PRINTING SOLUTION AND MAKING PATTERNED CIGARETTE WRAPPERS

A process for making patterned cigarette wrapper includes the steps of: preparing a printing solution including the steps of: mixing at least water and a starch to form a starch mixture, heating the starch mixture to a temperature of at least about 180°F preferably for at least about 30 minutes to release amylopectin and amylose, adding propylene glycol to the starch mixture, and mixing the starch mixture and propylene glycol to form a printing solution, wherein the printing solution is maintained and applied at elevated temperature (120°F to 150°F). The process also includes providing a base web of wrapper and applying the printing solution to the wrapper in a predetermined pattern.

POLYMER COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER AND METHOD

A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a poly -mer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided.

TWO CAN PACK SLEEVE AND METHOD

A method of packaging two cylindrical cans having the same height and diameter includes partially erecting a sleeve from a blank so as to have a single opening at the bottom of the sleeve; arranging the two cylindrical cans side-by-side in the partially erected sleeve such that a side of each cylindrical can extends beyond an outer periphery of the sleeve; securing the cans in the sleeve by folding a cross-panel over the opening at a location between the two cans such that the opening is divided into two smaller openings sized to prevent the cans from passing therethrough; and wherein a measured distance from the cross-panel to a side panel of the sleeve in the two smaller openings is less than a diameter of one of the cylindrical cans.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article comprising an aerosol generator and a mechanical aerosol converter insert having the capacity to improve characteristics of aerosol produced by the aerosol generator, including sensory attributes. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction;an aerosol generator within the outer tube which produces a condensation aerosol within the outer tube; anda liquid supply within the outer tube delivering liquid material to the aerosol generator;an aerosol stream forming element within the outer tube operable to produce an aerosol stream; anda mechanical aerosol converter (MAC) insert arranged to impart impaction upon said aerosol stream as said aerosol is being drawn from said electronic smoking article.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol stream forming element is a gasket arranged such that the aerosol is drawn through a central orifice of the gasket disposed upstream of said MAC insert and said MAC insert comprises at least one orifice and a face claim 1 , said face being spaced from said central orifice claim 1 , said face and said central orifice being arranged such that at least some of said aerosol stream drawn through said central orifice strikes said face claim 1 , whereby a characteristic of said aerosol is altered.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein said MAC insert comprises a plurality of orifices disposed about said face.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of orifices are disposed radially outward of said face.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 4 , wherein said face is disposed within a cylindrical body claim 4 , said face is spaced from an upstream edge portion of said cylindrical body claim 4 , said edge portion abutting said gasket claim 4 , whereby spacing between said face and said central orifice is consistently established.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the ...

Oral product

FOLDED PACK

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a FOLDED PACK shown in the drawings. The stippled line portions of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.Brief Description of the Drawings:FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a FOLDED PACK in a closed configuration;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image thereof;FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof; andFIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof in an open configuration.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in that they show the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE showing the new design.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a right end elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only to show the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the entirety of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE of the design;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

Accessory package

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a mouth end insert having at least two diverging outlets. The electronic cigarette can also include an air flow diverter which directs incoming air away from a heating zone of the heater. 1. An electronic cigarette having a heater which vaporizes liquid material to produce an aerosol , a mouth end insert including at least two diverging outlets which are located at the end of off-axis passages , and an air flow diverter operable to prevent incoming air from reducing aerosol output due to cooling of the heater during puff cycles.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , further comprising:an outer cylindrical tube extending in a longitudinal direction;an inner cylindrical tube within the outer cylindrical tube;a central air passage in communication with an upstream end of the inner cylindrical tube;a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, the liquid supply contained in an outer annulus between the outer cylindrical tube and the inner cylindrical tube;the heater located in the inner cylindrical tube downstream of and in spaced apart relation to the central air passage;a wick in communication with the liquid supply and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the heater and the heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner cylindrical tube;a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater; andat least one air inlet operable to deliver air drawn into the central passage by a puff on the electronic ...

PACKAGING SLEEVE

A sleeve (100) operable to at least partially contain a cylindrical article, the sleeve including opposing planar side panels (12, 16); bowed dust flaps (22, 26) extending upwardly from said side panels; front and back panels (14, 18), each having rounded, upper corner portions (91, 93, 95, 97); and overlapping top panels (24, 28) in superposing relation to upper portions of said bowed dust flaps, said overlapping top panels being mutually secured, whereby said bowed dust flaps are retained in a bowed condition that conforms with said rounded upper panel portions of said front and back panels.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the entirety of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-soluble polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or a derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.

PREFORMED SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCT

Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products (110) configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.

FOLDED PACK

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a FOLDED PACK shown in the drawings. The stippled line portions of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.Brief Description of the Drawings:FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a FOLDED PACK in a closed configuration;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image thereof;FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view thereof;FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;FIG. 7 is a front perspective view thereof in an open configuration.

Folded pack

Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers

A smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and structural fibers. The structural fibers forming a network in which the smokeless tobacco is entangled. The structural fibers have a composition different from the smokeless tobacco. The tobacco-entangled fabric can have an overall oven volatiles content of at least 10 weight percent. In some embodiments, the structural fibers form a nonwoven network. In some embodiments, fibrous structures of the smokeless tobacco are entangled with the structural fibers.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a first variant of our new design.FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 3 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a right end elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a second variant of our new design.FIG. 7 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 8 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 9 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 10 is a right end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view of the design;FIG. 3 is a side elevational view of the design, the other side being a mirror image;FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view of the design; andFIG. 5 is a right end elevational view of the design.

OIL DETECTION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND TAGGANT THEREFOR

A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product, the process comprising adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product, conveying said product past an infrared detection apparatus, irradiating said product with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus as it passes the detection apparatus, and detecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product. The taggant can be in the form of a composition containing a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, dissolved or dispersed in an oil or lubricant.

BIODEGRADABLE CIGAR TIP

A biodegradable cigar tip comprises an open upstream end configured to surround a downstream end of a cigar, the cigar tip having a mouth end optionally comprising a substantially flat cross-section, the cigar tip comprising a molded biodegradable material. The biodegradable material may consist of pressed cellulosic fibers with an outer surface of the cigar tip coated with a plastic film, wax coating or other waterproof coating such as a sugarcane pulp film. Alternatively, the biodegradable material may consist of an injection molded biodegradable resin such as a starch-filled resin wherein the starch-filled resin includes polypropylene or polyethylene and non-soluble starch selected from corn, tapioca, wheat, potato, plant sourced oligomer, or plant sourced polysaccharide or mixture thereof.

ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-soluble polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or a derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. 1. An oral product , comprising a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity , the body comprising:a mouth-soluble polymer matrix;cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix; andnicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix such that the nicotine or derivative thereof is released from the body when the body is at least partially received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.2. An oral product , comprising:a stick; and a mouth-soluble polymer matrix;', 'cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix; and', 'nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix such that the nicotine or derivative thereof is released from the coating when the coating is at least partially received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva., 'a coating on the stick, the coating comprising3. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-soluble polymer matrix comprises starch.4. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix.5. The oral product of claim 4 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 4 , glycerin claim 4 , vegetable oil claim 4 , triglycerides claim 4 , and combinations thereof.6. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix.7. The oral product of claim 6 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 6 , sucralose claim 6 , ...

On-line oil and foreign matter detection system and method

A system for detecting oil contaminated product and foreign matter within a product stream is provided. The system includes a first conveying means for delivering a product stream; a first detection apparatus for detecting oil contaminated product, the first detection apparatus positioned proximate the product stream, the first detection apparatus including a high intensity infrared light source directed at the product stream; and a high speed NIR spectrometer sensor tuned to detect a reflected signal from a taggant disposed in the oil of the oil contaminated product; a second detection apparatus for detecting foreign matter within a product stream, the second detection apparatus positioned proximate the product stream, the second detection apparatus including a light source for illuminating the product stream and a detector for detecting light reflected from the product stream; and a controller for determining whether the product stream contains oil contaminated product or foreign matter ...

ORAL PRODUCT COMPRISING A MOUTH-STABLE POLYMER MATRIX AND FIBERS

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a right end elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

END CAP OF A SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an END CAP OF A SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a left side perspective view of the design;FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the design;FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the design;FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the design;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the design;FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a first variant of our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line 19-19 shown in FIG. 4.FIG. 4 is an end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a second variant of our new design.FIG. 6 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 7 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along the line 23-23 shown in FIG. 8.FIG. 8 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of the design, showing the ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER in a closed orientation, the rear view being a mirror image thereof.FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof, the bottom view being a mirror image thereof.FIG. 3 is left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the design, showing the ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER of FIG. 1 in an open orientation and showing environment.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 8 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 9 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 10 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 11 is a bottom plan view thereof.FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the design, showing the ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER of FIG. l in a ...

Two can pack sleeve and method

A method of packaging two cylindrical cans having the same height and diameter includes partially erecting a sleeve from a blank so as to have a single opening at the bottom of the sleeve; arranging the two cylindrical cans side-by-side in the partially erected sleeve such that a side of each cylindrical can extends beyond an outer periphery of the sleeve; securing the cans in the sleeve by folding a cross-panel over the opening at a location between the two cans such that the opening is divided into two smaller openings sized to prevent the cans from passing therethrough; and wherein a measured distance from the cross-panel to a side panel of the sleeve in the two smaller openings is less than a diameter of one of the cylindrical cans.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a portion of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE CHARGER showing the design, the rear view being a mirror image thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only to show the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a right side perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a left side perspective view of the design;FIG. 3 is a front elevational view of the design;FIG. 4 is a rear elevational view of the design;FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the design;FIG. 6 is a bottom plan view of the design;FIG. 7 is a left side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 8 is a right side elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of a SMOKING ARTICLE showing a first variant of our new design.FIG. 2 is a side elevation view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevation view thereof.FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 shown in FIG. 3.FIG. 5 is a left end, perspective view of a SMOKING ARTICLE showing a second variant of our new design.FIG. 6 is a side elevation view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 7 is an end elevation view thereof.FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line 8-8 shown in FIG. 7.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The cut-away portions shown in solid black are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ACCESSORY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the entirety of an ACCESSORY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ACCESSORY PACKAGE showing the new design in a closed configuration.FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof.FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the ACCESSORY PACKAGE showing the new design in an open configuration.FIG. 9 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 10 is a bottom plan view thereof.FIG. 11 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 12 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 13 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 14 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 15 is a plan view of a blank for an ACCESSORY PACKAGE showing the new design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative ...

HEAT LAMP TEST FOR IDENTIFICATION OF OIL SPOTS

A system for differentiating between oil spots and non-oil spots in a wrapped article comprising a web and a wrapped material. The system includes a heat source that applies heat to a wrapped article for a predetermined amount of time when the wrapped article is placed in a sample area on a surface that is arranged at a predetermined distance away from a heating element of the heat source; and a light source that provides backlighting to the web of the wrapped article when the web has been separated from the wrapped material and placed on a viewing surface of the light source. A method for differentiating between oil spots and non-oil spots in wrapped articles and a field test kit are also provided. 1. A system for differentiating between oil spots and non-oil spots in a wrapped article comprising a web and a wrapped material , the system comprising:a heat source that applies heat to the wrapped article for a predetermined amount of time when the wrapped article is placed in a sample area on a surface that is arranged at a predetermined distance away from a heating element of the heat source; anda light source that provides backlighting to the web of the wrapped article when the web has been separated from the wrapped material portion and placed on a viewing surface of the light source.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light source comprises a base claim 1 , at least one fluorescent light tube within the base claim 1 , and the viewing surface connected to the base and arranged over the at least one fluorescent light tube.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the viewing surface is composed of a material that transmits and diffuses light emanating from the at least one fluorescent light tube.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the light source is configured to backlight the web placed on the viewing surface such that:an oil spot on the web appears translucent and/or transparent compared to a unspotted portion of the web; anda non-oil spot on the web appears opaque ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a first variant of our new design.FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 3 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a right end elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing a second variant of our new design.FIG. 7 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 8 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 9 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 10 is a right end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE showing the new design.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a right end elevational view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only to show the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

Electronic smoking article

MOUTHPIECE OF AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a MOUTHPIECE OF AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the design; andFIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the design taken generally along the line A-A shown in FIG. 2.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the entirety of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design. The bold wavy lines are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and forms no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a plan view of a blank for a first variant of the DISPLAY PACKAGE;FIG. 2 is a plan view of a blank for a second variant of the DISPLAY PACKAGE.

Direct to container system with on-line weight control and associated method

An apparatus for tamping the contents of a container having a bottom surface prone to bending and/or cracking during tamping. The apparatus includes a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; and a container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface, wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a left end, perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE of our new design.FIG. 2 is a right end, perspective view thereof.FIG. 3 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 4 is a left end elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a right end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ACCESSORY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ACCESSORY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ACCESSORY PACKAGE showing the new design in an open configuration.FIG. 2 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view thereof.FIG. 4 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 7 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 8 is a plan view of a blank for an ACCESSORY PACKAGE showing the new design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of the entirety of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof;FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof;FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof;FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

PHONE CASE WITH CHARGER

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a PHONE CASE WITH CHARGER shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the design;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the design;FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the design;FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the design;FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the design; andFIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STAINING A TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT

An apparatus for distributing moisture and staining the web of a plurality of tobacco sachets. The apparatus includes a turret wheel assembly (60) comprising a rotatable turret wheel (12) having a plurality of cups (14) for receiving containers (16) for tobacco sachets, a sensor (18) for verifying the presence a container (16) within a cup (14) of the rotatable turret wheel, a hydraulic injector (20) for injecting water into a container having a plurality of tobacco sachets, means (24) for tamping tobacco sachets, and means for agitating and stirring the plurality of tobacco sachets (30) to lift and stir tobacco sachets from the bottom of the container. A method of distributing moisture and staining the web of a plurality of tobacco sachets is also provided.

ALTERNATING PATTERNS IN CIGARETTE WRAPPER, SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD

A cigarette wrapper includes transversely extending banded regions applied by a printing technique, such as gravure printing. The banded regions may be applied in a one or more application of a printing composition that may be an aqueous starch solution also containing an anti-wrinkling agent such as propylene glycol, and calcium carbonate. The pattern of banded regions may be bands or stripes and the like along and/or around the tobacco rod. The banded regions may be solid or contain any number of cross-web and/or longitudinal discontinuities. The pattern may be configured so that when a smoking article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have film-forming compound located only on sides of the smoking article not in contact with the substrate. 1. A process of making wrapper paper for a smoking article comprising the steps of:supplying a base web;preparing a printing composition;applying the printing composition to the base web with alternating first and second pattern elements by printing;forming the first pattern element with a predetermined application of the printing composition; andforming the second pattern element with a different predetermined application of the printing composition.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the printing composition is a cellulosic composition.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the printing composition is a solvent-based composition.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the printing composition is an a starch solution.5. The process of claim 4 , wherein the starch solution is an aqueous starch solution containing in the range of about 18% to about 28% starch by weight; between about 7% to about 10% anti-wrinkling agent by weight of solution; and between about 9% and about 13% chalk by weight of solution.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the different predetermined application rates are effected by changing one or more components of the printing composition.7. The ...

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a DISPLAY PACKAGE showing the new design.FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof.FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof.FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof.FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof.FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof.FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof.The broken, stippled lines are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE showing our new design.FIG. 2 is side elevational view thereof, the other side being a mirror image.FIG. 3 is an end elevational view thereof.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.The bold, wavy lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only in order to define the boundary of the design and form no part of the design.

PHONE CASE WITH CHARGER

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a PHONE CASE WITH CHARGER shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the design;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the design;FIG. 4 is a left side elevational view of the design;FIG. 5 is a right side elevational view of the design;FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the design; andFIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of the design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

DISPLAY PACKAGE

The design consists of the features of shape, ornament, pattern and configuration of a DISPLAY PACKAGE shown in the drawings, of which:FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the design;FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the design;FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view of the design;FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view of the design;FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view of the design;FIG. 6 is a top plan view of the design; andFIG. 7 is a bottom plan view of de design.The broken, stippled lines of the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the design.

Oral product

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and a mouth-soluble binder dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.

Electronic smoking article

DIRECT TO CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ON-LINE WEIGHT CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Systems and methods for manufacturing and inserting a pre-determined number of material-filled pouches into containers are disclosed. A system includes a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes includes a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure. The system also includes a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes. The system further includes a controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the pre-determined pouches are inserted into the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes. 1. A system for manufacturing and inserting a pre-determined number of material-filled pouches into containers , the system comprising:a pouch providing system comprising a plurality of lanes, wherein each one of the plurality of lanes comprises a pouch making machine and a hold-back structure;a conveyor system structured and arranged to move a plurality of containers into alignment with the plurality of lanes; anda controller structured and arranged to control the hold-back structure in each one of the plurality of lanes such that the predetermined number of pouches are inserted into each of the plurality of containers when the plurality of containers are aligned with the plurality of lanes.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the pouch making machines make the pouches at a substantially constant rate independent of a position of the plurality of containers; andthe pouches made by the pouch making machine in a respective one of the plurality of lanes are inserted directly into the respective container aligned with the respective lane.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:the hold-back structure is moveable between an open position and a closed position;the open position permitting the pouches to be inserted into a respective ...

PROCESS OF PREPARING PRINTING SOLUTION AND MAKING PATTERNED CIGARETTE WRAPPERS

A process for making patterned cigarette wrapper includes the steps of: preparing a printing solution including the steps of: mixing at least water and a starch to form a starch mixture, heating the starch mixture to a temperature of at least about 180° F. preferably for at least about 30 minutes to release amylopectin and amylose, adding propylene glycol to the starch mixture, and mixing the starch mixture and propylene glycol to form a printing solution, wherein the solution is maintained and applied at elevated temperature (120° F. to 150° F.). The process also includes providing a base web of wrapper and applying the printing solution to the wrapper in a predetermined pattern. 1. A process for making patterned wrapper of a smoking article comprising the steps of: mixing at least water and a starch to form an aqueous starch solution;', 'heating the aqueous starch mixture to a temperature of at least about 180° F. for a time sufficient to release at least one of amylopectin and amylose;', 'adding propylene glycol to the aqueous starch mixture; and', 'mixing the starch mixture and propylene glycol to form a printing solution; and, 'preparing a printing solution including the steps ofproviding a base web of wrapper;applying the printing solution to the wrapper in a predetermined pattern; andbetween said preparing step and said applying step, maintaining the printing solution to a temperature ranging from about 120° F. to about 150° F.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the mixing step includes incorporating oxidized starch.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the printing solution is applied to the wrapper at a temperature ranging from about 120° F. to about 150° F.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the viscosity of the printing solution ranges from about 16.5 seconds to about 19.5 seconds as measured by a Zahn #2 cup at 120° F.5. The process of claim 1 , further including agitating the printing solution during the heating step.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein ...

Pouch product with improved seal and method

A pouch product includes a pouch wrapper formed of a web having a longitudinal integrated fin and lap seal. The pouch wrapper contains a filling material including tobacco or non-tobacco material and optional additives. The longitudinal integrated fin and lap seal is formed on a forming collar incorporated in a pouching apparatus.

On-line oil and foreign matter detection system and method

A system for detecting oil contaminated product and foreign matter within a product stream is provided. The system includes a first conveying means for delivering a product stream; a first detection apparatus for detecting oil contaminated product, the first detection apparatus positioned proximate the product stream, the first detection apparatus including a high intensity infrared light source directed at the product stream; and a high speed NIR spectrometer sensor tuned to detect a reflected signal from a taggant disposed in the oil of the oil contaminated product; a second detection apparatus for detecting foreign matter within a product stream, the second detection apparatus positioned proximate the product stream, the second detection apparatus including a light source for illuminating the product stream and a detector for detecting light reflected from the product stream; and a controller for determining whether the product stream contains oil contaminated product or foreign matter ...

Mouthpiece of a smoking article

APPARATUS FOR STRIPPING AND SORTING LEAVES FROM AGRICULTURAL CROPS

An apparatus for stripping and sorting leaves from stalks of agricultural crops. The apparatus includes a base frame having a first longitudinal member, said first longitudinal member having a first end and a second end, and a second longitudinal member in a parallel spaced-relationship with said first longitudinal member, a plurality of cross members arranged perpendicularly along at least said first longitudinal member, each of said plurality of cross members having a lower stripping member for receiving the stalk of an agricultural crop, a plurality of upper stripping members, each upper stripping member positionable to cooperate with a corresponding lower stripping member to substantially encircle the stalk and means for engaging and conveying the stalk along the apparatus in a direction from said first end to said second end of said first longitudinal member. 1. An apparatus for stripping and sorting leaves from stalks of agricultural crops , comprising(a) a base frame having a first longitudinal member, said first longitudinal member having a first end and a second end, and a second longitudinal member in a parallel spaced-relationship with said first longitudinal member;(b) a plurality of cross members arranged perpendicularly along at least said first longitudinal member, each of said plurality of cross members having a lower stripping member for receiving the stalk of an agricultural crop;(c) a plurality of upper stripping members, each upper stripping member positionable to cooperate with a corresponding lower stripping member to substantially encircle the stalk; and(d) means for engaging and conveying the stalk along the apparatus in a direction from said first end to said second end of said first longitudinal member;wherein each upper stripping member and the corresponding lower stripping member cooperate to strip the leaves from the stalk as the stalk is conveyed along the apparatus.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said means for engaging and ...

Menthol detection on tobacco

A method for detecting mentholated tobacco, comprising irradiating tobacco containing menthol and a fluorescent taggant with radiation and observing the tobacco for fluorescence from the taggant. A system and method for detecting and separating mentholated tobacco from non-mentholated tobacco within a product stream is also provided.

Folded pack for holding thin elongate products

A folded, substantially wedge shaped pack useful for holding thin, elongate products such as tobacco sticks includes a back panel, inner front panel, top panel and front closure panel, the front closure panel including a tab at a free end thereof engageable with a closure slot in the inner front panel. The closure tab slides into the closure slot by sliding along a bearing surface and the top panel establishes a raised fulcrum effect which tends to maintain the closure tab in the closure slot when the pack is in a closed condition.

Electronic smoking article

Packaging sleeve

FABRICATION OF CORE/SHELL CAPSULES OF DIFFERENT GEOMETRIES AND TREATMENT THERAFTER

Multi-shelled capsules are made by co-extruding a first liquid flavorant composition and a first shell-forming polymeric material to form droplets which are hardened to form an inner shell containing a first liquid flavorant composition, and then coated with a second shell-forming polymeric material which is hardened to form an outer shell. The result is a capsule where the inner surface of the outer shell is separate and/or separable from the outer surface of the inner shell to define a space, wherein a second liquid flavorant composition may be located. 1. A multi-shelled capsule comprising:(a) an inner core comprising a first liquid flavorant composition,(b) an inner shell of a first polymeric material at least partially enclosing the inner core,(c) an outer shell of a second polymeric material at least partially enclosing the inner shell, and(d) a second liquid flavorant composition disposed in a space between the inner shell and the outer shell.2. The multi-shelled capsule of claim 1 , wherein said capsule is substantially spherical and has a diameter of 1 to 7 mm.3. The multi-shelled capsule of claim 1 , wherein the inner and outer shells have a combined thickness claim 1 , including the space between the shells claim 1 , of between about 12 and 43 μm.4. The multi-shelled capsule of claim 1 , wherein the multi-shelled capsule has a burst strength of between about 6 and 11 N.5. The multi-shelled capsule of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the inner and outer shells comprises cross-linked alginate.6. A smoking article claim 1 , comprising at least one multi-shelled capsule of .7. The smoking article of claim 6 , wherein the first and second liquid flavorant compositions are different.8. The smoking article of claim 6 , wherein the at least one multi-shelled capsule comprises a plurality of multi-shelled capsules claim 6 , at least some of which have different combined thicknesses of inner and outer shells.9. The smoking article of claim 6 , whereinthe smoking ...

Display tray for displaying a plurality of containers

A display tray for displaying a plurality of containers. The display includes a base having a first longitudinal edge, and a second longitudinal edge; a first tray member comprising a first side extending from the first longitudinal edge of the base and terminating at an upper edge thereof, a second side extending from the upper edge of the first side and terminating at a lower edge thereof adjacent the base, the first tray member forming a substantially triangular cross-section and having a plurality of openings positioned along an apex thereof; and a second tray member comprising a first side extending from the second longitudinal edge of the base and terminating at an upper edge thereof, a second side extending from the upper edge of the first side and terminating at a lower edge thereof adjacent the base, the second tray member forming a substantially triangular cross-section.

Folded pack for holding thin elongate products

A folded, substantially wedge shaped pack useful for holding thin, elongate products such as tobacco sticks includes a back panel, inner front panel, top panel and front closure panel, the front closure panel including a tab at a free end thereof engageable with a closure slot in the inner front panel. The closure tab slides into the closure slot by sliding along a bearing surface and the top panel establishes a raised fulcrum effect which tends to maintain the closure tab in the closure slot when the pack is in a closed condition.

Plastic cigar pack

Menthol detection on tobacco

A method for detecting mentholated tobacco, comprising irradiating tobacco containing menthol and a fluorescent taggant with radiation and observing the tobacco for fluorescence from the taggant. A system and method for detecting and separating mentholated tobacco from non-mentholated tobacco within a product stream is also provided.

Mouthpiece of a smoking article

Lighter holder for cigarette and cigar packs

A lighter holder for a cigarette or cigar package, comprising a substantially rectangular member foldable into the lighter holder, the rectangular member having a length and a width and five discrete panels defined in the length direction by foldable score lines in the width direction, the second and fourth panels being internally foldable and having apertures at corresponding locations in the width directions thereof.

Folded pack

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR USING AN INNER PACK FRAME TO CONTAIN LOOSE ELONGATED SMOKING ARTICLES IN A HINGE LID PACK

A method of manufacturing a hinge lid pack for containing loose elongated smoking articles is disclosed, the method includes forming a box and a lid connected to the box about a hinge line extending across a back wall of the pack. The box can include a front wall, a left side wall, a right side wall, a back wall, and a bottom wall, and the lid can include a lid top wall, a lid left side wall, a lid right side wall, and a lid back wall. A perforation line is formed in a front panel of an inner frame, the inner frame including the front panel, a right side panel, and a left side panel, and at least a portion of the inner frame is glued to the front wall of the box of the hinge lid pack.

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a fibrous element downstream of the heater. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction;an inner tube within the outer tube;a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, the liquid supply contained in an outer annulus between the outer tube and the inner tube;a heater located in the inner tube;a wick in communication with the liquid supply and surrounded by the heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the heater and the heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube; anda fibrous element located downstream of the heater.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , further including a mouth end insert claim 1 , said mouth end insert comprising at least two diverging outlet passages operable to distribute aerosol throughout a mouth of a smoker during a puff.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein each of the at least two diverging outlet passages is angled at about 5° to about 60° in relation to a longitudinal axis of the electronic smoking article.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous element comprises a low efficiency filter material.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the fibrous element comprises fibrous material selected from the group consisting of cellulose acetate claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , paper claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 ...

HINGED LID PACKAGING

A pack for consumer goods includes an outer packaging container and an inner packaging container. The outer packaging container includes a lower box portion with an upper lid portion hingedly connected thereto. The inner packaging container includes a dispensing opening with a resealable closure, a front panel, a back panel, a top panel, a bottom panel, and opposing side panels; each side panel having an inner panel and an outer panel, the inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and the outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining flanges having a width greater than the first width. The inner packaging container is insertable within the outer packaging container, the flanges on the back panel of the inner packaging container exert biasing forces on the hinged lid of the outer packaging container to assure lid closure is maintained. 1. A pack for consumer goods comprising: a generally rectangular lower box portion with an upper lid portion hingedly connected thereto for movement between opened and closed positions, said box defining an inner box width;', 'wherein said upper lid portion includes a lid back panel, a lid front panel, and a lid top panel; and, 'an outer packaging container comprising a generally rectangular box having a dispensing opening with a resealable closure;', 'wherein the rectangular box includes a front panel, a back panel, a top panel,, 'an inner packaging container comprising wherein each said side panel includes an inner panel and an outer panel, said inner panel having a first width defining a width of the inner packaging container, and said outer panel including at least a portion having a second width defining a width greater than the first width;', 'wherein the second width is greater than the inner box width', 'wherein said inner packaging container is insertable within said outer packaging container such that the front panel of the inner packaging container exerts a ...

Electronic smoking article

Electronic smoking article

Apparatus for dispensing moist smokeless tobacco

An apparatus for accurately dosing moist smokeless tobacco includes a dosing assembly and a dosing air source. The dosing assembly defines a loading chamber and a dosing chamber for containing a quantity of moist smokeless tobacco material. The dosing assembly also includes a discharge opening communicating with the dosing chamber. The dosing air source communicates with the dosing chamber and is operable to deliver compressed air to the dosing assembly so as to move moist smokeless tobacco material from the dosing chamber to the discharge opening. A method of pouching moist smokeless tobacco includes placing a predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco in a dosing chamber having a predetermined volume, and ejecting the predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco to pouching apparatus using compressed air.

POLYMER COATED PAPERBOARD CONTAINER AND METHOD

A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided. 1. A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end , comprising:heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature;providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle;providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature;providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; andspraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle;wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; andthe second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising mixing the gas and the polymer outside the nozzle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the gas comprises air; andthe nozzle comprises an air atomization, external mixing nozzle.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer has a molecular weight and surface tension such that the gas shears the polymer into droplets at a location external of the nozzle.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the polymer comprises an olefin.6 ...

Folded dispensing unit

Oral product

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, and at least one air inlet operable to establish a predetermined resistance to draw under a prescribed test of said smoking article. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a casing extending in a longitudinal direction;a mouthpiece; andat least one air inlet in communication with said mouthpiece, the at least one air inlet being operable to establish a predetermined resistance-to-draw under a prescribed test of said smoking article.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the casing is formed of a metal or a metal alloy and the at least one air inlet is formed in the casing.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one air inlet is formed in a metallic plate insert arranged on an internal or external surface of the casing and which optionally superposes at least one air inlet formed in the casing.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one air inlet has a width of less than about 2.0 mm and a length of less than about 1.5 mm.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , further including a removable protective covering which is positioned over the at least one air inlet after formation of the at least one air inlet and removed prior to smoking.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one air inlet is operable to establish a resistance-to-draw during smoking of about 60 mm HO to about 150 mm HO.7. The electronic smoking article of claim 6 , wherein the at least one air inlet is operable to establish a resistance-to-draw during smoking of about 90 mm HO to about 110 mm HO.8. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , ...

DISPLAY CARTON

A display carton is disclosed, which includes a tray portion, the tray portion including a back panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, an inside front panel, a right back gusset panel, a left back gusset panel, a right side wall panel, a left side wall panel, a right front gusset panel, and a left front gusset panel; a display portion, the display portion including an extension panel, a display panel, and a top panel, the top panel foldably connected along a fold line to the back panel of the tray portion; and a removable front panel portion foldably connected along a fold line to the inside front panel. 1. A display carton comprising:a tray portion, the tray portion including a back panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, an inside front panel, a right back gusset panel, a left back gusset panel, a right side wall panel, a left side wall panel, a right front gusset panel, and a left front gusset panel;a display portion, the display portion including an extension panel, a display panel, and a top panel, the top panel foldably connected along a fold line to the back panel of the tray portion; anda removable front panel portion foldably connected along a fold line to the inside front panel.2. The carton of claim 1 , comprising:a front closure panel foldably connected along a fold line to the removable front panel.3. The carton of claim 1 , comprising:a tray configured to be received in the tray portion of the display carton, and wherein the tray is configured to hold one or more rows of a retail product.4. The carton of claim 1 , comprising:a retail product, which is received in the tray portion of the display carton.5. The carton of claim 4 , wherein the retail product is a plurality of cylindrical cans or canisters claim 4 , each of the plurality of cylindrical cans containing a moist smokeless tobacco product.6. The carton of claim 1 , wherein a height of the back panel is greater than a height of the front panel.7. The carton of claim 1 , wherein each of the right ...

AIR ACCELERATOR DOSING TUBE

An air accelerator dosing tube for a form/fill/seal machine used to package fine cut tobacco material includes an axially-adjustable annular venturi communicating with the particulate material passage. A lining of polyether ether ketone optionally covers surfaces exposed to the particulate material. A metering assembly for delivering predetermined quanitites of particulate material at predetermined time intervals may also be fabricated from polyether ether ketone. Each dosing tube is adapted for calibration by adjustment of the annular venturi to produce a predetermined force at a predetermined stand-off distance. In operation, consistent simultaneous operation of multiple dosing tubes, each of which has been calibrated, gives substantially uniform deposit of particulate material in pouch-type packages. The particulate material may include finely cut tobacco in addition to humectants, flavorants, and other tacky substances. 1. A dosing assembly for delivery of particulate material comprising:an air accelerator assembly having channel for passage of particulate material, an internal plenum chamber, an adjustable-throat annular venturi in fluid communication with the plenum chamber and the channel for passage of particulate material; anda dosing tube attached to the air accelerator assembly for receiving particulate material and air from the air accelerator assembly; andmetering apparatus attached to the air accelerator assembly, the metering apparatus being fabricated substantially from PEEK, and being operable to supply predetermined quantities of particulate material to the air accelerator assembly at predetermined time intervals.2. The dosing assembly of wherein the channel for passage of particulate material and the dosing tube are lined with polyether ether ketone.3. A dosing assembly for delivery of particulate material claim 1 , comprising:a fixed member having an inlet, an outlet, and a passage extending between the inlet and the outlet, and an external ...

OIL DETECTION PROCESS, APPARATUS AND TAGGANT THEREFOR

A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product (C), preferably a cigarette (C), the process comprising adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product (C), conveying () said product (C) past an infrared detection apparatus (), irradiating said product (C) with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus () as it passes the detection apparatus (), and detecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product (C). The taggant can be in the form of a composition containing a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, dissolved or dispersed in an oil or lubricant. 120-. (canceled)21. A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product , the process comprising:adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product;conveying said product past an infrared detection apparatus;irradiating said product with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus as it passes the detection apparatus; anddetecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product.221. The process of claim , wherein said taggant is a Stokes-shifting taggant , which absorbs infrared radiation at a first wavelength and fluoresces at a second wavelength , different from said first wavelength.232. The process of claim , wherein said first wavelength is about 805 nanometers and said second wavelength is about 840 nanometers.241. The process of claim , wherein the taggant is oil soluble.251. The process of claim , wherein the taggant is an Indocyanine Green complex.261. The process of claim , wherein said manufactured product is a food product.271. The process of claim , wherein said manufactured product is a cigarette rod which is wrapped in paper.281. The process of claim , wherein different fluorescent taggants are ...

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Composite smokeless tobacco products, systems, and methods

A smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and a polymeric material in intimate contact with the smokeless tobacco and stabilized in conformance to a surface topography of the tobacco's fibrous structures such that the stabilized polymeric material secures the smokeless tobacco together. The smokeless tobacco product has a moisture-permeable porous surface and an overall oven volatiles content of at least 10 weight percent.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING MOIST SMOKELESS TOBACCO

An apparatus for accurately dosing moist smokeless tobacco includes a dosing assembly and a dosing air source. The dosing assembly defines a loading chamber and a dosing chamber for containing a quantity of moist smokeless tobacco material. The dosing assembly also includes a discharge opening communicating with the dosing chamber. The dosing air source communicates with the dosing chamber and is operable to deliver compressed air to the dosing assembly so as to move moist smokeless tobacco material from the dosing chamber to the discharge opening. A method of pouching moist smokeless tobacco includes placing a predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco in a dosing chamber having a predetermined volume, and ejecting the predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco to pouching apparatus using compressed air. 1. An apparatus for dispensing tobacco , said apparatus comprising:a dosing assembly comprising a movable element and a fixed element, said movable element movable between a retracted and a closed position, said movable element defining a loading chamber for receiving a predetermined quantity of tobacco material and a dosing chamber; anda dosing air source communicating with the dosing chamber and operable to deliver compressed air to the dosing assembly so as to move tobacco material from the dosing chamber through a discharge opening,wherein said movable element compacts said predetermined quantity of tobacco into said dosing chamber upon moving into said closed position.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a hopper for containing tobacco prior to delivery to the dosing assembly.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further including a tobacco feed drive system for delivering a predetermined quantity of tobacco into the loading chamber of the dosing assembly.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a dosing tube communicating with the discharge opening for delivering tobacco from the dosing assembly to a pouching apparatus.5. The apparatus ...

Preformed Smokeless Tobacco Product

Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. 1. A system comprising:a container including a lid and a base that defines an interior space; anda plurality of preformed smokeless tobacco products having a substantially similar shape and being disposed in the interior space of the container, each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products comprising tobacco and a binder compressed into the substantially similar shape such that at least a portion of the tobacco is exposed along exterior surfaces of each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products, the preformed smokeless tobacco products having an average individual product friability of between 0.5 weight percent and 80 weight percent.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products has an individual product friability of less than 40 weight percent.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products has an individual product friability of less than 10 weight percent.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average individual product friability of between 1 and 4 weight percent.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system has a whole package friability of less than 20 weight percent.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average three point bend strength of at least 0.25 N.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average three point bend strength of less than 4.0 N.8. The system of ...

TOBACCO INBRED PLANTS ALBEX1F AND ALBEX1MS

The present invention provides tobacco inbred plants ALBEX1F and ALBEX1MS. The present invention also provides parts of such plants and products made from those parts. The present invention also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrids. 1. A seed of tobacco cultivar ALBEX1F , a representative sample seed of said cultivar having been deposited with the ATCC under ATCC Accession No. PTA-11716.2. A tobacco plant claim 1 , or a part thereof claim 1 , produced by growing the seed of .3. A harvested leaf of the tobacco plant claim 2 , or part thereof claim 2 , of .4. The harvested leaf of claim 3 , wherein said leaf has a reduced amount of nornicotine.5. The harvested leaf of claim 4 , wherein said reduced amount of nornicotine is reduced in a smoke stream produced from said leaf.6. A tobacco product claim 2 , prepared from the tobacco plant claim 2 , or part thereof claim 2 , of .7. The tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein said product is selected from the group consisting of a cigarillo claim 6 , a non-ventilated recess filter cigarette claim 6 , a vented recess filter cigarette claim 6 , a cigar claim 6 , snuff claim 6 , pipe tobacco claim 6 , cigar tobacco claim 6 , cigarette tobacco claim 6 , leaf tobacco claim 6 , shredded tobacco claim 6 , cut tobacco claim 6 , and chewing tobacco.8. The tobacco product of claim 7 , wherein said product has a reduced amount of nornicotine.9. The part of the plant of selected from the group consisting of leaf claim 2 , pollen claim 2 , ovule claim 2 , embryo claim 2 , cotyledon claim 2 , hypocotyl claim 2 , meristematic cell claim 2 , protoplast claim 2 , root claim 2 , root tip claim 2 , pistil claim 2 , anther claim 2 , flower claim 2 , shoot claim 2 , stem claim 2 , pod and petiole.10. A seed of tobacco cultivar ALBEX1MS claim 2 , a representative sample seed of said cultivar having been deposited with the ATCC under ATCC Accession No. PTA-11717.11. A tobacco plant claim 10 , or a part thereof claim 10 , produced ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STAINING A TOBACCO POUCH PRODUCT

An apparatus for distributing moisture and staining the web of a plurality of tobacco sachets. The apparatus includes a turret wheel assembly comprising a rotatable turret wheel having a plurality of cups for receiving containers for tobacco sachets, a sensor for verifying the presence a container within a cup of the rotatable turret wheel, a hydraulic injector for injecting water into a container having a plurality of tobacco sachets, means for tamping tobacco sachets, and means for agitating and stirring the plurality of tobacco sachets to lift and stir tobacco sachets from the bottom of the container. A method of distributing moisture and staining the web of a plurality of tobacco sachets is also provided. 1. A method of distributing moisture and staining the web of a plurality of tobacco sachets , the method comprising:(a) injecting water from a source of pressurized water into a container having a plurality of tobacco sachets;(b) mechanically applying pressure to the plurality of tobacco sachets; and(c) agitating and stirring the tobacco sachets using a pneumatic means for agitation and stirring, wherein water is distributed through the plurality of tobacco sachets to stain the web thereof as the water passes through the tobacco and into the web.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of loading a container for tobacco sachets into a first cup of a rotatable turret wheel claim 1 , said container loading step conducted at a first station of a turret wheel assembly.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising the step of advancing the turret wheel to place a second cup at the first station of the turret wheel assembly and loading a second container into the second cup claim 2 , the first cup simultaneously advancing to a second station of the turret wheel assembly.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of verifying that a container is present at the second station of the turret wheel assembly.5. The method of claim 3 , further ...

SMOKELESS COMPRESSED TOBACCO PRODUCT FOR ORAL CONSUMPTION

A consumable compressed tobacco product adapted to dissolve in an oral cavity. The compressed tobacco product is formed from a composition that includes at least one tobacco component, at least one flavorant, at least one filler-binder, at least one lubricant, at least one desiccant and at least one glidant. The compressed tobacco products are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction. A method of making a dissolvable compressed tobacco product is also provided. 1. A dissolvable compressed tobacco product for oral consumption , said compressed tobacco product formed from a composition comprising:(a) at least one tobacco component;(b) at least one flavorant;(c) at least one filler-binder;(d) at least one sweetener;(e) at least one lubricant;(f) at least one desiccant; and(g) at least one glidant.2. The compressed tobacco product of claim 1 , further comprising at least one lipid.3. The compressed tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the at least one lipid is selected from tropical oils claim 2 , butters claim 2 , vegetable oils claim 2 , shortenings and sucrose polyesters.4. The compressed tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the at least one lipid comprises palm oil.5. The compressed tobacco product of claim 4 , wherein the palm oil comprises palm kernel oil that has been refined claim 4 , bleached claim 4 , hydrogenated claim 4 , and deodorized.6. The compressed tobacco product of claim 4 , wherein the palm oil has a slip melting point of about 96 to about 104° F.7. The compressed tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the at least one lipid is infused within the compressed tobacco product matrix.8. The compressed tobacco product of claim 2 , wherein the at least one lipid forms a shell coating on the surface of the compressed tobacco product.9. The compressed tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the composition comprises from about 30% to about 50% by weight of said at least one tobacco component.10. The compressed tobacco product of claim 9 , wherein the ...

OIL SOLUBLE TAGGANTS

A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in the production of an article by adding a Stokes-shifting taggant to an oil or lubricant of a machine utilized to produce the article or a component thereof, irradiating the articles produced with a first wavelength of radiation, and monitoring the articles for emission of radiation at a second wavelength. The taggant can be in the form of a composition containing a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, dissolved or dispersed in an oil or lubricant. 1. A fluorescent taggant composition , comprising:a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength; andan oil or lubricant.2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein said first wavelength is about 760 to about 810 nanometers and said second wavelength is about 810 nanometers to about 960 nanometers.3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant is present in a minor amount and the oil or lubricant is present in a major amount.4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant is present in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5 wt % in the oil or lubricant.5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant is an oil-soluble taggant and is dissolved in said oil or lubricant.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant is an Indocyanine Green complex.7. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant is an oil-dispersible taggant and is dispersed in said oil or lubricant claim 1 , and optionally further comprising a surfactant or dispersant additive.8. The composition of claim 7 , wherein the Stokes-shifting taggant comprises particles of YbO:Er claim 7 , the first wavelength is about 970 nm and the second wavelength is from about 400 to about 700 nm.9. The ...

BIODEGRADABLE CIGAR TIP

A biodegradable cigar tip comprises an open upstream end configured to surround a downstream end of a cigar, the cigar tip having a mouth end optionally comprising a substantially flat cross-section, the cigar tip comprising a molded biodegradable material. The biodegradable material may consist of pressed cellulosic fibers with an outer surface of the cigar tip coated with a plastic film, wax coating or other waterproof coating such as a sugarcane pulp film. Alternatively, the biodegradable material may consist of an injection molded biodegradable resin such as a starch-filled resin wherein the starch-filled resin includes polypropylene or polyethylene and non-soluble starch selected from corn, tapioca, wheat, potato, plant sourced oligomer, or plant sourced polysaccharide or mixture thereof. 1. A biodegradable cigar tip comprising:an open upstream end configured to surround a downstream end of a cigar, the cigar tip having a mouth end optionally comprising a substantially flat cross-section, the cigar tip comprising a molded biodegradable material, pressed cellulosic fibers or biodegradable resin.2. The cigar tip of claim 1 , wherein the biodegradable material consists of pressed cardboard pulp.3. The cigar tip of claim 2 , wherein an outer surface of the cigar tip is coated with a plastic film claim 2 , wax coating or sugarcane pulp coating.4. The cigar tip of claim 1 , wherein the biodegradable material consists of injection molded starch-filled resin.5. The cigar tip of claim 4 , wherein the starch-filled resin includes polypropylene or polyethylene and non-soluble starch selected from corn claim 4 , tapioca claim 4 , wheat claim 4 , potato claim 4 , plant sourced oligomer claim 4 , or plant sourced polysaccharide or mixture thereof.6. The cigar tip of claim 5 , wherein the starch-filled resin comprises about 70 weight % resin and about 30 weight % starch.7. The cigar tip of claim 2 , made by filling a mold cavity with a pulp slurry claim 2 , compressing the ...

APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING AGRICULTURAL ROW CROPS

An apparatus for harvesting agricultural row crops having stalks, comprising a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, the frame configured for traversing along a field of row crops; a hollow arm mounted adjacent an upper section of the front portion of the frame, the hollow arm comprising a first section disposed along an incline formed by the upper section of the front portion of the frame and the ground, the first section having a first end and a second end; an inlet positioned adjacent the first end of the first section of the hollow arm, the inlet for receiving stalks of row crops; means for cutting stalks of row crops, the means for cutting stalks mounted within the first section of the hollow arm; means for engaging and conveying the stalks along the hollow arm; and a biased guide assembly for accommodating stalks of varied diameters. 1. An apparatus for harvesting agricultural row crops having stalks , comprising(a) a frame having a front portion and a rear portion, said frame configured for traversing along a field of row crops;(b) a hollow arm mounted adjacent an upper section of said front portion of said frame, said hollow arm comprising a first section disposed along an incline formed by said upper section of said front portion of said frame and the ground, said first section having a first end and a second end;(c) a stalk inlet positioned adjacent said first end of said first section of said hollow arm, said stalk inlet for receiving stalks of row crops;(d) means for cutting stalks of row crops, said means for cutting stalks mounted within said first section of said hollow arm;(e) means for engaging and conveying the stalks along said hollow arm; and(f) a biased guide assembly for accommodating stalks of varied diameters, said biased guide assembly comprising a plurality of individual biasing members positioned along at least a portion of said hollow arm to apply an accommodating clamping force to the stalks sufficient to keep each stalk ...

OIL DETECTION PROCESS AND APPARATUS

A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product, the process comprising adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product, conveying said product past an infrared detection apparatus, irradiating said product with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus as it passes the detection apparatus, and detecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product. 1. A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product , the process comprising:adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product;conveying said product past an infrared detection apparatus;irradiating said product with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus as it passes the detection apparatus; anddetecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein said taggant is a Stokes-shifting taggant claim 1 , which absorbs infrared radiation at a first wavelength and fluoresces at a second wavelength claim 1 , different from said first wavelength.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said first wavelength is about 805 nanometers and said second wavelength is about 840 nanometers.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein said product is a cigarette rod which is wrapped in paper.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein said product is a food product.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the taggant is oil soluble.7. The process of claim 6 , wherein the taggant is an Indocyanine Green complex.8. The process of claim 1 , wherein the taggant is added to said oils or lubricants at a concentration of between about 10 ppm and 100 ppm.9. The process of claim 6 , wherein the taggant is added to said oils or lubricants at a concentration of about 50 ppm.10. The process of claim 1 , wherein said detection step is conducted at a speed of about 2 claim 1 ,000 feet per minute or more.11. The process of claim 10 , ...

EXHAUSTED-TOBACCO ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, exhausted tobacco fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and an additive dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the additive from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. 1. An oral product , comprising a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity , the body comprising:a mouth-stable polymer matrix;exhausted tobacco fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix; andan additive dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix such that the additive is released from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.2. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyurethane.3. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyester.4. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyacrylate.5. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyethylene claim 1 , SEBS claim 1 , SBS claim 1 , or another thermal plastic elastomer.6. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.7. The oral product of claim 6 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 6 , glycerin claim 6 , vegetable oil claim 6 , triglycerides claim 6 , and combinations thereof.8. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the body.9. The oral product of claim 8 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 8 , sucralose claim 8 , aspartame claim 8 , acesulfame potassium claim 8 , and combinations thereof.10. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the additive is nicotine or a derivative thereof.11. The oral product of claim 10 , ...

ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. 1. An oral product , comprising a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity , the body comprising:a mouth-stable polymer matrix;cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix; andnicotine or derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix such that the nicotine or derivative thereof is released from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.2. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyurethane.3. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyester.4. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyacrylate.5. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyethylene claim 1 , SEBS claim 1 , SBS claim 1 , or a combination thereof.6. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.7. The oral product of claim 6 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 6 , glycerin claim 6 , vegetable oil claim 6 , triglycerides claim 6 , and combinations thereof.8. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the body.9. The oral product of claim 8 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 8 , sucralose claim 8 , aspartame claim 8 , acesulfame potassium claim 8 , and combinations thereof.10. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the nicotine is tobacco-derived ...

ORAL TOBACCO PRODUCT

An oral tobacco product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix and tobacco fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral tobacco product can be formed by extruding a mixture of mouth-stable polymer and tobacco fibers. 4. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyurethane.5. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyester.61. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyacrylate.7. The oral tobacco product claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises a polyethylene claim 1 , SEBS claim 1 , SBS claim 1 , or a combination thereof.8. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.9. The oral tobacco product of claim 8 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 8 , glycerin claim 8 , vegetable oil claim 8 , triglycerides claim 8 , and combinations thereof.10. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the body.11. The oral tobacco product of claim 10 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 10 , sucralose claim 10 , aspartame claim 10 , acesulfame potassium claim 10 , and combinations thereof.12. The oral tobacco product of claim 1 , further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of minerals claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , dietary supplements claim 1 , nutraceuticals claim 1 , energizing agents claim 1 , soothing agents claim 1 , amino acids claim 1 , chemsthetic agents claim 1 , antioxidants claim 1 , botanicals claim 1 , teeth whitening agents claim 1 , therapeutic agents claim 1 , and combinations thereof claim 1 , wherein the additive is dispersed in the body or tobacco fibers such that the additive is released ...

ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and an additive dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the additive from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. 1. An oral product , comprising a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity , the body comprising:a mouth-stable polymer matrix;cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix; andan additive dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix such that the additive is released from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.2. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyurethane.3. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyester.4. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyacrylate.5. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises apolyethylene claim 1 , SEBS claim 1 , SBS claim 1 , or another thermal plastic elastomer.6. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.7. The oral product of claim 6 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 6 , glycerin claim 6 , vegetable oil claim 6 , triglycerides claim 6 , and combinations thereof.8. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the body.9. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 1 , sucralose claim 1 , aspartame claim 1 , acesulfame potassium claim 1 , and combinations thereof.10. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the additive is selected from the group consisting of minerals claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , dietary ...

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a mouth end insert having at least two diverging outlets. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:an aerosol generating arrangement; anda mouth end insert, said mouth end insert comprising at least two diverging outlet passages operable to distribute aerosol throughout a mouth of a smoker during a puff.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two diverging outlet passages is angled at about 5° to about 60° in relation to a longitudinal axis of the electronic smoking article.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein each of the at least two diverging outlet passages is angled at about 40° to about 50° in relation to a longitudinal axis of the electronic smoking article.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the mouth end insert further includes an interior surface upon which any unaerosolized drops of liquid material may impact.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the mouth end insert includes two to eight diverging outlet passages.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 5 , wherein the mouth end insert further includes one or more centrally located claim 5 , on-axis outlet passages.8. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , further including a gasket including a central orifice that is sized and spaced from the mouth end insert and operable to substantially reduce a velocity of the aerosol approaching the mouth end insert claim 1 , the central orifice in communication with the inner tube and located between the mouth end ...

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE AND METHOD

An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube. 1. A method of manufacturing an electronic smoking article wherein a wick is surrounded by a coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an essentially carbonyl free aerosol , the method comprising:forming a heater coil about a wick, the forming step including establishing coil windings having substantially uniform spacing between each winding; andmaintaining the spacing during manufacture of the electronic smoking article.2. The method of wherein the maintaining step includes providing clearance for the coil windings when inserting the heater coil in an inner tube extending in a longitudinal direction within the electronic smoking article.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the maintaining step further includes placing a closure ring proximate to the wick to at least partially close said clearance claim 2 , the placing step being completed essentially without imparting a bending moment upon the heater coil.4. An electronic smoking article comprising:an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction;an inner tube within the outer tube, the inner tube including a pair of opposing slots;a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, the liquid supply contained in an ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic cigarette includes a capillary tube in communication with a liquid supply including liquid material and a heater operable to heat the capillary tube to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. The liquid supply is adapted to be squeezed or otherwise compressed so as to allow a smoker to manually pump liquid to the capillary tube and simultaneously activate the heater. 1. An electronic cigarette comprising:an outer cylindrical housing extending in a longitudinal direction;a liquid supply formed of an elastomeric material and containing a liquid material, the liquid supply adapted to be manually compressed so as to pump liquid material from the liquid supply and through an outlet of the liquid supply;a capillary tube having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet of the capillary tube in communication with the outlet of the liquid supply; anda heater operable to heat the capillary tube to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize liquid material contained within the capillary tube.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the liquid supply is at least partially contained within the outer cylindrical housing.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , further comprising:a power supply operable to apply voltage across the heater, the heater being adapted to be activated when the liquid supply is compressed;a mixing chamber downstream of the capillary tube; andat least one air inlet operable to deliver air drawn into the mixing chamber, the air being mixed with the volatilized liquid material in the mixing chamber to form an aerosol.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the capillary tube has an internal diameter of about 0.05 to 0.4 mm and a length of about 5 mm to about 72 mm or about 10 mm to 60 mm.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the capillary tube comprises a stainless steel tube or a non-metallic tube.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 3 , wherein the ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE AND IMPROVED HEATER ELEMENT

An electronic cigarette includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater. The heater is formed of a mesh material. 1. An electronic cigarette having a heater comprising a ribbon of electrically resistive mesh material wound about a filamentary wick , said wick in communication with a liquid supply including liquid material , said heater operative to vaporize liquid material to produce an aerosol.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , copper alloys claim 1 , ceramic materials coated with film resistive material claim 1 , nickel-chromium alloys claim 1 , and combinations thereof and the conductive mesh has a tubular shape and is in contact with the wick.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is about 200 to about 600 mesh.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is about 400 mesh.5. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is formed with wire having a diameter of greater than about 0.001 inch.6. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is wound about the wick about 1 to about 10 times.7. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the mesh material is elongate and planar in an unwound state.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 1 , wherein the heater has a length ranging from about 10 mm to about 15 mm and a width ranging from about 0.5 mm to about 2.0 mm.9. A method of improving aerosolization in an electronic cigarette claim 1 , the method ...

NOVEL BANDED CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH OPENED-AREA BANDS

A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a base web and banded regions comprising a leading edge, a trailing edge and a plurality of material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge. The openings establish a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions to control diffusivity. The add-on material can be applied by a gravure roller comprising a surface region with cells, cell-free areas and a chevron shape. 1. A wrapper of a smoking article , comprising:a base web; anda plurality of banded regions of add-on material applied to said base web, at least some of said banded regions comprising a leading edge and a trailing edge and a plurality of material-free openings between said leading edge and said trailing edge, said openings establishing a predetermined, nominal opened-area within said banded regions in the range of about 4% to about 9% of a total nominal area of said banded region.2. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of openings comprises a pattern of rows of minute claim 1 , dot-like openings.3. The wrapper of claim 2 , wherein at least two of said rows area mutually offset from one another.4. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of openings comprises a pattern of minute linear openings.5. The wrapper of claim 4 , wherein said pattern is lattice-like.6. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of openings comprises about 6 to about 8% of the total nominal area of the banded region.7. The wrapper of claim 2 , wherein said plurality of openings comprise a first plurality of openings disposed adjacent an edge portion of said banded region and a second plurality of openings disposed more intermediately of said leading and trailing edge portions of said banded regions claim 2 , said first and second pluralities differing in size claim 2 , number or both.8. The wrapper paper of claim 1 , wherein the add-on material is applied as a single layer.9. The wrapper paper of claim 8 , wherein the add-on ...

CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH NOVEL PATTERN

A wrapper for a smoking article has a base web and a plurality of crenellated bands, each having a diffusivity value in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec. The add-on material can be applied by gravure printing in a single pass in a chevron pattern such that an apex of the element is co-linear with substantially symmetrically spaced points on a trailing, outer edge of an adjacent chevron element. Testing elements may be simultaneously printed with the add-on material to monitor diffusivity and/or presence of add-on material. 1. A wrapper of a smoking article comprising a tobacco rod , said wrapper comprising:a base web having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; andan add-on material applied to said base web according to a pattern comprising a plurality of generally transverse bands including a leading edge portion and a trailing edge portion, said bands spaced from one another in a longitudinal direction of said base web, at least one of said leading edge and said trailing edge being crenellated, each band having a diffusivity in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec, said add-on material comprising an occluding component and an anti-wrinkling agent, said add-on material having been applied to the base web as an aqueous solution;said bands being in a condition of said add-on material having been applied to the base web in a single pass application while being maintained by thermal conditioning at a desired viscosity and film-forming capability;said rows being in a condition of having been applied to the base web in a chevron form.2. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein both said leading edge portion and said trailing edge portion are crenellated.3. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein each band has a width “w” and further comprises a solid band portion of a width “x” greater than a width “y” of said crenellated edge portion.4. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein said chevron form extends in a transverse direction of the base web and pointing in the longitudinal ...

CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH NOVEL PATTERN

A wrapper for a smoking article has a base web and a plurality of elements each having at least a pair of patch areas where diffusivity is in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec. Patches of adjacent elements are circumferentially offset from one another along the axis of a smoking article. The add-on material can be applied by gravure printing in a single pass in a chevron pattern such that an apex of the element is co-linear with substantially symmetrically spaced points on a trailing, outer edge of an adjacent element. Testing elements may be simultaneously printed with the add-on material to monitor diffusivity and/or presence of add-on material. 1. A wrapper for a smoking article including a tobacco rod , the wrapper comprising:a base web having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; andan add-on material applied to the base web according to a pattern comprising a plurality of generally transverse rows of patch elements, the rows being spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction of the base web, each row including a plurality of transversely spaced apart patch elements, each patch element having a diffusivity in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec, the add-on material comprising starch and an anti-wrinkling agent, and said add-on material having been applied to the base web as an aqueous starch solution;the add-on material being in a condition of having been applied to the base web in a single pass application while being maintained by thermal conditioning at a desired viscosity and film-forming capacity;the rows being in a condition of having been applied to the base web in a chevron form; andthe rows being mutually off-set from one another according to a repeated, predetermined pattern, with a predetermined number of rows establishing a row set, the row sets establishing a snuffer region at a location along the tobacco rod comprising the wrapper.2. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein the chevron form extends in a transverse direction of the ...

FOLDED PACK FOR HOLDING THIN ELONGATE PRODUCTS

A folded, substantially wedge shaped pack useful for holding thin, elongate products such as tobacco sticks includes a back panel, inner front panel, top panel and front closure panel, the front closure panel including a tab at a free end thereof engageable with a closure slot in the inner front panel. The closure tab slides into the closure slot by sliding along a bearing surface and the top panel establishes a raised fulcrum effect which tends to maintain the closure tab in the closure slot when the pack is in a closed condition. 1. A folded and substantially flattened pack useful for holding thin , elongate products , the pack comprising:an inner front panel;a back panel connected to the inner front panel along a transverse fold line;a left side panel connected to a side of the back panel along a longitudinal fold line;a right side panel connected to another side of the back panel along a longitudinal fold line;a top panel connected to the back panel along a transverse fold line;a front closure panel connected to the top panel along a transverse fold line;wherein the left and right side panels are folded over the back panel with a gap between opposed side edges of the left and right side panels;the inner front panel is folded over the back panel and adhered to the left and right side panels so as to form a pocket sized to receive thin elongate products therein;the inner front panel including a closure slot adjacent said transverse fold line and overlying the gap;the top panel and front closure panel being folded over the back panel;the front closure panel including a closure tab at an edge portion thereof which engages the closure slot; andthe top panel forms an acute angle with the back panel when the tab is fully inserted in the closure slot, the closure slot comprising a cut line in the inner front panel, the cut line having a curved portion and a straight periphery at each end of the curved portion wherein a center of the curved portion is farther from the ...

ROD FORMING APPARTUS

An apparatus for the formation of machine-made tobacco rods for use in the production of smoking articles, such as cigars, from tobacco comprising a tacky material. The apparatus includes a pair of transfer and compression belts for receiving and compressing the stream of tobacco, the transfer and compression; a pair of squeeze bars for compressing the tobacco in a direction perpendicular to the pair of transfer and compression belts, the pair of squeeze bars produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone); a tongue for receiving the compressed tobacco, the tongue produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone); and a folder for folding a wrapper material around the compressed tobacco so as to form a continuous rod of tobacco, the wrapper material provided from a source of wrapper material, the folder produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone). 1. In the formation of machine-made tobacco rods from a tobacco comprising a tacky material , a method of decreasing tobacco waste , comprising the steps of:a) providing a plurality of components of a tobacco rod-making machine, the plurality of components produced from a material comprising a poly(aryl ether ketone); andb) reducing at least one gap between at least one of the plurality of components with an adjacent component of the tobacco rod-making machine to reduce the amount of tobacco escaping through the gap.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of:c) operating the cigar rod-making machine to produce tobacco rods, wherein tobacco waste in the production of cigar rods is decreased.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein tobacco waste in the production of cigar rods is decreased by at least 25%.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein tobacco waste in the production of cigar rods is decreased by at least 50%.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein tobacco waste in the production of cigar rods is decreased by at least 80%.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of ...

DIRECT TO CONTAINER SYSTEM WITH ON-LINE WEIGHT CONTROL AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

An apparatus for tamping the contents of a container having a bottom surface prone to bending and/or cracking during tamping. The apparatus includes a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; and a container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface, wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container. 1. An apparatus for tamping the contents of a container having a bottom surface prone to bending and/or cracking during tamping , comprising:a tamp head for tamping the contents of the container; anda container support assembly structured and arranged to temporarily support the bottom surface of the container during tamping, the container support assembly comprising a support element having a protrusion extending upward from a substantially flat and horizontal upper surface,wherein the protrusion is sized and shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the bottom surface of the container.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the support element is moveable between a first position and a second position claim 1 , the first position a retracted position and the second position an extended position claim 1 , the extended position placing the protrusion in contact with the container for tamping.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the container support assembly further comprises an actuator for moving the support element between the first position and the second position.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the actuator is connected to a slide bar having at least one inclined surface that abuts at least one corresponding inclined surface on the support element.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the actuator comprises a pneumatic piston and cylinder actuator.6. The ...

METHODS OF REDUCING TOBACCO-SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES (TSNAs) AND/OR IMPROVING LEAF QUALITY IN TOBACCO

Methods of curing tobacco that reduce the levels of TSNAs and/or improve leaf quality are described herein.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR MAKING, TRACKING AND AUTHENTICATION OF PRODUCTS

Manufactured goods are marked or labelled with a secure unique identifier. A central checking centre allows users to verify the authenticity of a particular good such as a cigarette pack or carton via any convenient interface such as the internet or a cell phone. A system of secret sharing allows secure authentication of each item and prevents code breaking or misuse. 1. A method of authenticating an item marked at a production line having at least a processor and a marking device , the processor being configured to acquire a salt matrix having a collection of first random secret codes , generate a second random secret code for each production batch at the production line , combine the first random secret codes and the second random secret code for the item to generate a unique secret , generate a secret for the item at the production line using the salt matrix , generate a noise code for the item at the production line based on a respective UPI and a respective secret , and combine the UPI with the noise unique secret to generate a digitally signed UPI (SUPI); and the marking device being configured to mark the item with indicia representative of the SUPI the authentication method comprising:transmitting the SUPI to a checking centre; andauthenticating the SUPI in a processor of the checking centre.2. The method according to comprising:detecting cloned codes at the checking centre.3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:marking the manufactured item with at least at least a portion of information contained in the SUPI; andverifying a consistency of information with processed information retransmitted by the checking centre.4. The method according to claim 3 , comprising:detecting cloned codes at the checking centre.5. The method according to claim 1 , comprising:transmitting additional information related to the processed information retransmitted by the checking centre.6. The method according to claim 5 , comprising:detecting cloned codes at the checking ...

ORAL PRODUCT

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. 1. An oral product , comprising a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity , the body comprising:a mouth-stable polymer matrix;cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix; andnicotine or derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix such that the nicotine or derivative thereof is released from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.2. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the mouth-stable polymer matrix comprises polyurethane.3. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a plasticizer dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix.4. The oral product of claim 3 , wherein the plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol claim 3 , glycerin claim 3 , vegetable oil claim 3 , triglycerides claim 3 , and combinations thereof.5. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising a sweetener dispersed in the body.6. The oral product of claim 5 , wherein the sweetener is selected from the group consisting of saccharine claim 5 , sucralose claim 5 , aspartame claim 5 , acesulfame potassium claim 5 , and combinations thereof.7. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the nicotine is tobacco-derived nicotine.8. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the nicotine is synthetic nicotine.9. The oral product of claim 1 , wherein the oral product is substantially free of tobacco plant tissue.10. The oral product of claim 1 , further comprising an additive selected from the group consisting of minerals claim 1 , vitamins claim 1 , dietary supplements ...

Preformed Smokeless Tobacco Product

Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile. 1. A system comprising:a container including a lid and a base that defines an interior space; anda plurality of preformed smokeless tobacco products having a substantially similar shape and being disposed in the interior space of the container, each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products comprising tobacco and a binder compressed into the substantially similar shape such that at least a portion of the tobacco is exposed along exterior surfaces of each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products, the preformed smokeless tobacco products having an average individual product friability of between 0.5 weight percent and 80 weight percent.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products has an individual product friability of less than 40 weight percent.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each of the preformed smokeless tobacco products has an individual product friability of less than 10 weight percent.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average individual product friability of between 1 and 4 weight percent.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system has a whole package friability of less than 20 weight percent.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average three point bend strength of at least 0.25 N.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the preformed smokeless tobacco products have an average three point bend strength of less than 4.0 N.8. The system of ...

APPARATUS FOR HARVESTING AGRICULTURAL ROW CROPS

An apparatus for harvesting agricultural row crops having stalks. The apparatus includes an inclined arm comprising a first section, the first section including: a stalk inlet arranged to receive stalks of row crops; and a cutter arranged to cut stalks received by the stalk inlet; the inclined arm further comprising: a biasing guide assembly disposed along the inclined arm, the biasing guide assembly comprising a plurality of individual biasing members; and a conveyor arranged to engage each received stalk and move each engaged stalk along the biasing guide assembly; the conveyor and the biasing guide assembly mutually arranged such that the biasing guide assembly is operative to apply an accommodating clamping force upon each engaged stalk sufficient to keep each engaged stalk substantially upright as it is conveyed along at least a portion of the arm; the accommodating clamping force accommodating possible differences in stalk diameters from one stalk to another, the plurality of individual biasing members arranged to maintain a substantially constant compressive force on each engaged stalk. 1. An apparatus for harvesting agricultural row crops having stalks , comprising:an inclined arm comprising a first section, said first section including: a stalk inlet arranged to receive stalks of row crops; and a cutter arranged to cut stalks received by said stalk inlet;said inclined arm further comprising: a biasing guide assembly disposed along said inclined arm, said biasing guide assembly comprising a plurality of individual biasing members; and a conveyor arranged to engage each received stalk and move each engaged stalk along said biasing guide assembly;said conveyor and said biasing guide assembly mutually arranged such that said biasing guide assembly is operative to apply an accommodating clamping force upon each engaged stalk sufficient to keep each engaged stalk substantially upright as it is conveyed along at least a portion of said arm;said accommodating ...

BLENDING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS VIA HYPERSPECTRAL IMAGING AND ANALYSIS

Provided is a method for blending of agricultural product utilizing hyperspectral imaging. At least one region along a sample of agricultural product is scanned using at least one light source of different wavelengths. Hyperspectral images are generated from the at least one region. A spectral fingerprint for the sample of agricultural product is formed from the hyperspectral images. A plurality of samples of agricultural product is blended based on the spectral fingerprints of the samples according to parameters determined by executing a blending algorithm. 1. A method for blending of agricultural product , the method utilizing hyperspectral imaging and comprising:(a) scanning at least one region along a sample of agricultural product using at least one light source of a single or different wavelengths;(b) generating hyperspectral images from the at least one region;(c) determining a spectral fingerprint for the sample of agricultural product from the hyperspectral images; and(d) blending a plurality of samples of agricultural product based on the spectral fingerprints of the samples according to parameters determined by a blending algorithm.2. The method of claim 1 , comprising:scanning multiple regions along the sample of agricultural product using at least one light source of a single or different wavelengths; andgenerating hyperspectral images from the multiple regions.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining a physicochemical code for the sample.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blending forms a blended agricultural product with desirable sensory attributes.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising determining one or more features of a spectral fingerprint that correspond to the desirable sensory attributes.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the blended agricultural product with desirable sensory attributes is blended by a computer controlled system.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the blended agricultural product with desirable ...

SLIDE PUSH PACK FOR SMOKING ARTICLES

A slide push pack for smoking articles and a method of packaging smoking articles are disclosed. The slide push pack includes an outer shell and an inner shell. The outer shell has a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, the back panel having a pair of guide rails and an inner channel, the front panel having a front finger window. The inner shell is configured to receive a pack of smoking articles. The inner shell includes an inner back panel, an outer back panel, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a hinged-lid. The hinged-lid has a hinged-lid back panel configured to attach the hinged-lid to the back panel of the inner shell, and wherein the inner back panel includes an upper tab, and the outer back panel includes a mid-tab and a lower retention tab. 1. A slide push pack for smoking articles , the pack comprising:an outer shell, the outer shell having a front panel, a back panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel, the back panel having a pair of guide rails and an inner channel, the front panel having a front finger window; andan inner shell configured to receive a bundle of smoking articles, the inner shell comprising an inner back panel, an outer back panel, a front panel, a first side panel, a second side panel, and a hinged-lid, the hinged-lid having a hinged-lid back panel configured to attach the hinged-lid to the inner back panel of the inner shell, and wherein the outer back panel of the inner shell includes an upper tab, and the inner back panel includes a mid-tab and a lower retention tab, and each of the upper tab, the mid-tab, and the lower retention tab is configured to be received within the inner channel and between the pair of guide rails of the outer shell.2. The pack of claim 1 , comprising:a finger tip slot on the front panel of the inner shell, which is configured to be accessible via the front finger window.3. The pack of claim 1 , comprising:a bottom panel on the inner shell. ...

CIGARETTE WRAPPER WITH NOVEL PATTERN

A wrapper for a smoking article has a base web and a plurality of elements each having at least a pair of patch areas where diffusivity is in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec. Patches of adjacent elements are circumferentially offset from one another along the axis of a smoking article. The add-on material can be applied by gravure printing in a single pass in a chevron pattern such that an apex of the element is co-linear with substantially symmetrically spaced points on a trailing, outer edge of an adjacent element. Testing elements may be simultaneously printed with the add-on material to monitor diffusivity and/or presence of add-on material. 1. A wrapper for a smoking article including a tobacco rod , the wrapper comprising:a base web having a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction; andan add-on material applied to the base web according to a pattern comprising a plurality of generally transverse rows of patch elements, the rows being spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction of the base web, each row including a plurality of transversely spaced apart patch elements, each patch element having a diffusivity in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec, the add-on material comprising starch and an anti-wrinkling agent, and said add-on material having been applied to the base web as an aqueous starch solution;the add-on material being in a condition of having been applied to the base web in a single pass application while being maintained by thermal conditioning at a desired viscosity and film-forming capacity;the rows being in a condition of having been applied to the base web in a chevron form; andthe rows being mutually off-set from one another according to a repeated, predetermined pattern, with a predetermined number of rows establishing a row set, the row sets establishing a snuffer region at a location along the tobacco rod comprising the wrapper.2. The wrapper of claim 1 , wherein the chevron form extends in a transverse direction of the ...

HIGH YIELDING TOBACCO WITH ORIENTAL TOBACCO CHARACTERISTICS

This application provides high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics and development of these plants via breeding. This application also provides hybrid seeds that give rise to high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application provides methods of growing and harvesting high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application further provides tobacco products made from high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics, and methods making such tobacco products. 1. A hybrid tobacco plant , or part thereof , having a flue-cured type parent plant and a oriental type parent plant.2. The hybrid tobacco plant claim 1 , or part thereof claim 1 , of claim 1 , wherein said part is selected from the group consisting of a leaf claim 1 , a stem claim 1 , a root claim 1 , a seed claim 1 , a flower claim 1 , pollen claim 1 , an anther claim 1 , an ovule claim 1 , a pedicel claim 1 , a fruit claim 1 , a meristem claim 1 , a cotyledon claim 1 , a hypocotyl claim 1 , a pod claim 1 , an embryo claim 1 , endosperm claim 1 , an explant claim 1 , a callus claim 1 , a tissue culture claim 1 , a shoot claim 1 , a cell claim 1 , and a protoplast.3. A population of the hybrid tobacco plants of .4. The population of hybrid tobacco plants of claim 3 , wherein said population of hybrid tobacco plants comprises one or more compounds at an average concentration comparable to the average concentration of said one or more compounds in said oriental type parent variety when grown in similar growth conditions claim 3 , and wherein said one or more compounds are selected from the group consisting of 3-methylvaleric acid claim 3 , valeric acid claim 3 , isovaleric acid claim 3 , a labdenoid claim 3 , a cembrenoid claim 3 , a sugar ester claim 3 , nicotine claim 3 , and a reducing sugar.5. The population of hybrid tobacco plants of ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises two or more layers of electrically resistive mesh material. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a heater-wick element comprising at least two layers of electrically resistive mesh material; anda liquid supply region including liquid material,wherein said heater-wick element is in communication with the liquid supply region the heater-wick element is operative to volatilize liquid material to produce an aerosol.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel claim 1 , copper claim 1 , copper alloys claim 1 , ceramic materials coated with film resistive material claim 1 , nickel-chromium alloys claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is about 200 to about 600 mesh.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is about 400 mesh.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the electrically resistive mesh material is formed with 0.001 inch diameter wire.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the heater-wick element has a length ranging from about 10 mm to about 15 mm and a width ranging from about 0.5 mm to about 2.0 mm.7. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the each layer of mesh material is elongate and planar.8. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the at least two layers of electrically resistive mesh material are connected along a length thereof.9. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the heater-wick element includes a heatable ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply region including liquid material and a heater-wick element operable to wick liquid material and heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol. The heater-wick element comprises a plurality of fused metal beads or particles. 1. An electronic smoking article having a heater-wick element comprising a plurality of metal beads or particles , said heater-wick element in communication with a liquid supply region including liquid material such that the liquid material travels along the heater-wick element through interstices and voids between the plurality of metal beads or particles and the heater-wick element is operative to volatilize liquid material to produce an aerosol.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal beads or particles are formed of an electrically resistive material.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the electrically resistive material comprises at least one material selected from the group consisting of stainless steel claim 2 , copper claim 2 , copper alloys claim 2 , ceramic materials coated with film resistive material claim 2 , nickel-chromium alloys claim 2 , and combinations thereof.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of metal beads or particles has a diameter of less than about 1 mm.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the heater-wick element has a length ranging from about 10 mm to about 15 mm and a width ranging from about 0.5 mm to about 2.0 mm.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 5 , wherein the heater-wick element is in the form of a rod claim 5 , a spiral claim 5 , a block claim 5 , a cylinder or a ribbon.7. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the heater-wick element includes a heatable portion and at least one wicking portion.8. The electronic smoking article of claim 7 , wherein the heatable ...

METHOD AND APPARAUS FOR DISPENSING MOIST SMOKELESS TOBACCO

An apparatus for accurately dosing moist smokeless tobacco includes a dosing assembly and a dosing air source. The dosing assembly defines a loading chamber and a dosing chamber for containing a quantity of moist smokeless tobacco material. The dosing assembly also includes a discharge opening communicating with the dosing chamber. The dosing air source communicates with the dosing chamber and is operable to deliver compressed air to the dosing assembly so as to move moist smokeless tobacco material from the dosing chamber to the discharge opening. A method of pouching moist smokeless tobacco includes placing a predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco in a dosing chamber having a predetermined volume, and ejecting the predetermined quantity of moist smokeless tobacco to pouching apparatus using compressed air. 1. A method of pouching tobacco comprising:placing a predetermined quantity of tobacco in a loading chamber and compacting the placed predetermined quantity into a dosing chamber; andejecting the predetermined quantity of tobacco to a pouching apparatus using compressed air.2. The method of claim 1 , further including conveying the predetermined quantity of tobacco using a tobacco feed drive.3. The method of claim 1 , further including supplying atomized water into the dosing chamber between successive repetitions of the ejecting step and subsequent placing step so as to remove residual tobacco contained therein.4. The method of claim 1 , further including delivering the predetermined quantity of tobacco to pouching apparatus through a dosing tube.5. The method of claim 1 , further including placing the predetermined quantity of tobacco in a pouch.6. The method of claim 5 , further including sealing the pouch to contain the tobacco therein and form an oral tobacco pouch product.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the loading chamber is located in a dosing assembly comprising a movable element and a fixed element claim 1 , said movable element movable ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR THERMOELECTRIC COOLING OF PRODUCTS ON DISPLAY AT RETAIL

A thermoelectrically cooled system and method is disclosed, which includes a thermoelectrically cooled sleeve, which is configured to hold one or more cylindrical cans of a retail product. The thermoelectrically cooled sleeve includes an outer cylindrical body, an inner cylindrical body, a thermoelectric element located between the outer cylindrical body and the inner cylindrical body, and at least one pair of electrical leads attachable to the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve, and upon application of a source of electrical power to the pair of electrical leads heat moves through the thermoelectric element from the inner cylindrical body to the outer cylindrical body of the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve. 1. A thermoelectrically cooled system , the system comprising:a thermoelectrically cooled sleeve, which is configured to hold one or more cylindrical cans of a retail product, the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve comprised of an outer cylindrical body, an inner cylindrical body, a thermoelectric element located between the outer cylindrical body and the inner cylindrical body, and at least one pair of electrical leads attachable to the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve, and upon application of a source of electrical power to the at least one pair of electrical leads heat moves through the thermoelectric element from the inner cylindrical body to the outer cylindrical body of the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermoelectric element is comprised of two different types of materials positioned between the inner cylindrical body and the outer cylindrical body of the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve claim 1 , and wherein a heat flux is created between the inner cylindrical body and the outer cylindrical body of the thermoelectrically cooled sleeve.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the two different types of materials are different types of metallic materials claim 2 , or alternating p-type and n-type semiconductor elements ...

POUCH MATERIAL FOR SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND TOBACCO SUBSTITUTE PRODUCTS

A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 10 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience. 1. A smokeless tobacco product comprising:a pouch comprising a fabric, the fabric comprising polymer fibers having a hydrophilic surface coating, the fabric having a basis weight of less than 10 gsm; andsmokeless tobacco within the pouch.2. A smokeless tobacco product comprising:a pouch comprising a fabric, the fabric comprising polymer fibers oriented in a predetermined direction, the fabric having a basis weight of less than 10 gsm; andsmokeless tobacco within the pouch.3. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the fabric has a basis weight of less than 5 gsm.4. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 3 , wherein the fabric has a basis weight of between 0.5 and 3 gsm.5. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the fabric comprises melt-blown polymeric fibers.6. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the melt-blown polymer fibers have diameters of less than 100 microns.7. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the melt-blown polymer fibers have a diameter of less than 30 microns.8. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the melt-blown polymer fibers have a diameter of between 0.5 and 5.0 microns.9. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the melt-blown polymer fibers include at least two different materials.10. The smokeless tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the at least two different polymeric materials are coextruded during ...

Product Portion Enrobing Process and Apparatus, and Resulting Products

A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. The polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. The polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. The holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. At least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. In some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco. 1. A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands comprising:mounting at least one product portion on a holding device, the holding device passing at least partially through a body of said at least one product portion;producing a flow of polymeric fibers from a polymer spray head to create a polymer enrobing zone;moving said holding device to pass said at least one product portion through said polymer enrobing zone such that a plurality of said polymeric fibers wraparound said at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion; andremoving at least a portion of said holding device from said enrobed product portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the holding device is a needle that passes at least partially through said body of said at least one product portion.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said needle passes entirely through said body of said at least one product portion.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein said needle is entirely removed from said enrobed product portion.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein said needle is metal.6. The method of claim 2 , wherein said needle is heated before or during said passing of said at least one product portion through said polymer enrobing zone.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein said holding device is a ...

INHIBITION OF SENSORY IRRITATION DURING CONSUMPTION OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS USING A COMBINATORIAL APPROACH

Combinations of compounds utilized to minimize the sensory irritating character of non-smokeable tobacco products or non-smokeable products containing tobacco extracts or materials derived from tobacco. 1. A tobacco product comprising: 'at least two active ingredients; and', 'a smokeless tobacco product selected from the list consisting of chewing tobacco, moist smokeless tobacco and dry snuff;'}wherein the first and second active ingredients are antagonists of at least one receptor and/or channel selected from the list consisting of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors and TRP ion channels.2. The tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the smokeless tobacco product is a pouch or preformed product.3. The tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the at least two active ingredients are selected form the list consisting of camphor claim 1 , mercaptan claim 1 , borneol claim 1 , isoborneol claim 1 , bornyl acetate claim 1 , isobornyl acetate claim 1 , mono-bornyl succinate claim 1 , mono-isobornyl succinate claim 1 , mono-bornyl formate claim 1 , mono-isobornyl formate claim 1 , grifolin claim 1 , neogrifol claim 1 , albaconol claim 1 , thapsigargin claim 1 , yohimbine claim 1 , synthetic derivatives of resiniferotoxin claim 1 , curcumin claim 1 , analogues of 6-gingerol claim 1 , tetrahydro-napthols claim 1 , and/or derivatives and/or combinations thereof.4. The tobacco product of claim 3 , wherein one of the at least two active ingredients is camphor.5. The tobacco product of claim 4 , wherein the at least two active ingredients comprise camphor and curcumin.7. The tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the smokeless tobacco product is at least partially enclosed by a coating and wherein the coating contains at least one active ingredient.8. The tobacco product of claim 6 , wherein the product further comprises an additive selected from the list consisting of flavorants claim 6 , preservatives claim 6 , binder claim 6 , pH stabilizers claim 6 , disintegrating agents claim 6 , ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a first capillary aerosol generator and a second capillary aerosol generator. The first capillary aerosol generator produces an aerosol having a first particle size distribution and the second capillary aerosol generator produces an aerosol having a second particle size distribution. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a first capillary aerosol generator which produces a first aerosol of a first liquid material including flavor material; anda second capillary aerosol generator which produces a second aerosol of a second liquid material, the second liquid material including nicotine,wherein the first aerosol has a first particle size distribution and the second aerosol has a second particle size distribution.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the first capillary aerosol generator comprises:a first capillary tube having a first capillary inlet and a first capillary outlet, the first capillary inlet in communication with the first liquid material; anda first heater operable to heat the first capillary tube to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the first liquid material contained within the first capillary tube.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the second capillary aerosol generator comprises:a second capillary tube having a second capillary inlet and a second capillary outlet, the second capillary inlet in communication with the second liquid material; anda second heater operable to heat the second capillary tube to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the second liquid material contained within the second capillary tube.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , wherein the first liquid material and the second liquid material have different room temperature viscosities.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , wherein the first liquid material comprises flavor material and the second liquid material comprises nicotine.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a first section containing a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and operable to deliver the liquid material to the heater, and a second section containing a power supply. The first section is connected to the second section at a breakaway connection. The breakaway connection includes a weakened region. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a first section connectable to a second section at a breakaway connection, the breakaway connection comprising a connector piece extending in a longitudinal direction and having a weakened region at a location along a length thereof,wherein the connector piece is adapted to break at the weakened region if the electronic smoking article is bent beyond a threshold breaking force.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the weakened region comprises an annular recess adjacent a threaded portion of a cartridge connector piece.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2 , further including a plurality of holes through the annular recess at spaced locations about the annular recess.4. The electronic cigarette of claim 2 , wherein the annular recess is continuous about a circumference of the connector piece.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the annular recess is discontinuous about a circumference of the connector piece.6. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the annular recess has a depth of about 0.2 mm to about 0.6 mm.7. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the annular recess is about 0.2 mm to about 0.6 mm wide.8. The electronic smoking article of claim 3 , wherein the holes are spaced about 45° to about 90° apart and the connector piece includes two to eight holes.9. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the connector piece ...

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

A cartomizer for an electronic smoking article, an electronic smoking article capable of providing a smoking experience without combusting tobacco, and a method of achieving a smoking experience without combusting tobacco are disclosed. The cartomizer can include an annular fluid reservoir having an air flow channel therein; a liquid material within the fluid reservoir; and a heater, which surrounds the fluid reservoir and is operable to heat the fluid reservoir to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material contained within the fluid reservoir to form a saturated vapor within the air flow channel. 1. A cartomizer for an electronic smoking article , the cartomizer comprising:an annular fluid reservoir having an air flow channel therein;a liquid material within the fluid reservoir; anda heater, which surrounds the fluid reservoir and is operable to heat the fluid reservoir to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material contained within the fluid reservoir to form a saturated vapor within the air flow channel.2. The cartomizer of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is a porous material claim 1 , which holds the liquid material within a plurality of pores within the porous material claim 1 , and which is housed within an outer wall and a pair of end walls.3. The cartomizer of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir is a fibrous material claim 1 , which holds the liquid material within the fluid reservoir claim 1 , and which is housed within an outer wall and a pair of end walls.4. The cartomizer of claim 1 , wherein the fluid reservoir has an annular geometry.5. The cartomizer of claim 1 , comprising:a condensation chamber on a downstream end of the cartomizer, and wherein air passing through the air flow channel is saturated with components of a flavor solution within the liquid material and condenses to form a smoke-like aerosol as the air and volatilized liquid material exit the air flow channel ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLES

An electronic smoking article, a method of manufacturing an electronic smoking article, and a method of achieving a smoking experience without combusting tobacco are disclosed. The electronic smoking article includes an authenticated first section, which includes an aerosol generation unit having at least one heater; an authenticated second section, which includes a power supply operable to apply voltage to the at least one heater for heating a liquid in at least a portion of the aerosol generation unit to form an aerosol; and a conductive ink circuit embedded within the first and second sections, and wherein the power supply and the aerosol generation unit are electrically connected upon joining the first and second sections, and wherein each of the first and second sections has a portion of the conductive ink circuit. 1. An electronic smoking article , the article comprising:an authenticated first section, which includes an aerosol generation unit having at least one heater;an authenticated second section, which includes a power supply operable to apply voltage to the at least one heater for heating a liquid in at least a portion of the aerosol generation unit to form an aerosol; anda conductive ink circuit embedded within the first and second sections, and wherein the power supply and the aerosol generation unit are electrically connected upon joining the first and second sections, and wherein each of the first and second sections has a portion of the conductive ink circuit.2. The smoking article of claim 1 , further including control circuitry operable to control the supply of power to the heater claim 1 , and wherein the conductive ink circuit enables the control circuitry to provide the supply of power to the at least one heater.3. The smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the conductive ink circuit forms an electrical connection between the supply of power and the at least one heater.4. The smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the aerosol generation unit ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a heater in communication with a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material and operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. The volatilized material flows through a sheath flow and aerosol promoter insert that is operable to cool the aerosol, reduce the particle size of the aerosol and increase the delivery rate of the aerosol. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a sheath flow and aerosol promoter (SFAP) insert operable to produce a sheath airflow within the electronic smoking article and operable to direct an aerosol through a constriction, whereby aerosol formation is enhanced and losses due to condensation within the electronic smoking article are abated.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the electronic smoking article further includes a mixing chamber upstream of the SFAP insert or within an upstream portion of the SFAP insert.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein the constriction is located in a central portion of the SFAP insert and the constriction is in communication with the mixing chamber such that the aerosol passes through the constriction and to the mixing chamber.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein (a) the electronic smoking article includes at least one air inlet superimposed with the SFAP insert claim 2 , the mixing chamber is within the upstream portion of the SFAP insert and the SFAP insert includes a plurality of air holes in an upstream end thereof claim 2 , the plurality of air holes operable to allow air to flow therethrough to the mixing chamber or (b) the at least one air inlet is upstream of the SFAP insert and the mixing chamber is upstream of the SFAP insert such that air flows through the at least at least one air inlet and into the mixing chamber.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 4 , wherein about 80% to about 95% of the air ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

An electronic smoking article includes a first section containing a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, and a wick in communication with the liquid material and operable to deliver the liquid material to the heater, and a second section containing a power supply. The first section is connected to the second section with a connection including a first connector piece and a second connector piece. 1. An electronic smoking article comprising:a resilient gasket;a first section connectable to a second section at a connection, the connection comprising:a first connector piece extending in a longitudinal direction and including a protrusion extending outwardly from an outer periphery thereof; anda second connector piece extending in the longitudinal direction, the second connector piece having an opening extending longitudinally into one end thereof and an internal groove extending longitudinally along the opening operable to mate with said protrusion of the first connector piece when the first connector piece is inserted into the opening in the second connector piece and compress the resilient gasket.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein said first connector piece includes at least two protrusions which comprise two arcuate protrusions arranged about 180 degrees apart.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 2 , wherein said second connector piece includes at least two internal grooves which comprise two longitudinally extending grooves arranged about 180 degrees apart.4. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the second connector piece further includes a circumferential groove claim 1 , said circumferential groove in communication with said longitudinally extending groove.5. The electronic smoking article of claim 4 , wherein the circumferential groove includes a shoulder portion operable to engage ...

SMOKELESS TOBACCO ARTICLE

A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles. 1. A method for making a smokeless tobacco article , comprisingcombining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles;compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape;releasing pressure on the mixture such that the mixture retains the predetermined shape; andheating the mixture to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compressed mixture having the predetermined shape is removed from the pressing apparatus prior to heating the mixture.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating is performed at approximately atmospheric pressures.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compression of the mixture of particles is performed at approximately room temperature.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mixture is compressed with a force of at least 1 kN.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the mixture is compressed with a force of at least 6 kN.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the mixture is compressed with a force of at least 8 kN.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating is performed at approximately atmospheric pressures.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the smokeless tobacco article has a Shore M hardness of at least 90.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heating in a convection oven.11. ...

DISPLAY PACKAGE

A display package configured to receive an elongate body, which includes a rectangular box portion having a side edge cavity formed between a front panel and a cavity side panel, wherein the side edge cavity includes a first cavity panel and a second cavity panel formed by an outer portion of the front panel and the cavity side panel, respectively, and wherein the rectangular box portion, the first cavity panel and the second cavity panel are perpendicular to the front panel and the cavity side panel, respectively. 1. A method of displaying an article , comprising:establishing a box structure having a side portion;dividing said side portion into a lower retention portion, and upper retention portion, and a window recess portion, said recess portion disposed between said upper and lower retention portions; establishing a first recess panel at a location along a side panel of said box structure;', 'establishing a second recess panel along a front panel of said box structure, said second recess panel adjacent said first recess panel; and', 'establishing said window recess portion by folding said first and second recess panels into said box structure;, 'said dividing includingwhereby said window recess portion, said upper retention portion and said lower retention portion are mutually arranged to retain said article along said side portion, with a portion of said article displayed along said recess portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said establishing said window recess portion further comprises bonding said first recess panel to an adjacent portion of a back panel of said box structure.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising blocking from display selected portions of said article with said retention portions.4. A package capable of displaying a selected portion of an article claim 1 , comprising:a box structure having a side portion, said side portion divided into a lower retention portion, and upper retention portion, and a window recess portion, said ...

ORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS INCLUDING ENCAPSULATED CAFFEINE

A composition for human consumption includes a base composition having a pH of about 2 to about 5 and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the base composition. The encapsulated caffeine can be a caffeine complex. The base composition can include a liquid or a food. An oral pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper, an inner botanical filling material contained within the pouch wrapper, and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the oral pouch product. The encapsulated caffeine is included in the composition and/or the oral pouch product an amount sufficient to release about 50 mg to about 200 mg of caffeine. The composition can provide immediate release of caffeine and/or release of caffeine over an extended period of time. 1. A composition for human consumption comprising:a predetermined quantity of a base composition; andencapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the base composition,wherein the encapsulated caffeine is a caffeine complex including caffeine and an organic acid in about a 1:1 molar ratio, the organic acid selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, malonic acid, maleic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, glutamic acid, adipic acid, caffeic acid and combinations thereof, andwherein the encapsulated caffeine releases about 50 mg to about 200 mg of caffeine when consumed.2. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the base composition has a pH of about 2 to about 5.3. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the base composition comprises a liquid having a volume of about 200 mL to about 600 mL.4. The composition for human consumption of claim 3 , wherein the liquid is selected from the group consisting of water claim 3 , vegetable juice claim 3 , fruit juice and combinations thereof.5. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , further including at least one additive selected from the group consisting of at least one ...

APPLICATION OF ENCAPSULATED CAPSAICIN AND ANALOGUES THEREOF FOR CONTROLLING CALORIE INTAKE

A zero-calorie to near-zero-calorie snacking product that, when consumed, provides a feeling of fullness prior to absorption of energy-providing food, i.e., pre-absorptive satiation is disclosed. The snacking product is based on the stimulation of vagal nerve endings in the gastro-intestinal tract by encapsulated capsaicin. The encapsulation of capsaicin avoids the burning sensation in the mouth which may be objectionable to some consumers. 1. A method for suppressing hunger comprising stimulating vagal nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily receptor V member 1 (TRPV1) receptor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor.4. The method of claim 1 , comprising administering capsaicin claim 1 , a capsaicin analogue claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the capsaicin claim 4 , capsaicin analogue claim 4 , or combination thereof is encapsulated.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the capsaicin claim 4 , capsaicin analogue claim 4 , or combination thereof is micro-encapsulated.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the micro-encapsulated capsaicin claim 6 , capsaicin analogue claim 6 , or combination thereof is in combination with Korean Pine Oil.8. A snacking product containing a flavor system which stimulates the vagal nerve endings in the gastrointestinal tract and provides pre-absorptive satiation when consumed.9. The snacking product of claim 8 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the transient receptor potential cation channel subfamily receptor V member 1 (TRPV1) receptor.10. The snacking product of claim 9 , wherein the vagal nerve endings express the cholecystokinin (CCK) receptor.11. The snacking product of claim 8 , in which the flavor system comprises encapsulated capsaicin claim 8 , an encapsulated capsaicin analogue claim 8 , or a combination ...

MODIFYING TASTE AND SENSORY IRRITATION OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND NON-TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Tobacco products comprising smokeless tobacco products and active ingredients, including those that antagonize nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the TRPV1 channel, and/or the TRPA1 channel are disclosed. Nicotine replacement therapies comprising active ingredients, including those that antagonize nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the TRPV1 channel, and/or the TRPA1 channel. The active ingredient may reduce or eliminate sensory irritation arising due to use of the product. Analgesic compositions comprising active ingredients. Methods of reducing taste and sensory irritation by employing an active ingredient. 1. A tobacco product comprising:a smokeless tobacco product;at least one active ingredient wherein the active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of castor oil, ricinoleic acid, and conjugates or derivatives thereof,wherein the smokeless tobacco product is adapted to be chewed, sucked, or orally manipulated in a consumer's mouth.2. The tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the at least one active ingredient comprises hydrogenated ethoxylated glycerol ester or polyethoxylated hydrogenated castor oil.3. The tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the smokeless tobacco product is a pouch including a plurality of pores.4. The tobacco product of claim 1 , further comprising a coating on an external surface of the smokeless tobacco product and wherein the at least one active ingredient is found in a soluble portion of the coating.5. The tobacco product of claim 1 , wherein the product further comprises an additive selected from the list consisting of flavorants claim 1 , preservatives claim 1 , binder claim 1 , pH stabilizers claim 1 , disintegrating agents claim 1 , cross-linking agents claim 1 , botanical material claim 1 , vegetable fibers claim 1 , sweeteners claim 1 , humectants claim 1 , and combinations thereof.6. A method of making a tobacco product comprisingcombining a smokeless tobacco product with at least one active ingredient that is an ...

FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED TASTE THROUGH THE USE OF SENSATES

The present application is directed to sensory technologies for beverages and other products that significantly reduce or fully mask bitterness and/or off-flavor associated with the presence of functional ingredients, such as caffeine or L-phenylalanine. In particular, reduction or masking of the bitterness and/or off-flavor in the beverage or food composition is achieved through the addition of trigeminal sensation-eliciting compounds, referred to herein as sensates, responsible for cooling, warming, tingling, or mouthfeel-type sensations. 2. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensates is selected from the list comprising menthol and its stereoisomers claim 1 , menthone glycerol ketal claim 1 , (−)-menthyl lactate claim 1 , 3-(1-menthoxy)propane-1 claim 1 ,2-diol claim 1 , WS-3 claim 1 , WS-5 claim 1 , capsaicin claim 1 , camphor claim 1 , cinnamaldehyde claim 1 , CO claim 1 , red pepper extract claim 1 , Szechuan pepper extract claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensates comprises one or more compounds capable of stimulating one or more TRP channels located on trigeminal nerve endings.4. The composition for human consumption of claim 3 , wherein the one or more sensates comprises one or more compounds capable of activating at least one TRP channel selecting from list consisting of the TRPM8 claim 3 , TRPV1 claim 3 , and TRPA1 channels.5. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the base composition has a pH of about 2 to about 5.6. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , wherein the base composition comprises a beverage.7. The composition for human consumption of claim 6 , wherein the beverage is selected from the group consisting of water claim 6 , vegetable juice claim 6 , fruit juice and combinations thereof.8. The composition for human consumption of claim 1 , further including at least one additive selected from ...

FLAVOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING BEVERAGES

A method of making a flavored beverage includes combining water and a plurality of flavor compounds in an amount sufficient to impart the flavor of a wine, a whiskey or a beer. A kit for making a flavored beverage can include a plurality of flavor compounds, a quantity of yeast, a quantity of sugar and a container. 1. A method of making a beverage having the flavor of beer , the method comprising:adding at least one flavor compound selected from a first group of compounds, the first group of compounds consisting of 3-methylbutanol, 2-methylbutanol, 2,3-butanedione, vanilline, 2-methylpropanol, 3-methylbutanal, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylpropanal, 2-methylbutanal, furaneol, and ethylfuraneol to a quantity of water, wherein the at least one flavor compound selected from the first group is added in an amount ranging from about 0.5 μg/l to about 5,000,000 μg/l;adding at least one flavor compound from a second group of compounds to the quantity of water, the second group consisting of 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylacetic acid, 2-phenylethyl acetate, myrcene and linalool, wherein the at least one flavor compounds selected from the second group is added in an amount ranging from about 5 μg/l to about 75,000 μg/l; andadding at least one flavor compound from a third group of aroma compounds to the quantity of water, the third group consisting of hops extract, tetra-iso-extract 10%, rho-iso-extract 10%, and isomerized hop extract 30%, wherein the at least one flavor compounds selected from the third group is added in an amount ranging from about 10,000 μg/l to about 30,000,000 μg/l;wherein the flavor compounds are included in an amount sufficient to form a beverage having the flavor of beer without the need for brewing, fermentation, or distillation.2. The method of claim 1 , further including adding at least one flavor compound from the group consisting of octanoic acid claim 1 , 2-methylpropanoic acid claim 1 , butanoic acid claim 1 , 3-methylbutanoic acid claim 1 , 2- ...

DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE POD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE

A disposable beverage pod includes a first compartment containing a beverage concentrate in dry or semi-dry form and a second compartment containing ethanol. An apparatus for making a single serving beverage is operable to receive the disposable beverage pod and mix the contents thereof with water from a water reservoir and optionally pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source to form a single serving beverage. 1. A disposable beverage pod operable to be used with an apparatus for making a single serving flavored beverage , the disposable beverage pod comprising:a first compartment including an alcohol-free beverage concentrate in dry or semi-dry form sealed therein; anda second compartment including ethanol in liquid form sealed therein.2. The beverage pod of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol-free beverage concentrate is an alcohol-free beer concentrate.3. The beverage pod of claim 1 , wherein the alcohol-free beverage concentrate is an alcohol-free wine concentrate.4. The beverage pod of claim 1 , wherein the beverage concentrate is an alcohol-free whiskey concentrate.5. The beverage pod of claim 1 , wherein the beverage concentrate comprises a flavor system consisting of one or more flavor compounds and optional colorants.6. The beverage pod of claim 5 , wherein the flavor system includes one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of oak extract claim 5 , myrcene claim 5 , octanoic acid claim 5 , 2-methylpropanoic acid claim 5 , butanoic acid claim 5 , 3-methylbutanoic acid claim 5 , 2-methylbutanoic acid claim 5 , decanoic acid claim 5 , hexanoic acid claim 5 , 3-methylbutanol claim 5 , 2-methylbutanol claim 5 , 2 claim 5 ,3-butanedione claim 5 , vanilline claim 5 , 2-methylpropanol claim 5 , 3-methylbutanal claim 5 , 2 claim 5 ,3-pentanedione claim 5 , 2-methylpropanal claim 5 , 2-methylbutanal claim 5 , furaneol claim 5 , ethylfuraneol claim 5 , 2-phenylethanol claim 5 , 2-phenylacetic acid claim 5 , 2-phenylethyl acetate claim 5 , linalool claim ...

USE OF PECTIN OR OTHER ANIONIC POLYMERS IN THE STABILIZATION AND CONTROLLED RELEASE OF NICOTINE IN ORAL SENSORIAL TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR NICOTINE CONTAINING NON-TOBACCO ORAL SENSORIAL PRODUCTS

The use of pectins and/or polymers to prevent nicotine oxidation in tobacco containing products is disclosed. These polymers may be naturally occurring anionic polymers or synthetic polymers. These pectins and/or polymers prevent nicotine from oxidizing into cotinine, nicotine-cis-N-oxide, nicotine-trans-N-oxide, and/or nicotine-1,1-di-N-oxide. Molluscicides, algaecides, pesticides, and stabilized nicotine compositions comprising nicotine and pectin, anionic polymers, or combinations thereof are disclosed. 1. Use of pectins and/or polymers to prevent nicotine oxidation in tobacco containing products.2. The use according to claim 1 , wherein said polymers are naturally occurring anionic polymers.3. The use according to claim 1 , wherein said polymers are synthetic polymers.4. The use according to claim 1 , wherein nicotine is prevented from oxidizing into cotinine claim 1 , nicotine-cis-N-oxide claim 1 , nicotine-trans-N-oxide claim 1 , and/or nicotine-1 claim 1 ,1-di-N-oxide.5. A process for preventing nicotine oxidation in tobacco containing products comprising:(a) mixing about 1%-about 30% nicotine with about 70%-about 99% pectin or anionic polymer combinations; and(b) verifying that pectin is acting similar to an ion-exchange resin and holding nicotine in close proximity by electrostatic attraction.6. A method for stabilizing nicotine comprising employing pectin and/or an anionic polymer at a pH of above about pH 4 and below about pH 9.7. A method for reducing the formation of oxidation products from nicotine comprising employing pectin and/or an anionic polymer.8. A molluscicide composition comprising:nicotine, andpectin, an anionic polymer, or a combination thereof;wherein said pectin, an anionic polymer, or a combination thereof stabilizes said nicotine.9. An algaecide composition comprising:nicotine, andpectin, an anionic polymer, or a combination thereof;wherein said pectin, an anionic polymer, or a combination thereof stabilizes said nicotine.10. A ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF OBTAINING SMOKING TOPOGRAPHY DATA

An exemplary smoking topography circuit of an electronic aerosol smoking article, includes at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article, a processor, and memory. The processor is configured to detect a smoking event based an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that associates the smoking event to shifts in battery voltage. The memory is configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format. 1. An electronic smoking article , comprising:at least one sensor configured to measure user interaction with the smoking article;a processor configured to detect a smoking event based on an output of the at least one sensor, collect data associated with the smoking event, and arrange the data in a pattern that defines the smoking event by at least a shift in battery voltage; andmemory configured to store the data pattern in a structured multi-byte format.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the processor includes a timer configured to be initiated at a start of the smoking event and stopped at the end of the smoking event to obtain a smoking time interval claim 1 , and the processor is configured to collect a value of the smoking time interval and record the value in the data set as the length of the smoking event.3. The article of claim 1 , comprising:a first sensor of the at least one sensor configured to detect a puff start event and a puff end event of the smoking event;a second sensor of the at least one sensor configured to measure a battery voltage at the puff start event and at the puff end event,wherein the processor is configured to collect values of the battery voltages at each of the puff start event and the puff end event, and record these values as the starting battery voltage and the ending battery voltage of the smoking event, respectively.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the data set is a first data set claim 1 , and upon ...

ACCESSORY FOR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

An exemplary accessory for an electronic smoking article includes a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces and a sensor in the body. The sensor is configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article. A processor is embedded in the body, where the processor is configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission. A display generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor. 1. An apparatus configured to be detachably mounted on an outer surface of a housing of an electronic smoking article , the apparatus comprising:a hollow body having inner and outer surfaces;a sensor embedded in the body, and configured to detect an emission of the electronic smoking article;a processor embedded in the body, the processor being configured to generate smoking topography data based on the emission; anda display that generates an output based on the smoking topography data provided by the processor.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is embedded in a circuit of the processor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor detects an electromagnetic field or signal emitted by a heating element of the smoking article.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sensor detects a light emitted by a light source of the electronic smoking article.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the processor is configured to determine at least one of a puff count and a puff length upon detection of the smoking event.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the display is a liquid crystal display configured to generate an alphanumeric output.7. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the display is a liquid crystal display configured to generate an alphanumeric output of at least one of the puff count and the puff length.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising:a power source embedded between the inner and outer surfaces of the body, and configured to provide power to the processor and the display.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , ...

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

A smoking article such as an electronic cigarette is disclosed, which includes an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction; a capillary wick for holding liquid material; a micro pump system configured to pump a liquid material contained within a liquid supply reservoir through an outlet of the supply reservoir to the capillary wick; a heating arrangement operable to heat at least a portion of the capillary wick to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material held within the capillary wick; a power supply operable to apply voltage to the micro pump gas cell to generate a gas to pump the liquid material from the liquid supply reservoir into the capillary wick; at least one air inlet; and whereby air is mixed with the volatilized material to form an aerosol. 1. An electronic smoking article , the electronic smoking article comprising:an outer housing extending in a longitudinal direction;a capillary wick for holding liquid material;a micro pump system configured to pump a liquid material contained within a liquid supply reservoir through an outlet of the supply reservoir to the capillary wick;a heating arrangement operable to heat at least a portion of the capillary wick to a temperature sufficient to at least initially volatilize the liquid material held within the capillary wick;a power supply operable to apply voltage to the micro pump gas cell to generate a gas to pump the liquid material from the liquid supply reservoir into the capillary wick;at least one air inlet; andwhereby air is mixed with the volatilized material to form an aerosol.2. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , comprising:a mixing chamber downstream of the capillary wick;a mouth end having at least one outlet, wherein the mouth end is in fluid communication with the mixing chamber so as to deliver the aerosol to a smoker.3. The electronic smoking article of claim 1 , wherein the micro pump comprises:an expandable gas chamber comprising a plunger ...

FLAVOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING BEVERAGES

A method of making a flavored beverage includes combining water and a plurality of flavor compounds in an amount sufficient to impart the flavor of a wine, a whiskey or a beer. A kit for making a flavored beverage can include a plurality of flavor compounds, a quantity of yeast, a quantity of sugar and a container. 1. A method of making a beverage having the flavor of beer , the method comprising:adding at least one flavor compound selected from a first group of compounds, the first group of compounds consisting of 3-methylbutanol, 2-methylbutanol, 2,3-butanedione, vanilline, 2-methylpropanol, 3-methylbutanal, 2,3-pentanedione, 2-methylpropanal, 2-methylbutanal, furaneol, 2-aminoacetophenone, and ethylfuraneol to a quantity of water, wherein the at least one flavor compound selected from the first group is added in an amount ranging from about 0.1 μg/l to about 5,000,000 μg/l;adding at least one flavor compound from a second group of compounds to the quantity of water, the second group consisting of 2-phenylethanol, 2-phenylacetic acid, 2-phenylethyl acetate, phenylacetaldehyde, myrcene, geraniol, and linalool, wherein the at least one flavor compounds selected from the second group is added in an amount ranging from about 1 μg/l to about 75,000 μg/l; andadding at least one flavor compound from a third group of aroma compounds to the quantity of water, the third group consisting of hops extract, tetra-iso-extract 10%, rho-iso-extract 10%, isomerized hop extract 30%, cis-isohumolone, trans-isohumolone, cis-isocohumulone, trans-isocohumulone, isoadhumulone, and comultifidolglycoside, wherein the at least one flavor compounds selected from the third group is added in an amount ranging from about 1 ma to about 30,000,000 μg/l;wherein the flavor compounds are included in an amount sufficient to form a beverage having the flavor of beer without the need for brewing, fermentation, or distillation.2. The method of claim 1 , further including adding at least one flavor ...

FLAVOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING SHERRY WINE LIKE BEVERAGES

A method of making a sherry wine-like beverage includes combining water, ethanol and a plurality of flavor compounds in an amount sufficient to impart the flavor of a sherry wine without the need for fermentation and/or aging. 1. A method of making a sherry wine-like beverage comprising:adding at least one flavor compound selected from a first group of compounds to a quantity of aqueous solution, the first group of compounds consisting of caprylic acid, isobutyric acid, butyric acid, 3-methylbutyric acid, isovaleric acid, caproic acid, and decanoic acid, wherein the at least one flavor compound selected from the first group is added in an amount ranging from about 2 μg/L to about 400,000 μg/L;adding at least one flavor compound from a second group of compounds to the quantity of aqueous solution, the second group consisting of 2-methylbutanol, isoamyl alcohol, diacetyl, vanillin, methylpropanol, isovaleraldehyde, 2-methylpropanal, 2-methylbutanal, 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, acetovanillone, 2,3-pentanedione, and ethylfuraneol, wherein the at least one flavor compound selected from the second group is added in an amount ranging from about 0.05 μg/L to about 4,000,000 μg/L;adding at least one flavor compound from a third group of compounds to the quantity of aqueous solution, the third group consisting of 2-phenylethanol, phenylacetic acid, 2-phenylethyl acetate, and linalool, wherein the at least one flavor compound selected from the third group is added in an amount ranging from about 0.1 μg/L to about 1,000,000 μg/L;adding at least one flavor compound from a fourth group of compounds to the quantity of aqueous solution, the fourth group consisting of acetaldehyde, butanoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl isobutyrate, octanoic acid ethyl ester, hexanoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl isovalerate, 2-methylbutanoic acid ethy ester, (E)-β-damascenone, 1,1-diethoxyethane, propanoic acid ethyl ester, (L)-ethyl-2-ethyl lactate, ethyl DL-leucate, 3-methylbutyl acetate, and ...

TWO CAN PACK SLEEVE AND METHOD

A method of packaging two cylindrical cans having the same height and diameter includes partially erecting a sleeve from a blank so as to have a single opening at the bottom of the sleeve; arranging the two cylindrical cans side-by-side in the partially erected sleeve such that a side of each cylindrical can extends beyond an outer periphery of the sleeve; securing the cans in the sleeve by folding a cross-panel over the opening at a location between the two cans such that the opening is divided into two smaller openings sized to prevent the cans from passing therethrough; and wherein a measured distance from the cross-panel to a side panel of the sleeve in the two smaller openings is less than a diameter of one of the cylindrical cans. 1. A method of packaging two cylindrical cans having the same height and diameter comprising:partially erecting a sleeve from a blank so as to have a single opening at a bottom of the sleeve;arranging the two cylindrical cans side-by-side in the partially erected sleeve such that a side of each cylindrical can extends beyond an outer periphery of the sleeve;securing the cans in the sleeve by folding a cross-panel over the opening at a location between the two cans such that the opening is divided into two smaller openings sized to prevent the cans from passing therethrough, andwherein a measured distance from the cross-panel to each side panel of the sleeve in the two smaller openings is less than a diameter of one of the cylindrical cans.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the blank comprises:a top panel connected to a front panel along a first fold line at a top edge of the front panel and connected to a back panel along a second fold line, the second fold line extending along a top edge of the back panel;a first side panel connected to the front panel along a third fold line, the third fold line extending along a first side edge of the front panel;a second side panel connected to the front panel along a fourth fold line, the fourth ...

Preformed smokeless tobacco product

Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products (110) configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.

Biodegradable cigar tip

A biodegradable cigar tip comprises an open upstream end configured to surround a downstream end of a cigar, the cigar tip having a mouth end optionally comprising a substantially flat cross-section, the cigar tip comprising a molded biodegradable material. The biodegradable material may consist of pressed cellulosic fibers with an outer surface of the cigar tip coated with a plastic film, wax coating or other waterproof coating such as a sugarcane pulp film. Alternatively, the biodegradable material may consist of an injection molded biodegradable resin such as a starch-filled resin wherein the starch-filled resin includes polypropylene or polyethylene and non-soluble starch selected from corn, tapioca, wheat, potato, plant sourced oligomer, or plant sourced polysaccharide or mixture thereof.

Electronic cigarette

An electronic smoking article (60) includes an outer tube (6) extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube (62) within the outer tube (6) and including a pair of opposing slots (63), a liquid supply (22) comprising a liquid material, a coil heater (14), a wick (28) and a mouth end insert (8). The coil heater (14) is located in the inner tube (62). The coil heater (14) is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick (28) is surrounded by the coil heater (14) such that the wick (28) delivers liquid material to the coil heater (14) and the coil heater (14) heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube (62).

alternating molds in a cigarette wrap, smoking article and method

resumo patente de invenção: "moldes alternados em um envoltório de cigarro, artigo de fumo e método". a presente invenção refere-se a um envoltório de cigarro que inclui regiões listradas que se estendem transversalmente aplicadas por uma técnica de impressão, tal como impressão de gravura. as regiões listradas podem ser aplicadas em uma ou mais aplicações de uma composição de impressão que pode ser uma solução de amido aquosa também contendo um agente antidobras, tal como glicol de propileno, e carbonato de cálcio. o molde das regiões listradas pode ser listras ou tiras e assim por diante ao longo e/ou ao redor da haste de tabaco. as regiões listradas podem ser sólidas ou conter qualquer número de descontinuidades longitudinais e/ou cruzadas no rolo. o molde pode ser configurado de modo que quando um artigo de fumo é colocado sobre um substrato, pelo menos duas localizações longitudinais ao longo do comprimento da haste de tabaco têm o composto de formação de película localizado somente nos lados do artigo de fumo não em contato com o substrato. Patent abstract: "Alternate molds on a cigarette wrap, smoking article and method". The present invention relates to a cigarette wrapper which includes transversely extending striped regions applied by a printing technique such as gravure printing. The striped regions may be applied in one or more applications of a printing composition which may be an aqueous starch solution also containing an anti-bending agent such as propylene glycol and calcium carbonate. the mold of the striped regions may be stripes or strips and so on along and / or around the tobacco rod. the striped regions may be solid or contain any number of longitudinal and / or cross discontinuities in the roll. The mold may be configured such that when a smoke article is placed on a substrate, at least two longitudinal locations along the length of the tobacco rod have the film forming compound located only on the sides of the non-contacting ...

Electronic smoking article.

Un artículo electrónico para fumar comprende un generador de aerosol y un inserto convertidor mecánico de aerosol que tiene la capacidad de mejorar las características del aerosol producido por el generador de aerosol, incluyendo los atributos sensoriales.

Electronic smoking article

An electronic smoking article includes a heater in communication with a liquid supply reservoir including liquid material and operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to volatilize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. The volatilized material flows through a sheath flow and aerosol promoter insert that is operable to cool the aerosol, reduce the particle size of the aerosol and increase the delivery rate of the aerosol.

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Electronic cigarette.

Un artículo electrónico para fumar incluye un suministro líquido que incluye un material líquido, un calentador capaz de operar para calentar el material líquido a una temperatura suficiente para vaporizar el material líquido y formar un aerosol, una mecha en comunicación con el material líquido y en comunicación con el calentador, tal que la mecha entregue material líquido al calentador, por lo menos una entrada de aire capaz de operar para entregar aire a un pasaje central de aire corriente arriba del calentador, y un inserto de extremo de boca que tiene por lo menos dos salidas divergentes.

Electronic smoking article

An electronic smoking article (60) includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater (19) operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a tubular filter segment (600) downstream of the heater (19). The tubular filter segment (600) is operable to selectively filter aerosol particles and vapors from the aerosol.

Cigarette wrapper with novel pattern

A wrapper for a smoking article has a base web and a plurality of crenellated bands, each having a diffusivity value in the range of 0 to about 0.2 cm/sec. The add-on material can be applied by gravure printing in a single pass in a chevron pattern such that an apex of the element is co-linear with substantially symmetrically spaced points on a trailing, outer edge of an adjacent chevron element. Testing elements may be simultaneously printed with the add-on material to monitor diffusivity and/or presence of add-on material.

Electronic cigarette

An electronic smoking article includes an outer tube extending in a longitudinal direction, an inner tube within the outer tube and including a pair of opposing slots, a liquid supply comprising a liquid material, a coil heater, a wick and a mouth end insert. The coil heater is located in the inner tube. The coil heater is formed of an iron-free, nickel-chromium alloy and has substantially uniformly spaced windings. The wick is surrounded by the coil heater such that the wick delivers liquid material to the coil heater and the coil heater heats the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol in the inner tube.

electronic cigarette

abstract an electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. the aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during smoking. tradução do resumo resumo patente de invenção: "cigarro eletrônico". trata-se de um artigo eletrônico para fumar que inclui um suprimento de líquido que inclui material líquido, um aquecedor operável para aquecer o material líquido a uma temperatura suficiente para vaporizar o material líquido e formar um aerossol, um pavio em comunicação com o material líquido e em comunicação com o aquecedor de modo que o pavio entregue o material líquido para o aquecedor, pelo menos uma entrada de ar operável para entregar ar para uma passagem de ar central a montante do aquecedor e um carreador de aroma sobre uma superfície externa do tubo externo. o carreador de aroma inclui material de fragrância e é operável para entregar fragrância durante o ato de fumar. abstract an electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one operable air inlet to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. The aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during ...

Liquid aerosol formulation of an electronic smoking article

A liquid aerosol formulation for an electronic smoking article includes an aerosol former, water, nicotine, and an acid including tartaric acid. The acid is included in an amount sufficient to provide the liquid aerosol formulation with a pH ranging from about 4 to about 8.

Apparatus and method for packaging loose product.

Un aparato para empacar producto suelto incluye una estación de carga, una estación formadora de cajas y una estación de descarga. La estación de carga incluye toboganes móviles en relación espaciada. Cada tobogán tiene una parte superior abierta, un extremo corriente arriba abierto, y un extremo corriente abajo abierto. La parte superior abierta está configurada para recibir producto suelto mientras se mueve a lo largo de una primera trayectoria de alimentación. La estación formadora de cajas es capaz de operar para erigir parcialmente cajas en relación espaciada con lados abiertos de cada caja con el extremo corriente debajo de un tobogán correspondiente mientras se mueve a lo largo de una segunda trayectoria de alimentación. La estación de descarga incluye una cabeza de vacío estacionaria en comunicación con el segundo lado abierto de cada caja. La cabeza de vacío provee una fuente de vacío continua a lo largo de la segunda trayectoria de alimentación, capaz de operar para mover producto suelto del tobogán hacia las cajas.

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE

Se divulgan un cartomizador para un articulo electrónico para fumar, un articulo electrónico para fumar apto para proveer una experiencia de fumar sin combustión de tabaco, y un método para lograr una experiencia de fumar sin combustión de tabaco. el cartomizador puede incluir un deposito de fluido anular incorporado un canal de flujo de aire, un material líquido dentro del deposito de fluido y un calentador que rodea el deposito de fluido y es operable para calentar el mismo hasta una temperatura suficiente de manera de volatilizar al menos inicialmente el material líquido contenido dentro del deposito de fluido para formar un vapor saturado dentro del canal de flujo de aire. A cartomizer for an electronic smoking article, an electronic smoking article suitable for providing a smoking experience without tobacco combustion, and a method for achieving a smoking experience without tobacco combustion are disclosed. The cartomizer may include an annular fluid reservoir incorporating an air flow channel, a liquid material within the fluid reservoir and a heater surrounding the fluid reservoir and is operable to heat it to a sufficient temperature so as to volatilize the less initially the liquid material contained within the fluid reservoir to form a saturated vapor within the air flow channel.

Electronic cigarette

Article à fumer électronique comportant une zone d'alimentation en liquide contenant une substance liquide, un élément chauffant permettant de chauffer la substance liquide à une température suffisante pour vaporiser la substance liquide et former un aérosol, une mèche en communication avec la substance liquide et en communication avec l'élément chauffant de telle sorte que la mèche achemine la substance liquide à l'élément chauffant, au moins un orifice d'entrée d'air permettant d'acheminer de l'air vers un conduit d'air central en amont de l'élément chauffant, et un support d'arôme sur une surface extérieure du tube extérieur. Le support d'arôme comprend un parfum et permet de diffuser le parfum pendant la consommation de la cigarette.

Oil detection process, apparatus and taggant therefor

A process for detecting oil or lubricant contamination in a manufactured product (C), preferably a cigarette (C), the process comprising adding a fluorescent taggant to oils or lubricants contained in processing machinery for said product (C), conveying (131) said product (C) past an infrared detection apparatus (140), irradiating said product (C) with infrared radiation from said detection apparatus (140) as it passes the detection apparatus (140), and detecting infrared radiation emitted from said irradiated product (C). The taggant can be in the form of a composition containing a Stokes-shifting taggant, which absorbs radiation at a first wavelength and emits radiation at a second wavelength, different from said first wavelength, dissolved or dispersed in an oil or lubricant.

ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE

ARTIGO DE FUMO ELETRÔNICO. A presente invenção refere-se a um artigo de fumo eletrônico que compreende um gerador de aerossol e um inserto conversor de aerossol mecânico que tem a capacidade de aprimorar características do aerossol produzido pelo gerador de aerossol, incluindo atributos sensoriais. ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE. The present invention relates to an electronic smoking article comprising an aerosol generator and a mechanical aerosol converter insert that has the ability to improve characteristics of the aerosol produced by the aerosol generator, including sensory attributes.

Polymer coated paperboard container and method

A method of forming a coating on a cylindrical paperboard container having a closed end. The method includes the steps of heating a gas from a first temperature to a second temperature; providing the gas to a first inlet of a nozzle; providing a polymer in a liquid state at a third temperature; providing the polymer to a second inlet of the nozzle; and spraying the polymer onto the cylindrical paperboard container using the nozzle; wherein the second temperature is greater than the third temperature; and the second temperature and third temperature are such that the gas maintains the polymer in the liquid state at least until the polymer comes into contact with the cylindrical paperboard container. A system for applying a coating to a plurality of cylindrical paperboard containers and a container for a consumer product are also provided.

non-smoking compound products, systems and methods

produtos, sistemas e métodos compostos à base de tabaco não fumígeno. um produto à base de tabaco não fumígeno inclui tabaco não fumígeno e um material polimérico em íntimo contato com o tabaco não fumígeno e estabilizado em conformidade com uma topografia de superfície das estruturas fibrosas do tabaco de tal modo que o material polimérico estabilizado mantenha junto o tabaco não fumígeno. o produto à base de tabaco não fumígeno tem uma superfície porosa permeável à umidade e um teor total de voláteis no forno de no mínimo 10 por cento em peso. non-smoking tobacco compound products, systems and methods. a non-smoking tobacco product includes non-smoking tobacco and a polymeric material in close contact with the non-smoking tobacco and stabilized in accordance with a surface topography of the fibrous tobacco structures such that the stabilized polymeric material holds the tobacco together. non smoking. The non-smoking tobacco product has a moisture-permeable porous surface and a total oven volatile content of at least 10 percent by weight.

Oral product

An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-soluble polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-soluble polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or a derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.

Electronic cigarette

An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a fibrous element downstream of the heater.

Methods and machines for making oral products

A method of forming an oral product includes extruding a mixture, conveying the extruded mixture through one or more pairs of forming rollers, and cutting the extruded mixture into one or more oral products. The mixture can include polymer and at least one flavorant, sweetener, active ingredient, or combination thereof. The extruded mixture forms an extrudate having a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The one or more pairs of forming rollers abut to define a passage there between as each forming roller rotates. The passage has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the predetermined cross-sectional shape. The method can be performed using a machine including an extruder, one or more pairs of forming rollers, and a cutting device.

Improved electronic cigarette and method