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10-06-2001 дата публикации

ГИЛЬЗА ДЛЯ ПАПИРОС

Номер: RU0000018224U1
Автор: Булгаков С.В., Овчинников К.Н., Шиханов С.Н.
Принадлежит: Булгаков Сергей Владимирович, Овчинников Константин Николаевич, Шиханов Сергей Николаевич

Гильза для папирос, содержащая цилиндр, выполненный из бумажной ленты, и цилиндр, выполненный из папиросной бумаги, отличающаяся тем, что цилиндр из папиросной бумаги расположен снаружи цилиндра из бумажной ленты и выполнен с длиной, равной 0,92-0,97 длины цилиндра из бумажной ленты, при этом цилиндр из бумажной ленты установлен с возможностью перемещения относительно продольной оси. (19) RU (11) 18 224 (13) U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/46 (2000.01) РОССИЙСКОЕ АГЕНТСТВО ПО ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К СВИДЕТЕЛЬСТВУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2001106045/20 , 13.03.2001 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 13.03.2001 (46) Опубликовано: 10.06.2001 (72) Автор(ы): Булгаков С.В., Шиханов С.Н., Овчинников К.Н. 1 8 2 2 4 R U (57) Формула полезной модели Гильза для папирос, содержащая цилиндр, выполненный из бумажной ленты, и цилиндр, выполненный из папиросной бумаги, отличающаяся тем, что цилиндр из папиросной бумаги расположен снаружи цилиндра из бумажной ленты и выполнен с длиной, равной 0,92-0,97 длины цилиндра из бумажной ленты, при этом цилиндр из бумажной ленты установлен с возможностью перемещения относительно продольной оси. Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 U 1 (54) ГИЛЬЗА ДЛЯ ПАПИРОС 1 8 2 2 4 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Булгаков Сергей Владимирович, Шиханов Сергей Николаевич, Овчинников Константин Николаевич R U Адрес для переписки: 123242, Москва, Новинский бул. 14, кв.22, К.Н.Овчинникову (71) Заявитель(и): Булгаков Сергей Владимирович, Шиханов Сергей Николаевич, Овчинников Константин Николаевич RU 18 224 U1 RU 18 224 U1 RU 18 224 U1

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10-11-2004 дата публикации

ЛЕНТА КОЛКОВАЯ ТАБАЧНАЯ

Номер: RU0000041582U1
Автор: Лисицын П.Б.
Принадлежит: Лисицын Павел Борисович

Лента колковая табачная, содержащая многослойное основание из кожаного ремня и установленные в нем бронированные иглы в виде скоб, отличающаяся тем, что боковые поверхности игл на концевых участках выполнены с симметричными скосами. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 41 582 (13) U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/04 (2000.01) D01G 15/86 (2000.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2004123822/22 , 10.08.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 10.08.2004 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2004 (72) Автор(ы): Лисицын П.Б. (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Лисицын Павел Борисович (RU) Формула полезной модели Лента колковая табачная, содержащая многослойное основание из кожаного ремня и установленные в нем бронированные иглы в виде скоб, отличающаяся тем, что боковые поверхности игл на концевых участках выполнены с симметричными скосами. 4 1 5 8 2 (54) ЛЕНТА КОЛКОВАЯ ТАБАЧНАЯ R U Адрес для переписки: 115172, Москва, ул. Народная, 13, кв.70, П.Б. Лисицыну R U 4 1 5 8 2 U 1 U 1 Ñòðàíèöà: 1 RU 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 41 582 U1 Полезная модель относится к табачному производству, а более точно к колковой табачной ленте, предназначенной для обтяжки начесывающих и контрольных барабанов сигаретных машин. Известна игольчатая лента для шерсточесальных машин, содержащая основание, включающее соединенные между собой слои ткани и амортизатор, а также закрепленную в основании игольчатую гарнитуру, иглы которой выполнены в виде скоб (смотри, например, патент RU 2042754 по кл. D 01 G 15/86, за 1995 г.). Недостатком известной игольчатой ленты является то, что она не может быть использована для обтяжки расчесывающих и контрольных барабанов сигаретных машин табачной промышленности. Известна также колковая табачная лента, содержащая основание, выполненное многослойным из кожаного ремня, и установленных в нем игл в виде скоб (смотри ТУ17 РСФСР 32-66-90, Московская кардолентная фабрика им. 7-й ...

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10-12-2004 дата публикации

ГИЛЬЗА ПАПИРОСЫ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

Номер: RU0000042396U1
Автор: Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич, Гриневский Олег Анатольевич
Принадлежит: Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич, Гриневский Олег Анатольевич

1. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что мундштук имеет деформированный участок, выполненный с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука со стороны полости оболочки. 2. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку, полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что содержит вставку, которая выполнена в виде спирали, установленной с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука со стороны полости оболочки. 3. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку, полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что содержит вставку, которая выполнена в виде перфорированной перегородки, установленной с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука со стороны полости оболочки. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 42 396 (13) U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/46 (2000.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2004124758/22 , 16.08.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.08.2004 (72) Автор(ы): Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич (UA) , Гриневский Олег Анатольевич (UA) R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич (UA) , Гриневский Олег Анатольевич (UA) (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 02.04.2004 (п.1) UA 2004042459 21.07.2004 (п.2) UA 20040706048 26.07.2004 (п.3) UA 20040706169 (45) Опубликовано: 10.12.2004 4 2 3 9 6 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что мундштук имеет деформированный участок, выполненный с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука со стороны полости оболочки. 2. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку, полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что содержит вставку, которая выполнена в виде спирали, установленной с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука со стороны полости оболочки. 3. ...

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10-12-2004 дата публикации

ГИЛЬЗА ПАПИРОСЫ

Номер: RU0000042397U1
Автор: Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич, Гриневский Олег Анатольевич
Принадлежит: Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич, Гриневский Олег Анатольевич

1. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что включает вставку, которая выполнена в форме, повторяющей форму оболочки, и свободно установлена в полости оболочки. 2. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, установленный внутри оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что длина полого мундштука превышает длину оболочки, при этом полый мундштук установлен с возможностью перемещения вдоль продольной оси оболочки. 3. Гильза папиросы по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что полый мундштук на одном конце имеет деформированный участок, выполненный с возможностью перекрытия полости мундштука, при этом деформированный участок выполнен перфорированным. 4. Гильза папиросы по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что в полости мундштука установлена перфорированная перегородка. 5. Гильза папиросы по п.2, отличающаяся тем, что в полости мундштука установлена вставка, выполненная в виде спирали. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 42 397 (13) U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/46 (2000.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2004124759/22 , 16.08.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 16.08.2004 (72) Автор(ы): Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич (UA) , Гриневский Олег Анатольевич (UA) R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): Биливитин Юрий Сергеевич (UA) , Гриневский Олег Анатольевич (UA) (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 02.04.2004 UA 2004042458 26.05.2004 UA 20040504021 (45) Опубликовано: 10.12.2004 4 2 3 9 7 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, полость которого сообщена с полостью оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что включает вставку, которая выполнена в форме, повторяющей форму оболочки, и свободно установлена в полости оболочки. 2. Гильза папиросы, включающая оболочку и полый мундштук, установленный внутри оболочки, отличающаяся тем, что длина полого мундштука превышает длину оболочки, при этом полый ...

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27-01-2006 дата публикации

КЛЕЕНАНОСЯЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Номер: RU0000050765U1
Автор: Пыжов Андрей Иванович, Тимченко Павел Владимирович, Шведов Сергей Александрович
Принадлежит: Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Дарсайл-АСП"

1. Клеенаносящее устройство, содержащее клеевой питатель, клеенесущий ролик, имеющий поверхность вращения и установленный с возможностью вращения относительно клеевого питателя, средство аппликации клея на участки поверхности рулонного материала и прижимной ролик, установленный с возможностью вращения при взаимодействии со средством аппликации клея и рулонным материалом, отличающееся тем, что оно снабжено дополнительным роликом, имеющим поверхность вращения, сопряженную по образующей с поверхностью вращения клеенесущего ролика, при этом средство аппликации клея расположено на клеенесущем ролике и выполнено в виде углублений на его поверхности вращения, а клеенесущий ролик установлен с возможностью взаимодействия с рулонным материалом. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что углубления выполнены в форме участков с рифлением, продольно ориентированным по образующей поверхности вращения клеенесущего ролика. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что углубления выполнены в форме лысок, продольно ориентированных по образующей поверхности вращения клеенесущего ролика. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что углубления выполнены в форме секторов поверхности вращения клеенесущего ролика. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 50 765 (13) U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/47 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2005128315/22 , 12.09.2005 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 12.09.2005 (45) Опубликовано: 27.01.2006 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Дарсайл-АСП" (RU) Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 5 0 7 6 5 R U U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Клеенаносящее устройство, содержащее клеевой питатель, клеенесущий ролик, имеющий поверхность вращения и установленный с возможностью вращения относительно клеевого питателя, средство аппликации клея на участки поверхности рулонного материала и прижимной ролик, установленный с возможностью вращения при ...

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27-01-2014 дата публикации

КУРИТЕЛЬНОЕ ИЗДЕЛИЕ

Номер: RU0000136964U1
Автор: БАРЕН Рэндалл Э., ГАРГ Раджеш К., ЛИ Пин, ЛИПОВИЧ Питер Дж., МАЙЗЕР Дональд Э., ПЭРРИШ Милтон Е., РАСОУЛИ Фируз, РОУЗ Марк У., ФЭН Тони А., ШЕРВУД Тимоти С., ЯН Зу-Сун
Принадлежит: ФИЛИП МОРРИС ПРОДАКТС С.А.

1. Курительное изделие, имеющее показатель поджигающей способности менее чем около 25 и показатель самогашения менее чем около 50, включающее: количество табака; бумажную обертку, окружающую указанное количество табака и формирующую табачный стержень, имеющий мундштучный конец; фильтр, присоединенный к мундштучному концу табачного стержня; и добавочный материал, нанесенный на бумажную обертку в виде рисунка, причем добавочный материал наносят в виде водного раствора крахмала, включающего в качестве противосморщивающего агента пропиленгликоль в количестве от около 0,36 г/м до около 0,90 г/м. 2. Курительное изделие по п.1, в котором рисунок включает по меньшей мере две полосообразные области, разнесенные в продольном направлении и расположенные по спирали вокруг табачного стержня. 3. Курительное изделие по п.1, в котором рисунок включает матрицу из зон, продолжающуюся по окружности и в продольном направлении вдоль табачного стержня. 4. Курительное изделие по любому из пп.1-3, в котором на обертку дополнительно нанесен слой, содержащий карбонат кальция. 5. Курительное изделие по п.4, в котором на базовое полотно бумажной обертки дополнительно нанесен материал, содержащий карбонат кальция, а указанный добавочный материал на основе крахмала нанесен на дополнительный материал, содержащий карбонат кальция. 6. Курительное изделие по любому из пп.1-3, в котором рисунок включает первое множество зон и второе множество зон, размещенных вдоль спиральных маршрутов вокруг табачного стержня. 7. Курительное изделие по п.6, в котором табачный стержень имеет ось, и зона из первого множества отделена от соответствующей зоны второго множества симметрично относительно оси табачного стержня. 8. Курительное изделие по п.7, в котором: каждая зона первого множества отделена от соответствующей зоны второго множества симметрично относительно оси табачного стержня; когда курительное изделие расположено на субстрате, который, по существу, ограничивает доступ воздуха к курительному изделию ...

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

ФОРМИРОВАТЕЛЬ СИГАРЕТНОГО ШТРАНГА

Номер: RU0000138507U1
Автор: Пыжов Василий Андреевич
Принадлежит: Пыжов Василий Андреевич

1. Формирователь сигаретного штранга, включающий корпус с разновеликими боковыми стенками, каналом, сужающимся от заходной к выходной части, и держателем, отличающийся тем, что боковые стенки канала выполнены со скосом, уменьшающим высоту боковых стенок канала в направлении к заходной части канала, при этом величина скоса от заходной части может варьироваться и быть разной для двух стенок. 2. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в нем выполнены инжекционные каналы. 3. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что скосы боковых стенок представляет собой плоскости. 4. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что скосы боковых стенок представляет собой криволинейные поверхности. 5. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что на всей или на части рабочей поверхности канала выполнена одна или несколько продольных канавок, при этом канавки могут быть одинаковой или разной длины и одинаковой или разной глубины. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 138 507 U1 (51) МПК A24C 5/18 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ 2013144815/12, 07.10.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 07.10.2013 (72) Автор(ы): Пыжов Василий Андреевич (RU) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Пыжов Василий Андреевич (RU) R U Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 07.10.2013 (45) Опубликовано: 20.03.2014 Бюл. № 8 1 3 8 5 0 7 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Формирователь сигаретного штранга, включающий корпус с разновеликими боковыми стенками, каналом, сужающимся от заходной к выходной части, и держателем, отличающийся тем, что боковые стенки канала выполнены со скосом, уменьшающим высоту боковых стенок канала в направлении к заходной части канала, при этом величина скоса от заходной части может варьироваться и быть разной для двух стенок. 2. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в нем выполнены инжекционные каналы. 3. Формирователь по п.1, отличающийся тем, что скосы боковых стенок представляет собой ...

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Номер записи: 7
21-08-2017 дата публикации

СБОРОЧНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ СБОРКИ КУРИТЕЛЬНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ

Номер: RU0000173272U1
Автор: ЛЕ-РУ Герхард Малан
Принадлежит: ТОБЭККО РИСЁРЧ ЭНД ДИВЕЛОПМЕНТ ИНСТИТЬЮТ (ПРОПРАЙЕТЕРИ) ЛИМИТЕД

В заявке описано сборочное устройство для сборки курительного изделия путем соединения одной или более палочек с отрезком штранга курительного материала, который выкуривается при использовании. Устройство содержит первый узел обертывания для наложения первой обертки на курительное изделие и второй узел обертывания для наложения второй обертки на курительное изделие, функционально связанный с первым узлом обертывания и выполненный с возможностью наложения второй обертки на курительное изделие после наложения на него первой обертки так, чтобы между первой и второй обертками имелся продольный промежуток. И 1 173272 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ 7 ВУ’? 173 272? 1 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 02.06.2021 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 29.06.2022 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 29.06.2022 Бюл. №19 Стр.: 1 па САС ДЬ ЕП

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Номер записи: 8
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Method of making a tobacco product

Номер: US20120006339A1
Автор: Daniel S. Sinclair, Jr.
Принадлежит: Blunt Wrap USA Inc

A tobacco product is formed by rolling a sheet of material supplied by a roll or rolls (e.g. moistened tobacco leaves) and/or homogenized sheet tobacco about a slit mandrel to form a shaped tube. The shaped tube is then packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The shaped tube remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the shaped tube is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the tube with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the sheet or to the finished tube to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. The tubes are unfilled when packaged and sent to a consumer/end user in tube form so that they have a “memory” that helps hold a tubular cigar shape after they are filled with selected tobacco fill material.

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Номер записи: 9
12-01-2012 дата публикации

Smoking article and method

Номер: US20120006344A1
Автор: Daniel S. Sinclair, Jr.
Принадлежит: Blunt Wrap USA Inc

A smoking article provides one or more sheets of material that can be rolled and packaged, at least one sheet including cellulose. In one embodiment, cellulose and tobacco sheet material are separately rolled layers that can optionally be wrapped around a form casing (or pre-rolled inside) and then packaged. In another embodiment, the sheet is a laminated sheet of tobacco and cellulose layers that can be optionally wrapped around (or pre-rolled inside) a form casing. These sheets can be filled with custom tobacco to make one or more new cigars for an end user. In another embodiment, a complete cigar filled with tobacco material can be disassembled by an end user to produce tobacco and cellulose sheets, enabling the end user to form two new cigars using his or her own custom tobacco.

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Номер записи: 10
19-01-2012 дата публикации

Formation and deposition of sputtered nanoscale particles in cigarette manufacture

Номер: US20120012122A1
Автор: Firooz Rasouli, Khaled Saoud, Mohammad Hajaligol, Ramkuber Yadav
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC

Nanoscale particles are formed and deposited in situ on tobacco cut filler, cigarette paper and/or cigarette filter materials by physical vapor deposition. The nanoscale particles are capable of acting as an oxidant for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide and/or as a catalyst for the conversion of carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide.

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Номер записи: 11
15-03-2012 дата публикации

Method and Device for Distributing Cut Tobacco for Feeding Cigarette-Making Machines

Номер: US20120060967A1
Автор: Krzysztof Andrzej Natora, Krzysztof Jan Gluch, Tomasz Jan Kramek
Принадлежит: International Tobacco Machinery Poland Sp zoo

A method and a device for distributing cut tobacco for feeding cigarette-making machines. The distributing device is equipped with a distribution chamber having a bottom, with a feeding channel for feeding the cut tobacco to the distribution chamber, the channel being connected to the chamber from above, with at least one receiving channel for receiving the cut tobacco from the distribution chamber, the receiving channel being connected to the chamber at side walls thereof. A rotary element for changing local bulk density and disturbing the flow of the cut tobacco fed to the distribution chamber is eccentrically mounted to a stationary bottom of the distribution chamber.

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Номер записи: 12
05-07-2012 дата публикации

High Performance, Low Toxicity Hypergolic Fuel

Номер: US20120168046A1
Автор: Debasis Sengupta
Принадлежит: CFD Research Corp

A group of tertiary amine azides are useful as hypergolic fuels for hypergolic bipropellant mixtures. The fuels provide higher density impulses than monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) but are less toxic and have lower vapor pressures that MMH. In addition, the fuels have shorter ignition delay times than dimethylaminoethylazide (DMAZ) and other potential reduced toxicity replacements for MMH.

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Номер записи: 13
02-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for making a smoking article

Номер: US20120192879A1
Автор: Jarrad Bryan Fallon
Принадлежит: Individual

The present invention relates to a method of constructing a smoking article using a retention member to provide a more tightly rolled smoking article and increase a volume of smoke of an ignited article. At least one or more sheets of material is provided and a retention member is positioned thereon. Next, the sheet of material is wrapped about the retention member and a portion of the sheet of material is sealed to form an inner wall. Filler material is then provided proximal to an outer surface of the inner wall whereby the filler material is distributed on both sides of the retention member. Opposite ends of the sheet material engage to then form an outer wall to enclose the tiller material between an inner surface of the outer wall and the outer surface of the inner wall. The retention member is then removed to form an inner bore within the inner shell.

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Номер записи: 14
13-09-2012 дата публикации

Cigarette inspection device

Номер: US20120230578A1
Автор: Tetsuya Okuyama
Принадлежит: Japan Tobacco Inc

A cigarette inspection device for inspecting a filter quality through an inspection image of filter end faces in a bundle of cigarettes for accurately detecting, for example, only contaminations. A pattern image is used for detecting a cigarette location on the basis of a preset location of each cigarette in the cigarette bundle and a search area on the inspection image is set. The pattern image is shifted within the search area, thereby obtaining a position at which the pattern image coincides with an image of the filter end face. An image of a filter end face of the cigarette is cut out from the inspection image according to the detected position, and quality (contamination) is inspected. Inspection results obtained with respect to the cigarettes are aggregated, and a judgment is made on the quality (presence or absence of a contamination) of the filter end face.

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Номер записи: 15
28-02-2013 дата публикации

Coffee machine and brewing assembly for a coffee machine

Номер: US20130047862A1
Автор: Heinz Vetterli, Mariano Turi
Принадлежит: FRANKE KAFFEEMASCHINEN AG

A brewing assembly for a coffee machine, which brewing assembly includes a brewing module with a brewing head, an upper and lower closure element, and a drive module with at least one linear guide element. The brewing head has a cylindrical brewing chamber, which can be closed by the upper and lower closure elements and cooperates with the linear guide such that the brewing head is displaceable linearly in the brewing assembly. The drive unit also includes a motor drive for the linear guide element. The brewing head and at least one of the two closure elements with at least a brewing chamber are arranged in the brewing module in a linearly displaceable fashion. The brewing module is arranged detachably in or on the drive unit such that when it is in or on the drive unit at least the brewing head is linearly displaceable via the linear guide element.

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Номер записи: 16
11-04-2013 дата публикации

ALTERNATING PATTERNS IN CIGARETTE WRAPPER, SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20130087161A1
Автор: Murray Tyrone W., Rose Marc W., Sherwood Timothy S., Smith Robert N.
Принадлежит: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 17
18-04-2013 дата публикации

CIGARETTE ROLLING AND FORMING DEVICES

Номер: US20130092181A1
Автор: Prevost David
Принадлежит:

Embodiments provide cigarette rolling and forming devices that include parallel cylinders extending between a pair of support plates, and a looped belt trained therearound. One cylinder is moveable relative to the other via a pair of curvilinear slots, and the device is configured for alternately receiving and compressing loose tobacco into a tobacco rod with the belt. In some devices, a nozzle is provided to allow longitudinal displacement of the formed tobacco rod into a pre-formed cigarette tube, and some devices include a pushing device to effect this longitudinal displacement. Some devices include a support trough disposed to prevent sections of the belt from contacting each other, and some devices include a clamping device configured to clamp a pre-formed cigarette tube on the nozzle to prevent its dislodging during use. 1. A cigarette forming device comprising:a base with first and second support plates extending therefrom;a translatable cylinder and a fixed cylinder extending between the support plates and rotatably mounted thereto, the translatable cylinder being translatably moveable between a first position in which the translatable cylinder is spaced from the fixed cylinder, and a second position in which the translatable cylinder is substantially adjacent to the fixed cylinder;a looped belt trained around the translatable and fixed cylinders, wherein a portion of the belt between the translatable and fixed cylinders forms an open recess adapted to receive a quantity of loose tobacco when the translatable cylinder is in the first position, and wherein the portion forms a substantially cylindrical recess in which the tobacco may be shaped into a tobacco rod when the belt is moved about the translatable and fixed cylinders when the translatable cylinder is in the second position;a pushing device slidably and rotatably coupled to the fixed cylinder and configured for movement around and along the fixed cylinder, wherein the pushing device comprises an ...

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Номер записи: 18
25-04-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF VERIFYING AND IMPROVING THE POSITIONING OF ROD-LIKE ARTICLES IN TRAYS OR INTERMEDIATE STORES AND A DEVICE ENABLING THE VERIFICATION OF CORRECT POSITIONING OF ROD-LIKE ARTICLES AND ALIGNING OF THEIR FRONT FACE IN TRAYS OR INTERMEDIATE STORES

Номер: US20130101379A1
Автор: Owczarek Radoslaw, Warchol Marek
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO MACHINERY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

A method, where a verification of positioning of articles () is effected by means of sensors (), and an improvement of positioning is effected by aligning a plane of end faces of the articles (), consists in that the verification and improvement of positioning of rod-like articles () is effected simultaneously by means of an aligning device () provided with sensors (), where the sensors () detect correct filling and/or arrangement of the articles (), and the aligning device () aligns the plane of end faces of the articles () correctly filling the inside of a tray (′) or an intermediate store (′), and in the event of detection of incorrect filling and/or arrangement the aligning device () is switched off and the operation of the entire unit is interrupted. An apparatus for using the method has an aligning device () in the form of a plate () coming in contact with end faces of the articles (), provided with at least one sensor () for the control of filling of the tray (′) or the intermediate store (′). The plate () consists of multiple pushers () whose number corresponds to the number of segments () of a multi-segment tray () or intermediate store (), and a gap () between the pushers () corresponds to the thickness of a partition () between the segments (), where on each pusher () one sensor () is situated. The sensors () may constitute an optical element operating in the range of visible or invisible radiation, or an ultrasonic element, respectively. Between the pushers (), movable gates () eliminating the gap () in the event of using conventional trays (′) or intermediate stores (′) with one compartment are situated. 1. A method of verifying and improving the positioning of rod-like articles in trays or intermediate stores used in production lines of the tobacco industry , where the verification of positioning of the articles is effected by means of sensors , and the improvement of positioning of the articles is effected by aligning the plane of end faces of the ...

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Номер записи: 19
09-05-2013 дата публикации

INTERMEDIATE WRAPPER AND METHOD OF MAKING

Номер: US20130112215A1
Автор: III Philip S., JR. Daniel S., Sinclair, Zanghi
Принадлежит: Blunt Wrap U.S.A., Inc.

A tobacco product is formed by perforated cigar or shell, the shell comprising a sheet of material with an intermediate sheet, the sheet comprising tobacco leaves and/or homogenized tobacco paper. The cigar or shell is packaged for shipment to an end user or consumer. The cigar or shell remains in the rolled, shaped tube form inside the package. After the cigar or shell is removed from the package, a consumer can fill the cigar or shell with crushed tobacco leaves or other tobacco filler material of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. A liquid can be added to the cigar or shell to moisturize same. The liquid can include flavoring. 1. A method of making a custom made cigar comprising the steps of: (i) a plurality of perforations which can be opened causing the cigar to have first and second longitudinal edge portions;', '(ii) wherein the cigar is packaged for sale; and', '(iii) wherein after the cigar is removed from the packaging, the perforations can be opened by a consumer, and the first and second edge portions can be moved apart thereby allowing the consumer to remove at least part of the tobacco filler from the bore, and add new tobacco to the bore and thereafter form a customer cigar;, '(a) a consumer purchasing a cigar having a shell, the shell having first and second ends and a longitudinal bore, the bore being filled with tobacco filler;'}(b) the consumer opening the perforations forming first and second edge portions, and moving apart the first and second edge portions to provide access to the tobacco filler in the bore; and(c) the consumer adding new tobacco to the bore, sealing the shell, thereby forming a custom-tailored cigar.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein before step “c” all of the tobacco filler is removed from the bore.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step “a” the shell is comprised of homogenized tobacco paper.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein in step “a” the shell is ...

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Номер записи: 20
30-05-2013 дата публикации

High performance, low toxicity hypergolic fuel

Номер: US20130133242A1
Автор: Debasis Sengupta
Принадлежит: CFD Research Corp

A group of tertiary amine azides are useful as hypergolic fuels for hypergolic bipropellant mixtures. The fuels provide higher density impulses than monomethyl hydrazine (MMH) but are less toxic and have lower vapor pressures that MMH. In addition, the fuels have shorter ignition delay times than dimethylaminoethylazide (DMAZ) and other potential reduced toxicity replacements for MMH.

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Номер записи: 21
01-08-2013 дата публикации

ILLUMINATED CIGARETTE ROLLING AND FORMING DEVICES

Номер: US20130192612A1
Автор: Prevost David
Принадлежит:

Embodiments provide cigarette rolling and forming devices that include parallel cylinders extending between a pair of support plates, and a looped belt trained therearound. One cylinder is moveable relative to the other via a pair of curvilinear slots, and the device is configured for alternately receiving and compressing loose tobacco into a tobacco rod with the belt. In some devices, a nozzle is provided to allow longitudinal displacement of the formed tobacco rod into a pre-formed cigarette tube, and some devices include a pushing device to effect this longitudinal displacement. In some embodiments, a light source is provided and configured to illuminate a portion of the device, such as the nozzle or the recess between the cylinders. In various embodiments, the device also may include a power source configured to provide power to the light source and an activation member, such as a switch or button, configured to activate the light source 1. A cigarette forming device comprising:a base with first and second support plates extending therefrom;a translatable cylinder and a fixed cylinder extending between the support plates and rotatably mounted thereto, the translatable cylinder being translatably moveable between a first position in which the translatable cylinder is spaced from the fixed cylinder, and a second position in which the translatable cylinder is substantially adjacent to the fixed cylinder;a looped belt trained around the translatable and fixed cylinders, wherein a portion of the belt between the translatable and fixed cylinders forms an open recess adapted to receive a quantity of loose tobacco when the translatable cylinder is in the first position, and wherein the portion forms a substantially cylindrical recess in which the tobacco may be shaped into a tobacco rod when the belt is moved about the translatable and fixed cylinders when the translatable cylinder is in the second position;a light source disposed in the first or second support plate ...

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Номер записи: 22
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Cigarette and production method thereof

Номер: US20130199550A1
Автор: Hiroyoshi Ono
Принадлежит: Japan Tobacco Inc

A cigarette comprising a tobacco rod comprising a tobacco filler and a cigarette paper which is wrapped around the tobacco filler, a filter comprising a filter member and a filter wrapping paper which is integrally wrapped around the filter member, and a tipping member which is bonded onto the tobacco rod and the filter with a pressure-sensitive adhesive to connect the tobacco rod and the filter.

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Номер записи: 23
08-08-2013 дата публикации

Smoking Article and Method of Manufacturing a Smoking Article

Номер: US20130199551A1
Автор: Austin Mark, Blick Kevin, FALLON Gary, Kaljura Karl, LE ROUX Gerhard, Richardson John, Simpson Mike
Принадлежит:

A smoking article () comprising a first part () configured to be movable relative to a second part () of the smoking article. The first part () having a first engaging surface (). The second part () having a second engaging surface (), the second engaging surface engagable with the first engaging surface () to limit relative longitudinal movement between the first and second parts. The first engaging surface () and/or second engaging surface () is preferably formed on a folded over portion of sheet material. 1. A smoking article comprising:a first part configured to be moveable relative to a second part of the smoking article,the first part having a first engaging surface,the second part having a second engaging surface, the second engaging surface engagable with the first engaging surface to limit relative longitudinal movement between the first and second parts,wherein the first part comprises a sleeve and a filter attached to a mouth end of the sleeve; andthe sleeve comprises an inner layer in the form of an inner cylindrical tube and an outer layer in the form of an outer cylindrical tube, andthe inner cylindrical tube of the sleeve and the outer cylindrical tube of the sleeve have a forward end surrounding the second part and a rearward end receiving the filter,wherein the first engaging surface is within the inner cylindrical tube.2. The smoking article as claimed in wherein at least one of the first engaging surface and the second engaging surface is formed on a folded over portion of sheet material.3. The smoking article as claimed in or wherein the first part comprises a sleeve formed from sheet material claim 1 , and wherein the first engaging surface is formed on a folded over portion of said sheet material.4. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second part comprises a source of smokeable material claim 1 , or claim 1 , the second part is a filter.5. The smoking article as claimed in wherein the second engaging surface is formed on one ...

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Номер записи: 24
29-08-2013 дата публикации

Novel Cigar And Cigar Box Combination

Номер: US20130220354A1
Автор: Jack Cooper
Принадлежит: Individual

A novel cigar is provided with an elongated cigar puller device which extends into the interior of the cigar. By removing the cigar puller from the cigar, the tobacco fill material of the cigar is disrupted so as to improve the draw of the cigar. Once the cigar puller is removed from the tobacco fill material, a flavorant and/or aromatic can be infused into the less dense tobacco fill material which is provided upon the removal of the cigar puller.

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Номер записи: 25
05-09-2013 дата публикации

SELF-SERVICE CIGARETTE ROLLING MACHINE

Номер: US20130228187A1
Автор: Yisha Richard W.
Принадлежит: Freedom Filler, LLC

A self-service cigarette rolling apparatus is described herein. The machine may be modular and can roll a carton of cigarettes in 8 to 10 minutes. To use, an operator loads tobacco into a hopper, whereby the tobacco is filled into tubes. Once filled, completed cigarettes roll down and out of the machine. The modular components are easily secured to and removed from the machine, which provides easy serviceability. Neither the operator nor the owner of the machine ever needs to open or get into any of the modules. Each module is easily serviced or replaced within a 24 hour period. The machine owner pays a monthly maintenance fee to permit the owner to use the machine in their store. This fee includes costs associated with replacing modules. If the owner does not pay their monthly maintenance fee, the manufacturer can shut down the machine so it will not operate. 1. Apparatus comprising: at least one processing module associated with the apparatus, wherein the at least one processing module comprises at least one input device, and wherein the at least one processing module is operative to control the plurality of modules of the apparatus;', 'an upper hopper module associated with the at least one processing module, wherein the upper hopper module is configured to receive tobacco;', 'a tube dispensing module associated with the at least one processing module, wherein the tube dispensing module is configured to dispense tubes; and', 'a tube filling module associated with the at least one processing module, wherein the tube filling module comprises a nipple and a plunger, and wherein the tube filling module is operative to insert tobacco into the tubes;, 'a plurality of modules comprisingwherein the tube filling module is configured to move tobacco received from the upper hopper module into a plurality of tubes received from the tube dispensing module; andwherein each module is configured to be independently removable from the apparatus without the disassembly of any ...

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Номер записи: 26
19-09-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Making a Smoking Article

Номер: US20130239980A1
Автор: Kaljura Karl, Sharma Sanjeev
Принадлежит: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED

An apparatus for making a smoking article, the smoking article having a rod of smoke able material () and a cylindrically wrapped layer of sheet material, comprises a holder () for holding sheet material, an embossing unit () configured to emboss sheet material drawn from the holder and an assembling station () for assembling the smoking article, configured to receive embossed sheet material from the embossing unit and to wrap the embossing sheet material at least partially around a part of the smoking article. 1. An apparatus for making a smoking article having a rod of smokeable material and a cylindrically wrapped layer of tipping paper , the apparatus comprising:a holder for holding the tipping paper;an embossing unit configured to emboss tipping paper drawn from the holder; andan assembling station for assembling the smoking article, configured to receive embossed tipping paper from the embossing unit and to assemble the smoking article,wherein assembling the smoking article comprises joining a filter rod to the rod of smokeable material by wrapping the filter rod at least partially with the embossed tipping paper; andwherein the embossing unit comprises embossing rollers fitted in place of pulling rollers of a conventional machine.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , joining the filter rod to the pair of rods of smokeable material by wrapping the filter rod at least partially with the embossed tipping paper; and', 'cutting the wrapped filter rod., 'wherein the assembling station is configured to assemble a pair of smoking articles, each having a rod of smokeable material, by3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the tipping paper has a print pattern thereon; andthe embossing unit is configured to form an embossed pattern on the tipping paper; andfurther comprising a controller configured to bring the print pattern and the embossed pattern into register,4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a positioning unit configured to ...

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Номер записи: 27
24-10-2013 дата публикации

Extendable smocking tube

Номер: US20130276797A1
Автор: Natalia Mordarskaia, Oleg Levytskyi
Принадлежит: Individual

An extendable smocking tube having a first elongated tubular body, a second elongated tubular body and a stopper. The second elongated tubular body is inserted into the first elongated tubular body such that the second elongated tubular body is coaxial and movable with respect to the first elongated tubular body between a closed position and an extended position. Density of the second elongated tubular body is greater than density of the first elongated tubular body. The stopper is positioned at the first end of the second elongated tubular body. The lengths of the first and second elongated tubular bodies are selected such that a protrusion is formed at the second end of the second elongated tubular body with respect to the second end of the first elongated tubular body when the second elongated tubular body is in the closed position.

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Номер записи: 28
31-10-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus for filling a cavity, filling station and method of filling a cavity

Номер: US20130284188A1
Автор: Adam Gielniewski, Radosław Owczarek
Принадлежит: International Tobacco Machinery Poland Sp zoo

Apparatus and method for filling under gravity from a hopper, a storage device for articles that has the form of a columnar cavity between opposed side walls with a mass flow of mutually parallel rod-shaped articles descending from the hopper, a cavity-filling device that alternates in use between a closed configuration that blocks a downward flow of the said articles through the device and an open configuration that allows flow of the articles through the device, the device being movable in translation, in alternate upward and downward strokes within the cavity, being in the closed configuration on the downward stroke and in the open configuration on the upward stroke.

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Номер записи: 29
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Cigarette Filling Machine

Номер: US20130291880A1
Автор: Dahan Avi, Heksher Doron, Inbar Eran, LOPEZ CARLOS A.
Принадлежит:

An electrical cigarette filling machine includes an inlet storage container and an internal device. The electrical cigarette filling machine supports additional accessories. The inlet storage container stores bulk tobacco and provides continual and smooth feeding of tobacco to the electrical cigarette filling machine. The internal device is located in the container. An example of an internal device is a rotating mixer. The internal device prevents tobacco from sticking inside the container and controls the fluent continual supply of tobacco to the electrical cigarette filling machine. The electrical cigarette filling machine may contain one or more feeding systems for simultaneous filling of a plurality of empty cigarettes tubes with tobacco. The machine can include a tip cleaner system for removing excess tobacco from the cigarette tip. 1. A portable cigarette filling machine comprising a housing having an inlet sealed storage container wherein bulk tobacco is filled into the container and kept ready for long and continual use , where tobacco stored is isolated from surrounding humidity conditions.2. The portable cigarette filling machine according to claim 1 , comprising:an inlet storage container with a mixer element, said mixer element including a spiral spring or rod located in the storage container; said mixer element gently rotating the tobacco stored to secure fluent and constant feeding of the tobacco from the cigarette filling machine.3. The portable cigarette filling machine of claim 2 , further comprising a control apparatus for controlling speed and direction of rotation of the mixer element.4. The portable cigarette filling machine according to claim 1 , comprising:a feeding motor;a hollow bar connecting said container to a cigarette tube;a feeding spring rotated by said feeding motor, the feeding spring moving the tobacco in to the cigarette tube through said hollow bar.5. The portable cigarette filling machine according to claim 1 , further ...

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Номер записи: 30
07-11-2013 дата публикации

Self-Cleaning Cigarette Tobacco Compacting Mechanism

Номер: US20130291881A1
Автор: Lin Mei
Принадлежит:

A self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism with a compacting member mounted for reciprocal up and down motion between top and bottom plates and either a single self-cleaning slot or multiple slot portions extending across one of the plates to engage the compacting member during its up and down motion between the plates. 1. A self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism comprising:a compacting chamber for receiving loose tobacco, the compacting chamber being positioned between top and bottom plates;a compacting member mounted for reciprocal up and down motion between the plates, the compacting member having a bottom face that moves opposite the bottom plate; anda self-cleaning slot including an intermediate support member extending across the bottom plate positioned to engage the bottom face of the compacting member during its reciprocal up and down motion between the plates.2. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot includes more than one intermediate support member.3. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot includes sharp edges that engage the bottom face of the compacting member during its reciprocal up and down motion.4. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot is angled with respect to the horizontal across the bottom plate.5. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot extends perpendicularly across the bottom plate between its back and front faces.6. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot is angled between the back and front faces of the back plate.7. The self-cleaning cigarette tobacco compacting mechanism of in which the self-cleaning slot has serrated edges.8. A cigarette-making machine comprising:a housing including a compacting chamber for receiving loose tobacco positioned between ...

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Номер записи: 31
05-12-2013 дата публикации

Method and device for opening cigarettes constituting cigarette waste

Номер: US20130319433A1
Автор: Marek Sieredzinski, Wojciech Jańczyk
Принадлежит: International Tobacco Machinery Poland Sp zoo

A method for opening cigarettes constituting cigarette waste in a device comprising a rotational drum ( 1 ) the inner wall of which is provided with at least one scraping away element ( 2, 2′, 2 ″) extending generally along the drum, and at least one rotational beater ( 4, 4′, 4 ″) located inside the drum ( 1 ) striking against the cigarettes, wherein the cigarettes fed into the rotating drum ( 1 ) and being lifted by means of at the least one scraping away element ( 2, 2′, 2 ″) and falling by gravity, are struck against by means of the at least one rotational beater ( 4, 4′, 4 ″) in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axes of the cigarettes with a force enabling their opening. A device for realisation of the method of the invention.

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Номер записи: 32
30-01-2014 дата публикации

CIGARETTES AND FILTER SUBASSEMBLIES WITH SQUEEZABLE FLAVOR CAPSULE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

Номер: US20140026900A1
Автор: Allen Jeffrey, Karles Georgios D., Nepomuceno Jose
Принадлежит: Philip Morris USA Inc.

Improved delivery of additive materials to cigarettes is provided through the use of one or more capsules containing additive materials, such as flavor components, in the filter section of a cigarette. The capsule or capsules are provided between first and second absorbent members and the capsules are subjected to an external force, such as squeezing, by a smoker prior to or during smoking of the cigarette in order to release at least a portion of the additive material and expose the additive material to mainstream smoke passing through the filter. The capsules provide a barrier between the additive materials and other cigarettes components, such as sorbents or filter materials, in order to reduce additive material migration into the other cigarette components prior to desired use. An outer cover which is impermeable to the fluid within the capsules is provided about the capsule or capsules and the first and second absorbent members. 1. A cigarette filter subassembly , comprising:a first absorbent member defining a first end surface, said first end surface of said first absorbent member forming a first end of a cigarette filter subassembly;a second absorbent member defining a second end surface, said second end surface of said second absorbent member forming a second end of said cigarette filter subassembly;at least one capsule provided between said first absorbent member and said second absorbent member, said at least one capsule containing a fluid material for modifying characteristics of tobacco smoke during smoking of the cigarette, said at least one capsule releasing at least a portion of the fluid material when the at least one capsule is subjected to external force; anda wicking material within the first absorbent member and/or the second absorbent member, wherein the wicking material is more absorbent than the first absorbent member and/or the second absorbent member,said cigarette filter subassembly having an outer cover extending substantially from said ...

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Номер записи: 33
06-02-2014 дата публикации

Tabletop Semi-Automatic Cigarette-Making Machine

Номер: US20140034069A1
Автор: Chen Junmo
Принадлежит: REPUBLIC TOBACCO L.P.

A semi-automatic cigarette-making machine of the tobacco-injecting type including a housing with an aperture and a compacting chamber in communication with the aperture for receiving loose tobacco, a compacting member mounted for manual reciprocal up and down motion from an initial position adjacent the top of the compacting chamber toward the bottom of the compacting chamber in response to the rotation of a pair of opposed gears, and an injection spoon mounted for automatic powered reciprocal lateral movement from a rest position within the compacting chamber across the compacting chamber to transport rod-like compacted tobacco shapes past the ejection side of the compacting chamber and into a hollow cigarette tube. 1. A semi-automatic cigarette-making machine comprising:a housing including a surface having an aperture for receiving loose tobacco, a delivery side with an exit port and a rotary handle for operating the cigarette-making machine;a compacting chamber in communication with the aperture for receiving loose tobacco;a compacting member mounted for manually operated reciprocal up and down motion from an initial position adjacent the top of the compacting chamber toward the bottom of the compacting chamber to compact loose tobacco in the compacting chamber into a rod-like shape at the bottom of the compacting chamber;an injection spoon for transporting the rod-like shape mounted for reciprocal lateral movement across the compacting chamber; andan electrically powered motor coupled to the injection spoon to move the injection spoon across the compacting chamber to transport the rod-like compacted tobacco shape through the exit port in the delivery side of the compacting chamber into a hollow cigarette tube positioned opposite the port.2. The semi-automatic cigarette-making machine of including a funnel with curved inclined sides for directing loose tobacco into the compacting chamber.3. The semi-automatic cigarette-making machine of including a handle mounted ...

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Номер записи: 34
20-02-2014 дата публикации

ROD FORMING APPARTUS

Номер: US20140048083A1
Автор: Dale Gerald M., Derigo Mark A., HOWE Charles David, Williams Dwight D.
Принадлежит: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC.

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 ...

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Номер записи: 35
20-03-2014 дата публикации

Smoking Article

Номер: US20140076337A1
Автор: Garrick Thorn, Tom Woodman
Принадлежит: British American Tobacco Investments Ltd

There is provided a smoking article, comprising: an inner rod of aerosol generating material; an inner wrapper, circumscribing the inner rod; and a combustible outer rod circumscribing the inner wrapper, wherein combustion of the outer rod is arranged to heat the inner rod to generate an aerosol for delivery through the inner rod.

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Номер записи: 36
27-03-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING TOBACCO FROM CIGARETTE WASTE

Номер: US20140083914A1
Автор: Sieredzinski Marek
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO MACHINERY POLAND SP. z.o.o.

An apparatus for separating tobacco from cigarette waste including a revolving screen having a bottom surface by which the screen is mounted in the apparatus at an acute angle relative to the horizontal plane, the screen further having a top surface, the angular position of the screen with respect to a horizontal plane being adjustable and the screen being provided with scraping unit on the top surface of the screen for aiding relocation of the cigarette waste on the top surface of the screen during its rotational movement. 1. An apparatus for separating tobacco from cigarette waste comprising a revolving screen having a bottom surface by which the screen is mounted in the apparatus at an acute angle relative to the horizontal plane , the screen further having a top surface , the angular position of the screen with respect to a horizontal plane being adjustable and the screen being provided with scraping unit on the top surface of the screen for aiding relocation of the cigarette waste on the top surface of the screen during its rotational movement.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the scraping unit is mounted on an axis which is parallel to the axis of rotation of the screen or coinciding therewith claim 1 , the scraping unit being rotatable relative to the screen.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the scraping unit is fixedly mounted on the surface of the screen.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the scraping unit is substantially helically shaped.5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the scraping unit is in the form of mutually separated slats.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , provided with screen cleaning unit.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the screen is provided with circulation driving unit.8. The apparatus according to claim 1 , in which the screen has variable mesh size.9. The apparatus according to claim 6 , in which the screen cleaning unit comprises a screen sweeping brushes or ...

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Номер записи: 37
10-04-2014 дата публикации

Modular multi-segment tray, carrying element and modular tray insert

Номер: US20140097107A1
Автор: Gielniewski Adam, Owczarek Radoslaw, Zagajska Katarzyna
Принадлежит: INTERNATIONAL TOBACCO MACHINERY POLAND SP. Z O.O.

The object of the application is a modular multi-segment tray () for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles, characterized in that it comprises a carrying element (), a multi-segment insert () and fastening means () adapted to join the carrying element () and the multi-segment insert (), as well as a multi-segment insert and a carrying element for such tray. 115-. (canceled)16101102103112113114102103. A modular multi-segment tray () for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles , characterized in that it comprises a carrying element () , a single multi-segment insert () and fastening means ( , , ) adapted to join the carrying element () and the single multi-segment insert ().17. The modular tray according to claim 16 , characterized in that the fastening means are elements of a bolted claim 16 , form-locked claim 16 , glued or hinged joint.18823824803. The modular tray according to claim 17 , characterized in that the fastening elements ( claim 17 , ) allow the adjustment of the inclination angle (α) of a single multi-segment insert ().19136013701361137113601370. The modular tray according to claim 16 , characterized in that it is provided with protective covers ( claim 16 , ) and additional fastening elements ( claim 16 , ) for receiving the protective covers ( claim 16 , ).20102113102103. A carrying element () of a modular multi-segment tray for use in the tobacco industry for conveying rod-shaped articles claim 16 , characterized in that it comprises at least one carrying wall provided with fastening means () adapted to fastening in the carrying element () of the single multi-segment insert ().21102113. The carrying element according to claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element () has the form of a one chamber tray provided with fastening means ().22602620. The carrying element according to claim 20 , characterized in that the carrying element has the form of a single bottom wall () provided with fastening ...

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Номер записи: 38
03-01-2019 дата публикации

FEEDER FOR COMPONENTS OF AN AEROSOL FORMING ARTICLE

Номер: US20190000132A1
Автор: COSTARELLI Cristian, PRESTIA Ivan
Принадлежит:

The present invention refers to a feeder for components of an aerosol-forming article, the feeder comprising: —a plurality of tubular hoppers, each hopper being adapted to receive and to deliver a plurality of components, each hopper including an inlet and an outlet and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet, each channel having an axis and defining an insert dimension in a direction perpendicular to the axis, the insert dimension being constant along the axis of the channel; -a frame to which the tubular hoppers are fastened and arranged so that their axes are substantially parallel to each other and in series along a transport direction; —a delivery drum including a plurality of angularly spaced grooves arranged substantially parallel to said transport direction, said drum being located under the outlets of the tubular hoppers so that components going through said channels are delivered into one of said groves; —a motor to rotate said delivery drum; —a transport device located under said delivery drum and adapted to transport said components delivered by the delivery drum along the transport direction; and —a size change element adapted to vary the insert dimension of the channel of at least one of the plurality of hoppers. 1. Feeder for components of an aerosol-forming article , the feeder comprising:a plurality of tubular hoppers, each hopper being adapted to receive and to deliver a plurality of components, each hopper including an inlet and an outlet and a channel connecting the inlet and the outlet, each channel having an axis and defining an insert dimension in a direction perpendicular to the axis, the insert dimension being constant along the axis of the channel;a frame to which the tubular hoppers are fastened and arranged so that their axes are substantially parallel to each other and in series along a transport direction;a delivery drum including a plurality of angularly spaced grooves arranged substantially parallel to said transport direction, ...

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Номер записи: 39
02-01-2020 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TREATMENT OF WRAPPING MATERIAL

Номер: US20200000140A1
Автор: Zappoli Stefano
Принадлежит:

The apparatus () for processing a continuous band of wrapping material () comprises a roller pair () defining a roller gap () there between, wherein the rollers () have matching convex and concave shapes, respectively. The invention is also directed to a corresponding method for treatment of wrapping material (). 115-. (canceled)16. An apparatus for processing a continuous band of wrapping material , comprising:a roller pair defining a roller gap there between,wherein the roller pair comprises a male and a female roller,wherein the rollers have matching convex and concave shapes, respectively,wherein both rollers have flat central roller areas, andwherein the female roller has convexly rounded edges, and the male roller has corresponding concavely rounded edges,such that the rollers are adapted to provide a continuous weakened region of the continuous band of wrapping material by displacing the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the concavo-convex portion of the roller gap relative to the region of the continuous band of wrapping material which is passing between the flat central portion of the roller gap.17. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the rollers are adapted to provide a continuous weakened lateral edge portion of the continuous band of wrapping material.18. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the rollers have a diameter of between 10 and 50 millimeters claim 16 , preferably of about 30 millimeters.19. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the width of the rollers is between 15 and 40 millimeters claim 16 , preferably between 20 and 30 millimeters claim 16 , and more preferably of about 26 millimeters.20. The apparatus according to claim 16 , wherein the rounded edges of the rollers have a radius of curvature of between 1 and 5 millimeters and preferably of about 3 millimeters.21. The apparatus according to claim 16 , comprising a plurality of roller pairs claim 16 , which are arranged in ...

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Номер записи: 40
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE HAVING HIDDEN INDICIA

Номер: US20160000141A1
Автор: Nappi Leonardo
Принадлежит:

Smoking articles include a marking that includes an indicia that is hidden when viewed from certain angles and visually distinct when viewed from other angles. The marking may be provided on a wrapper, such as a plug wrap, a smokable material wrap, or a tipping paper wrap. The marking may include aligned embossed and printed features with a portion being misaligned. The marking may include a coloured adjacent or surrounding region into which the indica may be hidden and from which it may appear, depending on the viewing angle. The marking may allow a consumer to identify the smoking article as genuine, as opposed to counterfeit. 1. A smoking article comprising:a marking comprising a patterned portion and an adjacent portion,wherein the patterned portion comprises a printed pattern and an embossed pattern aligned with the printed pattern,the printed pattern comprises a first colour and an adjacent second colour,wherein the first colour of the printed pattern is provided on a side of an embossed feature visible from a first angle and the second colour of the printed pattern is provided on a second side of the embossed feature visible from a second angle,wherein the first colour and the adjacent second colour are of sufficiently small widths when viewed from a third angle that the first colour and the second colour blend when viewed from the third angle to produce a third colour, andwherein the adjacent portion of the marking is provided with one of the first, second or third colours.2. A smoking article comprising:a marking comprising a printed pattern and an embossed pattern aligned with the printed pattern;wherein the printed pattern comprises a first colour and an adjacent second colour,wherein, in a first portion, the embossed pattern is in register with the printed pattern, such that the first colour is printed on a first side of an embossed feature visible from a first angle and the second colour is printed on a second side of the embossed feature visible from a ...

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Номер записи: 41
07-01-2016 дата публикации

ADULT HIDDEN TOBACCO OR SMOKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20160000143A1
Автор: Wheatley Jason Kenneth
Принадлежит:

The embodiments herein provide a system for a secretive storage of a tobacco smoking kit. The tobacco smoking kit is hidden in a toy-like structure for secretive storage, preservation, grinding, rolling and smoking of tobacco. The system comprises a hollow outer case having an upper half and a lower half. Several storage areas are provided inside the lower half for receiving and storing the items of a paper roll, tobacco, an airtight container, a tobacco grinder and cooling tray. A hinge mechanism is provided in the outer case for opening/closing the upper lower halves. A button is provided to open the outer case to access the items used for smoking of tobacco concealed in the outer case. The toy-like structure is designed in a shape of animal/character/stuffed bear. 1. A system for enabling secretive storage , preservation , grinding , rolling and smoking of tobacco , the system comprising:an outer case, wherein the outer case is a hollow case, and wherein the outer case comprises an upper half and a lower half;a plurality of storage areas provided inside the lower half for receiving and storing a plurality of items, and wherein the plurality of items comprises a paper roll, tobacco, an airtight container, a tobacco grinder, and a cooling tray;a hinge mechanism provided in the outer case for connecting the upper half and the lower half; anda button provided at an outer surface of the outer case;wherein the plurality of items used for smoking of tobacco is concealed in the outer case.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of storage areas includes a storage area for paper roll claim 1 , a storage area for tobacco grinder claim 1 , a storage area for the air tight container claim 1 , a storage area for tobacco and a storage area for cooling tray.3. The system according to claim 1 , further comprises two holes configured for receiving and storing the tobacco grinder and the air tight container.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the hinge ...

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Номер записи: 42
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Aerosol-generating substrate comprising an oil additive

Номер: US20210000158A1
Автор: Anu Ajithkumar, Corinne DEFOREL, Gerhard Lang
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

A heated aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol is provided, the article including a rod of aerosol-generating substrate formed of one or more sheets of a homogenised tobacco material, the material being formed of an agglomeration of particles of tobacco material and including between 1 percent and 10 percent by weight of a medium chain triglyceride oil, on a dry weight basis, the oil having a melting point below 18 degrees Celsius and including one or more triglycerides having at least two fatty acid chains with a chain length of between 6 and 12 carbon atoms, and the one or more sheets being selected from reconstituted tobacco sheet and cast leaf. A rod of aerosol-generating substrate, an aerosol-generating system, and a method of making a homogenised tobacco material for an aerosol-generating article are also provided.

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Номер записи: 43
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Aerosol-generating article comprising an aerosol-cooling element

Номер: US20210000162A1
Автор: Miguel Lereno Santos Vale
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

An aerosol-generating article comprises an aerosol-cooling element. The aerosol-cooling element comprises an extruded member (100) having a length (108), and comprising an external surface (104) defining the perimeter of a cross section perpendicular to the length of the extruded member; and an internal surface (102) defining one or more pathways (110) through the length of the extruded member. The internal surface or the external surface or both the internal surface and the external surface comprise surface irregularities.

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Номер записи: 44
07-01-2021 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR INSPECTING SMOKING ARTICLES

Номер: US20210000163A1
Автор: ESPOSTI Marco, Federici Luca, Gamberini Giuliano, MONTOLEONE Ivano, SALVADEO Daniele
Принадлежит:

An inspection device for the quality control of rod-shaped smoking articles includes a drum and an inspection assembly. Each transfer drum has a succession of peripheral retaining portions, each having a retaining groove aligned with the axis of rotation of the transfer drum and configured to receive a respective smoking article to be inspected. Each inspection assembly, which is rotatable about the axis of rotation of the transfer drum, is equipped with a succession of detectors. Each detector has a cavity configured to insertably receive an end portion of the respective smoking article to be inspected and is equipped with a sensor adapted to detect an internal structure within the smoking article. The inspection device also comprises a movement device configured to move each peripheral retaining portion and the corresponding detector reciprocatingly towards and away from each other during the rotation of the transfer drum. 2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the peripheral retaining portions and/or the detectors are associated with respective straight guides parallel to the axis of the transfer drum and wherein the movement means operate on each peripheral retaining portion and/or on each detector to move the peripheral retaining portion and/or the detector along the respective straight guide.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the detectors of each single inspection assembly are divided into groups in such a way that the detectors of each group are moved simultaneously by the movement means each group preferably comprising two detectors.4. The device according to claim 3 , wherein the movement means comprise claim 3 , for each peripheral retaining portion and/or for each detector or group of detectors a drive rod which is slidable in a respective straight guide and a respective cam mechanism acting between the drive rod and a common track defined by a stationary hub in such a way that during the rotation of the transfer drum claim 3 , the cam ...

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Номер записи: 45
07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method and device for checking the quality of rod-like products

Номер: US20210000164A1
Автор: Okninski Michal
Принадлежит:

The method and device for checking quality of rod-like products (R, R′) for the tobacco industry, wherein the steps are performed of moving rod-like products (R, R′) placed in a transport socket () of a conveyor () along an audit trail (P), checking the quality of a rod-like products (R, R′) with a scanning device () placed on the audit trail (P), characterized further by rotating the rod-like product (R, R′) placed in the transport socket (), during the step of checking the quality of rod-like products (R, R′), using at least one track () interacting with a lateral surface () of the rod-like products (R, R′). 1. A method for checking quality of rod-like products (R , R′) for the tobacco industry , comprising steps of{'b': 4', '2, 'moving rod-like products (R, R′) placed in a transport socket () of a conveyor () along an audit trail (P),'}{'b': '5', 'checking the quality of a rod-like products (R, R′) with a scanning device () placed on the audit trail (P),'}characterized in that it further comprises{'b': 4', '7', '6, 'rotating the rod-like product (R, R′) placed in the transport socket (), during the step of checking the quality of rod-like products (R, R′), using at least one track () interacting with a lateral surface () of the rod-like products (R, R′).'}276104. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the track () interacts through friction with the lateral surface () of the rod-like product (R claim 1 , R′) from the bottom side () of the transport socket ().34. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the rod-like product (R claim 1 , R′) placed in the transport socket () rotates by at least 360° around its longitudinal axis (X).41142. The method according to characterized in that when checking the quality of rod-like product (R claim 1 , R′) claim 1 , the rod-like product shall be sucked in by the vacuum provided by the openings () in transport sockets () of the conveyor ().557. The method according to characterized in that the ...

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Номер записи: 46
07-01-2021 дата публикации

PISTON DEVICE FOR LOADING SMOKING MATERIAL INTO A TUBE

Номер: US20210000165A1
Автор: II Thomas Allen, Kittle
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A piston device for loading material into a tube or other implement. In an example, the material is a smoking material loaded into a smoking implement. An example piston device includes a cylinder and a piston. The piston is removed from a first end of the cylinder and inserted into a second end of the cylinder. A cap slip locks onto the second end of the cylinder to provide a surface on which to compress the material against. Withdrawing the piston from the second end of the cylinder draws the smoking material into a chamber of the cylinder through an opening in the first end of the cylinder. Pressing the piston into the second end of the cylinder compresses the smoking material within the chamber of the cylinder, and then releases the smoking material from the chamber of the cylinder into the smoking implement. 1. A piston device , comprising:a cylinder; anda piston configured to be positioned within the cylinder in a stored configuration, the piston removed from a first end of the cylinder when in the stored configuration and inserted into a second end of the cylinder in an operating configuration;wherein withdrawing the piston from the second end of the cylinder when in the operating configuration draws material into the cylinder through an opening in the first end of the cylinder, and wherein pressing the piston into the second end of the cylinder compresses the material within the cylinder, and then releases the material from the cylinder.2. The piston device of claim 1 , wherein the material is a smoking material claim 1 , and the compressed smoking material is released from the cylinder into a tube or other smoking implement.3. The piston device of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder has a flexible portion to enhance pickup of the material.4. The piston device of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder has a smooth bore shaft.5. The piston device of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder has an internal diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the piston.6. The piston ...

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Номер записи: 47
01-01-2015 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR APPLYING FLAVORINGS TO A MEDIUM

Номер: US20150000592A1
Автор: Harms Stefan, Hoppe Reinhard, Schnakenberg Jan
Принадлежит: FOCKE & CO. (GMBH & CO. KG)

The invention relates to a device for applying preferably liquid flavorings (), in particular menthol, to a medium (), wherein flavoring () is supplyable from a (storage or processing) container () to an applicator unit () via at least one conduit (). The invention is characterized in that the applicator unit () has a controllable valve for the application of flavoring () to the medium (). 115161510311411131415161514. A device for applying preferably liquid flavorings () , in particular menthol , to a medium () , in particular to a blank for an inner liner of a cigarette pack , wherein flavoring () is supplyable from a (storage or processing) container ( , ) to an applicator unit () via at least one conduit ( , ) , wherein the applicator unit () has a controllable valve for the application of flavoring () to the medium () , wherein flavoring () is supplyable to the applicator unit () in a pressure-controlled manner.215181011131214. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein elements of the device for handling flavoring () are claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , heatable claim 1 , wherein a heating-regulating unit () for controlling and/or regulating the heating of at least some elements is provided claim 1 , wherein the elements preferably comprise containers () claim 1 , conduits ( claim 1 , ) claim 1 , valves () and the applicator unit ().310201510211510. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the container () is assigned a weighing unit () claim 1 , in particular a weighing cell claim 1 , for determining the amount of flavoring () in the container () claim 1 , wherein preferably a filling-level indication means () for the amount of flavoring () in the container () is provided.42526. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the elements of the device are connected to a machine controller () via preferably heatable conduits ().5151010141024. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein flavoring () is stored in the container () under preferably low pressure ...

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Номер записи: 48
01-01-2015 дата публикации

Illuminated Cigar Label

Номер: US20150003036A1
Автор: Brian H. Keene
Принадлежит: Individual

An illuminated cigar label. The label includes an label element, for example in the form of a block with a concave inner surface or a band. A light source, such as a light-emitting diode, and an energy source, such as a battery or solar cell array, are attached to the label element. Various forms of the battery are described. Other alternatives include light sources of a type including a self-contained energy source, examples of which include bioluminescent and chemically-luminescent materials.

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Номер записи: 49
01-01-2015 дата публикации

INSTALLATION FOR PROCESSING A PAPER WEB, IN PARTICULAR A CIGARETTE PAPER WEB

Номер: US20150004321A1
Автор: Burger Franz
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An arrangement for processing a paper web having a low surface area density not exceeding 70 g/m, in particular a cigarette paper web, that may include in a conveyance direction: an input side, over which the paper web is fed into the arrangement; an output side, over which the paper web leaves the arrangement; a device downstream of the input side, in particular a printing unit, preferably a gravure printing unit, for applying a liquid printing medium to the paper web; a first drying station following the applying station in direction of conveyance, in particular hot-air drying, for drying the printing medium applied to the paper web; a device following the first drying in direction of conveyance for moistening the paper web and a second drying station following the moistening device in direction of conveyance, by which the moistened paper web is dried. 1. An installation for processing a cigarette paper web with a basis weight not exceeding 70 g/m , the installation comprising:an input side, via which the paper web is fed to the installation;an output side via which the paper web leaves the installation, wherein the paper web runs through the installation from the input side to the output side in a conveying direction;an applying device downstream of the input side for applying a liquid print medium onto the paper web to provide a printed side of the paper web;a first drying station following the applying device in the conveying direction for drying the print medium applied to the paper web;a humidification device for humidifying the paper web following the first drying station in the conveying direction; anda second drying station following the humidification device in the conveying direction, by means of which the humidified paper web is dried, wherein the second drying station uses contact drying, in which the humidified paper web is in direct contact with at least one heated drying roller including a first heated drying roller in the second drying station ...

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Номер записи: 50
20-01-2022 дата публикации

ARTICLE FOR USE WITH APPARATUS FOR HEATING SMOKABLE MATERIAL

Номер: US20220015408A1
Автор: BLANDINO Thomas P., FRATER James J., Paprocki Benjamin J., WILKE Andrew
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Disclosed is an article for use with apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The article comprises smokable material, such as tobacco, and a heater for heating the smokable material. The heater comprises heating material that is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field. The heating material has a Curie point temperature that is less than the combustion temperature of the smokable material. 119-. (canceled)20. A method of manufacturing a product comprising a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material , the method comprising:determining a maximum temperature to which a heater is to be heated in use; andproviding a heater comprising first and second portions of heating material, wherein both portions of the heating material are heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the first and second portions of heating material have different Curie point temperatures and each of the first and second portions have a Curie point temperature selected on the basis of the determined maximum temperature;wherein the method comprises forming an apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material, the apparatus comprising a heating zone for receiving an article comprising smokable material, the heater for heating the heating zone, and a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field that penetrates the heating material; andwherein a maximum temperature to which the heater is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field in use is exclusively determined by a higher of the Curie point temperatures of the first and second portions of the heating material.21. The method of claim 20 , wherein the Curie point temperature is equal to or less than the maximum temperature.22. The method of claim 20 , wherein the maximum temperature is less than the combustion ...

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Номер записи: 51
08-01-2015 дата публикации

MENTHOL DETECTION ON TOBACCO

Номер: US20150008162A1
Автор: Cadieux, JR. Edmond J.
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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. 1. 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.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant is a Stokes shifting taggant.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant is an anti-Stokes shifting taggant.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant is one which upon pyrolysis decomposes primarily into carbon dioxide and water.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fluorescent taggant is an organic taggant.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the organic taggant is one selected from the group consisting of pyrazolines claim 5 , oxinates claim 5 , benzoxazinones claim 5 , benzimidazoles claim 5 , benzthiazoles claim 5 , thioxanthenes claim 5 , anthranilic acids claim 5 , terephthalic acids claim 5 , aldazines claim 5 , coumarins claim 5 , barbituric acids claim 5 , lumiphores claim 5 , oxazoles claim 5 , thiazoles claim 5 , cumene claim 5 , stilbenes claim 5 , and derivatives thereof.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the organic claim 5 , fluorescent taggant is selected from the group consisting of quinine claim 5 , fluorescein claim 5 , carmine and indocyanine green and derivatives thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant absorbs invisible radiation and emits visible radiation.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant absorbs ultra violet radiation and emits visible radiation.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluorescent taggant absorbs infrared radiation and emits visible radiation.11. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 52
14-01-2016 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE WITH COLOUR SHIFTING MARKING

Номер: US20160007647A1
Автор: Nappi Leonardo
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Smoking articles include a colour shifting marking. The marking may be provided on a wrapper, such as a plug wrap, a smokable material wrap, or a tipping paper wrap. The marking may be produced by a gonichromatic pigment to provide a smooth transition between colours as viewing angles change. The marking may allow a consumer to identify the smoking article as genuine, opposed to counterfeit. 1. A smoking article comprising:a colour shifting marking that comprises a first colour shifting pigment, wherein the first colour shifting pigment produces a first colour when viewed from a first angle and produces a second colour when viewed from a second angle.2. A smoking article according to claim 1 , wherein the colour produced by the first colour shifting pigment transitions from the first colour to the second colour as the viewing angle changes from the first angle to the second angle.3. A smoking article according to claim 1 , further comprising a first region adjacent at least a portion of the colour shifting marking.4. A smoking article according to claim 3 , wherein the first adjacent region is coloured such that the first colour of the first colour shifting pigment blends with the colour of the first adjacent region when viewed from the first angle.5. A smoking article according to claim 3 , wherein the first adjacent region is coloured the same colour as the first colour of the first colour shifting pigment.6. A smoking article according to claim 3 , further comprising a second region adjacent at least a portion of the colour shifting marking.7. A smoking article according to claim 6 , wherein the second adjacent region is coloured such that the second colour of the first colour shifting pigment blends with the colour of the second adjacent region when viewed from the second angle.8. A smoking article according to claim 6 , wherein the second adjacent region is coloured the same colour as the second colour of the first colour shifting pigment.9. A smoking article ...

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Номер записи: 53
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Storage Containers, Products, and Methods of Packing a Smokable Product

Номер: US20210007391A1
Автор: Nupp Brian, Wiedle Michael
Принадлежит: Slap N Tickle Ltd.

Storage containers, products, and methods of packing a smoking product are described. An example storage container has a main body that has a first end, a second end, a lengthwise axis, a width, and defines a chamber and an indicium. The lengthwise axis has a midpoint. Each of the first end and second end is moveable from a sealed configuration to an unsealed configuration. The width of the main body tapers from the second end toward the first end. The indicium is defined at a location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end and extends along a portion of the width of the main body. The main body has a first width at the location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end and a second width at the second end. The first width is less than the second width. 1. A product comprising:a storage container having a first end, a second end, a length extending from the first end to the second end, a lengthwise axis extending from the first end to the second end, a width, and defining a chamber and an indicium, the lengthwise axis having a midpoint, the width of the storage container tapering along the length, the indicium defined at a location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end and extending along a portion of the width of the storage container, the storage container having a first width at the location between the midpoint of the lengthwise axis and the first end; anda smokable product disposed within the chamber and having a smokable product first end, a smokable product second end, a smokable product length extending from the smokable product first end to the smokable product second end, and a smokable product width tapering along the smoking product length, the smokable product first end having a smokable product first width, the smokable product second end having a smokable product second width that is greater than the smokable product first width;wherein the first width of the storage container is less ...

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Номер записи: 54
10-01-2019 дата публикации

GARNITURE DEVICE AND A MACHINE AND A METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-SEGMENT FILTER RODS

Номер: US20190008203A1
Автор: Figarski Radoslaw
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A garniture device for a machine used in tobacco industry for manufacturing a continuous rod comprising a loose material wrapped with a wrapper. The garniture device has an upper garniture part having forming parts for forming the wrapper around the loose material; a lower garniture part; a garniture duct extending along at least a portion of the lower garniture part; a garniture belt movable in the garniture duct for transporting the wrapper along the garniture duct. The garniture duct further has an inlet part for transforming the garniture belt from a flat configuration into a U-shaped configuration; an outlet part for transforming the garniture belt from the U-shaped configuration into the flat configuration; and a U-shaped part disposed between the inlet part and the outlet part for guiding the garniture belt in the U-shaped configuration. 1. A garniture device for a machine used in tobacco industry for manufacturing a continuous rod comprising a loose material wrapped with a wrapper , wherein the garniture device comprises:an upper garniture part comprising forming parts for forming the wrapper around the loose material;a lower garniture part;a garniture duct extending along at least a portion of the lower garniture part;a garniture belt movable in the garniture duct for transporting the wrapper along the garniture duct; an inlet part for transforming the garniture belt from a flat configuration into a U-shaped configuration;', 'an outlet part for transforming the garniture belt from the U-shaped configuration into the flat configuration; and', 'a U-shaped part disposed between the inlet part and the outlet part for guiding the garniture belt in the U-shaped configuration, the U-shaped part having a first section disposed at the side of the inlet part and having a first diameter, a second section disposed at the side of the outlet part and having a second diameter being smaller than the first diameter, and a variable diameter transition section disposed ...

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Номер записи: 55
27-01-2022 дата публикации

Rolling paper structures apparatus and method for creating smoking device

Номер: US20220022525A1
Автор: Carlos Juan Bosh-Sanchez
Принадлежит: Individual

A rolling paper structure and method for making a hand rolled smoking article wherein said rolling paper structure is filled with a filler material and rolled to form a smoking structure such as a cigarette. The rolling paper structure comprises detachable sections and it is configured to create smoking structure with an integrated mouthpiece.

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Номер записи: 56
14-01-2021 дата публикации

Inhaler with aperatured porous support element

Номер: US20210008306A1
Автор: Daniele SANNA, Fabiana SPADARO, Gennaro CAMPITELLI, Gianpaolo D'AMBRA, Silvia CAPO
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

An inhaler article includes a body extending from a mouthpiece end to a distal end with an endpiece element at the distal end. A capsule cavity is defined within the body and extends a cavity length. An air inlet region is between the endpiece element and the capsule cavity. The air inlet region has an air inlet and an air passageway extending from the air inlet to the capsule cavity. The air passageway has an inner diameter less than an inner diameter of the capsule cavity. A porous support element defines a downstream end of the capsule cavity. The porous support element includes one or more apertures extending the length of the porous support element.

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Номер записи: 57
03-02-2022 дата публикации

PERFORATING DRUM DEVICE AND PERFORATION DEVICE

Номер: US20220030931A1
Автор: SENDO Makoto, TOKITSU Naohiro, YAMAMICHI Keiji
Принадлежит: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.

This perforating drum is provided with a rotating drum which has a holding part that holds a heated-type tobacco product, a perforation unit which perforates the tobacco rod, and a cam which is provided on a rotating drum base part provided on the rotating drum. The perforation unit comprises a slide rod which is provided on the rotating drum, a perforating slider which has a perforation needle arranged opposite of the tip surface of the tobacco rod and which is slidably held on the slide rod, and a cam follower which is provided on the perforation slider and engages with the cam, and which allows the perforation slider to slide along the slide rod, wherein the cam has an insertion section and a withdrawal section. 1. A perforating drum device for forming a hollow part in a tobacco rod of a heated cigarette , comprising:a rotating drum part having, on an outer circumferential surface thereof, a holding part that holds the heated cigarette so that an axial direction of the tobacco rod extends along a drum rotary axis;a perforating unit that is provided on the rotating drum part and perforates a front end of the tobacco rod of the heated cigarette held in the holding part in a process of transporting the heated cigarette; anda cam part that is provided on a rotating drum base part that is an unmoving fixed member provided beside the rotating drum part,whereinthe perforating unit has a slide rod that circles in synchronization with the rotating drum part and extends parallel with the drum rotary axis, a perforating slider that has a perforating needle part disposed on an outer circumferential side relative to the rotating drum part and is held by the slide rod so as to be slidable back and forth along an axial direction of the slide rod, and a cam follower that is provided on the perforating slider, is engaged with the cam part, and circles in accordance with rotation of the rotating drum part while being guided by the cam part, so that the perforating slider slides ...

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Номер записи: 58
03-02-2022 дата публикации

Smoking product jacket device and method

Номер: US20220030932A1
Автор: Brendan Latsko
Принадлежит: Individual

A smoking product jacket is disclosed. The smoking product jacket includes a combustible, hollow cylindrical tube, a side flap attached to an outside surface of the cylindrical tube, and a tip. The smoking product jacket is useful for providing a backflip smoking experience with a flap to burn away for the user's enjoyment.

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Номер записи: 59
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Cigarette Tobacco Injector with Endless Roller Belt

Номер: US20150013691A1
Автор: Parcevaux Philippe
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A machine for manually making cigarettes having a frame, a pair of generally parallel rollers rotatably mounted to the frame with at least one of the rollers also being slidably mounted so that it may be moved laterally toward the other roller, and an endless belt trained over the rollers. 1. A machine for manually making cigarettes comprising:a frame;a pair of generally parallel rollers rotatably mounted to the frame, with at least one of the rollers also being slidably mounted so that it may be moved laterally toward the other roller; andan endless belt trained over the rollers.2. The machine of in which the belt is made of a resin material.3. The machine of in which the belt is made of nylon.4. The machine of in which the belt has a roughened surface.5. The machine of in which the belt has a series of generally parallel claim 1 , laterally extending ridges disposed across the belt.6. A method of manually making a finished cigarette comprising:providing a frame, a pair of generally parallel rollers rotatably mounted to the frame with at least one of the rollers also being slidably mounted so that it may be moved laterally toward the other roller, and an endless belt trained over the rollers;grasping the frames and sliding a first roller laterally away from the other roller to establish a tobacco-receiving area on the belt between the rollers;laterally moving the first roller toward the other roller to close the rollers and the band over loose tobacco in the tobacco receiving area;rolling the second roller to shape the loose tobacco into a uniform column;inserting a cigarette paper with a wetted, gummed edge vertically into the area between the belt between the rollers and rotating the second roller until the paper enters the tobacco receiving area;continuing rolling band to advance the paper and fully capture the tobacco so that the paper encircles the tobacco column; andretracting the first roller and removing a finished cigarette. Embodiments relate to ...

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Номер записи: 60
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Smoking Articles with Reduced Ignition Proclivity Characteristics

Номер: US20150013707A1
Автор: Kraker Thomas A.
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A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer. 1. A process for producing a paper wrapper having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics when incorporated into a smoking article comprising:{'sup': '−1', 'applying a film-forming composition to a paper wrapper at particular locations, the film-forming composition including a film-forming material comprising at least one of alginate, guar gum, pectin, polyvinyl alcohol, a cellulose derivative, starch, a starch derivative, or mixtures thereof, the film-forming material having a molecular weight such that the film-forming material has a viscosity of less than about 500 cP when present in a 3% by weight aqueous solution at 25° C., the film-forming composition forming treated discrete areas on the paper wrapper, the treated discrete areas being separated by untreated areas, the treated discrete areas having a BMI of less than 5 cm, the untreated areas of the paper wrapper having a permeability of greater than about 55 Coresta.'}2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the untreated areas of the paper wrapper having a permeability of about 55 Coresta to about 110 Coresta.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the film-forming material is present in the composition such that the film-forming composition has a solids content of at ...

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Номер записи: 61
19-01-2017 дата публикации

ROD FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20170013872A1
Автор: Altoveros Rosana C., Williams Dwight David
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A method of forming a wrapped article, comprising the steps of: forming a continuous stream of material such as an agricultural product; moving the continuous stream of material along an elongated path; compressing the continuous stream of material to reduce the cross-sectional area thereof until a predetermined cross-sectional dimension is achieved; drawing the compressed continuous stream of material through a rod-forming arrangement, the rod-forming arrangement having a non-contact displacement transducer associated therewith; folding at least one web longitudinally around the compressed continuous stream of material to form a continuous rod of material; and detecting variations in rod density within the rod-forming arrangement from a signal obtained from the non-contact displacement transducer. 1. A method of forming a wrapped article , comprising the steps of:forming a continuous stream of material;moving the continuous stream of material along an elongated path;compressing the continuous stream of material to reduce the cross-sectional area thereof until a predetermined cross-sectional dimension is achieved;drawing the compressed continuous stream of material through a rod-forming arrangement, the rod-forming arrangement having a non-contact displacement transducer associated therewith;folding at least one web longitudinally around the compressed continuous stream of material to form a continuous rod of material; anddetecting variations in rod density within the rod-forming arrangement from a signal obtained from the non-contact displacement transducer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of determining whether the variations in rod density exceed a predetermined limit; and rejecting wrapped article exceeding the predetermined limit.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of determining whether the variations in rod density exceed a predetermined limit; cutting the continuous rod of material; and rejecting individual wrapped ...

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Номер записи: 62
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Pre-rolled Smoking Paper Stuffer

Номер: US20170013873A1
Автор: Green Michael
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A Pre-Rolled Smoking Paper Stuffer has a chimney which includes a separator wall bin, converging guide, cradle, tip spacer, and base walls and an extractor base which includes an extractor block, alignment block, and tip pusher. A smoking paper can be inserted into the cradle. Smoking materials are placed into the bin and flow out of the bin and into the converging guide which funnels them into the smoking paper held within the cradle. Once filled, the chimney is pressed onto the base and the alignment block aligns the tip pusher with the smoking-end of the paper. As the chimney continues to be pushed down, the tip pusher displaces the filled smoking paper up and out of the top of the cradle. The stuffed paper can be grasped and lifted out of the stuffer. Multiple stuffers can be attached to one another via the use of various attachment means. 1. A pre-rolled smoking paper stuffer , comprising:a smoking paper chimney having a top end and a bottom end and extending longitudinally therebetween;the top end of the smoking paper chimney comprising a separator wall bin having a plurality of separator walls in proximity with one another and an open space therebetween;the separator wall bin attached to a converging guide, the converging guide positioned below the separator wall bin so that any materials placed in the open space of the separator wall bin will flow downwards via gravity into the converging guide;the separator wall bin designed to receive materials therein and to contain them within the bin until the materials move into the converging guide;the converging guide comprising a plurality of sloping sidewalls that converge in order to funnel materials downwards and out a bottom of the converging guide;the converging guide positioned above a smoking paper cradle so that materials that flow out of the bottom of the converging guide flow into a top of the smoking paper cradle;the smoking paper cradle having an inverted cone interior with the top of the smoking paper ...

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Номер записи: 63
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Transfer disc and its use

Номер: US20170013874A1
Автор: Marcin MAMERSKI
Принадлежит: International Tobacco Machinery Poland Sp zoo

The object of the application is a transfer disc ( 2 ) for the transferring of tobacco industry's rod-like articles ( 5 ) provided with lugs ( 3 ), where the disc is characterized in that a front surface ( 3 A) of the lug ( 3 ) is inclined in a direction corresponding to the direction (T 1 ) of rotation of the transfer disc ( 2 ), and the lug ( 3 ) is configured so that it hits a rod-like article ( 5 ) above the longitudinal axis (X) of the rod-like article ( 5 ).

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Номер записи: 64
17-01-2019 дата публикации

A RESERVOIR FOR ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS FOR TOBACCO INDUSTRY

Номер: US20190014812A1
Автор: UGREWICZ Grzegorz
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A reservoir () for rod-like elements (R) for tobacco industry, configured to be connected to a first feeding duct (), to a second feeding duct () and to a receiving duct () for receiving the rod-like elements (R) from the reservoir (), wherein the reservoir () has adjustable capacity and is coupled with filling level sensing means () for sensing a filling level of the reservoir (). The reservoir comprises two chambers () having adjustable capacity and separated by a partition (). The first chamber () is coupled with a first filling level sensing means () for sensing a filling level of the first chamber (), and the second chamber () is equipped with a second filling level sensing means () for sensing a filling level of the second chamber (). 17-. (canceled)8. An adjustable capacity reservoir for processing of rod-like elements for tobacco industry , comprising:a. a first inlet at a first reservoir side connectable to a first feeding duct for feeding a first stream of the rod-like elements to the reservoir through the first inlet;b. a second inlet at a second reservoir side opposite the first reservoir side connectable to a second feeding duct for feeding a second stream of rod-like elements to the reservoir through the second inlet;c. a receiving duct connectable to the reservoir for receiving the rod-like elements from the reservoir;d. a first chamber located between the first feeding duct and the receiving duct and having a first boundary surface for defining the capacity of the first chamber;e. a second chamber located between the second feeding duct and the receiving duct and having a second boundary surface for defining the capacity of the second chamber and being separated from the first chamber by a partition disposed therebetween;f. a first filling level sensing means coupled with the first chamber for sensing a filling level of the first chamber and including a displaceable first guiding surface having a non-blocking position and a blocking position for ...

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Номер записи: 65
21-01-2021 дата публикации

CIGARETTE PACKING PROCESSES, SYSTEMS, AND PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210015145A1
Автор: BERRIO Victor, Bryant Scott, GILLIAM Gary Trevor
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Provided herein are systems, apparatuses, and methods of manufacturing high quality cigarettes, as well as products produced thereby. Such systems, apparatuses, and methods are particularly suitable for manufacturing products using smokable materials that are generally considered difficult to process, such as those that have high resin content, low density (or are fluffy), and/or are sticky (e.g., cannabis flower). 1. A system for manufacturing a cigarette , the system comprising:an apparatus for reducing the average size of a raw material (e.g., whole or parts of tobacco and/or cannabis leaf and/or flower, and/or dried herbs) to produce raw material particles;an apparatus configured to segregate raw material particles having a defined particle size from larger raw material bodies;a raw material storage reservoir for containing segregated raw material particles having a defined particle size;a wrapper storage apparatus for containing one or more pre-formed wrapper roll;a loading apparatus comprising a receiving surface configured to receive segregated raw material particles having a defined particle size from the raw material storage reservoir (e.g., and the loading apparatus further comprising a removable base upon which the one or more pre-formed wrapper roll rest when loaded within the loading bore, wherein removal of the removable base facilitates loading of one or more filled pre-formed wrapper roll into a gas packing apparatus); a seating body, seating body having one or more seating bore therein (e.g., therethrough), the seating bore configured to receive one or more pre-formed wrapper roll therewithin, and', 'a gas manifold configured to receive pressurized gas (e.g., air) (e.g., 1-100 psi) through at least one inlet and to expel pressurized gas through one or more manifold outlet into one or more of the one or more pre-formed wrapper rolls seated within the seating body of the gas packing apparatus;, 'a gas packing apparatus comprising'}an apparatus ...

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Номер записи: 66
21-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A PERSONAL SMOKABLE PRODUCT

Номер: US20210015146A1
Автор: Chaben Brock C., Jackson Jeffrey
Принадлежит: Cannayama Industries Inc.

An apparatus for preparing a personal smokable product includes: a grinder section comprising a grinder for grinding plant material; a holder section attachable to the grinder section and comprising a holder receiving a wrapper support for supporting a wrapper for receiving ground plant material when aligned with the grinder; and one or more removably attachable auxiliary modules, which may include a dry herb vaporizer, an oil vaporizer, an audio speaker, and/or a storage compartment. The grinder includes a cutter having wall blades projecting from a chamber-defining wall toward a central axis of the chamber; a motor-driven shaft rotatable about the central axis, and shaft blades projecting radially from the shaft. The grinder includes conical bun members with an adjustable gap for coarseness. Even when the grinder section and the holder section are attached to each other, the wrapper is user-accessible if the holder is in its non-aligned position. 1. An apparatus for preparing a personal smokable product , the apparatus comprising:(a) a grinder section comprising a grinder for grinding plant material; and(b) a holder section attachable to said grinder section and comprising a holder operable to move between an aligned position in alignment with said grinder and a non-aligned position out of alignment with said grinder, said holder being operable to removably receive a wrapper support when said grinder section and said holder section are attached to each other if said holder is in said non-aligned position, said wrapper support being dimensioned to support a wrapper, said grinder being operable to grind the plant material such that ground plant material moves into the wrapper supported by said wrapper support received by said holder when said holder is in said aligned position.2. The apparatus of wherein said grinder section and said holder section are removably attachable to each other.3. The apparatus of wherein said holder is operable to removably receive any one ...

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Номер записи: 67
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and system for manufacture of multi-segment articles of tobacco industry

Номер: US20200015512A1
Автор: Stolarski Krzysztof
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Method for manufacturing of multi-segment rod-like articles (″) of the tobacco industry in an apparatus () for manufacturing multi-segment rods () or segment rods (″) comprising the steps of: feeding rod-like segments of at least one kind (A, B, C, E, F) constituting a multi-segment rod-like article (″); putting together rod-like segments (A, B, C, E, F) in a segments train (ST) on a wrapping material (); manufacturing a continuous segment rod (CR′, CR″) or multi-segment rod (CR) containing rod-like segments (A, B, C, E, F) wrapped by the wrapping material (), whereas the segments are pushed together or cavities are left between the segments; and cutting the continuous segment rod (CR′, CR″) or multi-segment rod (CR) into multi-segment rods () or segment rods (″) containing any combination of H rod-like segments (A, B, C, E, F), double rod-like segments (A, B, C, E, F) and halves of rod-like segments (A, B, C, E, F), whereas at the time of cutting of the continuous multi-segment rod (CR) the multi-segment rods () or the segment rods (″) move in a longitudinal direction (T); then changing conveying direction of the multi-segment rod () or the segment rod (″) from the longitudinal direction (T) to a transverse direction (T), and fixing the end segments (D) to the multi-segment rods () or the segment rods (″), conveyed in the transverse direction (T) in an end segment fixing apparatus () adapted to manufacture multi-segment rod-like articles (″). The method is characterised in that after the change of the conveying direction of the multi-segment rod () or the segment rod (″) from the longitudinal direction (T) to the transverse direction (T), and before fixing the end segment (D), a step of checking quality the manufactured multi-segment rods () or the segment rods (″) is performed at a measuring unit () and defective multi-segment rods () or the segment rods (″) are rejected, next feeding the multi-segment rods () or the segment rods (″) to a compensation unit () for ...

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Номер записи: 68
16-01-2020 дата публикации

TOBACCO HOPPER

Номер: US20200015513A1
Автор: Ebeling Cordell E.
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A tobacco hopper that may be used with commercially available tobacco rolling machines. More specifically, this disclosure relates to tobacco hoppers that can be made from precut assembly kits, paper kits, cardboard kits, or other elements or material. The tobacco hopper may be position on or to the side of commercially available tobacco rolling machine. In some embodiments the tobacco hopper may be easily disposed after multiple uses. 1. A tobacco hopper kit for use on a tobacco rolling machine , comprising:a base;side flanges integrated along side edges of the base;a front flange integrated along a front edge of the base, the front flange configured to be folded and interlocked with a portion of the side flanges;a rear flange integrated along a rear edge of the base, the rear flange configured to be folded and interlocked with a portion of the side flanges; andwherein the side flanges, the front flange, and the rear flange are configured to be folded into a hopper configuration.2. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , wherein at least the base is made of paper.3. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , further comprising side inserts for the side flanges claim 1 , the side inserts being placed into the side flanges to provide structural support.4. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , wherein a rear portion of the base is inclined at an angle with respect to a front portion of the base.5. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , wherein the base is made out of a biodegradable material.6. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , comprising an opening on a floor of the base claim 1 , the opening corresponding to a tobacco chamber of a tobacco rolling machine7. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 6 , further comprising an adhesive magnetic strip claim 6 , the magnetic strip being adhered to the bottom of the base and magnetically binding the foldable tobacco hopper to the tobacco rolling machine.8. The tobacco hopper kit of claim 1 , further comprising a lever arm adapter for adjusting an ...

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Номер записи: 69
17-04-2014 дата публикации

DRYING DEVICE AND CIGARETTE WRAPPING PAPER MANUFACTURING MACHINE USING THE DRYING DEVICE

Номер: US20140101960A1
Автор: Fukaya Masaaki, KIDA Shinzo
Принадлежит: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.

A drying device has a travel path () along which a web (W) of paper travels, a plurality of drying ovens () arranged side by side along the travel path (), a plurality of conveyor rolls () provided in each of the drying ovens () to convey the web (W) along the travel path (), a plurality of roll units (to ) each constituted by one or more of the conveyor rolls () and separated from each other along the travel path (), and a plurality of conveyor motors () connected to the respective roll units (to ) to rotate the conveyor rolls (), wherein a downstream one of the roll units with respect to the travel path is rotated at a lower rotating speed than an upstream one of the roll units. 1. A drying device comprising:a travel path along which a web of paper applied with a coating liquid travels;a plurality of drying ovens arranged side by side along said travel path to dry the web applied with the coating liquid;a plurality of conveyor rolls provided in each of said drying ovens to convey the web along said travel path;a plurality of roll units each constituted by one or more of said conveyor rolls and separated from each other along said travel path; anda plurality of conveyor motors connected to said respective roll units to rotate said conveyor rolls,wherein a downstream one of said roll units with respect to said travel path is rotated at a lower rotating speed than an upstream one of said roll units.2. The drying device according to claim 1 , wherein the coating liquid is a combustion inhibitor and is applied to a plurality of portions of the web such that the combustion inhibitor-applied portions are regularly spaced in a longitudinal direction of the web and each extend in a width direction of the web.3. The drying device according to claim 2 , wherein one of said roll units is associated with one of said drying ovens.4. The drying device according to claim 3 , wherein one of said roll units is associated with two or more of said drying ovens.5. The drying device ...

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Номер записи: 70
26-01-2017 дата публикации

DIFFUSION-OPTIMIZED TIPPING PAPER

Номер: US20170020184A1
Автор: LINDNER Michael
Принадлежит: TANNPAPIER GmbH

A method for producing a diffusion-optimized tipping paper for tobacco products, especially filter cigarettes, by plasma perforation of the web of tipping paper for the purpose of maximum carbon monoxide reduction, wherein the diffusivity and the permeability P of the perforated tipping paper are measured in-line and diffusivity is maximized by controlling the perforation parameters, the definable target permeability Pbeing maintained at all times. 1. A method for manufacturing a diffusion-optimized mouthpiece lining paper for tobacco products , in particular filter cigarettes , by perforating the web of the mouthpiece lining paper for the purpose of maximum reduction of carbon monoxide , wherein{'sub': 'soll', 'the diffusivity and the permeability P of the perforated mouthpiece lining paper are determined inline, and the diffusivity is maximized by regulating the perforation parameters while constantly adhering to the pre-definable nominal permeability P.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nominal permeability Pis pre-defined by pre-defining the degree of ventilation claim 1 , the drag resistance and/or the smoke values to be achieved.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein diffusivity is approximately determined in that the perforation-hole count claim 1 , or the density of holes and/or the hole diameter D claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , are metrologically acquired.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the paper thickness d is measured inline.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the perforation parameters are controlled such that the achievable minimum hole diameter Dis set and permeability P is held constant by regulating the hole count n.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein the achievable minimum hole diameter Dfor the mouthpiece lining paper being used is determined in an adjustment phase by automatic or manual variation of the perforation parameters.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the hole diameter D is ...

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Номер записи: 71
10-02-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FORMING A NATURAL LEAF SMOKABLE PRODUCT

Номер: US20220039457A1
Автор: Bode Sharon Moore
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The present invention provides a rolling device and method for forming a natural leaf smoking product comprising the steps of providing a leaf body, which may be a recycled reconstituted paper, acting as a binder material, having an inner body surface with pubescent straight trichomes disposed thereon; providing a hemp component acting as a filler material; disposing the leaf body in an operative configuration with the outer body surface on a support surface and the inner body surface facing upwardly for receiving the hemp component; applying the hemp component over the pubescent straight trichomes; and wrapping the leaf body, which may be a recycled reconstituted paper, around the hemp component to form an encased smoking product. 1. A method of forming a natural leaf smoking product comprising:{'i': diospyros melanoxylon', 'diospyros melanoxylon, 'providing a leaf body acting as a binder material, substantially free of any apertures, having an inner body surface with pubescent straight trichomes disposed thereon, and having an outer body surface opposing the inner surface of the leaf;'}providing a hemp component acting as a filler material,{'i': 'diospyros melanoxylon', 'disposing the leaf body in an operative configuration with the outer body surface on a support surface and the inner body surface facing upwardly for receiving the hemp component;'}applying the hemp component over the pubescent straight trichomes; and{'i': 'diospyros melanoxylon', 'wrapping the leaf body around the hemp component to form an encased smoking product.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:{'i': diospyros melanoxylon', 'diospyros melanoxylon, 'providing a recycled reconstituted paper from pieces of leaf.'}3. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:applying the hemp component exclusively over a length and density of the pubescent straight trichomes.4. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:providing a rolling device with a body of an ...

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Номер записи: 72
24-01-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR ACTIVE HUMIDIFICATION AND FLAVOURING, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING SAME

Номер: US20190021394A9
Автор: Jaccard Alain, Vouillamoz Lucien
Принадлежит: Preciflex SA

An analysis and/or treatment device () for at least one smoking article (). comprising a closable receptacle () for receiving the at least one smoking article () therein; a reservoir () for a fluid treatment material (); a hollow injection needle. () interiorly insertable into the smoking article () received in the receptacle () and operably connected to the reservoir (); means () for moving the treatment material () from the reservoir () through the needle () into the interior of the smoking article (); and at least one sensor means () provided in the receptacle () for detecting at least one parameter characterizing a property of the smoking article () and/or characterizing the treatment conditions in the receptacle (). A method for applying a treatment to a smoking article (), wherein the smoking article () is enclosed by a receptacle (), and a treatment material () is inserted into the receptacle () and directly into the interior of the smoking article () as a function of parameters measured by sensor means (), said parameters being indicative of at least one of the temperature and the humidity in the receptacle () and the smoking article (). 1. An analysis and treatment device for at least one smoking article , comprising a closable receptacle for receiving the at least one smoking article therein; the device further including a reservoir for a fluid treatment material; a hollow injection needle insertable into the interior of the smoking article received in the receptacle and operably connected to the reservoir; means for moving the treatment material from the reservoir through the needle into the interior of the smoking article; and at least one sensor provided in the receptacle for detecting at least one parameter characterizing a property of the smoking article and/or characterizing the treatment conditions in the receptacle.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the hollow injection needle is provided with a plurality of perforations permitting the treatment ...

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Номер записи: 73
23-01-2020 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for rejection of defective rod-like articles from a mass flow of rod-like articles of the tobacco industry

Номер: US20200022402A1
Автор: Owczarek Radoslaw
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An apparatus of the tobacco industry for the rejection of defective rod-like articles from a mass flow of rod-like articles, comprising a monitoring unit () adapted to optically determine geometrical parameters of rod-like articles (R), and at least one rejecting unit () adapted to remove a rod-like article from the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R), wherein the mass flow (M) being transported on the conveyor (), such unit () being situated behind the monitoring unit () with reference to the direction (T) of the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R). The apparatus is characterised in that the monitoring unit () has optical recorders () recording images of opposite side surfaces of the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R) on a conveyor () wherein said side surfaces are formed by front surfaces or rod-like articles (R). The apparatus comprises the controller () which basing on the recorded images, using the criteria concerning geometrical parameters of the opposite front surfaces of rod-like articles (R), identifies defective rod-like articles (Rd) in the mass flow (M), and determines the position of the defective rod-like articles (Rd) in the mass flow (M), and the rejecting unit () comprises at least one rejecting element () adapted to reject the defective rod-like article (Rd), the rejection unit () being mounted in such a way that it moves along together with the mass flow (M) in a position enabling it to reject the defective rod-like article (Rd). 123-. (canceled)24. An apparatus of the tobacco industry for rejection of defective rod-like articles from a mass flow of rod-like articles , comprising{'b': '100', 'a monitoring unit () adapted to optically determine geometrical parameters of rod-like articles (R), and'}{'b': 200', '10', '200', '100, 'at least one rejecting unit () adapted to remove a rod-like article from the mass flow (M) of rod-like articles (R), wherein the mass flow (M) being transported on the conveyor (), moreover the rejecting unit () ...

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Номер записи: 74
23-01-2020 дата публикации

A handling module, a turning unit, and a method and an apparatus for emptying a tray filled with rod like articles of the tobacco industry

Номер: US20200022403A1
Автор: Owczarek Radoslaw, POTER Jakub, POZORSKI Robert
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A handling module () designed to handle a tray () filled with rod like articles (R) of the tobacco industry, comprising a turning unit () designed to turn the tray (), and a lifting unit () designed to lift and to lower the turning unit (), the turning unit () is adapted to turn the tray () during the movement of the lifting unit () characterized in that the turning unit () is further adapted to add to the rotation of the tray () a translation transversely to the axis (A) of the rotation shaft (), and in a direction with a tangential component to the rotation. The objects of the application are also the method and the apparatus () for emptying of the tray filled with rod like articles (R) of the tobacco industry, using the handling module () according to the invention. 111-. (canceled)13101015151616183131212. The module as in characterised in that the turning unit () is provided with a mechanism (A) adapted to move gripping members (L claim 12 , R claim 12 , L claim 12 , R claim 12 , ) holding the tray ( claim 12 , ) claim 12 , transversely to the axis (A) of a rotating shaft () claim 12 , and in a direction with a tangential component to the rotation.141515161618161615151814101210. The module as in characterised in that the gripping members (L claim 13 , R claim 13 , L claim 13 , R claim 13 , ) designed as a pair of lateral grippers (L claim 13 , R) claim 13 , a bottom gripper (L claim 13 , R) claim 13 , and a sliding cover () are attached together to a movable body () attached to a guide (B) connected with the shaft () of the turning unit ().1510313708090100. The module as in characterised in that the turning unit () is adapted to convey the tray ( claim 12 , ) on a path ( claim 12 , claim 12 , claim 12 , ) comprising elliptical sections.1715151616181616151518141012103131212. The unit as in characterised in that the gripping members (L claim 16 , R claim 16 , L claim 16 , R claim 16 , ) are lateral grippers (L claim 16 , R) claim 16 , a bottom gripper (L claim 16 ...

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Номер записи: 75
28-01-2021 дата публикации

CONE LOADING, WEIGHING, FILLING, AND TWISTING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MASS PRODUCTION OF SMOKABLE CANNABIS OR HEMP PRODUCTS

Номер: US20210022388A1
Автор: Sullivan John Timothy
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An apparatus for mass producing smokable products filled with cannabis, hemp, and/or other smokable materials includes a cone loading station that separates individual paper cones from stacks of cones, a cone weighing and filling station for dispensing precisely weighed amounts of powdered biomass into the cones, and a cone twisting station for twisting ends of the cones to complete the smokable products. A transport mechanism is provided to transfer the cones between stations and hold the cones during filling and twisting. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing smokable products that enables production steps to be performed simultaneously while also providing for capacity expansion within a limited production facility footprint. 1. Apparatus for mass production of a smokable product , comprising:at least one holder device for holding and transporting a receptacle made of combustible material;a first station at which an empty receptacle filled with predetermined amounts of powdered biomass while being held in the holder; anda second station for finishing the smokable product by twisting an end of a filled receptacle while being held by the holder after the filled receptacle has been transported from the first station to the second station, wherein:the receptacle is configured to be filled with powdered biomass through an open end,the first station includes a storage hopper for storing a quantify of powdered biomass, a first transfer mechanism for transferring powdered biomass from the hopper to a weighing structure, and a second transfer mechanism for transferring biomass from the weighing structure to fill the empty receptacle, andthe second station includes a twisting mechanism for closing the open end of the receptacle to retain the powdered biomass and complete the smokable product.2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the powdered biomass is a powdered material containing cannabis claim 1 , hemp claim 1 , or a material derived therefrom.3. ...

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Номер записи: 76
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Apparatus and Method for Packaging Cones

Номер: US20210022389A1
Автор: Giddings Christopher, Sunday Roger
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A system and method for closing and sealing a cone is provided. One embodiment extends a first closing head in a first downward slant onto an open top of the cone filled with the smokable material to form a first fold on the top of the cone; extends a sealing head downward onto the first fold; extends a second closing head in a second downward slant onto the open top of the cone to form a second fold on the top of the cone; extends the sealing head downward onto the first fold and the second fold; extends a third closing head in a third downward slant onto the open top of the cone to form a third fold on the top of the cone; and extends the sealing head downward onto the first fold, the second fold, and the third fold. 1. A cone top sealing system that closes and seals a cone that is filled with a smokable material , comprising:a control system;a cone top sealing actuator, wherein the cone top sealing actuator extends a sealing head downward onto a top of the cone filled with the smokable material;a first cone top closing actuator that extends a first closing head in a first downward slant onto an open top of the cone filled with the smokable material, wherein the first closing head contacts a first portion of the open top of the cone filled with the smokable material to form a first fold on the top of the cone;a second cone top closing actuator that extends a second closing head in a second downward slant onto the open top of the cone filled with the smokable material, wherein the second closing head contacts a second portion of the open top of the cone filled with the smokable material to form a second fold on the top of the cone;a third cone top closing actuator that extends a third closing head in a third downward slant onto the open top of the cone filled with the smokable material, wherein the third closing head contacts a third portion of the open top of the cone filled with the smokable material to form a third fold on the top of the cone,wherein the control ...

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Номер записи: 77
28-01-2021 дата публикации

Herb grinder

Номер: US20210023568A1
Автор: Richard Yao Tien Huang
Принадлежит: Cloudious9 Inc

A herb grinder includes: a main body with a receiving indentation, which has a spout indentation; a cutting section with top and bottom cutting parts, a magnet, and a ferromagnetic part; a main body with a receiving indentation, which has a spout indentation, a center interior, traversal ridges, a flow blocker, an exit canal, and an exit aperture; a slidable exit lid that covers the dispensing aperture; a window, a light source, a rotatable dispensing spout assembly with a dispensing arm and a dispensing spout that is configured to connect with an empty cigarette tube; a dispensing vibrator, and a vibration button.

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Номер записи: 78
29-01-2015 дата публикации

MOUTHPIECE LINING PAPER, FORMED AS A FILM/FOIL, OF A FILTER CIGARETTE

Номер: US20150027478A1
Автор: Griesmayr Guenther, KNAUSEDER Bernhard, PUEHRINGER Barbara
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A mouthpiece lining paper of a filter cigarette, which mouthpiece lining paper is provided on surface regions to be adhesively bonded with a three-dimensional surface structure, that is to say with a surface which has elevations and/or depressions, wherein the elevations and depressions protrude from and are set back from the film/foil surface only locally, respectively. The mouthpiece lining paper is a film/foil. In one preferred embodiment, a row of elevations and/or depressions runs along an edge of the mouthpiece lining paper of the type which runs along the overlap region of the mouthpiece lining paper with itself on the finished cigarette. 1. A mouthpiece lining paper of a filter cigarette , which mouthpiece lining paper is provided on surface regions to be adhesively adhesively bonded , on the side coming into contact with adhesive , with a three-dimensional surface structure , that is to say with a surface which has elevations and/or depressions , these elevations and depressions respectively rising out of the foil surface and being set back from this only locally , characterized in that the mouthpiece lining paper is a foil.2. The mouthpiece lining paper as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a row of elevations and/or depressions runs along such a margin of the mouthpiece lining paper which claim 1 , on the finished cigarette claim 1 , runs along the overlap region of the mouthpiece lining paper with itself.3. The mouthpiece lining paper as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the projection or setback with respect to the original foil surface amounts to at least 0.5 μm claim 1 , and in that at least 2 height jumps occur per 1 cm of length along a straight section on the foil surface.4. The mouthpiece lining paper as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the projection or setback with respect to the original foil surface amounts to at least 1.5 μm claim 3 , and in that at least 10 height jumps occur per 1 cm of length along a straight section on the foil surface.5. The mouthpiece ...

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Номер записи: 79
10-02-2022 дата публикации

PREDICTION MODEL FOR LIP STICKING FORCE OF CIGARETTE TIPPING PAPER, CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND PREDICTION METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20220043949A1
Автор: HE Pei, JIANG Kunming, Jiang Wei, Li Zhenjie, LIU Chunbo, Liu Zhihua, SI Xiaoxi, SU Zhongbi, Yang Chen, YANG Ji, ZHANG Fengmei, Zhang Tao, ZHU Ruizhi
Принадлежит: CHINA TOBACCO YUNNAN INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD

The present invention relates to a prediction model for a lip sticking force of a cigarette tipping paper, a construction method and a prediction method thereof, which belongs to the technical field of analysis and detection. In the method, the stepwise regression analysis is performed on the lip sticking force and values of the dynamic friction coefficient and the grammage of the cigarette tipping paper to obtain a model for predicting the lip sticking force of the cigarette tipping paper. When checking the accuracy of the model, it is found that the predicted value and the measured value basically fall near the 1:1 line, Rindex is 0.99, and the normalized root mean square error (nRMSE) is 2.64%. The present invention provides a method capable of quickly and simply quantifying a sticking force of the cigarette tipper paper to lips 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. A construction method of a prediction model for a lip sticking force of a cigarette tipping paper , wherein{'sub': lip sticking force', 'friction coefficient, 'the prediction model is Y=0.205+1.038×Mwhen a thickness of the cigarette tipping paper belongs to a range of 0.069 mm-0.112 mm;'}{'sub': lip sticking force', 'friction coefficient', 'grammage, 'the prediction model is Y=−0.335+1.181×M×Dwhen the thickness of the cigarette tipping paper does not belong to the range of 0.069 mm-0.112 mm;'}{'sub': lip sticking force', 'friction coefficient', 'grammage, 'wherein Yis a predicted lit sticking force of the cigarette tipping paper; Mis a dynamic friction coefficient of the cigarette tipping paper; and Dis a grammage of the cigarette tipping paper, and indicates gram weight per unit area;'}the construction method comprises:step (1), using a tester to measure a sticking force, wherein the sticking force is between printing surfaces of different tipping paper and an artificial mouth skin that are bonded together through artificial saliva, and calculating the sticking force per unit area as a measured lip sticking ...

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Номер записи: 80
04-02-2016 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE AND METHOD

Номер: US20160029690A1
Автор: JR. Daniel S., Sinclair
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A smoking article provides one or more sheets of material that can be rolled and packaged, at least one sheet including cellulose. In one embodiment, cellulose and tobacco sheet material are separately rolled layers that can optionally be wrapped around a form casing (or pre-rolled inside) and then packaged. In another embodiment, the sheet is a laminated sheet of tobacco and cellulose layers that can be optionally wrapped around (or pre-rolled inside) a form casing. These sheets can be filled with custom tobacco to make one or more new cigars for an end user. In another embodiment, a complete cigar filled with tobacco material can be disassembled by an end user to produce tobacco and cellulose sheets, enabling the end user to form two new cigars using his or her own custom tobacco. 1. A method of fabricating a plurality of cigar comprising: (i) a cigar shell;', '(ii) the shell having a longitudinal axis and bore with first and second longitudinal ends, and a first tobacco filler in the shell;', '(iii) the shell comprised of a pair of separable sheets, having first and second sheets;', '(iv) a light glue seal that holds the shell together;', '(v) wherein a user can grip the shell at the first and second ends, twist in opposite directions which directions are substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, causing the shell to open and the first and second sheets to separate; and', '(vi) a package that contains the shell;, '(a) providing a cigar, the cigar comprising(b) removing the shell from the package;(c) gripping the shell on the first and second ends;(d) twisting the first and second ends in opposite directions in directions substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, causing the light glue seal to break, the shell to open, and the first and second sheets to separate;(e) forming a first custom cigar with the first sheet; and(f) forming a second custom cigar with the second sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a second tobacco filler is used ...

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Номер записи: 81
04-02-2016 дата публикации

ORGANIC MATERIAL GRINDER AND CIGARETTE FILLER

Номер: US20160029691A1
Автор: Ruzycky Ewhan
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The present invention relates to an apparatus for grinding and depositing ground material, the apparatus comprising a grinder configured to grind material and a chamber communicatively connected to the grinder, the chamber configured to receive the ground material. In use, the material is ground in the grinder then deposited in the chamber. In one embodiment, the chamber is configured to receive at least one pre-formed tube wherein, in use, the material is deposited in the at least one pre-formed tube in the chamber. 1. An apparatus for grinding and depositing material , said apparatus comprising:grinder configured to grind material; andchamber communicatively connected to said grinder, said chamber configured to receive at least one pre-formed tube wherein, in use, said ground material is deposited in said at least one pre-formed tube in said chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the grinder comprises:first grinding unit comprising at least one first protrusion; andsecond grinding unit comprising at least one second protrusion and at least one aperture,wherein when said first grinding unit is moved relative to said second grinding unit, said at least one first protrusion interacts with said at least one second protrusion to grind said material, andwherein said ground material passes through said at least one aperture.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising at least one guiding means communicatively connected to said grinder and configured to receive said ground material and to guide said ground material into said chamber claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , said ground material is deposited in said at least one pre-formed tube in said chamber.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , further comprising a blending unit communicatively connected at one end thereof to said grinder and at another end thereof to said at least one guiding means and configured to receive said ground material from said grinder and to blend said ground material claim 3 , ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-02-2016 дата публикации

Cigarettes and their construction

Номер: US20160029692A1
Автор: Kerry Grant DUGGAN
Принадлежит: Kerry Grant DUGGAN

A cigarette is provided with the tobacco column portion adjacent the filter assembly encased by a heat shrink material whereby as the burn approaches the butt the heat shrink material begins to contract radially and compress the encased tobacco column restricting the air flow therethrough. This reduces the diameter of burning column adjacent the filter assembly and thus extinguishes or at least confines the remaining tobacco in the cigarette.

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Номер записи: 83
01-02-2018 дата публикации

SUCTION BELT CONVEYOR AND ROD-FORMING MACHINE OF THE TOBACCO PROCESSING INDUSTRY, AND USE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING MATERIAL PROPERTIES OF A MATERIAL ROD OF THE TOBACCO PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Номер: US20180027868A1
Автор: Mueller Johannes
Принадлежит: HAUNI MASCHINENBAU GMBH

Suction belt conveyor of a rod-forming machine of the tobacco processing industry for conveying materials, in particular tobacco, a rod-forming machine of the tobacco processing industry and use of the rod-forming machine and a method for measuring material properties of a material rod of the tobacco processing industry. The suction belt conveyor includes at least one rod guiding channel, which is open at the bottom and which is delimited by two lateral channel sides and a suction belt along a conveying path. At least one electromagnetic measuring device is integrated in the channel sides of the suction belt conveyor at at least one position along the conveying path in order to determine properties of the conveyed material. 1. A suction belt conveyor for conveying material , comprising:at least one rod guiding channel, which is open at a bottom and is delimited by two lateral channel sides and a suction belt along a conveying path; andat least one electromagnetic measuring device integrated in at least one of the lateral channel sides at at least one position along the conveying path to determine properties of the material being conveyed.2. The suction belt conveyor according to being configured in a rod-forming machine of the tobacco processing industry for conveying tobacco.3. The suction belt conveyor according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one electromagnetic measuring device comprises a microwave measuring device with at least one resonator cavity.4. The suction belt conveyor according to claim 3 , wherein the microwave measuring device comprises at least one measuring opening oriented toward the conveying path.5. The suction belt conveyor according to claim 3 , wherein the microwave measuring device comprises two coaxial resonators recessed in the two channel sides opposite each other.6. The suction belt conveyor according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one microwave measuring device has a resonator cavity with a rectangular cross-section in each of the ...

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Номер записи: 84
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Smoking article and associated manufacturing method

Номер: US20220046976A1
Автор: Balager Ademe, Billy Tyrone Conner, Evon L. Crooks, Vernon Brent Barnes
Принадлежит: RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co

A method and apparatus for forming a smoking article are provided and involve engaging a heat generation segment and a tobacco rod segment with the wrapping material in a longitudinally spaced-apart relation, the outer wrapping material having a heat-conductive strip engaged therewith, and the heat generation segment and/or the tobacco rod segment at least partially overlapping one end of the heat-conductive strip. Lateral ends of the wrapping material are wrapped at most partially about the heat generation and tobacco rod segments such that the heat generation and tobacco rod segments cooperate with the heat-conductive strip to define a longitudinally-extending cavity accessible between the respective lateral ends of the wrapping material and heat-conductive strip. Aerosol generation elements are deposited into the longitudinally-extending cavity (i.e., by gravity feed) between the lateral ends of the heat-conductive strip, and the cavity is closed by overlapping and sealing the lateral ends of the wrapping material.

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Номер записи: 85
17-02-2022 дата публикации

A device for transferring rod-like articles used in the tobacco industry

Номер: US20220046977A1
Автор: Sikora Leszek, Zadecki Robert
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A device for transferring rod-like articles () of the tobacco industry from a longitudinal conveyor (), which transports rod-like articles () in the transport direction (T), along the axis of rod-like articles (), to a transverse conveyor (), which transports rod-like articles () in the direction of transport (T) transverse to the axis of rod-like articles (), or inversely, containing a rotary transport device () with a horizontal rotation axis (X), equipped with rotary arms () on which brackets () maintaining a horizontal position during rotation of the transport device (), with grippers () for gripping rod-like articles () attached to the brackets (), characterized in that the gripper () is rotationally mounted on the bracket (), so that the gripper's () axis of rotation (n) is directed vertically during the bracket's () movement. 1676161610102626131415131661516151615. A device for transferring rod-like articles () of the tobacco industry from a longitudinal conveyor () , the rod-like articles () having an axis , the longitudinal conveyor having a transport direction (T) , which transports rod-like articles () in the transport direction (T) , along the axis of rod-like articles () , to a transverse conveyor () , the transverse conveyor () having a direction of transport (T) , which transports rod-like articles () in the direction of transport (T) transverse to the axis of rod-like articles () , or inversely , containing a rotary transport device () with a horizontal rotation axis (X) , equipped with rotary arms () on which brackets () maintaining a horizontal position during rotation of the transport device () , with grippers () for gripping rod-like articles () attached to the brackets () , characterized in that the gripper () is rotationally mounted on the bracket () , so that the gripper's () axis of rotation (n) is directed vertically during the bracket's () movement.217210. The device according to characterized in that the transport direction (T) on the ...

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Номер записи: 86
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Process for Hydrating Hemp for Making Hemp Pre-Rolls Therefrom

Номер: US20220046978A1
Автор: Gielchinsky Devon, Gielchinsky Dylan, Gielchinsky Jordan
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A process for hydrating plant material in a hydration machine for use in a cigarette rolling machine includes the steps of measuring the moisture level of the plant material, introducing the plant material into the hydration machine, configuring hydration settings for the hydration machine to reach a target range of moisture between about 9.5% by weight and about 11.5% by weight at the exit of the hydration machine. And misting the plant material with one or more terpenes. The process further includes the steps of re-measuring the moisture level of the plant material at the exit of the hydration machine, and if the moisture level of the plant material at the exit of the hydration machine is within about 0.5% by weight of the target range, removing the plant material from the hydration machine. But if the moisture level of the plant material at the exit of the hydration machine is not within about 0.5% by weight of the target range, the process further includes the steps of re-introducing the plant material into the hydration machine, re-configuring the hydration settings to reach the target range at the exit of the hydration machine, and repeating the re-measuring step as needed until the moisture level of the plant material at the exit of the hydration machine is within about 0.5% by weight of the target range. 1. A process for hydrating plant material in a hydration machine for use in a cigarette rolling machine , the process including the steps of:measuring the moisture level of the plant material;if the moisture level is within a target range between about 9.5% by weight and about 11.5% by weight, bypassing the hydration machine and sealing the plant material into airtight drums and allowing the plant material to cure inside the airtight drums;if the moisture level is outside of the target range, introducing the plant material into the hydration machine;re-measuring the moisture level of the plant material at the exit of the hydration machine, wherein if the ...

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Номер записи: 87
17-02-2022 дата публикации

TUBULAR ELEMENT, COMPRISING POROUS MEDIUM, FOR USE WITH AN AEROSOL GENERATING ARTICLE

Номер: US20220046980A1
Автор: "DAMBRA Gianpaolo", CAMPITELLI Gennaro, DAYIOGLU Onur
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.

A tubular element for an aerosol-generating device, the tubular element including: a first longitudinal passageway; and a porous medium loaded with gel, the gel including an active agent, the porous medium loaded with gel being crimped, the gel including an active agent includes an aerosol former, the gel including the active agent includes between 60 percent and 95 percent by weight of glycerol, the active agent includes nicotine, and the porous medium includes cotton. An aerosol-generating article including a tubular element, and a method of manufacturing a tubular element, are also provided. 115.-. (canceled)16. A tubular element for an aerosol-generating device , the tubular element comprising:a first longitudinal passageway; anda porous medium loaded with gel, the gel comprising an active agent,wherein the porous medium loaded with gel is crimped,wherein the gel comprises an active agent comprising an aerosol former,wherein the gel comprising the active agent comprises between 60 percent and 95 percent by weight of glycerol,wherein the active agent comprises nicotine, andwherein the porous medium comprises cotton.17. The tubular element according to claim 16 , wherein the porous medium further comprises a sheet material.18. The tubular element according to claim 16 , wherein the porous medium further comprises viscose claim 16 , polylactic acid claim 16 , cellulose acetate claim 16 , or combinations thereof.19. The tubular element according to claim 16 , wherein the porous medium further comprises a thread.20. The tubular element according to claim 16 , wherein the porous medium further comprises a woven material claim 16 , a non-woven material claim 16 , an extruded material claim 16 , or any combinations thereof.21. The tubular element according to claim 16 , further comprising a susceptor.22. The tubular element according to claim 16 , further comprising a wrapper.23. The tubular element according to claim 22 , wherein the wrapper comprises paper.24. The ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-02-2022 дата публикации

Aerosol generating article comprising a heat source

Номер: US20220046982A1
Автор: Farhang MOHSENI, Gennaro CAMPITELLI, Gianpaolo D'AMBRA, Ihar ZINOVIK, Irene Taurino, Onur DAYIOGLU
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS SA

An aerosol-generating article is provided, including: a fluid guide having proximal and distal ends, and an inner longitudinal region including an inner longitudinal passageway between the distal end and the proximal end thereof, such that fluid can travel from the distal end to the proximal end, the fluid guide including a barrier between the inner and outer longitudinal passageways; a tubular element including a gel or a porous medium or a thread loaded or any combination, the gel or the medium or the thread or the combination includes an active agent, the tubular element having proximal and distal ends and disposed to a distal side of the fluid guide; an aperture to allow fluid to pass to the tubular element and exit the article at the proximal end; a combustible heat source at the distal end of the article; and a cavity between the fluid guide and the tubular element.

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Номер записи: 89
31-01-2019 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT FOR INSERTION OF OBJECTS INTO SMOKING ARTICLES

Номер: US20190029316A1
Автор: Benford Robert William, Fagg Barry Smith, Thomas Timothy Frederick
Принадлежит: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company

A method for manufacturing cigarette filter rods comprises providing a continuous supply of filter material in a direction of travel; forming the filter material into a continuous rod; and rotating a wheel in a vertical plane, in operable communication with the filter material such that a portion of the wheel contacts the filter material at a predetermined location, and such that general direction of travel of the rotating wheel and the filter material, when in contact, are in generally the same direction. The method also comprises providing a lower hopper in operable communication with the rotatable wheel; providing an upper hopper in operable communication with the lower hopper; and wrapping an overwrap material around the filter material. The method further comprises controlling speed of rotation of the wheel relative to feedback from an inspection system; and subdividing the continuous rod at pre-determined intervals. 1. A method for manufacturing cigarette filter rods , the method comprising:(a) providing a continuous supply of filter material in a direction of travel;(b) forming the filter material into a continuous rod;(c) rotating a wheel in a vertical plane, in operable communication with the filter material such that a portion of the wheel contacts the filter material at a predetermined location, and such that general direction of travel of the rotating wheel and the filter material, when in contact, are in generally the same direction;(d) providing a lower hopper in operable communication with the rotatable wheel;(e) providing an upper hopper in operable communication with the lower hopper;(f) wrapping an overwrap material around the filter material;(g) controlling speed of rotation of the wheel relative to feedback from an inspection system;(h) subdividing the continuous rod at pre-determined intervals.2. The method of further comprising vibrating the upper hopper.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising continuing to rotate the rotatable wheel in ...

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Номер записи: 90
31-01-2019 дата публикации

COMPONENTS INCLUDING STRUCTURES HAVING DECOUPLED STRUCTURAL STIFFNESS AND MASS DENSITY

Номер: US20190030879A1
Автор: Barua Ananda, Erno Daniel Jason, Subramaniyan Arun Karthi
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A component is provided. The component includes a structure including a plurality of unit cells joined together, each unit cell of the plurality of unit cells having a mass density substantially similar to the mass density of every other unit cell of the plurality of unit cells. The plurality of unit cells includes a first portion of unit cells having a characteristic dimension and a first portion average stiffness, the characteristic dimension of the first portion of unit cells having a first value. The plurality of unit cells also includes a second portion of unit cells having the characteristic dimension and a second portion average stiffness, the characteristic dimension of the second portion of unit cells having a second value different from the first value, wherein the second portion average stiffness differs from the first portion average stiffness. 1. A component comprising: a first portion of unit cells having a characteristic dimension and a first portion average stiffness, the characteristic dimension of said first portion of unit cells having a first value; and', 'a second portion of unit cells having the characteristic dimension and a second portion average stiffness, the characteristic dimension of said second portion of unit cells having a second value different from the first value, wherein the second portion average stiffness differs from the first portion average stiffness., 'a structure comprising a plurality of unit cells joined together, each unit cell of said plurality of unit cells having a mass density substantially similar to the mass density of every other unit cell of said plurality of unit cells, said plurality of unit cells comprising2. The component in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said structure comprises more than two portions of unit cells.3. The component in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the characteristic dimension is one of a height claim 1 , a width claim 1 , a length claim 1 , and a diameter.4. The component in ...

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Номер записи: 91
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ROD FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20210030052A1
Автор: Altoveros Rosana C., Williams Dwight David
Принадлежит: Altria Client Services LLC

A method of forming a wrapped article, comprising the steps of: forming a continuous stream of material such as an agricultural product; moving the continuous stream of material along an elongated path; compressing the continuous stream of material to reduce the cross-sectional area thereof until a predetermined cross-sectional dimension is achieved; drawing the compressed continuous stream of material through a rod-forming arrangement, the rod-forming arrangement having a non-contact displacement transducer associated therewith; folding at least one web longitudinally around the compressed continuous stream of material to form a continuous rod of material; and detecting variations in rod density within the rod-forming arrangement from a signal obtained from the non-contact displacement transducer. 120.-. (canceled)21. An apparatus for forming an article comprising: a first folder configured to fold a web around a continuous stream of material, and', 'a first non-contact displacement transducer coupled to the first folder;, 'a folder assembly including,'}a controller configured to determine a variation in density of the continuous stream of material based on an output from the first non-contact displacement transducer;a cutter configured to cut the continuous stream of material to form an article; andan ejector configured to eject the article when the variation exceeds a desired value.22. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the first non-contact displacement transducer is directly coupled to the first folder.23. The apparatus of claim 21 , whereinthe folder assembly further includes a first clamp coupling the first folder to the apparatus, andthe first non-contact displacement transducer is directly coupled to the first clamp.24. The apparatus of claim 21 , wherein the folder assembly further includes a second folder.25. The apparatus of claim 24 , wherein the folder assembly further includes a second non-contact displacement transducer coupled to the second folder. ...

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Номер записи: 92
04-02-2021 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE MANUFACTURING DEVICE

Номер: US20210030053A1
Автор: Lee Jung-Soo
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The present apparatus relates to an electronic cigarette manufacturing apparatus, and more particularly, to an electronic cigarette manufacturing apparatus with which electronic cigarettes each composed of a plurality of segments can be easily and quickly manufactured without defects and thus productivity improvement and cost reduction can be achieved. The electronic cigarette manufacturing apparatus includes: a supply means configured to accommodate a plurality of segments that form an electronic cigarette and cut and supply the segments in a set length; a delivery means formed on one lower portion of the supply means and configured to deliver the plurality of supplied segments; a transport means including a conveyor configured to divide and transport the plurality of segments delivered from the delivery means so as to prevent defects in an arrangement sequence and a conveyor for integrally transport the plurality of segments; and a finishing means configured to remove spaces between the segments transported through the transport means and cut the segments into specified lengths of the electronic cigarette. 1. An electronic cigarette manufacturing apparatus comprising:a supply means configured to accommodate a plurality of segments configured to form an electronic cigarette and cut and supply the segments in a set length;a delivery means formed on one lower portion of the supply means and configured to deliver the plurality of supplied segments;a transport means comprising a conveyor configured to divide and transport the plurality of segments delivered from the delivery means so as to prevent defects in an arrangement sequence and a conveyor configured to integrally transport the plurality of segments; anda finishing means configured to remove spaces between the segments transported through the transport means and cut the segments into specified lengths of the electronic cigarette.2. The electronic cigarette manufacturing apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the supply ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-02-2021 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ACCURATELY FILLING MARIJUANA CIGARETTE CONES

Номер: US20210030054A1
Автор: GODWIN Paul M., MOGENSEN Christian D., THORNTON James E.
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In a marijuana cone filling machine, accurate and repeatable dispensing of marijuana powder into marijuana cones is achieved by including a sensitive scale to measure the weight of powder dispensed into each of the cones. 1. A marijuana cone filling machine comprisinga marijuana powder dispenser,a cone support for at least one marijuana cone, anda scale for measuring the weight of marijuana powder delivered to the at least one cone.2. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 1 , wherein the dispenser includes a funnel with a wide upper end and narrow lower end for feeding the marijuana powder into the marijuana cone.3. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 2 , wherein the scale forms part of a weighing station that includes a housing connected to the scale.4. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 3 , wherein the housing is rotatably mounted over the wide upper end of the funnel for dispensing a weighed amount of powder into the funnel.5. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 4 , wherein the housing provided with marijuana powder from a marijuana powder supply by means of an auger or conveyor belt.6. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 2 , wherein the dispenser further includes a hopper in flow-communication with the wide upper end of the funnel for feeding powder into the funnel.7. A marijuana cone filling machine of claim 6 , wherein the cone support is mounted on a scale for weighing the amount of powder in the cone.8. A method of creating uniformly filled marijuana cigarettes claim 6 , comprising Weighing the marijuana dispensed into each cigarette cone.9. A method of claim 8 , wherein the marijuana for each cigarette is weighed prior to dispensing into the cigarette cone.10. A method of claim 9 , wherein the marijuana is fed into the cigarette cone by means of a funnel claim 9 , wherein a mass-specific amount of marijuana is dispensed into the funnel for each cigarette.11. A method of claim 10 , wherein the mass-specific amount is dispensed ...

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Номер записи: 94
05-02-2015 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE AND MANUFACTURE THEREOF

Номер: US20150034100A1
Автор: FALLON Gary, Louis Frédéric, PARK Kie Seon, Whiffen Robert
Принадлежит: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED

A smoking article comprises a rod of smokeable material such as tobacco and a tubular support in which the rod is slidably received. The tubular support is formed from a blank of sheet material that is wound in a spiral. Machinery for making the spiral blank is described. 1. A smoking article comprising: a rod of smokeable material , and a tubular support in which the rod is received , the rod and tubular support configured to allow the rod to slide between a retracted position and an extended operative position relative to the tubular support , the tubular support comprising a spiral-wound blank of sheet material.2. The smoking article according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular support blank includes a minor portion defining a re-entrant flap at an end of the tubular support claim 1 , said re-entrant flap configured to prevent the rod from being slid completely out of the tubular support.3. The smoking article according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular support has a longitudinal axis and the blank has been rolled about said longitudinal axis such that opposed edges of the blank that extend longitudinally of the tubular support overlap and are attached to one another in a region of overlap.4. The smoking article according to claim 3 , wherein the longitudinally-extending edges are attached by means of an adhesive.5. The smoking article according to claim 1 , wherein the tubular support blank includes at least a major portion having a non-rectangular symmetrical quadrilateral periphery.6. The smoking article according to claim 5 , wherein the edges of said major portion define a parallelogram.7. The smoking article according to claim 2 , whereinthe tubular support includes a buccal end and a distal end,the rod has a proximal end slidably received in the tubular support and a distal end protrudable from the tubular support,the rod and tubular support configured such that the rod is slidable within the support along a common longitudinal axis, andthe minor portion ...

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Номер записи: 95
09-02-2017 дата публикации

Tobacco industry rod assembly apparatus

Номер: US20170035099A1
Автор: Gary Fallon, Martin Paul Fuller, Thomas Bailey
Принадлежит: British American Tobacco Investments Ltd

A tobacco industry rod assembly apparatus comprising a tobacco industry rod article infeed ( 2 ) having an epicyclic drum arrangement ( 3 ) is disclosed. The tobacco industry rod article infeed ( 2 ) is configured to transfer tobacco industry rod articles towards an assembly stage.

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Номер записи: 96
09-02-2017 дата публикации

SMOKING ARTICLE ASSEMBLY MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING SMOKING ARTICLES HAVING SEGMENTED FILTERS

Номер: US20170035100A1
Автор: Herholdt Arnold Leslie, LE ROUX Gerhard
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A smoking article assembly apparatus is disclosed. It comprises a first cutting station configured to cut a filter rod into filter segments, a tipping station configured to join the filter segments to tobacco rods so as to form a smoking article assembly, and a second cutting station configured to cut the smoking article assembly in the region of the filter segments so as to form two smoking articles. 1. A smoking article assembly apparatus comprising a first cutting station configured to cut a filter rod into at least three filter segments , a tipping station configured to join the filter segments to tobacco rods so as to form a smoking article assembly , and a second cutting station configured to cut the smoking article assembly in the region of the filter segments so as to form two smoking articles.2. A smoking article assembly apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the tipping station is configured to apply a tipping patch to the filter segments and the tobacco rods simultaneously such that the filter segments are enclosed and joined to the tobacco rods.3. A smoking article assembly apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first cutting station is configured to receive two tobacco rods and a filter rod located between the two tobacco rods.4. A smoking article assembly apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the first cutting station comprises a rotatable first drum and a first cutting device claim 1 , and the cutting device comprises at least two knives.5. A smoking article assembly apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the at least two knives are configured to cut the filter rod into segments during a single rotation of the first drum.6. A smoking article assembly apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the position of the knives is adjustable to alter the length of the filter segments.7. A smoking article according to claim 1 , where in the first cutting station is upstream relative to the second cutting station.8. A smoking article assembly ...

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Номер записи: 97
08-02-2018 дата публикации

A Smoking Article and Mouthpiece Therefor

Номер: US20180035708A1
Автор: Karl Kaljura
Принадлежит: British American Tobacco Investments Ltd

The invention relates to a smoking article ( 120 ) comprising a smoking article rod portion ( 2 ) having a recess ( 13 ) and a mouthpiece ( 110 ) arranged to be attached to the smoking article. The mouthpiece comprises an elongate cylindrical element ( 20 ) having adjacent first and second portions each extending partially along the length of the cylindrical element, the first portion being arranged to be inserted into a smoking article recess by a user. The mouthpiece also comprises an annular element ( 111 ) arranged around the second portion of the cylindrical element, the annular element having a larger external diameter than the cylindrical element such that the annular element is larger than the diameter of the recess.

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Номер записи: 98
08-02-2018 дата публикации

AUTOMATIC CIGARETTE MAKING SYSTEM

Номер: US20180035711A1
Автор: RAYSON KENDYL ALEXANDER
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to an automatic cigarette making system which is enabled to provide the various function of production of the cannabis cigarette by a single system which is further enabled to reduce the cost and the time of the production of the cannabis cigarette. 1. An automatic cigarette making system comprises: a body portion , having a first end to receive a filler material; plurality of blades coupled to the body portion at a first level , wherein at least one of the plurality of blades are enabled for grinding the received filler material; at least one vibrator coupled to the body portion at a second level , wherein the at least one vibrator is enabled to remove clogs from the grinded filler material; a measurement unit coupled to the body portion at a third level , wherein the measurement unit is enabled to measure the quantity of the filler material to be dispensed from the vibrator after the removal of the clogs from the grinded filler material; at least one open section at the second end of the body portion , wherein the open section is enabled to dispense the measured amount of unclogged grinded filler material onto a paper feed , wherein the paper feed is held by two horizontal arms of a rolling unit hinged across the width of the body portion , wherein the two arms are enabled to rotate in two opposite direction to output a roll of the paper feed containing the measured amount of unclogged grinded filler material.2. The system in ; wherein the at least one vibrator and the plurality of blade are integrally coupled to the system.3. The system in ; wherein the at least one vibrator and the plurality of blade are removably coupled to the system.4. The system in ; wherein the system is also provided with a lighting unit enable lighten up the roll of the at least one paper feed on the at least one user choice.5. The system in ; wherein the system is provided with a collection chamber to provide at least one user a place to receive the ...

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Номер записи: 99
12-02-2015 дата публикации

TOBACCO PRODUCT

Номер: US20150040932A1
Автор: JR. Daniel S., Sinclair
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A tobacco product is formed by rolling moistened tobacco leaves about a cylindrical form casing and allowing the leaves to dry to form a shell. After the form casing is removed a consumer can fill the shell with crushed tobacco leaves of a favorite blend, thereby eliminating some steps in the making of a “roll-your-own” tobacco product. 1. A product for forming a cigar comprising:a) a sheet of smokable material with first and second edges, the sheet of material being rolled into a tube with a longitudinal bore, the rolled sheet having first and second edges and a longitudinal opening for adding smokable fill material to the bore, and edges that can be moved apart so that smokable fill material can be added to the bore via the longitudinal opening; andb) a wrapper, wherein:the rolled sheet is packaged in the wrapper, andthe rolled sheet remains rolled in a tube shape inside the wrapper, andthe rolled sheet is not filled with smokable fill material to form a complete cigar.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a form casing supports the rolled sheet in a tube shape.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the sheet is rolled about the form casing. further comprising moisture in the sheet of material.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the sheet is entirely comprised of tobacco material.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rolled sheet is comprised of homogenized tobacco.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the rolled sheet is comprised of natural tobacco leaves.7. The apparatus of wherein the tube is not formed by removing the combustible filler of an existing prefabricated cigar.8. The apparatus of wherein multiple layers define the sheet of material.9. A product including a cigar tube for holding an end user's tobacco fill material claim 1 , comprising:a smokable tube comprising a sheet of material, the sheet of material being rolled into a shaped tube that has a longitudinal bore, a longitudinal opening in the sheet of material for adding smokable fill ...

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Номер записи: 100