SMOKING ARTICLE

A smoking article includes a first and a second engaging surface spaced circumferentially, and a control element movable between the first and second engaging surfaces. A ventilation area is configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element. The control element includes a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface to limit rotational movement. 129-. (canceled)30. A smoking article comprising:a ventilation mechanism configured to select a ventilation level of the smoking article by movement of a first part relative to a second part of the smoking article, anda limiting mechanism configured to limit movement of the first part relative to the second part of the smoking article,wherein the ventilation mechanism comprises:a control element overlying a rod article of the smoking article and movable relative to the rod article, wherein the control element is substantially impermeable to air; anda ventilation area overlying the control element,wherein the control element is movable to selectively cover the ventilation area.31. The smoking article as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the control element is movable between first and second engaging surfaces claim 30 , wherein the control element comprises a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface claim 30 , and wherein the amount of ventilation area covered by the control element directly determines the ventilation level of the smoking article.32. The smoking article as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the control element and the first and second engaging surfaces are defined on a same sheet of material.33. The smoking article as claimed in claim 30 , wherein the control element is defined on a sheet of material arranged in a plurality of layers which extend around a whole circumference of the ...

FLEXIBLE FILM CONTAINER AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

A self-supporting flexible film container is disclosed that includes a container base and a flexible film attached to the container base that forms a container wall and defines a packing region within the container. The container wall has at least one support column, such as a tubular support column, integrally formed therein. A method of conforming the container includes providing a web of flexible film, forming tubular support columns in the web of flexible film and forming a container from the web of flexible film containing the support columns. The support columns can be formed by ploughing and forming the web of flexible film. 1. A container , comprising:a container base; anda flexible film attached to the container base forming a container wall and defining a packing region within the container, the container wall having at least one support column integrally formed therein.2. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support column is a tubular support column.3. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support column comprises one or more overlapping folds.4. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support column is oriented perpendicular to the container base.5. The container of claim 4 , wherein the support column extends from a bottom of the container to a top of the container.6. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support column is a flattened support column.7. The container of claim 1 , wherein the container wall is a polygon having at least three sides.8. The container of claim 7 , wherein the support column is formed in a corner of the container wall.9. The container of claim 8 , comprising support columns in each corner of the container wall.10. The container of claim 7 , wherein the container wall has four wall portions and four corners.11. The container of claim 1 , wherein the support column encloses a fluid material claim 1 , the support column being welded at opposing ends.12. The container of claim 11 , wherein the support column encloses a gas.13. ...

SMOKING ARTICLE

A smoking article comprises a first part () comprising a source of smokable material and a second part () comprising a rod article and configured to be rotatable relative to the first part. A first indexing surface () on the first part and a second indexing surface () on the second part are configured to engage to index the rotation between the first and second parts. At least one of the first or second parts comprise a control element () configured to control a ventilation of the smoking article and a ventilation area () in the other of the first or second parts of the smoking article from the control element, the ventilation area configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element, wherein the second part comprises a connecting section connecting the rod article to the first part of the smoking article, and the connecting section is affixed to or supports the second indexing section. 1. A smoking article , comprising:a first part including a source of smokable material;a second part including a rod article and configured to rotate relative to the first part; anda first index surface on the first part and a second index surface on the second part collectively configured to engage and index a rotation between the first part and the second part,one of the first part and the second part further including a controller configured to control a ventilation of the smoking article, the other of the first part and the second part including a ventilation area configured to be selectively covered by the controller,the second part further including a connection section connecting the rod article to the first part, the connection section being affixed to or supporting the second index surface.2. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to move within a circumferentially extending channel defined by the other of the first part and the second part claim 1 , the smoking article configured such that contact of the controller ...

SMOKING ARTICLE

A smoking article, comprises a first and a second engaging surface () spaced circumferentially, and a control element () movable between the first and second engaging surfaces. A ventilation area () is configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element. The control element comprises a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface to limit rotational movement. 1. A smoking article , comprising:a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface spaced apart circumferentially,a controller movable between the first and second engagement surfaces, anda ventilation area configured to be selectively covered by the controller, the controller having a first limiter edge configured to engage with the first engagement surface and a second limiter edge configured to engage with the second engagement surface to define a range of rotational movement, the controller substantially impermeable to ventilating air between the first limiter edge and the second limiter edge, a relative circumferential position of the controller between the first and second engagement surfaces determines a ventilation level of the smoking article, and', 'an amount of the ventilation area covered by the controller directly determines the ventilation level of the smoking article., 'the smoking article configured such that2. The smoking article as claimed in wherein the controller and the first and second engagement surfaces are defined on a same sheet of material.3. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the controller and/or the first and second engagement surfaces are defined on a sheet of material arranged in a plurality of layers that extend around a whole circumference of the smoking article.4. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising: a plurality of contact surfaces configured to limit or prevent longitudinal movement between the ...

SMOKING ARTICLE

A smoking article comprises a first part, a second part movable relative to the first part. At least one of the first or second parts comprises a section of sheet material wrapped around one or more rod articles, wherein the section of sheet material comprises a circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge. The circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge is angled to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article. The section of the first part or second part comprising the angled edge is configured to be rotatable relative to the other of the first or second part, the relative rotational position of the first and second parts configured to control a property of the smoking article. 1. A smoking article , comprising:a first part,a second part movable relative to the first part, one of the first or second parts including:a section of sheet material wrapped around one or more rod articles, the section of sheet material having a circumferential leading edge and/or a trailing edge, the circumferential leading edge and/or trailing edge being angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article;the section of sheet material configured to rotate relative to the other of the first or second parts, the first and second parts configured such that a relative rotational position of the first and second parts controls a property of the smoking article; anda controller disposed over only a portion of a circumference of the smoking article,the angled circumferential leading edge and/or trailing edge being disposed on the controller, andthe controller moveable circumferentially within a limited range.2. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the leading edge and/or the trailing edge is disposed over only a portion of a longitudinal extent of a blank of sheet material wrapped around the one or more rod articles.3. The smoking article as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the section of sheet material is configured to rotate relative to a ...

Smoking article

A smoking article comprises a first part ( 111 ) comprising a source of smokable material, a second part ( 112 ) comprising a filter section and configured to be rotatable relative to the first part, a first indexing surface ( 116 ) on the first part and a second indexing surface ( 306 ) on the second part configured to engage to index the rotation between the first and second parts, and wherein the smoking article comprises a first spacing section ( 310 a ) and a second spacing section ( 310 b ), wherein the second indexing surface is configured to be movable between the first and second spacing sections, wherein the second indexing surface is supported in a radial position relative to the first indexing surface defined at least partially by at least one of the first or second spacing sections, and wherein a leading edge of the first and second spacing sections are connected.

Flexible film container and manufacturing method

A self-supporting flexible film container is disclosed that includes a container base and a flexible film attached to the container base that forms a container wall and defines a packing region within the container. The container wall has at least one support column, such as a tubular support column, integrally formed therein. A method of forming the container includes providing a web of flexible film, forming tubular support columns in the web of flexible film and forming a container from the web of flexible film containing the support columns. The support columns can be formed by ploughing and forming the web of flexible film.

smoking article, model configured to be rolled up, method of manufacturing a smoking article

A smoking article

A smoking article comprises a first part, a second part movable relative to the first part. At least one of the first or second parts comprises a section of sheet material wrapped around one or more rod articles, wherein the section of sheet material comprises a circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge. The circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge is angled to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article. The section of the first part or second part comprising the angled edge is configured to be rotatable relative to the other of the first or second part, the relative rotational position of the first and second parts configured to control a property of the smoking article.

A smoking article

A smoking article, comprises a first and a second engaging surface (233a, 233b) spaced circumferentially, and a control element (250) movable between the first and second engaging surfaces. A ventilation area (270) is configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element. The control element comprises a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface to limit rotational movement.

Flexible film container and manufacturing method

A self-supporting flexible film container is disclosed that includes a container base and a flexible film attached to the container base that forms a container wall and defines a packing region within the container. The container wall has at least one support column, such as a tubular support column, integrally formed therein. A method of forming the container includes providing a web of flexible film, forming tubular support columns in the web of flexible film and forming a container from the web of flexible film containing the support columns. The support columns can be formed by ploughing and forming the web of flexible film.

A smoking article

A smoking article

A smoking article, comprises a first and a second engaging surface (233a, 233b) spaced circumferentially, and a control element (250) movable between the first and second engaging surfaces. A ventilation area (270) is configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element. The control element comprises a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface to limit rotational movement.

Article for smoking because it comprises a first part, a second mobile part, where at least one of the first or second part comprises a section of sheet material wrapped around one or more rod articles; piece; method.

A smoking article

A smoking article comprises a first part, a second part movable relative to the first part. At least one of the first or second parts comprises a section of sheet material wrapped around one or more rod articles, wherein the section of sheet material comprises a circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge. The circumferentially leading edge and/or a trailing edge is angled to a longitudinal axis of the smoking article. The section of the first part or second part comprising the angled edge is configured to be rotatable relative to the other of the first or second part, the relative rotational position of the first and second parts configured to control a property of the smoking article.

A pressing module for forming cellulose products and a method for forming cellulose products

A pressing module and method for forming cellulose products (1) from an air-formed cellulose blank structure (2), where the pressing module (PM) comprises a forming mould (3) with a first mould part (3a) and a second mould part (3b) configured for interacting with each other for forming the cellulose products (1) from the air-formed cellulose blank structure (2) in the forming mould (3). The first mould part (3a) and/or the second mould part (3b) are movably arranged relative to each other in a pressing direction (D P ) parallel to a longitudinal direction (D LO ) of the pressing module (PM). The first mould part (3a) and the second mould part (3b) are at least partly configured for being arranged in an overlapping relationship in the longitudinal direction (D LO ) during forming of the cellulose products (1). The first mould part (3a) comprises a first mould part section (4a) and a second mould part section (4b) arranged in connection to the first mould part section (4a). The second mould part section (4b) is configured for being displaced relative to the first mould part section (4a) in a lateral direction (D LA ) of the pressing module (PM) during forming of the cellulose products (1) in the forming mould (3). The first mould part section (4a) and the second mould part section (4b) are configured for applying a forming pressure (P F ) onto the air-formed cellulose blank structure (2) in the range of 1-100 MPa, preferably in the range of 4-20 MPa, during a single pressing operation (O SP ) upon forming of the cellulose products (1) in the forming mould (3).

Method for dry-forming cellulose products from cellulose fibres in a product forming unit and a product forming unit

A method for dry-forming a cellulose product from cellulose fibres in a product forming unit and product forming unit, where the product forming unit comprises at least one shaping element and a forming mould. Loose and separated cellulose fibres are provided and the loose and separated cellulose fibres are fed into a flow of air for transporting the cellulose fibres to the at least one shaping element by means of the flow of air as carrying medium for the cellulose fibres; arranging the loose and separated cellulose fibres onto a three-dimensional surface of the at least one shaping element by means of the flow of air for air-forming at least one three-dimensional body of cellulose fibres; dry-forming the cellulose product into a three-dimensional compressed fibre structure by pressing and heating at least one three-dimensional body of cellulose fibres in a forming mould with a forming pressure in the range of 1-600 MPa and with a forming temperature in the range of 60-300 °C

Un modulo de prensado para formar productos de celulosa y un metodo para formar productos de celulosa.

La presente invención se refiere a un módulo y método de prensado para formar productos de celulosa (1) a partir de una estructura en blanco de celulosa formada con aire (2), donde el módulo de prensado (PM) comprende un molde de formación (3) con una primera parte de molde (3a) y una segunda parte de molde (3b) configurada para interactuar entre sí para formar los productos de celulosa (1) a partir de la estructura en blanco de celulosa formada con aire (2) en el molde de formación (3). La primera parte de molde (3a) y/o la segunda parte de molde (3b) están dispuestas de forma móvil entre sí en una dirección de prensado (DP) paralela a una dirección longitudinal (DLO) del módulo de prensado (PM). La primera parte del molde (3a) y la segunda parte del molde (3b) están configuradas al menos parcialmente para estar dispuestas en una relación de superposición en la dirección longitudinal (DLO) durante la formación de los productos de celulosa (1). La primera parte del molde (3a) comprende una primera sección de la parte del molde (4a) y una segunda sección de la parte del molde (4b) dispuestas en conexión con la primera sección de la parte del molde (4a). La segunda sección de la parte de molde (4b) está configurada para ser desplazada con respecto a la primera sección de la parte de molde (4a) en una dirección lateral (DLA) del módulo de prensado (PM) durante la formación de los productos de celulosa (1) en el molde de formación (3). La primera sección de la parte del molde (4a) y la segunda sección de la parte del molde (4b) están configuradas para aplicar una presión de formación (PF) sobre la estructura en blanco de celulosa formada con aire (2) en el intervalo de 1-100 MPa, preferiblemente en el intervalo de 4-20 MPa, durante una única operación de prensado (OSP) durante la formación de los productos de celulosa (1) en el molde de formación (3).

Smoking article

A smoking article, comprises a first and a second engaging surface ( 233 a, 233 b ) spaced circumferentially, and a control element ( 250 ) movable between the first and second engaging surfaces. A ventilation area ( 270 ) is configured to be selectively covered by the movable control element. The control element comprises a first limiting edge configured to engage with the first engaging surface and a second limiting edge configured to engage with the second engaging surface to limit rotational movement.

A dry-formed three-dimensional cellulose product having a bottle-shaped configuration