Abstract

An apparatus is provided for enabling smokable material to be heated to volatize at least one component of the smokable material. In one example, the apparatus has a capacitive sensor arranged to sense a change in capacitance when an article of smokable material is associated with a housing of the apparatus in use. In another example, the apparatus has a resistive sensor arranged to provide a measure of electrical resistance when an article of smokable material is associated with a housing of the apparatus in use. A combination of capacitive and resistive sensing may be used in some examples. In another example, a sensor makes use of at least two different sensing techniques.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes
• G01D 5/24 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage by varying capacitance

Abstract

There is provided a solar collector (2) for a curing kiln (1) comprising one or more translucent sections which are arranged to allow the passage of solar radiation therethrough; one or more solar radiation absorbing sections (8) for absorbing solar radiation which has passed through the one or more translucent sections; and one or more air channels (40) formed between the one or more translucent sections and the one or more solar radiation absorbing sections (8). In a mode of operation, process air is arranged to pass through the one or more air channels (40) in order to be warmed. The or each translucent section comprises a first translucent layer (3), a second translucent (4) layer and a thermal insulation layer provided between the first translucent layer (3) and the second translucent layer (4).

IPC Classes  ?

• F24S 10/50 - Solar heat collectors using working fluids the working fluids being conveyed between plates
• F24S 20/67 - Solar heat collectors integrated in fixed constructions, e.g. in buildings in the form of roof constructions
• F24S 80/50 - Transparent coveringsElements for transmitting incoming solar rays and preventing outgoing heat radiation
• F24S 80/60 - Thermal insulation
• F24S 80/65 - Thermal insulation characterised by the material
• F26B 3/28 - Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by radiation, e.g. from the sun

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of treating tobacco material comprising intermittently contacting a tobacco starting material with a heated surface to produce a dried treated tobacco material. Also provided is an apparatus for treating treating tobacco material. The invention also provides treated tobacco material that is seared and dried, as well as products comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
• A24B 3/04 - Humidifying or drying tobacco bunches or cut tobacco
• A24B 3/12 - Steaming, curing, or flavouring tobacco

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for extracting one or more alkaloids from tobacco, the method comprising: (a) pre-treating tobacco by contacting tobacco with ethanol; (b) contacting the pre-treated tobacco with an extraction solvent under supercritical conditions to extract one or more alkaloids from the tobacco. The invention also relates to an extract comprising one or more alkaloids obtained or obtainable by a process according to the invention, as well as tobacco obtained or obtainable by a process according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
• A24B 15/26 - Use of organic solvents for extraction

Abstract

A modular apparatus for smoking article assembly comprises a plurality of modules and a plurality of respective interface units, and a controller to control said plurality of modules via said interface units. The modular apparatus is configured to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a first sequence of operations. The modular apparatus can be reconfigured so as to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a second sequence of operations, different to the first sequence of operations. The first and second sequences of operations respectively form at least part of first and second processes for assembling smoking articles, each smoking article comprising one of said rods of smokable material, which is smoked in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces
• A24C 5/10 - Machines with wrapping rollers

Abstract

A modular apparatus for smoking article assembly comprises a plurality of modules and a plurality of respective interface units, and a controller to control said plurality of modules via said interface units. The modular apparatus is configured to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a first sequence of operations. The modular apparatus can be reconfigured so as to cause received rods of smokable material to undergo a second sequence of operations, different to the first sequence of operations. The first and second sequences of operations respectively form at least part of first and second processes for assembling smoking articles, each smoking article comprising one of said rods of smokable material, which is smoked in use.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces
• A24C 5/10 - Machines with wrapping rollers

Abstract

A package for a delivery system and a wrapper. One package includes an outer container having an access, and an inner container including a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings. The wrapper includes a first layer comprising a paper-based material and an extraction region in the wrapper. The inner container further includes a resealable label configured to cover the extraction region and having a peripheral portion that extends beyond the extraction region such that the extraction region of the inner container is sealed, when the label covers the extraction region. The label is peelable away from the wrapper during use to open the extraction region. Another package includes an outer container having an access, and an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 17/34 - Arrangement or construction of pull or lift tabs
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• B65D 77/02 - Wrapped articles enclosed in rigid or semi-rigid containers

Abstract

A package for a delivery system includes an outer container having an access, and an inner container having a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings. The wrapper includes a first layer having a paper-based material. The inner container is free-from an inner frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11) comprises a plurality of beams (36), a plurality of joists (34) connected to the beams (36) to form a frame (38) for hanging tobacco (11), a plurality of rafter members (40) supported by the frame (38) and configured to support a covering (14), and a plurality of support legs (32) for supporting the frame (38) above the ground, the frame (38) mounted on the plurality of support legs (32), wherein each of the support legs (32) is angled relative to an upright direction of the structure (10) and comprises a lower end (46) arranged to brace the support leg (32) on the ground. There is also described a kit of parts for forming a structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11) and a method of assembling a structure (10) for the air curing and drying of tobacco (11).

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 1/08 - Suspending devices for tobacco leaves
• A24B 1/02 - Arrangements in barns for preparatory treatment of the tobacco, e.g. with devices for drying
• A01F 25/00 - Storing agricultural or horticultural produceHanging-up harvested fruit
• A01G 9/16 - Dismountable or portable greenhouses

Abstract

A package for a delivery system includes a container having a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system, and a resealable label. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings and an outer surface of the wrapper forms an outer surface of the package. The package includes an inner frame located inside the container. The wrapper includes a first layer having a paper based material, and an extraction region in the wrapper. The label is configured to cover the extraction region and includes a peripheral portion that extends beyond the extraction region such that the extraction region of the wrapper is sealed. The label is peelable away from the wrapper in use to open the extraction region to provide access to the inside of the wrapper.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 65/42 - Applications of coated or impregnated materials
• B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials

Abstract

Disclosed is apparatus for heating smokable material to volatilize at least one component of the smokable material. The apparatus includes a heating zone for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising smokable material, a magnetic field generator for generating a varying magnetic field, and an elongate heating element projecting into the heating zone. The heating element includes heating material that is heatable by penetration with the varying magnetic field to heat the heating zone.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• H05B 6/36 - Coil arrangements

Abstract

A method of treating cut stem tobacco material by expanding the cut stem to provide a first expanded tobacco material having a fill value at least about 10% greater than the fill value of the untreated cut stem tobacco material, intermittently contacting the first expanded tobacco material with a heated surface to provide a second expanded tobacco material with a moisture content of from 0 to about 10% OV and a fill value at least 5% greater than the fill value of the first expanded tobacco material; and (c) adjusting the moisture content of the second expanded tobacco material from about 5% to about 30% OV to provide an expanded product, wherein the fill value of the expanded product is at least 50% greater than the fill value of the untreated cut stem tobacco material when measured at a normalized moisture content of 14.5% OV.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 3/18 - Other treatment of leaves, e.g. puffing, crimpling, cleaning
• A24B 3/10 - Roasting or cooling tobacco

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating material; an aerosol-generating composition comprising the aerosol-generating material; a consumable comprising the aerosol-generating composition; a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising the consumable and a method of forming the aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating material comprises: (i) one or more foam forming agents; (ii) filler; and (iii) aerosol-former material; wherein the aerosol-generating material is a foam; and wherein the aerosol-generating material has a density from about 0.02 g/cm3 to about 0.7 g/cm3.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of treating plant-derived material comprising intermittently contacting a plant-derived material with a heated surface to locally heat the material upon said contact and collecting the volatile components released from plant-derived material. Also provided is an apparatus for treating plant-derived material. The invention also provides volatile components collected as part of the treatment of the plant-derived material, as well as uses of and products comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
• A24B 3/12 - Steaming, curing, or flavouring tobacco
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A method of designing a target vaping article includes receiving respective values for a plurality of input parameters, calculating respective values for a plurality of design parameters for the liquid formulation for the vaping article based on the received values for the plurality of input parameters, the plurality of design parameters including at least two parameters selected from: a proportion of a component of a liquid formulation for the vaping article; nicotine and/or other active substance deliveries; a sensory attribute; a number of puffs associated with the vaping article; a heating profile; a flavor composition; physical properties of the vaping article; composition of the vaping article and providing the calculated values as an output.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]
• G06F 111/08 - Probabilistic or stochastic CAD
• G06F 119/18 - Manufacturability analysis or optimisation for manufacturability

Abstract

An apparatus an related methods for recovering a substance from rejected delivery systems includes a transport system, a retainer, and a fluid conduit. The transport system is configured to receive a rejected delivery system and convey it along a conveyance path in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a rejected delivery system. The transport system includes at least one transport member. The retainer includes an endless flexible belt configured to engage a rejected delivery system received on the transport system over a portion of the conveyance path as a rejected delivery system travels along the conveyance path and to retain a rejected delivery system on the transport system. The fluid conduit is configured to direct a jet of gas into a first end of a rejected delivery system from an opposite end of a rejected delivery system, whilst a rejected delivery system is transported along said portion of the conveyance path and retained on the transport system by the retainer.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/36 - Removing papers or other parts from defective cigarettes
• A24C 5/32 - Separating, ordering, counting or examining cigarettes Regulating the feeding of tobacco according to rod or cigarette condition
• A24C 5/345 - Removing defective cigarettes

Abstract

An apparatus for feeding solid fuel feedstock into a furnace is described. The apparatus comprises a conveyor arranged to convey feedstock to a feed zone, a drive assembly arranged to drive the conveyor, and a feed member. The feed member is arranged to move between a hold position in which feedstock is held in the feed zone, and a feed position in which the feed member is configured to feed feedstock to the furnace. The drive assembly is arranged to synchronously operate the feed member and the conveyor. A furnace system comprising the apparatus and a furnace is also described. A method of delivering solid fuel feedstock into a furnace is also described.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65G 47/14 - Devices for feeding articles or materials to conveyors for feeding articles from disorderly-arranged article piles or from loose assemblages of articles arranging or orientating the articles by mechanical or pneumatic means during feeding
• F27D 3/06 - Charging or discharging machines on travelling carriages
• F27D 3/00 - ChargingDischargingManipulation of charge

Abstract

A computer-implemented method (40) for detetermining the concentration of one or more sugars in tobacco target samples (2) using a target analysis technique based on near-infrared spectroscopy (100) is provided, the method comprising providing (41) one or more trained artificial intelligence models obtained or obtainable by training one or more untrained or pre-trained artificial intelligence models using sample information, reference concentration data relating to the one or more sugars, and near-infrared reference spectral data obtained or obtainable using the target analysis technique for a plurality of tobacco reference samples; analyzing (42) the tobacco target samples (2) using the target analysis technique providing near-infrared target spectra and preprocessing (43) the near-infrared target spectra to obtain preprocessed near-infrared target spectral data; and deriving (44) the concentration of the one or more sugars in the tobacco target samples (2) using the or one of the trained artificial intelligence models and on the basis of the preprocessed near-infrared target spectral data; wherein said analyzing (42) the tobacco target samples (2) includes providing a plurality of the near infrared target spectra in a common sub-range of the near-infrared wavelength range for each of the tobacco reference samples, wherein said preprocessing (43) the near-infrared target spectra includes averaging said plurality of near-infrared target spectra for each of the tobacco target samples and performing a standard normal variates transformation followed by Savitzky-Golay first derivative and mean centering, and wherein said tobacco target samples (2) include one or more groups of tobacco target samples (2) grouped according to chemical similarity of different tobacco varieties or types, at least one trained artificial intelligence model being provided for each of the groups or tobacco varieties or types therein. A method of providing one or more trained artificial intelligence models, a system and a computer program are provided as well.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A computer-implemented method (40) for detetermining the concentration of one or more alkaloids in tobacco target samples (2) using a target analysis technique based on near-infrared spectroscopy (100) is provided, the method comprising providing (41) one or more trained artificial intelligence models obtained or obtainable by training one or more untrained or pre-trained artificial intelligence models using sample information, reference concentration data relating to the one or more alkaloids, and near-infrared reference spectral data obtained or obtainable using the target analysis technique for a plurality of tobacco reference samples; analyzing (42) the tobacco target samples (2) using the target analysis technique providing near-infrared target spectra and preprocessing (43) the near-infrared target spectra to obtain preprocessed near-infrared target spectral data; and deriving (44) the concentration of the one or more alkaloids in the tobacco target samples (2) using the or one of the trained artificial intelligence models and on the basis of the preprocessed near-infrared target spectral data; wherein said analyzing (42) the tobacco target samples (2) includes providing a plurality of the near-infrared target spectra in a common sub-range of the near-infrared wavelength range for each of the tobacco reference samples, wherein said preprocessing (43) the near-infrared target spectra includes averaging said plurality of near-infrared target spectra for each of the tobacco target samples (2) and performing a standard normal variates transformation followed by Savitzky- Golay first derivative and mean centering, and wherein said tobacco target samples (2) include one or more groups of tobacco target samples (2) grouped according to chemical similarity of different tobacco varieties or types, at least one trained artificial intelligence model being provided for each of the groups or tobacco varieties or types therein. A method of providing one or more trained artificial intelligence models, a system and a computer program are provided as well.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications

Abstract

A pack including a base and a lid mounted to the base for rotation between open and closed positions, the lid being configured to separate from an upper edge of the base when rotated into the open position; wherein the base includes front and rear panels separated by side panels, wherein corners of the base between the front panel and side panels each include a right angled corner section and a chamfered or filleted corner section, the right angled corner section extending between the upper edge of the base and the chamfered or filleted corner section, and wherein corners of the base between the rear panel and side panels form a right angled corner along their full length.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B23K 26/00 - Working by laser beam, e.g. welding, cutting or boring
• B23K 26/362 - Laser etching
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut

Abstract

A cutting apparatus support (3) comprising a mount (14) arranged to mount a plant cutting apparatus (6). The mount (14) comprises at least two mounting configurations so as to interchangeably mount at least two different sized plant cutting apparatus (6). The cutting apparatus support (3) further comprises a support structure (4) arranged to support the mount (14) above a plant bed and a movement arrangement (16) configured to allow the support structure (4) to be moved relative to the plant bed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 45/16 - Harvesting of standing crops of tobacco
• A01D 34/00 - MowersMowing apparatus of harvesters
• A01D 101/00 - Lawn-mowers

Abstract

A computer implemented method of determining a property of an unknown tobacco sample (26) comprising using hyperspectral imaging in combination with a machine-learning-based prediction framework. The method comprises: creating a first, reference spectral fingerprint dataset by scanning a plurality of known tobacco samples (26) using hyperspectral imaging techniques, generating hyperspectral images of each of said known tobacco samples and forming a reference spectral fingerprint, and storing each of said reference spectral fingerprints into said first, reference spectral fingerprint dataset. The method also comprises providing a second, known property, dataset, comprising known properties/compositions of said known tobacco sample, and inputting said first, reference spectral fingerprint dataset and said second, known property, dataset into said machine learning-based prediction framework. The method further comprises via said machine learning- based prediction framework, correlating said first, spectral fingerprint dataset with said known property or properties of said second, known property, dataset; said machine-learning based prediction framework generating a prediction model that is configured to determine one or more mathematical functions based on said first reference spectral fingerprint dataset, and said second, known property dataset. The method further comprises generating (100) hyperspectral images of said unknown tobacco sample (26), and based on said hyperspectral images of said unknown tobacco sample, generating a spectral fingerprint of said unknown tobacco sample. The method also comprises inputting said spectral fingerprint of said unknown tobacco sample into said machine learning-based prediction framework, and said machine-learning-based prediction framework applying said one or more mathematical functions to obtain and output said determined property of said unknown tobacco sample (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection
• G01J 3/46 - Measurement of colourColour measuring devices, e.g. colorimeters
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
• G06N 3/00 - Computing arrangements based on biological models
• G16C 20/70 - Machine learning, data mining or chemometrics

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is disclosed. The hinge-lid pack comprises a base containing a group of tobacco industry products wrapped in a barrier layer to form a bundle; a lid mounted to the base for rotation between open and closed positions; a section in the barrier layer defined by a line of weakness; and a label having a first portion that extends over and is attached to the section, the first portion of the label including a peripheral region, and a second portion attached to an inside surface of the lid such that, when the lid is rotated into its open position, the peripheral region of the label is peeled away from the barrier material and the section in the barrier layer lifts together with the label to define an extraction opening in the barrier material. A part of the peripheral region of the first portion of the label is attached to the barrier material so that the peripheral region of the first portion provides an indication that the lid has previously been rotated into an open position when the lid is subsequently closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

Aerosol generating materials comprising botanical material and methods of manufacturing such aerosol generating materials are disclosed. The methods comprise providing an initial material comprising particulate botanical material and processing the initial material by subjecting the initial material to an increased mechanical pressure to produce the aerosol generating material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/18 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack (2) for delivery systems is disclosed. The hinged-lid pack comprises a base (3) and a lid (4) rotatable relative to the base between open and closed positions about a hinge (5) defined by a discontinuous line (6) about which the material of the pack folds. The material of the pack creases when the lid is rotated about the hinge into an open position for the first time such that the discontinuous line becomes a continuous line to provide a visible indication that the lid has previously been in an open position when the lid is subsequently closed. Also disclosed is a hinged-lid pack for delivery systems where the hinge line comprises a region (15) delimited by a line of weakness (16). The line of weakness is configured to break when the lid is rotated about the hinge line into an open position for the first time such that the region separates from the pack and a window (17) is formed in the material of the pack to provide a visible indication that the lid has previously been in an open position when the lid is subsequently closed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is disclosed. The hinged-lid pack is substantially parallelepiped in shape having a width and a height greater than the width. The pack comprises a base and a lid. The lid is rotatable relative to the base between an open position and a closed position in which the lid and the base meet at a line of juncture. The hinged-lid pack further comprises a label attached to the pack that bridges the line of juncture. The label has a length and a width, the length being longer than the width. The length of the label is such that the label extends over at least a majority of the height of the pack. The label is configured to be broken to allow the lid to be rotated about the hinge into an open position for the first time, to provide a visible indication that the lid has previously been rotated into an open position when the lid is subsequently closed. A collation of parallelepiped-shaped hinged-lid packs for delivery systems is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack (1) for delivery systems is disclosed. The hinged-lid pack comprises a base (2) and a lid (3) rotatable about the base between open and closed positions. The lid comprises a lid front wall (6) that forms a line of juncture (7) with the base when the lid is in a closed position. A lid front wall flap (10) extends from the lid front wall and is attached to the base. The lid front wall and lid front wall flap are separated by a line of weakness (10). The arrangement being such that the lid front wall and the lid front wall flap separate along the line of weakness when the lid is rotated into an open position for the first time. A method of manufacturing a hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/54 - Lines of weakness to facilitate opening of container or dividing it into separate parts by cutting or tearing
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is disclosed. The pack comprises a base; a lid rotatable about the base between an open and a closed position in which the lid and the base meet at a line of juncture; and a sealing member that bridges the line of juncture and is formed from an amorphous material that is configured to break when the lid is rotated about the hinge into an open position for the first time, to provide a visible indication that the lid has previously been rotated into an open position when the lid is subsequently closed. A method of manufacturing a hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 55/06 - Deformable or tearable wires, strings or strips (caps or cap-like closures with tear-strips )Use of seals
• B65D 55/08 - Annular elements encircling container necks
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is disclosed. The pack comprises a base and a lid rotatable relative to each other about a hinge line formed in a rear wall of the pack between open and closed positions. The lid and the base meet in a closed position at a line of juncture that extends from each end of the hinge line in respective side walls and across a front wall of the pack, the line of juncture separating each side wall into a lid portion and a base portion. Only at least one side wall comprises a line of weakness configured to be broken to allow the lid to be rotated about the hinge into an open position for the first time to provide an indication that the lid has previously been rotated into an open position when the lid is subsequently closed. A method of manufacturing a hinged-lid pack for delivery systems is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A collation of packages and related methods of retaining packages together in a collation wherein each package of the collation being cuboid-shaped and including a pair of opposing first faces, a pair of opposing second faces and a pair of opposing end faces. The packages are arranged in rows such that a second face of a package faces a second face of an adjacent package within the same row, and a first face of a package in a row faces a first face of a package in an adjacent row. A second face of a package at the end of each row, and a first face of each package in a row, being exposed. The collation includes a plurality of bands extending about the packages to hold the collation together. Each band is spaced from its adjacent band and extends over the exposed first face and exposed second face, of each package.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof
• B65D 77/32 - Tearing-strings or like flexible elements

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pack (1) for aerosol-generating articles. The pack comprises a wrapped bundle (3) comprising an inner wrap enclosing a group of aerosol-generating articles (2). The pack comprises an outer wrap (4) comprising a flexible sheet material that encloses the wrapped bundle such that the wrapped bundle is not visible prior to opening of the pack. The outer wrap comprises a plurality of flaps (11A, 12A, 13A, 14A) that overlie an end of the wrapped bundle and wherein one or more of the flaps is retained in position by an adhesive, wherein the outer wrap is configured to be opened to provide access to said end of the wrapped bundle. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a pack for aerosol-generating articles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 75/68 - Inserted or applied tearing-strings or like flexible elements extending through wrapper closure or between wrapper layers
• B65D 77/32 - Tearing-strings or like flexible elements
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a pack (1) for aerosol-generating articles. The pack comprises a wrapped bundle comprising an inner wrap (3) enclosing a group of aerosol-generating articles. The pack comprises an outer wrap (4) enclosing the inner wrap, wherein the outer wrap comprises an end wall that overlies an end of the wrapped bundle. The end wall comprises one or more lines of strength discontinuity configured such that at least a portion (12) of the end wall is completely separable from the remainder of the outer wrap to provide access to the wrapped bundle. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing a pack for aerosol-generating articles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A method of designing a target non-combustible active substance delivery article includes receiving respective values for a plurality of input parameters, calculating respective values for a plurality of design parameters for the non-combustible active substance delivery article based on the received values for the plurality of input parameters, the plurality of design parameters including comprising at least two parameters selected from: a tobacco blend composition or an aerosol-generating material composition; tobacco or aerosol-generating material weight; nicotine and/or other active substance deliveries; aerosol constituent deliveries; a sensory attribute; a number of puffs associated with the non-combustible active substance delivery article; non-combustible active substance delivery article dimensions; rod of aerosol-generating material and/or tobacco density; filter density; rod of aerosol-generating material and/or tobacco firmness; filter firmness; open and/or closed article pressure drop; filter pressure drop; cigarette paper porosity; ventilation level; a heating profile; and flavor flavour composition, and providing the calculated values as an output.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

Presented are apparatus and methods for generating an inhalable medium. An apparatus including a container holding a liquid, a heater for volatizing the liquid, and a plurality of discrete material elements is used. The liquid held in the container is volatized. At least one of a vapor and an aerosol formed by the volatized liquid is passed through one or more of the plurality of discrete material elements. One or more constituents of the one or more of the plurality of discrete material elements is thereby entrained in the at least one of a vapor and an aerosol to produce the inhalable medium.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61M 11/04 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes operated by the vapour pressure of the liquid to be sprayed or atomised
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A61M 15/06 - Inhaling appliances shaped like cigars, cigarettes or pipes

Abstract

A die or die assembly for forming a bundle of fibres into a rod or tube includes a body defining a passage for conducting the bundle fibres through the die from an inlet to an outlet, a constriction in the passage having an entrance shaped to form the fibres of the bundle into a desired configuration as the bundle passes through the die, and one or more conduits through which a treatment fluid e.g. steam, for curing the bundle of fibres may be introduced into the passage, and wherein at last one conduit is arranged to discharge fluid in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the constriction to facilitate passage of the fibres through the die and reduce the risk of blockage.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• B29B 15/12 - Coating or impregnating of reinforcements of indefinite length
• B29C 70/52 - Pultrusion, i.e. forming and compressing by continuously pulling through a die
• B29K 101/12 - Thermoplastic materials
• B29K 105/08 - Condition, form or state of moulded material containing reinforcements, fillers or inserts of continuous length, e.g. cords, rovings, mats, fabrics, strands or yarns
• B29L 31/14 - Filters, sieves or screens

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a braided absorbent material (50) for a consumable of a non-combustible aerosol provision system is disclosed. It comprises braiding strands of material (52) around the outside of a continuous rod of absorbent material (54) to form a continuous rod of braided material; and cutting the continuous rod of braided material into lengths of braided absorbent material. Each length of braided absorbent material includes at least a portion of the rod of absorbent material. A braided absorbent material comprising strands of material braided around the outside of a rod of absorbent material is also disclosed. The absorbent material (54) is capable of wicking aerosol generating material. The stands of material (52) may be magnetic metal wire to be used in an induction heating system, or may be flavour impregnated.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Wicks
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/465 - Shape or structure of electric heating means specially adapted for induction heating
• D04C 1/06 - Braid or lace serving particular purposes
• D04C 1/02 - Braid or lace, e.g. pillow-laceProcesses for the manufacture thereof made from particular materials

Abstract

An apparatus and method for curing plants are disclosed. The method comprises performing a first, natural, curing stage in ambient conditions, followed by performing a second, artificial curing stage, using a man-made heater and/or forced ventilation source. The transition from the first stage to the second stage is made after the plants attain a substantially final coloration. A mobile structure for curing plants in the field using ambient conditions is also disclosed herein. The mobile structure comprises a framework for supporting multiple plants which hang down from the frame, at least one side of the mobile structure being open for natural ventilation of the plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 1/02 - Arrangements in barns for preparatory treatment of the tobacco, e.g. with devices for drying
• A24B 1/08 - Suspending devices for tobacco leaves

Abstract

A delivery system including an aerosol-generating material, an aerosolizable material and an aerosol-modifying agent release component. The aerosol-generating material can include tobacco material. The aerosolizable material can include an inorganic material, a binder and an aerosol-former material. The aerosol-modifying agent release component can include an aerosol modifying agent.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
• A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a rolling drum for use in a tobacco industry product manufacturing apparatus. The rolling drum has a peripheral surface configured to carry a collation of rod-shaped articles. The rolling drum comprises a plurality of ridges on the peripheral surface, each ridge comprising a trailing face and a leading face. The rolling drum comprises a plurality of suction holes for retaining the collation of rod-shaped articles. The plurality of suction holes are disposed at the trailing face and the leading face of each of the ridges. Also disclosed is a rolling apparatus comprising such a rolling drum, and a machine for assembling tobacco industry products comprising such an apparatus. Also disclosed is a method of assembling tobacco industry products using such a rolling apparatus or machine.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/32 - Separating, ordering, counting or examining cigarettes Regulating the feeding of tobacco according to rod or cigarette condition
• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces

Abstract

Embodiments of the invention relate to an apparatus for cutting and arranging rods for use in a tobacco industry product assembly machine. The apparatus comprises a first cutting mechanism for cutting a four-length rod into first and second axially-aligned double-length rods. Each double-length rod has respective remote ends. A positioning mechanism for moving at least one of the first and second double-length rods such that said first and second double-length rods are moved from a first configuration in axial-alignment, to a second configuration in which the first and second double-length rods are out of axial alignment and the axes of the first and second double-length rods are parallel and spaced apart, and the remote ends of said first and second double-length rods are substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a method of cutting and arranging rods for tobacco industry product assembly, and a method of tobacco industry product assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/33 - Catching or ordering devices
• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces
• A24C 5/28 - Cutting-off the tobacco rod
• A24C 5/32 - Separating, ordering, counting or examining cigarettes Regulating the feeding of tobacco according to rod or cigarette condition

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a component for a delivery system. The component comprises a sheet material that is arranged into a body of material and at least one additive capsule incorporated with the body such that, in use, the additive capsule is breakable upon the application of a force to the body by a user. The present disclosure also relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a component for a delivery system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters

Abstract

Apparatus for positioning a sub component on a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device including a machine tray support for locating a machine tray of consumable units arranged in an array; a clamp holding a support web including an array of sub components in a position above the machine tray support; and a punch having protrusions configured to engage the array of sub components by displacement of the punch toward the machine tray support to separate the sub components from the support web and locate the sub components on the consumable units, wherein the protrusions include a first protrusion having a first height and a second protrusion having a second height, the second height being greater than the first height, so that the second protrusion engages a sub component before the first protrusion engages a sub component when the punch moves toward the machine tray support.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B26F 1/44 - Cutters thereforDies therefor
• B26D 7/01 - Means for holding or positioning work
• B65B 7/01 - Machines characterised by incorporation of means for making the closures before applying
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers

Abstract

A modular apparatus for performing a sequence of assembly operations on components of an inhalation device, the apparatus including a set of workstations, each workstation being configured to perform a different assembly operation of the sequence of operations; wherein each workstation includes a machine tray support to locate a machine tray in which components for assembly are received, the machine tray support being configured to guide the machine tray located in the machine tray support into a predetermined position in the workstation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

Abstract

A pack for consumables, the pack being formed from a folded blank of material having a thickness, wherein the pack comprises a cut in an outer surface of the pack that extends only partially through the thickness of the folded blank of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 51/24 - Closures not otherwise provided for combined with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for processing plant material to remove leaves from a plant stalk. The apparatus comprises a conveyor for transporting a plant with leaves hanging down from the stalk; and a defoliator mechanism having two opposing surfaces, the opposing surfaces being movable between (i) a disengaged position for receiving leaves hanging down from the conveyor, and (ii) an engaged position in which the opposing surfaces are configured to grip leaves received by the defoliator mechanism; wherein the opposed surfaces act in the engaged position to apply a force on the gripped leaves to separate them from the stalk.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 5/02 - Stripping tobaccoTreatment of stems or ribs by plucking out the stem
• A24B 5/04 - Stripping tobaccoTreatment of stems or ribs by cutting out the stem
• A24B 3/16 - Classifying or aligning leaves
• A24B 5/12 - Auxiliary devices for stripping
• B65G 43/08 - Control devices operated by article or material being fed, conveyed, or discharged
• B65G 17/32 - Individual load-carriers

Abstract

The present application relates to a package for a delivery system and a wrapper. One package comprises an outer container having an access, and an inner container comprising a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings. The wrapper comprises a first layer comprising a paper-based material and an extraction region in the wrapper. The inner container further comprises a resealable label configured to cover the extraction region and having a peripheral portion that extends beyond the extraction region such that the extraction region of the inner container is sealed, when the label covers the extraction region. The label is peelable away from the wrapper during use to open the extraction region. Another package comprises an outer container having an access, and an outer wrapper configured to surround the outer container of the package.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

The present application relates to a package for a delivery system. The package comprises a container comprising a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system, and a resealable label. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings and an outer surface of the wrapper forms an outer surface of the package. The package comprises an inner frame located inside the container. The wrapper comprises a first layer comprising a paper based material, and an extraction region in the wrapper. The label is configured is configured to cover the extraction region and comprises a peripheral portion that extends beyond the extraction region such that the extraction region of the wrapper is sealed. The label is peelable away from the wrapper in use to open the extraction region to provide access to the inside of the wrapper.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

The present application relates to a package for a delivery system. The package comprises an outer container having an access, and an inner container comprising a wrapper configured to surround at least one delivery system. The wrapper is sealed by the closure of its openings. The wrapper comprises a first layer comprising a paper- based material. The inner container is free-from an inner frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol-generating material; an aerosol- generating composition comprising the aerosol-generating material; a consumable comprising the aerosol-generating composition; a non-combustible aerosol provision system comprising the consumable and a method of forming the aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating material comprises: (i) one or more foam forming agents; (ii) filler; and (iii) aerosol-former material; wherein the aerosol-generating material is a foam; and wherein the aerosol-generating material has a density from about 0.02 g/cm3 to about 0.7 g/cm3.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances

Abstract

The present invention provides a method of treating plant-derived material comprising intermittently contacting a plant-derived material with a heated surface to locally heat the material upon said contact and collecting the volatile components released from plant-derived material. Also provided is an apparatus for treating plant-derived material. The invention also provides volatile components collected as part of the treatment of the plant-derived material, as well as uses of and products comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
• A24B 3/04 - Humidifying or drying tobacco bunches or cut tobacco
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 15/22 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by application of electric or wave energy or particle radiation
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts

Abstract

There is provided a method of extracting one or more volatile compounds of interest from tobacco material, the method comprising the steps of: There is provided a method of extracting one or more volatile compounds of interest from tobacco material, the method comprising the steps of: i) providing tobacco material; ii) subjecting the tobacco material to steam distillation; and iii) extracting one or more volatile compounds of interest from the tobacco material with a solvent; wherein distillation step (ii) and extraction step (iii) are carried out simultaneously and at a pH of no greater than 2, and wherein the period during which both the distillation step (ii) and the extraction step (iii) are carried out is from about 8 to about 20 hours.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
• A24B 15/26 - Use of organic solvents for extraction

Abstract

The disclosure relates to delivery systems including aerosol-generating material and a cooling agent WS-3 in an amount sufficient to provide a cooling effect. In particular, the disclosure relates to delivery systems that do not provide any clearly noticeable smell or taste other than one of tobacco.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
• A24C 5/00 - Making cigarettesMaking tipping materials for, or attaching filters or mouthpieces to, cigars or cigarettes
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for modulating (e.g. decreasing) the nicotine content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant) or part thereof, or tobacco plant cell, the method comprising modifying said plant or cell providing at least one mutation in a Nic3 locus. The present invention provides a method for modulating (e.g. decreasing) the nicotine content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant) or part thereof, or tobacco plant cell, the method comprising modifying said plant or cell to modulate the expression or activity of at least one Nic3 gene. The present invention also provides for the use of the Nic3 locus for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or delivery systems obtainable in accordance with the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
• A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettesChewing tobaccoSnuff
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors

Abstract

Packaging for tobacco industry products is disclosed. The packaging comprises a pack for holding tobacco industry products, and an outer wrapper enveloping the pack. The outer wrapper comprises a removable portion arranged to prevent opening of the pack until the removable portion has been removed. One of the pack and the removable portion comprises a tamper evident feature that remains attached to the other of the pack or the removable portion after the removable portion is removed from the pack. A method of packaging tobacco industry products is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
• B65D 77/00 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

An apparatus for use in the manufacture of tobacco industry products (TIPs), including a rotatable drum having a plurality of flutes formed in a curved outer surface of the drum to receive axially-aligned components of a TIP, a roll hand having a contact surface facing and spaced from the outer surface of the drum to define a space, between the contact surface and the outer surface, within which space components of a TIP are rollable upon rotation of the drum, and a kicker bar disposed adjacent to the roll hand and having a contact edge facing and spaced from the outer surface of the drum, where at least one of the roll hand contact surface, kicker bar contact edge and drum outer surface includes a groove extending in a substantially circumferential direction of the drum and configured to least partially receive one or more of the TIP components as the drum rotates.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for recovering a substance from rejected delivery systems (2). The apparatus (1) comprises a transport system (5), a retainer (6), and a fluid conduit (7). The transport system (5) is configured to receive a rejected delivery system (2) and convey it along a conveyance path in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a rejected delivery system. The transport system (5) comprises at least one transport member. The retainer (6) comprises an endless flexible belt configured to engage a rejected delivery system received on the transport system over a portion of the conveyance path as a rejected delivery system travels along the conveyance path and to retain a rejected delivery system on the transport system. The fluid conduit (7) is configured to direct a jet of gas into a first end of a rejected delivery system (2) from an opposite end of a rejected delivery system, whilst a rejected delivery system is transported along said portion of the conveyance path and retained on the transport system by the retainer (6). The present invention also relates to a method of extracting a substance from a rejected delivery system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/36 - Removing papers or other parts from defective cigarettes

Abstract

A method of treating tobacco material including combining pre-cut and/or pre-expanded stem with lamina to form an initial combination of stem and lamina; cutting the initial combination of stem and lamina; expanding the combination of stem and lamina; and intermittently contacting the expanded combination of stem and lamina with a heated surface to produce a treated tobacco material. An apparatus is also provided for treating tobacco material. Also provided is a treated tobacco material, as well as products including the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 3/18 - Other treatment of leaves, e.g. puffing, crimpling, cleaning
• A24B 7/00 - Cutting tobacco
• A24B 3/12 - Steaming, curing, or flavouring tobacco
• A24B 3/10 - Roasting or cooling tobacco

Abstract

A method of treating tobacco material with superheated steam to reduce the nicotine content of the tobacco material after the treatment compared to the nicotine content of the tobacco material before the treatment. Also provided is treated tobacco material which has been contacted with superheated steam to reduce its nicotine content, as well as the use of superheated steam to treat tobacco and tobacco industry products that include the treated tobacco material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A pack comprising a base and a lid mounted to the base for rotation between open and closed positions, the lid being configured to separate from an upper edge of the base when rotated into the open positon; wherein the base comprises front and rear panels separated by side panels, wherein corners of the base between the front panel and side panels each comprise a right angled corner section and a chamfered or filleted corner section, the right angled corner section extending between the upper edge of the base and the chamfered or filleted corner section, and wherein corners of the base between the rear panel and side panels form a right angled corner along their full length.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A tobacco composition including tobacco material and an aerosol former material. The tobacco material includes a leaf tobacco having sugars and nicotine in a weight ratio of between about 8:1 and about 20:1, wherein said leaf tobacco having sugars and nicotine in a weight ratio of between about 8:1 and about 20:1 is present in the tobacco material in an amount of at least 5% by weight of the tobacco material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances

Abstract

Apparatus for manufacturing a wrapped rod of aerosolisable material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a control unit (25) and a garniture (14) including a garniture tape (17) on which a ribbon of wrapping material (18) is conveyed and wrapped about a stream of aerosolisable material received on the ribbon of wrapping material. The apparatus further comprises a suction conveyor device (6) comprising a belt (8) to receive aerosolisable material and for delivering aerosolisable material onto the ribbon of wrapping material as it is conveyed by the garniture tape. The control unit is configured to drive the belt at a speed which is faster than the speed of the garniture tape. A method of manufacturing a wrapped rod of aerosolisable material is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod

Abstract

The invention provides a process for treating tobacco material comprising: securing tobacco starting material within a sealed reactor preventing the ingress or exit of any gas or liquid; heating the tobacco material to a temperature of from about 60° C. to about 200° C. for a period of from about 6 hours to about 120 hours; allowing the temperature of the tobacco material to cool down to about room temperature whilst secured within the sealed reactor; and removing treated tobacco material from the sealed reactor. It also provides tobacco material treated by the process, extracts from said tobacco material, and to products including the treated tobacco material or extracts.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24B 15/12 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts
• A24B 3/10 - Roasting or cooling tobacco
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products

Abstract

The present invention relates to a collation of packages. The collation of packages comprises a plurality of individual packages, each package comprising a pair of opposing first faces, a pair of opposing second faces, and a pair of opposing end faces. The packages are arranges in rows in which each package is aligned in a face-to face orientation such that a first face of a package faces a first face of an adjacent package within a row, and a second face of a package in a row faces a second face of a package in an adjacent row, and a first face of a package at the end of each row is exposed. The tap is adhered to the packages across their end faces and is positioned so as to couple packages in adjacent rows together, and packages within the same row together. The tape is also adhered to said exposed first faces of the packages at the end of each row so as to extend across the exposed first faces of adjacent packages.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bandsFilamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wiresJoints between ends thereof

Abstract

A consumable (24) for use with an aerosol provision device (2) is disclosed. The consumable (24) comprises a support (28), an aerosol-generating material (26), and one or more perforations (38). The perforations (38) are configured to allow the passage of heat or aerosol along the perforation (38).

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/485 - ValvesApertures
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A consumable (24) for use with an aerosol provision device (2) is described. The consumable (24) comprises a support (28), an aerosol generating material (26), and a substance to be delivered (40) that may be caused to volatise, in which the support (28) supports the aerosol generating material (26), and the substance to be delivered (40) volatilises on heating of one or both of the support (28) or the aerosol generating material (26).

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a collation of packages. Each package of the collation being cuboid-shaped and comprising a pair of opposing first faces, a pair of opposing second faces and a pair of opposing end faces. The packages are arranged in rows such that a second face of a package faces a second face of an adjacent package within the same row, and a first face of a package in a row faces a first face of a package in an adjacent row. A second face of a package at the end of each row, and a first face of each package in a row, being exposed. The collation further comprises a plurality of bands extending about the packages to hold the collation together. Each band is spaced from its adjacent band and extends over the exposed first face and exposed second face, of each package. Another collation of packages and methods of retaining packages together in a collation are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 71/50 - Bundles of articles held together by packaging elements for convenience of storage or transport, e.g. portable segregating carrier for plural receptacles such as beer cans or pop bottlesBales of material comprising a plurality of articles held together only partially by packaging elements formed otherwise than by folding a blank

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a package for a delivery system. The package includes a container and a lid hingedly connected to the container about a hinge line, and an inner frame received in the container. The inner frame has a portion that extends from the container which is received in the lid when the lid is closed. The package further includes a raised seal line that is formed on the portion of the inner frame and/or on an inner surface of the lid. The raised seal line is configured to minimize a gap between the portion of the inner frame and the inner surface of the lid when the lid is closed. The present disclosure also relates to a method of manufacturing the package.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B65D 5/66 - Hinged lids
• B31B 120/10 - Construction of rigid or semi-rigid containers provided with covers, e.g. lids

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for flattening a sheet of material as it is unwound from a spool and conveyed along a conveyance path. The apparatus comprising a rotatably mounted heating roller and a heating element for heating the heating roller. The heating roller being positionable in rolling contact with a surface of the sheet of material as it is conveyed along said conveyance path such that the sheet of material is heated by the heating roller. A packaging machine and a method of flattening a sheet of material as it is unwound from a spool and conveyed along a conveyance path are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65H 23/34 - Apparatus for taking-out curl from webs
• B65H 27/00 - Special constructions, e.g. surface features, of feed or guide rollers for webs

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of modulating the alkaloid content of a plant or a part thereof, the method comprising modifying the plant by modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding an RNA binding protein. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the content of at least one tobacco specific nitrosamine (TSNA) precursor in tobacco, the method comprising modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding an RNA binding protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of modulating the alkaloid content of a plant or a part thereof, the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding a BTB/POZ NPH3 domain-containing protein. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the content of at least one tobacco specific nitrosamine (TSNA) precursor in tobacco, the method comprising modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding a BTB/POZ NPH3 domain-containing protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A mouthpiece for an article for use in an aerosol provision system and an article for use in an aerosol provision system. A mouthpiece for an article for use in an combustible aerosol provision system includes a body of material at a mouth end of the mouthpiece. The body has a longitudinal axis and a cross sectional area measured perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and comprises fibrous material. The total denier of fibrous material per cross sectional mm2 of the body is less than about 720 grams/9000 m. The pressure drop across the length of the body is from 1.05 to 1.70 mm water per mm length of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a package for one or more delivery systems. The package includes a container and a lid hingedly connected to the container about a hinge line 5. The package further includes an inner frame comprising a side wall having a portion which extends from the container and which is received in the lid when the lid is closed. The portion of the side wall extending from the container includes at least two regions having different coefficients of friction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes

Abstract

A method of designing a target combustible tobacco product, the method comprising receiving respective values for a plurality of input parameters (101); calculating respective values for a plurality of design parameters (130) for the combustible tobacco product based on the received values for the plurality of input parameters, and providing the calculated values as an output. The plurality of design parameters comprise at least two parameters selected from: a tobacco blend composition; tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide deliveries; a smoke sensory attribute; a number of puffs associated with the combustible tobacco product; combustible tobacco product dimensions; tobacco weight; tobacco rod and/or filter density; tobacco rod and/or filter firmness; open and/or closed combustible tobacco product pressure drop; filter pressure drop; cigarette paper porosity; and ventilation level.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes

Abstract

A method of designing a target non-combustible active substance delivery article includes receiving respective values for a plurality of input parameters (310), calculating respective values for a plurality of design parameters for the non-combustible active substance delivery article based on the received values for the plurality of input parameters (320), the plurality of design parameters comprising at least two parameters selected from: a tobacco blend composition or an aerosol-generating material composition; tobacco or aerosol- generating material weight; nicotine and/or other active substance deliveries; aerosol constituent deliveries; a sensory attribute; a number of puffs associated with the non-combustible active substance delivery article; non-combustible active substance delivery article dimensions; rod of aerosol-generating material and/or tobacco density; filter density; rod of aerosol-generating material and/or tobacco firmness; filter firmness; open and/or closed article pressure drop; filter pressure drop; cigarette paper porosity; ventilation level; a heating profile; and flavour composition, and providing the calculated values as an output (330).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]

Abstract

A method of designing a target vaping article includes receiving respective values for a plurality of input parameters (310), calculating respective values for a plurality of design parameters for the liquid formulation for the vaping article based on the received values for the plurality of input parameters (320), the plurality of design parameters comprising at least two parameters selected from: a proportion of a component of a liquid formulation for the vaping article; nicotine and/ or other active substance deliveries; a sensory attribute; a number of puffs associated with the vaping article; a heating profile; a flavour composition; physical properties of the vaping article; composition of the vaping article and providing the calculated values as an output (330).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/20 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation
• A24F 40/00 - Electrically operated smoking devicesComponent parts thereofManufacture thereofMaintenance or testing thereofCharging means specially adapted therefor
• G06F 111/06 - Multi-objective optimisation, e.g. Pareto optimisation using simulated annealing [SA], ant colony algorithms or genetic algorithms [GA]

Abstract

A cigarillo (1) and a method of manufacturing a cigarillo are disclosed. The cigarillo comprises a rod (2) of smokable material wrapped in a wrapper (3) comprising reconstituted tobacco material, a filter plug (4) adjacent to, and in axial alignment with, the wrapped rod of smokable material, and a band of tipping paper (7) circumscribing the filter. The wrapper has a porosity of 3-65 CORESTA units, and the cigarillo has a circumference of 16-18 mm.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a braided absorbent material (50) for a consumable of a non-combustible aerosol provision system is disclosed. It comprises braiding strands of material (52) around the outside of a continuous rod of absorbent material (54) to form a continuous rod of braided material; and cutting the continuous rod of braided material into lengths of braided absorbent material. Each length of braided absorbent material includes at least a portion of the rod of absorbent material. A braided absorbent material comprising strands of material braided around the outside of a rod of absorbent material is also disclosed. The absorbent material (54) is capable of wicking aerosol generating material. The stands of material (52) may be magnetic metal wire to be used in an induction heating system, or may be flavour impregnated.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/44 - Wicks

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of reducing the content of at least one tobacco specific nitrosamine (TSNA) precursor in tobacco, the method comprising modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding a Walls are thin 1-related (WAT1-related) protein.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
• A24B 15/24 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by extractionTobacco extracts

Abstract

A method of, and equipment for gathering fibres entrained a gas stream, for example by melt blowing, comprises an enclosure having an inlet, through which a gas stream carrying entrained fibres may be directed into the enclosure, a fibre outlet from which an assembly of gathered fibres may be withdrawn from the enclosure and an exhaust outlet through which gas may pass out of the enclosure. The enclosure is constructed to provide a pathway for the fibres from the inlet to the fibre outlet in which surplus gas in the gas stream is separated from the entrained fibres and directed to the exhaust outlet, thereby reducing turbulence in the fibres in the enclosure which may affect the quality of the finished assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters

Abstract

Apparatus for securing a closure to a container of a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device, in which the container comprises a plurality of stakes protruding from the container, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a device configured to deform the plurality of stakes to secure the closure to the container. A method of securing a closure to a container of a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device, in which the method comprises deforming the plurality of stakes to secure the closure to the container, is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/46 - Shape or structure of electric heating means
• A24F 40/60 - Devices with integrated user interfaces

Abstract

A smoking article is described in which the smoking article comprises tobacco material wrapped in a paper wrapper to form a tobacco rod, and wherein the paper wrapper has a diffusivity of between about 0.1 cm/s and 0.5 cm/s and a permeability of less than about 15 CU, and a method of manufacturing the smoking article is described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/02 - CigarsCigarettes with special covers
• A24D 1/04 - CigarsCigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 1/00 - CigarsCigarettes
• A24C 5/47 - Attaching filters or mouthpieces to cigars or cigarettes, e.g. inserting filters into cigarettes or their mouthpieces

Abstract

A filter for a smoking article or an aerosol generating product comprising a first filter section and a second filter section, the second filter section being located downstream of the first filter section the first filter section comprising filter material and two or more capsules comprising additive, the capsules being disposed in an axial region proximal a longitudinal axis of the filler and being spaced in sequence in a direction along the axis; the second filter section comprising at least one channel located in an axial region of the second filter section proximal a longitudinal axis of the filter, to facilitate, in use, drawing of an aerosol through the axial region of the first filter section in which the capsules are disposed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• A24B 15/28 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24D 3/17 - Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

Tobacco constituent releasing components comprising an agglomerated structure formed from a precursor composition comprising tobacco particles and one or more aerosol forming agents, processes for preparing tobacco constituent releasing components, and various tobacco industry products including the tobacco constituent releasing components.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices
• A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

Apparatus for transferring pods, each of which form part of a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device, from a storage tray in which each pod is supported in a pod receiving pocket, to corresponding pod receiving pockets of a machine cassette forming part of a consumable unit manufacturing device, is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a transfer station to receive the tray and a machine cassette placed over the storage tray and the pods received in the storage tray. The transfer station is configured to rotate the combined tray and machine cassette so that the pods in the pod receiving pockets in the tray are transferred into corresponding pod receiving pockets in the machine cassette. A method for transferring pods the pod receiving pockets in the tray to corresponding pod receiving pockets in the machine cassette is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B65B 35/46 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups by rotary conveyors

Abstract

Apparatus for providing a dose of aerosolisable material to a container of a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a hopper for receiving aerosolisable material, the hopper comprising an opening in a lower end of the hopper; and a doser disposed below the hopper, the doser comprising a dosing cavity. The doser is movable between a first position in which the dosing cavity is aligned with the opening such that aerosolisable material is movable from the hopper into the dosing cavity, and a second position in which the dosing cavity is aligned with a container such that the aerosolisable material is movable from the dosing cavity into the container. A method of providing a dose of aerosolisable material to a container of a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• B65B 1/06 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by gravity flow
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/30 - Devices using two or more structurally separated inhalable precursors, e.g. using two liquid precursors in two cartridges

Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus for heating aerosolizable material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosolizable material. The apparatus comprises a first connection interface for connecting to a power source for providing power, a second connection interface for connecting to an external power source to supply power to the first connection interface, and a temperature sensitive element positioned in thermal contact with the second connection interface to be responsive to changes in the temperature of the second connection interface. The supply of electrical power to the first connection interface from the second connection interface is inhibited based on the temperature sensitive element responding to an increase in the temperature of the second connection interface. Also disclosed is a method of determining a condition of a connection interface of a tobacco industry product, a method of manufacturing an apparatus for heating aerosolizable material and a tobacco industry product.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/50 - Control or monitoring
• A24F 40/53 - Monitoring, e.g. fault detection
• A24F 40/57 - Temperature control
• A24F 40/90 - Arrangements or methods specially adapted for charging batteries thereof
• H01M 10/44 - Methods for charging or discharging
• H02M 1/00 - Details of apparatus for conversion

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for modulating (e.g. decreasing) the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of at least one gene encoding a SOUL haem-binding protein. The present invention also provides for the use of at least one gene encoding a SOUL haem-binding protein for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device is disclosed. The method comprises providing a dose of aerosolisable material to a container of the consumable unit; positioning a closure over an end of the container; and securing the closure to the container. Apparatus for manufacturing a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• A24F 40/20 - Devices using solid inhalable precursors
• A24F 40/42 - Cartridges or containers for inhalable precursors
• B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
• B65B 1/36 - Devices or methods for controlling or determining the quantity or quality of the material fed or filled by volumetric devices or methods

Abstract

The present invention relates to a package. The package comprises a housing and at least one pivotable drawer comprising an upstanding wall that encircles and defines a storage compartment. The at least one drawer being mounted to the housing for rotation about a hinge defining an axis that extends parallel to the upstanding wall between a first position, in which the at least one drawer is received within the housing such that the storage compartment is inaccessible, and a second position, in which the at least one drawer is pivoted about said axis to extend out of the housing and in which the storage compartment of the at least one drawer is accessible. The package further comprises at least one frame that mounts the at least one drawer to the housing. The frame comprises a first portion that extends at least partially around, and is attached to, the upstanding wall of the at least one drawer, and a second portion that is attached to the housing. The hinge comprises a flexible strap that joins the first and second portions of said frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/38 - Drawer-and-shell type containers
• B65D 5/72 - Contents-dispensing means

Abstract

Apparatus for producing a rod of aerosol-generating material is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first feed device adapted to supply a first web of aerosol-generating material to a processing unit, a second feed device adapted to supply a second web of aerosol-generating material, and a web changeover unit arranged to change supply of aerosol-generating material to the processing unit from the first web of aerosol-generating material to the second web of aerosol-generating material. The web changeover unit is configured to position a leading edge of the second web of aerosol-generating material adjacent to a trailing edge of the first web of aerosol-generating material upstream of the processing unit during changeover from the first web of aerosol-generating material to the second web of aerosol-generating material. A method of producing a rod of aerosol-generating material is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
• A24C 5/20 - ReelsSupports for bobbinsOther accessories
• A24D 1/20 - Cigarettes specially adapted for simulated smoking devices

Abstract

A box (1) is disclosed and comprises a base (2) and a lid (3) each having corresponding side walls that face, and lie in contact with, each other when the lid is slidably received on the base to define an enclosed storage space within the box. A side wall of the lid comprises an aperture (13) which is closed by a corresponding side wall of the base when the lid is received over the base. The aperture is positioned such that, when the box is opened by sliding the lid off the base, air can pass into the storage space via the aperture to equalise any pressure differential between the inside and the outside of the box.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
• B65D 5/68 - Telescope flanged lids
• B65D 51/16 - Closures not otherwise provided for with means for venting air or gas

Abstract

Apparatus for positioning a sub component on a consumable unit for use with an inhalation device, the apparatus comprising: a machine tray support (29) for locating a machine tray (27) of consumable units, the consumable units being arranged in an array in the machine tray; a clamp (49) for holding a support web (50) comprising an array of sub components in a position above the machine tray support; and a punch (53) having an array of protrusions (55) configured to engage the array of sub components by displacement of the punch toward the machine tray support to separate the sub components from the support web and locate the sub components on the consumable units, wherein the protrusions comprise a first protrusion having a first height and a second protrusion having a second height, the second height being greater than the first height, so that the second protrusion engages a sub component before the first protrusion engages a sub component when the punch moves toward the machine tray support.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture
• B26F 1/38 - Cutting-outStamping-out
• B26F 1/44 - Cutters thereforDies therefor
• B26D 7/01 - Means for holding or positioning work
• B21D 28/02 - Punching blanks or articles with or without obtaining scrapNotching

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for modulating (e.g. decreasing) the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating (e.g. decreasing) the expression of at least one armadillo repeat protein. The present invention also provides for the use of an armadillo repeat protein for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
• A24B 15/10 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes

Abstract

A modular apparatus for performing a sequence of assembly operations on components of an inhalation device, the apparatus comprising: a set of workstations (140), each workstation being configured to perform a different assembly operation of the sequence of operations; wherein each workstation comprises: a machine tray support (29) to locate a machine tray (27) in which components for assembly are received, the machine tray support being configured to guide the machine tray located in the machine tray support into a predetermined position in the workstation.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24F 40/70 - Manufacture

Abstract

A laminate for a wrapped bundle of tobacco industry products is disclosed. The laminate comprises an outer layer (3) having a first cut (5) that defines an outer layer region bounded by said first cut, and an inner layer (4) having a second cut (6) that defines an inner layer region bounded by said second cut. The inner layer region lies within the outer layer region. The outer layer region comprises a tab (17) having a remote edge, the tab being for lifting the outer layer region to cause the inner and outer layers to delaminate in a peripheral region between the first and second cuts (5,6) to create an opening in the laminate. The laminate is configured such that said remote edge is exposed. A wrapped bundle (22) of tobacco industry products, and a pack (27), comprising the laminate is also disclosed, together with a method of manufacturing a laminate for a wrapped bundle of tobacco industry products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod

Abstract

A conveyor for conveying strands of aerosol-generating material is disclosed. The conveyor comprises a conveying surface, comprising a plurality of openings, on which the strands of aerosol-generating material are conveyed, and an air flow generator for generating a flow of air through the plurality of openings in the conveying surface to provide an air cushion between the conveying surface and the strands of aerosol-generating material. Apparatus for producing a rod of aerosol-generating material comprising a slitting unit arranged to slit a web of aerosol-generating material into a plurality of strands of aerosol-generating material that are received by the conveyor is also disclosed, as well as a method of conveying strands of aerosol-generating material.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24C 5/01 - Making cigarettes for simulated smoking devices
• A24B 3/14 - Forming reconstituted tobacco products, e.g. wrapper materials, sheets, imitation leaves, rods, cakesForms of such products
• A24C 5/18 - Forming the rod
• A24C 5/39 - Tobacco feeding devices

Abstract

A method of preparing an additive assembly for insertion into tobacco industry product filter tow, comprising: providing a web comprising an array of discrete portions of additive disposed in or on the web, the array comprising columns of at least two discrete portions of additive across a width of the web; and forming a chain of discrete portions of additive in the web. The chain comprises: connecting portions that connect adjacent discrete portions of additive in a column of the array; and connecting portions that are configured to be nonlinear to connect discrete portions of additive in respective adjacent columns of the array.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/04 - Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
• A24C 5/52 - Incorporating filters or mouthpieces into a cigarette rod or a tobacco rod
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• B23K 26/36 - Removing material
• B31F 1/07 - Embossing

Abstract

A pack for consumables, the pack being formed from a folded blank of material having a thickness, wherein the pack comprises a cut in an outer surface of the pack that extends only partially through the thickness of the folded blank of material.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 85/10 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for compressible or flexible articles rod-shaped or tubular for cigarettes
• B31B 50/25 - Surface scoring

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of at least one protein kinase. The present invention also provides for the use of at least protein kinase gene for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant
• A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
• C07K 14/41 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from lichens
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a component for a delivery system. The component comprises a sheet material that is arranged into a body of material and at least one additive capsule incorporated with the body such that, in use, the additive capsule is breakable upon the application of a force to the body by a user. The present disclosure also relates to a method and apparatus for manufacturing a component for a delivery system.

IPC Classes  ?

• A24D 3/06 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/14 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive
• A24D 3/02 - Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
• A24D 3/10 - Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives