Apparatus for inspecting a plurality of tubular products is disclosed The tubular products are in a container which may have a predetermined packing configuration. The apparatus comprises a first camera (30) arranged to capture a first image of an inside of a tubular product (10) with a first part of the tubular product substantially in focus, and a second camera (32) arranged to capture a second image of the inside of the tubular product with a second part of the tubular product, different from the first part, substantially in focus. Means (50) are provided for analysing the first and second images to determine whether there is a defect in the tubular product. This may allow inspection of the tubular products to take place at speeds which are consistent with the manufacturing process.
An apparatus for analysing an aerosol releasing article, such as a product of the tobacco or vaping industry, is disclosed The apparatus comprises means (22) for drawing an aerosol from the article, a plurality of sensors arranged to sense characteristics of the aerosol to produce sensor data, means (60) for predicting at least one sensory response from the sensor data using a model (70) relating sensor data to at least one sensory response, and means (72) for outputting a predicted sensory response to a user. This may allow an indication of how the article will be experienced by a user to be provided, which may help to reduce or avoid the need for human sensory panels.
An apparatus for orientating a rod-shaped smoking article (2) containing a metal component (4) such as a susceptor is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means (24) for producing a magnetic field and means (22) for presenting a rod-shaped smoking article (2) to the magnetic field in a manner which allows rotation of the rod-shaped article. This can allow the article to be rotated such that it is in a known orientation for subsequent testing.
Apparatus is disclosed for orientating a tobacco product containing a strip component. The apparatus comprises means for producing an image of the tobacco product, means for determining an apparent width of the strip component from the image, means for determining an amount of rotation of the tobacco product based on the apparent width, and means for rotating the tobacco product relative to the imaging means by the determined amount of rotation. This may allow the product to be rotated such that the strip component has a known orientation with respect to the imaging means.
A24C 5/01 - Fabrication de cigarettes pour les dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
A24C 5/32 - Séparation, mise en ordre, comptage ou contrôle des cigarettes Régulation de l'alimentation en tabac selon l'état du boudin ou de la cigarette
A24C 5/34 - Contrôle des cigarettes ou du boudin, p. ex. pour réguler l'alimentation en tabacÉlimination des cigarettes défectueuses
Apparatus is disclosed for determining the weight of tobacco in a tobacco product (10), the tobacco product comprising a tobacco component (16) and a plurality of non-tobacco components (12, 14, 18, 20, 22). The apparatus comprises means (26) for determining the total weight of the tobacco product (10), means (30) for producing an x-ray image of the tobacco product, means (34) for determining weights of the non-tobacco components from the x-ray image, and means (34) for determining the weight of the tobacco component based on the total weight of the tobacco product and the weights of the non-tobacco components. This may allow an accurate determination of tobacco weight to be achieved. Furthermore, measurements can be taken where components are present which might interfere with microwave measurements.
Apparatus is disclosed for orientating a tobacco product (20) containing a strip component (4). The apparatus comprises means (12) for producing an image of the tobacco product, means (18) for determining an apparent width of the strip component from the image, means (18) for determining an amount of rotation of the tobacco product (20) based on the apparent width, and means (16) for rotating the tobacco product relative to the imaging means (12) by the determined amount of rotation. This may allow the product (20) to be rotated such that the strip component has a known orientation with respect to the imaging means.
A24C 5/32 - Séparation, mise en ordre, comptage ou contrôle des cigarettes Régulation de l'alimentation en tabac selon l'état du boudin ou de la cigarette
A24C 5/34 - Contrôle des cigarettes ou du boudin, p. ex. pour réguler l'alimentation en tabacÉlimination des cigarettes défectueuses
A24C 5/345 - Élimination des cigarettes défectueuses
A24C 5/01 - Fabrication de cigarettes pour les dispositifs permettant de fumer artificiellement
A24F 40/465 - Forme ou structure des moyens de chauffage électrique spécialement adaptées au chauffage par induction
Apparatus is disclosed for determining the weight of tobacco in a tobacco product (10), the tobacco product comprising a tobacco component (16) and a plurality of non-tobacco components (12, 14, 18, 20, 22). The apparatus comprises means (26) for determining the total weight of the tobacco product (10), means (30) for producing an x-ray image of the tobacco product, means (34) for determining weights of the non-tobacco components from the x-ray image, and means (34) for determining the weight of the tobacco component based on the total weight of the tobacco product and the weights of the non-tobacco components. This may allow an accurate determination of tobacco weight to be achieved. Furthermore, measurements can be taken where components are present which might interfere with microwave measurements.
Apparatus for analysing a rod-shaped smoking article is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a source (10) of x-ray radiation arranged to irradiate an area of the article (30), one or more area image sensors (12) arranged to detect x-ray radiation from an area of the article and to produce two-dimensional image data therefrom, and a drive mechanism arranged to move the smoking article (30) or the sensor (12) in an axial direction. A processing unit (20) is arranged to process two-dimensional image data produced by the area image sensor (12) at a plurality of different axial positions and to produce an output in dependence thereon. The processing unit may be arranged to output a two-dimensional image to be displayed and/or to output processed dimensional or quality information.
A24C 5/34 - Contrôle des cigarettes ou du boudin, p. ex. pour réguler l'alimentation en tabacÉlimination des cigarettes défectueuses
G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
An apparatus for orientating a rod-shaped smoking article (2) containing a metal component (4) such as a susceptor is disclosed. The apparatus comprises means (24) for producing a magnetic field and means (22) for presenting a rod-shaped smoking article (2) to the magnetic field in a manner which allows rotation of the rod-shaped article. This can allow the article to be rotated such that it is in a known orientation for subsequent testing.
Apparatus for analysing a rod-shaped smoking article is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a source (10) of x-ray radiation arranged to irradiate an area of the article (30), one or more area image sensors (12) arranged to detect x-ray radiation from an area of the article and to produce two-dimensional image data therefrom, and a drive mechanism arranged to move the smoking article (30) or the sensor (12) in an axial direction. A processing unit (20) is arranged to process two-dimensional image data produced by the area image sensor (12) at a plurality of different axial positions and to produce an output in dependence thereon. The processing unit may be arranged to output a two-dimensional image to be displayed and/or to output processed dimensional or quality information.
An ashtray is disclosed for use with a smoking machine for smoking a smoking article. The ashtray comprises directional fins underneath the ashtray for directing airflow over the smoking article. This can allow the direction of airflow to be confined to a well-defined path, and turbulence in the airflow to be reduced.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
45 - Services juridiques; services de sécurité; services personnels pour individus
Produits et services
(1) Machines and machine tools for use in the tobacco, security printing and packaging industries; machines and machine tools for use in the tobacco, security printing and packaging industries, namely air suction machines; air compressor machinery; air purifier; air filtering units for removing dust, smoke and allergens from the air ; air testing machines; air calibration and testing machinery; air sampler for dust and enzyme sampling applications; ; machines and machine tools for use in the tobacco, security printing and packaging industries, namely endurance testing machines, calibration devices and moisture measuring machinery for use testing equipment and environmental parameters in tobacco, security printing and packaging applications; machines and machine tools for use in the tobacco, security printing and packaging industries, namely temperature measuring machinery and temperature sensitive testing machinery for testing of product packaging, leak testing machinery for use in packaging applications and package testing; machine and machine tools for use in pharmaceutical industry for handling, filling and packaging of pharmaceutical powders, tablets, inhalers, liquids and gels; machine and machine tools for use in medical industry for inhaler device filling, ostomy product manufacture, blood diagnostic test-strip processing and the assembly of multiple-component devices; machine and machine tools for use in food and beverages industry for handling, filling and packaging of powders, liquids, beverage products and solid food products including cereals, biscuits and snacks; special purpose machinery for use in personal care and beauty products, household goods, solar and security printing; assembly line conveyor machinery; machinery for the tobacco industry; machinery for making or assembling rod-like articles of the tobacco industry, machinery for packing, wrapping, boxing, conveying, handling, storing, or inspecting articles of the tobacco industry; packaging machinery; packaging machinery, namely machines for making stick packs, bag in box, pouches and sachets; packaging machinery, namely machines and apparatus for testing cartons and air sealed packs, portable carton and air sealed pack testers, pack seal testing apparatus, web handling machines, web handling machinery; machinery for dosing, bagging, packing, cartoning, case packing, palletising and wrapping; form fill and seal machinery, equipment for applying zipper material to packaging material in or for form fill and seal machinery; machinery for the packaging industry; article handling and conveying equipment, and robotic machinery; cigarette and cigar making machinery; machinery for making filter tip cigarettes; filter plug making machinery; packing, wrapping, parcelling and boxing machinery for cigarettes and cigars; cigarette and cigar testing, pneumatic and weight testing machinery; cigarette and cigarette filter plug handling machinery; machinery for conveying, storing and transporting cigarettes and cigarette filter plugs; cigarette-tray filling machines and cigarette packer loading machinery; tobacco processing machinery; tobacco cutting, weighing and packing machinery; chucks for machine tools; hydraulic-drive electric power generators; electrical wire and power transmission components; automated data-controlled machine tools systems for the production of component parts for tobacco industry machinery, packing machinery and security printing machinery, pharmaceutical industry machinery, medical industry machinery, food and beverages industry machinery, special purpose machinery for use in the manufacture of personal care and beauty products, household goods and solar products; printing machines for bank notes
(2) Replacement parts and fittings for machine tools, machines and machine tools for treatment of materials and for manufacturing, material production and processing machines, assembly line conveyor machinery, machinery for the tobacco industry, packaging machinery including machinery for dosing, bagging, packing, cartoning, case packing, palletising and wrapping, form fill and seal machinery, equipment for applying zipper material to packaging material in or for form fill and seal machinery, machinery for the packaging industry including article handling and conveying equipment and robotic machinery, equipment for supplying products or packaging material to and for delivering products from packaging machinery, packaging handling and processing machinery, machinery for the security printing industry, cigarette and cigar making machinery including machinery for making filter tip cigarette, filter plug making machinery, packing, wrapping, parceling and boxing machinery for cigarettes and cigars, cigarette and cigar testing, including pneumatic and weight testing machinery, cigarette and cigarette filter plug handling machinery including machinery for conveying, storing and transporting cigarettes and cigarette filter plugs and including cigarette-tray filling machines and cigarette packer loading machinery, tobacco processing machinery including tobacco cutting, weighing and packing machinery for use in the manufacture of metal articles, chucks for machine tools, hydraulic-power-generation and transmission machinery, automated data-controlled machine tools systems for the production of component parts, printing machines for bank notes (1) Construction, repair, and maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishing and installation services for factories and machinery related to the installation or repair of manufacturing and packing equipment in the tobacco, security printing and metal component industries, pharmaceutical industry, medical industry, food and beverages industry, special purpose machinery for use in the manufacture of personal care and beauty products, household goods and solar products
(2) Security printing services; custom printing services.
(3) Scientific, technological and industrial research and development, analytical and contract laboratory, engineering design and analysis and design services related to tobacco industry machinery, packaging machinery and security printing machinery, pharmaceutical industry machinery, medical industry machinery, food and beverages industry machinery, special purpose machinery for use in the manufacture of personal care and beauty products, household goods and solar products; design and development of computer hardware and software; computer programming; installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; computer consultancy services; security printing; ; analytical chemistry testing laboratory services; smoke constituent testing laboratory services; chemistry laboratory services; ; testing of machinery; engineering services for the design of machinery; design of specialist machinery; advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid services
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Machines and machine tools; machinery for packing, wrapping, boxing, conveying, handling, storing, or inspecting articles; packaging machinery, including machinery for dosing, bagging, packing, cartoning, case packing, palletising and wrapping; machinery for the packaging industry including article handling and conveying equipment, and robotic machinery; equipment for supplying products or packaging material to and for delivering products from packaging machinery; packaging handling and processing machinery; machinery for the tobacco industry, including machinery for making or assembling rod-like articles of the tobacco industry; form fill and seal machinery; equipment for applying zipper material to packaging material in or for form fill and seal machinery; machinery for the security printing industry; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods. Construction, repair and installation services for factories and machinery; maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishing services for machinery; advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid. Research and development services; engineering design services; printing services; security printing services; advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Machines and machine tools; machinery for the tobacco
industry, including machinery for making or assembling
rod-like articles of the tobacco industry, machinery for
packing, wrapping, boxing, conveying, handling, storing, or
inspecting articles of the tobacco industry; packaging
machinery, including machinery for dosing, bagging, packing,
cartoning, case packing, palletising and wrapping; form fill
and seal machinery, equipment for applying zipper material
or packaging material in or for form fill and seal
machinery; machinery for the packaging industry including
article handling and conveying equipment, and robotic
machinery; equipment for supplying products or packaging
material to and for delivering products from packaging
machinery; packaging handling and processing machinery;
machinery for the security printing industry; parts and
fittings for any of the aforesaid goods. Construction, repair and installation services for factories
and machinery; maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishing
services for machinery including tobacco industry machinery,
packaging machinery and security printing machinery. Security printing; research and development services;
engineering design services.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
machines for the tobacco industry, namely, cigarette manufacturing machines, cigarette assembly machines and filter making machines; handling and storage systems machinery for use in the tobacco industry, namely, machines used for temporarily storing partially manufactured or assembled tobacco products during the manufacturing process; [ packaging machines for dosing, bagging, packing, cartoning, case packing, palletizing and wrapping; form fill and electric seal wrapping machines; machines for applying zipper material to packing material used in the banking and security printing industries ] construction, repair and installation services for factories and machinery; maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishing services for machinery, namely, tobacco industry machinery, [ packaging machinery and security printing machinery ] [ security printing, namely, encoding identification information on valuable documents and products; research and development services in the field of packaging and automation; engineering design services ]
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Machines and machine tools; machinery for the tobacco industry, including machinery for making or assembling rod-like articles of the tobacco industry, machinery for packing, wrapping, boxing, conveying, handling, storing, or inspecting articles of the tobacco industry; packaging machinery, including machinery for dosing, bagging, packing, cartoning, case packing, palletising and wrapping; form fill and seal machinery, equipment for applying zipper material to packaging material in or for form fill and seal machinery; machinery for the packaging industry including article handling and conveying equipment, and robotic machinery; equipment for supplying products or packaging material to and for delivering products from packaging machinery; packaging handling and processing machinery; machinery for the security printing industry; parts and fittings for any of the aforesaid goods. Construction, repair and installation services for factories and machinery; maintenance, rebuilding and refurbishing services for machinery including tobacco industry machinery, packaging machinery and security printing machinery. Security printing; research and development services; engineering design services.
Machines for Making Cigarettes and Cigarette Filter Plugs; Machines for Packing, Wrapping, Parcelling, Boxing, Conveying and Handling, All for Use in the Manufacture of Cigarettes, Cigarette Filter Plugs and of Tobacco; Machines for Tobacco Cutting, and Parts Therefor
