US20080047571A1 - Smoking article with plate impactor - Google Patents
Smoking article with plate impactor Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20080047571A1 US20080047571A1 US11/826,017 US82601707A US2008047571A1 US 20080047571 A1 US20080047571 A1 US 20080047571A1 US 82601707 A US82601707 A US 82601707A US 2008047571 A1 US2008047571 A1 US 2008047571A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- upstream
- downstream
- plug
- filter
- impaction
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
- A24D3/061—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters containing additives entrapped within capsules, sponge-like material or the like, for further release upon smoking
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/04—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure
- A24D3/045—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure with smoke acceleration means, e.g. impact-filters
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D1/00—Cigars; Cigarettes
- A24D1/002—Cigars; Cigarettes with additives, e.g. for flavouring
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/02—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters
- A24D3/0275—Manufacture of tobacco smoke filters for filters with special features
Abstract
A smoking article includes a filter system having an upstream plug of filtering material, an impaction filter, and a downstream plug of filtering material. The impaction filter includes at least one plate having at least one orifice.
Description
- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. provisional Application No. 60/830,104, filed on Jul. 12, 2006, the entire content of which is incorporated herein by reference.
- Cigarettes are typically categorized according to their delivery of tar (nicotine free, dry particulate matter) under standard test procedures such as the one established in 1967 by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC method includes machine drawn puffs at 35 cm3 volume for 2-second duration each, at 60-second intervals. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has a similar smoking protocol.
- In the 1990s, additional smoking protocols were proposed, including that of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH), one of the so-called intense smoking regimes. The MDPH method includes machine drawn puffs at 45 cm3 volume for 2-second duration each, at 30-second intervals, with 50% of the cigarette filter ventilation holes blocked.
- It has been found that commercial lit-end cigarettes tend to produce higher tar than FTC deliveries when puff draw volume, frequency of draw and/or puff duration are increased and/or ventilation holes are occluded in whole or in part. This tendency is reflected, for example, in differences in measurement of tar (FTC) and tar (MDPH) (i.e., Tar (mg/cigt)MDPH/Tar (mg/cigt)FTC), with tar (MDPH) being representative of a more intense drawing condition over that of the former.
-
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a smoking article in the form of a cigarette. -
FIG. 2 is a cross sectional view of the smoking article ofFIG. 1 with at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the smoking article ofFIG. 1 with at least one impaction plate and a plug of filtering material having an activated carbon material. -
FIG. 4 is a view along the line 4-4 ofFIGS. 2 and 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a side view of the at least one impaction plate of the smoking article ofFIGS. 2 and 3 . -
FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view according to a further embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 7 is a view along the line 7-7 ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a view along the line 8-8 ofFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 10 is a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 11 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 12 is a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 13 is a view along the line 13-13 ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 is a view along the line 14-14 ofFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 15 is a cross sectional view of another embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 16 is a cross sectional view of a further embodiment of a smoking article having at least one impaction plate. -
FIG. 17 is a view along the line 17-17 ofFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 18 is a view along the line 18-18 ofFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 1 shows asmoking article 10 in the form of a cigarette according to one embodiment, wherein thesmoking article 10 reduces the ratio of total particulate matter (TPM) and tar yield by incorporating afilter system 40 into the cigarette or smokingarticle 10 that becomes more efficient at removing tar at larger puff volumes. The ratio of total particulate matter (“TPM”) and tar yield between MDPH and FTC/ISO methods for a given test cigarette is referenced herein as the “delivery elasticity”. - Referring to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , smokingarticles 10 in the form of cigarettes typically include atobacco rod 20 ofsmoking material 21, contained in a circumscribingouter wrapper 30. Theouter wrapper 30 is typically a porous wrapping material or paper wrapper. The smokingmaterial 21 is preferably a shredded tobacco or tobacco cut filler. However, anysuitable smoking material 21 can be used. - The
smoking article 10 also includes afilter system 40 adjacent to themouth end 14 of thetobacco rod 20 such that thefilter system 40 andtobacco rod 20 are axially aligned in an end-to-end relationship, preferably abutting one another. Thefilter system 40 has a generally cylindrical shape, and the diameter thereof is essentially equal to the diameter of thetobacco rod 20. The ends (i.e., upstream end 16 (FIG. 2 ) and downstream end 18) of thefilter system 40 are open to permit the passage of air and smoke therethrough. Thefilter system 40 includes a plurality ofplugs 42, 46 (FIG. 2 ) of filtering material and an impaction filter 44 (FIG. 2 ) circumscribed by aplug wrap 48. Theplug wrap 48 is typically a paper, which optionally incorporates a carbonaceous material. Theplug wrap 48 circumscribes the total length of thefilter system 40. - The
filter system 40 attaches to thetobacco rod 20 by a tippingmaterial 50, which circumscribes both the entire length of thefilter system 40 and an adjacent region of thetobacco rod 20. The tippingmaterial 50 is typically a paper like product; however, any suitable material can be used. The inner surface of the tippingmaterial 50 is fixedly secured to the outer surface of theplug wrap 48 and the outer surface of the wrappingmaterial 30 of thetobacco rod 20, using a suitable adhesive. A ventilated or air dilutedsmoking article 10 can be provided with an air dilution means, such as a series of ventilation holes orperforations 60, each of which extends through the tippingmaterial 50 and optionally theplug wrap 48. As shown inFIG. 1 , ventilation of mainstream smoke can be achieved with a circumferential row (FIG. 1 ) or rows of ventilation holes orperforations 60 about a location along thefilter system 40. - Upon lighting of the smoking
article 10, the mainstream smoke is generated by and drawn from thetobacco rod 20 and through thefilter system 40. Herein, the “upstream” and “downstream” relative positions between thefilter system 40 and other features are described in relation to the direction of mainstream smoke as it is drawn from thetobacco rod 20 and through thefilter system 40. -
FIG. 2 shows a cross sectional view of the cigarette ofFIG. 1 according to one embodiment of a smokingarticle 10 with theimpaction filter 44 having at least oneimpaction plate 70. As shown inFIG. 2 , thefilter system 40 is comprised of a first orupstream plug 42 of filtering material, animpaction filter 44 and a second ordownstream plug 46 of filtering material. Theimpaction filter 44 comprises a first orupstream impaction plate 70 having at least one orifice 72 (FIG. 4 ) and more preferably at least twoorifices 72. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , theupstream plug 42 of filtering material and thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material have a generally cylindrical shape, and anouter diameter 52 thereof that is essentially equal to the diameter of thetobacco rod 20. The filtering material is preferably cellulose acetate. However, it can be appreciated that the filtering material can be comprised of cellulose acetate with an activated carbon mixed throughout (often referred to as carbon-on-tow) or any other suitable filtering material and/or additives such as flavorants. Thefilter system 40 typically has anoverall length 56 of about 15 to 40 mm for asmoking article 10 having anoverall length 58 of about 80 to 160 mm. Thefilter system 40 also can include a plurality of ventilation holes orperforations 60 on either the downstream and/or upstream side of theimpaction filter 44. In use, thefilter system 40 incorporating the at least oneimpaction plate 70 into the cigarette or smokingarticle 10, minimizes the ratio of total particulate matter (TPM) and tar yield by increasing the filtration efficiency for particulates (tar) with the increase of flow rate or puff volume. Specifically, the range of TPM or tar that the smoker is exposed to, by increasing puff volume, is reduced due to the reduction in smoking elasticity, i.e. reduction in Tar (mg/cigt)MDPH/Tar (mg/cigt)FTC. -
FIG. 3 shows a cross sectional view of another embodiment of the smokingarticle 10 with at least oneimpaction plate 70 and anupstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow 45. As shown inFIG. 3 , thefilter system 40 is comprised of anupstream plug 42 of filtering material with a cellulose acetate element mixed with an activated carbon material throughout in the form of a carbon-on-tow 45 plug of filtering material. It can also be appreciated that theplugs downstream plugs downstream plugs -
FIG. 4 shows a cross sectional view of the at least oneimpaction plate 70 of the smokingarticle 10 ofFIGS. 2 and 3 along the line 4-4. As shown inFIG. 4 , theimpaction filter 44 comprises animpaction plate 70 having a plurality oforifices 72. Theimpaction plate 70 preferably has adiameter 110 of about 7.0 to 8.0 mm and more preferably about 7.4 to 7.8 mm. Theimpaction plate 70 preferably has at least twoorifices 72 each having adiameter 112 of about 0.2 to about 0.8 mm and more preferably about 0.3 to 0.6, and most preferably about 0.4 mm. Theimpaction plate 70 can be made of paper, plastic, or metal, and more preferably made of a paper product or other suitable material having degradability properties. Theimpaction plate 70 preferably is made of foamed cellulose or foamed cellulose acetate or any other type of cellulosic material or cellulose acetate that can be formed into the desired shape of theimpaction plate 70. The cellulosic material may be derived from tobacco, such as a cellulosic material derived from tobacco stems. -
FIG. 5 shows a side view of the at least oneimpaction plate 70 of thesmoking article 10 ofFIGS. 2 and 3 . As shown inFIG. 5 , theimpaction plate 70 preferably has alength 114 of about 2.0 to 6.0 mm and more preferably about 3.0 to 5.0 mm, and aninner length 115 of about 1.0 to 3.0 mm and more preferably about 1.5 to 2.25 mm. The spacing 116 (i.e., the difference between theouter length 114 and theinner length 115 divided by 2) is preferably about 1.5 to about 2.25 mm. The spacing 116 created by the difference in theouter length 114 and theinner length 115 forms anupstream cavity 118 and adownstream cavity 119. Theupstream cavity 118 is positioned between theupstream plug 42 of filtering material and theimpaction filter 44, with thedownstream cavity 119 positioned between theimpaction filter 44 and thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material. -
FIG. 6 shows a cross sectional view of asmoking article 10 according to a further embodiment having afilter system 40 with animpaction filter 44, which comprises a first orupstream impaction plate 80 and a second ordownstream impaction plate 90. As shown inFIG. 6 , thefilter system 40 is comprised of a first orupstream plug 42 of filtering material, animpaction filter 44 and a second ordownstream plug 46 of filtering material. Theimpaction filter 44 comprises a first orupstream plate 80 having a plurality oforifices 72. The plurality oforifices 72 as shown inFIG. 7 , are equally spaced around an outer perimeter of thefirst plate 80. However, it can be appreciated that the plurality oforifices 72 can be spaced in any suitable arrangement. A second ordownstream plate 90 having acentral orifice 92 as shown inFIG. 8 is positioned downstream of the first orupstream plate 80. - The
upstream plug 42 of filtering material and thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material each has a generally cylindrical shape, and anouter diameter 52 thereof that is essentially equal to the outer diameter of thetobacco rod 20. The filtering material is preferably a cellulose acetate material. However, the filtering material can be carbon-on-tow or any other suitable filtering material. Thefilter system 40 typically has anoverall length 56 of about 15 to 40 mm in length for asmoking article 10 having anoverall length 58 of about 80 to 160 mm. Eachplug equal length 54, or the upstream anddownstream plugs different lengths 54. It can also be appreciated that thelength 54 of the upstream anddownstream plugs - As shown in
FIG. 6 , theimpaction filter 44 comprises an upstream plate 80 (FIG. 7 ) having a plurality oforifices 72 and a downstream plate 90 (FIG. 8 ) having acentral orifice 92 located an equal distance from an outer perimeter of thedownstream plate 90. In one embodiment, the upstream and thedownstream plates FIG. 9 ) of about 0.5 mm to about 1.5 mm and more preferably a thickness of about 1.0 mm. The upstream anddownstream plates outer diameter 110 as the upstream anddownstream plugs impaction filter 44 preferably has alength 47 of about 3.0 to about 10.0 mm and more preferably about 4.0 to 7.0 mm. Theupstream plate 80 and thedownstream plate 90 are preferably separated by adistance 49 of about 0.5 to 2.5 mm and more preferably about 0.75 to about 1.5 mm and most preferably about 1.0 mm. - In one embodiment, as shown in
FIG. 6 , theupstream plug 42 of filtering material anddownstream plug 46 of filtering material have anouter diameter 52 of about 6.5 to about 8.5 mm for animpaction filter 44 having an outer diameter of about 7.4 mm to about 7.8 mm. In addition, the upstream anddownstream plugs downstream plates outer diameter 110 of about 6.5 to about 8.5 mm for an impaction filter having an outer diameter of about 7.5 mm. In use, theimpaction filter 44 preferably has a resistance to draw (RTD) of less than 60 mm H2O. - The upstream and
downstream plates downstream plates downstream plates downstream plugs downstream plates -
FIG. 7 shows a view of theimpaction filter 44 ofFIG. 6 along the line 7-7. As shown inFIG. 7 , theupstream plate 80 has a plurality oforifice 72, which are preferably equally spaced along the perimeter of the plate. Preferably, theupstream plate 80 is comprised of 4 to 12orifices 72 and more preferably about 8. However, it can be appreciated that any number oforifices 72 can be used. The number oforifices 72 as well as their size and position in theupstream plate 80 depend on the desired resistance-to-draw (RTD) or pressure drop, and efficiency for theimpaction filter 44. It can be appreciated that one ormore impaction plates 70 having a plurality oforifices 72 can also be used. In addition, spacing between the one ormore impaction plates 70 can be determined by the desired efficiency. Theorifices 72 preferably have adiameter 112 of about 0.2 mm to about 0.8 mm, and more preferably about 0.4 mm. -
FIG. 8 shows a cross sectional view of theimpaction filter 44 ofFIG. 6 along the line 8-8. As shown inFIG. 8 , thedownstream plate 90 has a centrally locatedorifice 92. Theorifice 92 has adiameter 94 of about 1.0 mm to about 3.0 mm and more preferably about 2.0 mm. -
FIG. 9 shows a cross sectional view of another embodiment of asmoking article 10 having afilter system 40, wherein thesmoking article 10 minimizes the ratio of total particulate matter (TPM) and tar yield by incorporating into thefilter system 40 at least oneimpaction plate 70. As shown inFIG. 9 , thesmoking article 10 comprises atobacco rod 20 ofsmoking material 21 and afilter system 40 with a series of ventilation holes 60. Ventilation holes 60 dilute the smoke drawn through thesmoking article 10. Alternatively, if the smoking article does not haveventilation holes 60 or theholes 60 are covered, the concentration of smoke constituents drawn through thefilter system 40 is higher. The ventilation holes 60 as shown inFIG. 9 are positioned upstream of theimpaction filter 44. However, it can be appreciated that the ventilation holes 60 can in an alternative embodiment be positioned downstream of theimpaction filter 44. - The
impaction filter 44 as shown inFIG. 9 comprises anupstream plate 80 having a plurality oforifices 72 and adownstream plate 90 having a single centrally positionedorifice 92. The ventilation holes orperforations 60 on the upstream side of theimpaction filter 44 minimize the ratio of total particulate matter (“TPM”) and tar yield by minimizing the flow change through the coal of thetobacco rod 20 and by balancing thetobacco rod 20 flow and filter 40 ventilation flow as a function of the flow rate out of thedownstream end 18 of thefilter system 40. As a result of an increased level of ventilation from the ventilation holes orperforations 60 within thefilter system 40, the gaseous smoke constituents of the mainstream smoke such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NO) can also be reduced. -
FIG. 10 shows another embodiment of asmoking article 10 similar toFIG. 3 comprising afilter system 40 having anupstream plug 42 of filtering material in the form of a carbon-on-tow material, animpaction filter 44 as shown inFIG. 9 and adownstream plug 46 of cellulose acetate. As shown inFIG. 10 , the series of ventilation holes orperforations 60 are positioned upstream from theimpaction filter 44, which is comprised of the upstream and thedownstream plates upstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow as shown in this embodiment is preferably about 15.0 to 30.0 mm in length, and more preferably about 20 to 25 mm in length. -
FIG. 11 shows a cross sectional view of another embodiment of asmoking article 10 having afilter system 40 with animpaction filter 44 having upstream anddownstream plates FIG. 11 , theimpaction filter 44 is placed upstream from the ventilation holes or perforations 60 (i.e., between thetobacco rod 20 and the ventilation holes 60). Using thisimpaction filter 44, the ventilation levels within thesmoking article 10 increase with the increase of puff volume as well, and therefore, minimizes the airflow through the coal of the burningtobacco rod 20. Theupstream plate 80 reduces the total particulate matter and thedownstream plate 90 increases the ventilation as the puff volume increases. -
FIG. 12 shows a further embodiment of asmoking article 10 as shown inFIG. 11 , wherein the ventilation holes 60 are positioned downstream of the upstream anddownstream plates FIG. 12 , thefilter system 40 is comprised of anupstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow 45, animpaction filter 44, and adownstream plug 46 of cellulose acetate. Theimpaction filter 44 is comprised of theupstream plate 80 having a plurality oforifices 72 and adownstream plate 90 having asingle orifice 92. The plurality oforifices 72 for theupstream plate 80 are preferably 2 to 12 in number and more preferably 4 to 8, and most preferably 4. The plurality oforifices 72 preferably have adiameter 112 of about 0.2 to 0.6 mm and more preferably about 0.4 mm. Thesingle orifice 92 is preferably concentrically or centrally positioned within thedownstream plate 90 and has adiameter 94 of about 0.5 to 4 mm, and more preferably about 1.0 to 2.0 mm. Theupstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow has a length of about 10 to 20 mm and more preferably about 14 to 16 mm, theimpaction filter 44 having a total length of about 5.0 mm with a 1.0 mm separation between theupstream plate 80 and thedownstream plate 90. Thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material in the form of cellulose acetate has a length of about 10 to 20 mm and more preferably about 15 mm. -
FIG. 13 shows theupstream plate 80 of thesmoking article 10 as shown inFIG. 12 . As shown inFIG. 13 , theupstream plate 80 has a plurality oforifices 72, which are preferably equally spaced within the perimeter of theupstream plate 80. Preferably, theupstream plate 80 is comprised of 2 to 12orifices 72 and more preferably 4. However, it can be appreciated that any number oforifices 72 can be used. The number oforifices 72 as well as their size and position in theupstream plate 80 depend on the desired resistance-to-draw (RTD) or pressure drop, and efficiency for theimpaction filter 44. It can be appreciated that one or moreupstream plates 80 having a plurality oforifices 72 can be used. In addition, spacing between the one or moreupstream plates 80 anddownstream plate 90 can be determined by the desired efficiency. Theorifices 72 preferably have a diameter 74 of about 0.2 mm to about 0.8 mm, and more preferably about 0.4 mm. -
FIG. 14 shows thedownstream plate 90 of thesmoking article 10 as shown inFIG. 12 . As shown inFIG. 14 , thedownstream plate 90 has a centrally locatedorifice 92. Theorifice 92 has adiameter 94 of about 1.0 mm to about 3.0 mm and more preferably about 2.0 mm. - As shown in
FIGS. 13 and 14 , the upstream anddownstream plates cigarette filter system 40 and can be made of plastic, metal, foamed cellulose or a paper material of desired thickness. The number oforifices downstream plates impaction filter 44. If more than one upstream anddownstream plate plates -
FIG. 15 shows another embodiment of asmoking article 10 having afilter system 40 comprising anupstream plug 42 of filtering material, animpaction filter 44, a hollowacetate tube filter 100 and adownstream plug 46 of filtering material. As shown inFIG. 15 , theimpaction filter 44 is comprised of theupstream plate 80 having a plurality of orifices and adownstream plate 90 having asinge orifice 92. The hollowacetate tube filter 100 is positioned between theimpaction filter 44 and thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material, (i.e. downstream side of the impaction filter 44). The hollowacetate tube filter 100 is preferably comprised of acellulose acetate filter 104 with a central orconcentric opening 102. Thefiltering material 104 can be optionally surrounded by aporous wrap 106. Thefiltering material 104 can also include carbon or other suitable materials. - As shown in
FIG. 15 , thefilter system 40 is preferably comprised of a anupstream plug 42 of cellulose acetate tow of about 7.0 mm in length, an impaction filter of about 5.0 mm in length, a hollowacetate tube filter 100 of about 15 mm in length with afiltering material 104 of cellulose acetate mixed with carbon, and adownstream plug 46 of cellulose acetate tow of about 6.0 to 8.0 mm in length and more preferably about 7.0 mm in length. -
FIG. 16 shows another embodiment of thesmoking article 10 having animpaction filter 44 having upstream anddownstream plates FIG. 17 , thedownstream plate 90 is coated withmicroencapsulated flavorants 130. In use, upon impact of the high velocity smoke against thedownstream plate 90, themicroencapsulated flavorants 130 are released into the smoke stream. Themicroencapsulated flavorants 130 are released as a result of the kinetic and other related forces from the high velocity smoke impacting thedownstream plate 90. - As shown in
FIG. 16 , thefilter system 40 is comprised of anupstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow, animpaction filter 44 and adownstream plug 46 of cellulose acetate. Theimpaction filter 44 is comprised of the upstream plate 80 (FIG. 18 ) having a plurality oforifices 72 and a downstream plate 90 (FIG. 17 ) having asingle orifice 92 withmicroencapsulated flavorants 130. The plurality oforifices 72 for theupstream plate 80 preferably are about 2 to 12 in number and more preferably 4 to 8, and most preferably 4 and having a diameter of about 0.2 to 0.6 mm and more preferably about 0.4 mm. Thesingle orifice 92 is preferably concentrically or centrally positioned within thedownstream plate 90 and has a diameter of about 0.5 to 4 mm, more preferably about 1.0 to 2.0. Theupstream plug 42 of carbon-on-tow has a length of about 10 to 20 mm and more preferably about 14 to 16 mm. Theimpaction filter 44 preferably has a total length of about 5.0 mm with a separation of about 0.5 to 2.0 mm and more preferably about 1.0 mm between theupstream plate 80 and thedownstream plate 90. Thedownstream plug 46 of filtering material in the form of cellulose acetate has a length of about 10 to 20 mm and more preferably about 15 mm. - The
microencapsulated flavorants 130 can include any suitable material that generates flavor upon impaction from the mainstream smoke. Alternatively, heat from the mainstream smoke can also release theflavorants 130 as a result of expansion, evaporation, distillation, decomposition or other suitable reactions to the mainstream smoke. Theflavorants 130 can be a single component or a multi-flavored component that is suitable for use in cigarette manufacturing such as menthol and vanillin. Alternatively, theflavorants 130 can be an aroma of choice, such as peppermint, coconut, roasted, and/or toasted aromas. However, almost any flavor oil or composition can be used. In addition, the concentration offlavorants 130, on thedownstream plate 90 can be adjusted or modified to provide the desired amount offlavorants 130. Thus, the concentration of theflavorants 130, on thedownstream plate 90 can vary depending on the desired aroma and/or organoleptic qualities of the tobacco smoker. Alternatively, theflavorants 130 can be encapsulated as a coating or film or within an outer shell wall in the form of a capsule having a suitable shell material such as cyclo-dextrine or other suitable shell material, wherein the capsule is located in the upstream ordownstream plugs - It will be understood that the foregoing description is of the preferred embodiments, and is, therefore, merely representative of the article and methods of manufacturing the same. It can be appreciated that variations and modifications of the different embodiments in light of the above teachings will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, the exemplary embodiments, as well as alternative embodiments, may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the articles and methods as set forth in the attached claims.
Claims (20)
1. A filter system for a smoking article comprising:
an upstream plug of filtering material;
an impaction filter, the impaction filter comprising at least one plate having at least one orifice; and
a downstream plug of filtering material.
2. The filter system of claim 1 , further comprising an upstream cavity and a downstream cavity, the upstream cavity provided between the upstream plug of filtering material and the impaction filter, and wherein the downstream cavity is provided between the impaction filter and the downstream plug of filtering material.
3. The filter system of claim 1 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material is a cellulose acetate material.
4. The filter system of claim 1 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material is a cellulose acetate material with activated carbon throughout.
5. The filter system of claim 1 , wherein each orifice of the at least one plate has a diameter of about 0.4 mm.
6. The filter system of claim 1. , wherein the impaction filter comprises an upstream plate having a plurality of orifices, the plurality of orifices being equally spaced around an outer perimeter of the first plate, and a downstream plate having a central orifice.
7. The filter system of claim 6 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material comprises carbon-on-tow and the downstream plug of filtering material comprises cellulose acetate.
8. The filter system of claim 1 , further comprising a plug wrap, wherein the plug wrap circumscribes the upstream and downstream plugs of filtering material and the impaction filter.
9. The filter system of claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes in the plug wrap, wherein the ventilation holes are positioned upstream of the impaction filter.
10. The filter system of claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes in the plug wrap, wherein the ventilation holes are positioned downstream of the impaction filter.
11. The filter system of claim 6 , wherein the downstream plate is coated with microencapsulated flavorants.
12. A smoking article comprising:
a tobacco rod; and
a filter system attached to the tobacco rod, the filtering system comprising:
an upstream plug of filtering material;
an impaction filter, the impaction filter comprising at least one plate having at least one orifice; and
a downstream plug of filtering material.
13. The smoking article of claim 12 , further comprising an upstream cavity and a downstream cavity, the upstream cavity provided between the upstream plug of filtering material and the impaction filter, and wherein the downstream cavity is provided between the impaction filter and the downstream plug of filtering material.
14. The smoking article of claim 12 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material comprises cellulose acetate.
15. The smoking article of claim 12 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material has cellulose acetate elements with activated carbon throughout.
16. A smoking article comprising:
a tobacco rod; and
a filter system attached to the tobacco rod, the filtering system comprising:
an upstream plug of filtering material;
an impaction filter comprising an upstream plate having a plurality of orifices and a downstream plate having a central orifice; and
a downstream plug of filtering material.
17. The smoking article of claim 16 , wherein the upstream plug of filtering material comprises carbon-on-tow and the downstream plug of filtering material comprises cellulose acetate.
18. The smoking article of claim 16 , further comprising tipping paper attaching the tobacco rod to the filter system and a plug wrap, wherein the plug wrap circumscribes the upstream and downstream plugs of filtering material and the impaction filter.
19. The smoking article of claim 18 , further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes in the plug wrap and/or tipping paper, wherein the ventilation holes are positioned upstream of the impaction filter.
20. The smoking article of claim 18 , further comprising a plurality of ventilation holes in the plug wrap and/or tipping paper, wherein the ventilation holes are positioned downstream of the impaction filter.
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US11/826,017 US20080047571A1 (en) | 2006-07-12 | 2007-07-11 | Smoking article with plate impactor |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US83010406P | 2006-07-12 | 2006-07-12 | |
US11/826,017 US20080047571A1 (en) | 2006-07-12 | 2007-07-11 | Smoking article with plate impactor |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20080047571A1 true US20080047571A1 (en) | 2008-02-28 |
Family
ID=38894053
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US11/826,017 Abandoned US20080047571A1 (en) | 2006-07-12 | 2007-07-11 | Smoking article with plate impactor |
Country Status (14)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20080047571A1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP2043464A2 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2009542249A (en) |
KR (1) | KR20090037908A (en) |
CN (1) | CN101534664A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2007274728B2 (en) |
CO (1) | CO6160278A2 (en) |
EA (1) | EA015282B1 (en) |
MX (1) | MX2009000426A (en) |
MY (1) | MY150202A (en) |
NO (1) | NO20090644L (en) |
NZ (1) | NZ573730A (en) |
UA (1) | UA95964C2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2008010091A2 (en) |
Cited By (31)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20070186945A1 (en) * | 2005-12-29 | 2007-08-16 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with improved delivery profile |
US20080017204A1 (en) * | 2006-07-12 | 2008-01-24 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with impaction filter segment |
US20080035162A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with single piece restrictor and chamber |
US20080163877A1 (en) * | 2006-12-29 | 2008-07-10 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with concentric hollow core in tobacco rod and capsule containing flavorant and aerosol forming agents in the filter system |
US20080216851A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking articles with restrictor and aerosol former |
US20080216853A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with open ended filter and restrictor |
US20080216848A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article filter with annular restrictor and downstream ventilation |
US20080216850A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Restrictor attachment for unfiltered smoking article |
US20090272379A1 (en) * | 2008-04-30 | 2009-11-05 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Electrically heated smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US20100059075A1 (en) * | 2008-09-09 | 2010-03-11 | Steve Woodson | Ventilated smoking material perforation apparatus and method |
US20100059072A1 (en) * | 2008-09-09 | 2010-03-11 | Steve Woodson | Ventilated smoking material perforation apparatus, method and product |
US7878963B2 (en) | 2006-03-28 | 2011-02-01 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with a restrictor |
US20110083675A1 (en) * | 2009-10-09 | 2011-04-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with valved restrictor |
US20110083687A1 (en) * | 2009-10-09 | 2011-04-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Cigarette filter to reduce smoke deliveries in later puffs |
US20110088704A1 (en) * | 2009-10-15 | 2011-04-21 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Enhanced subjective activated carbon cigarette |
US20110094523A1 (en) * | 2009-10-27 | 2011-04-28 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US7987856B2 (en) | 2005-12-29 | 2011-08-02 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with bypass channel |
US8434499B2 (en) | 2009-10-09 | 2013-05-07 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Filter design for improving sensory profile of carbon filter-tipped smoking articles |
US20130192621A1 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2013-08-01 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
RU2520878C2 (en) * | 2008-12-01 | 2014-06-27 | Бритиш Америкэн Тобэкко (Инвестментс) Лимитед | Smoking product filter |
US20140334802A1 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2014-11-13 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating device with air flow nozzles |
US9089163B2 (en) | 2010-12-01 | 2015-07-28 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute (Proprietary) Limited | Feed mechanism |
US9138016B2 (en) | 2010-03-26 | 2015-09-22 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking articles with significantly reduced gas vapor phase smoking constituents |
US9289014B2 (en) | 2012-02-22 | 2016-03-22 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic smoking article and improved heater element |
US20160146900A1 (en) * | 2014-11-24 | 2016-05-26 | Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | Battery sensor assembly for vehicle |
US9462828B2 (en) | 2009-03-09 | 2016-10-11 | British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited | Apparatus for introducing objects into filter rod material |
WO2020089054A1 (en) * | 2018-10-29 | 2020-05-07 | Nerudia Limited | Smoking substitute consumable |
CN111920089A (en) * | 2020-09-14 | 2020-11-13 | 河南中烟工业有限责任公司 | Aroma-enhancing filter stick and preparation method thereof |
US11013868B2 (en) | 2015-04-06 | 2021-05-25 | Japan Tobacco Inc. | Flavor inhaler |
US20210267267A1 (en) * | 2018-06-22 | 2021-09-02 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating article comprising a hollow rod of aerosol generating substrate |
WO2022154237A1 (en) * | 2021-01-12 | 2022-07-21 | 주식회사 케이티앤지 | Method for coating tipping paper for smoking article and smoking article manufactured thereby |
Families Citing this family (6)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN101969797A (en) * | 2008-02-07 | 2011-02-09 | 菲尔特隆纳国际有限公司 | Tobacco smoke filter |
CN102389164A (en) * | 2011-08-08 | 2012-03-28 | 红塔烟草(集团)有限责任公司 | Guide filter rod with hemispheric resistance drawing rod |
CN102389165A (en) * | 2011-08-08 | 2012-03-28 | 红塔烟草(集团)有限责任公司 | Cigarette filter rod with draw resistance sheet |
AT513411B1 (en) * | 2012-09-17 | 2015-05-15 | Tannpapier Gmbh | Mouthpiece paper for a filter cigarette |
CN106490678A (en) * | 2016-10-26 | 2017-03-15 | 中国烟草总公司郑州烟草研究院 | The Medicated cigarette of baffle plate is provided with a kind of filter tip |
US20210267269A1 (en) | 2018-06-26 | 2021-09-02 | China Tobacco Hunan Industrial Co., Ltd. | Cooling filter rod and application thereof |
Citations (54)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2511898A (en) * | 1950-06-20 | Cigarette holder | ||
US2547119A (en) * | 1947-04-08 | 1951-04-03 | James J Henderson | Cigarette |
US2764513A (en) * | 1954-04-02 | 1956-09-25 | Abe R Brothers | Cigarette with means for removing deleterious products of combustion |
US2954786A (en) * | 1958-05-19 | 1960-10-04 | Macfarland Aveyard & Company | Tobacco tar removal structure |
US2954772A (en) * | 1957-05-28 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Removal of tar and other deleterious substances from tobacco smoke |
US2954778A (en) * | 1956-11-16 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Auxiliary filtration means for filter-type cigarettes |
US2954783A (en) * | 1958-06-12 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Filter type tobacco smoking structure for removal of tar |
US3234949A (en) * | 1964-09-18 | 1966-02-15 | Oswald C Svehaug | Cigarette construction |
US3269394A (en) * | 1963-11-26 | 1966-08-30 | Jr Joseph A Curtis | Smoking accessory |
US3318312A (en) * | 1964-07-27 | 1967-05-09 | Jr Joseph A Curtis | Cigarette assembly |
US3323525A (en) * | 1964-07-14 | 1967-06-06 | Achilles Corp | Cigarette holder |
US3389705A (en) * | 1966-04-29 | 1968-06-25 | Levavi David | Cigarette smoke filter device |
US3395713A (en) * | 1964-03-10 | 1968-08-06 | Hans Ent Keller | Filtering arrangement for smoking articles |
US3441028A (en) * | 1967-03-27 | 1969-04-29 | Byron T Wall | Apparatus for and method of removing condensible compounds from tobacco smoke |
US3504677A (en) * | 1969-02-19 | 1970-04-07 | Max J Doppelt | Cigarette and/or cigarette holder |
US3599646A (en) * | 1969-04-30 | 1971-08-17 | American Filtrona Corp | Cigarette filter |
US3630210A (en) * | 1968-11-27 | 1971-12-28 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco | Smoking articles |
US3646941A (en) * | 1969-09-15 | 1972-03-07 | E A Carey Pipe Co | Cigarette and/or cigarette holder |
US3648712A (en) * | 1970-01-29 | 1972-03-14 | Celanese Corp | Cigarette filter construction |
US3877470A (en) * | 1974-05-02 | 1975-04-15 | Bio Gant Corp | Smoker{3 s filter device |
US4038994A (en) * | 1975-11-10 | 1977-08-02 | Aikman Leslie N | Tobacco smoke filter unit |
US4091821A (en) * | 1976-11-02 | 1978-05-30 | Scorzo Samuel P | Smoking article having an ignition suppression disk |
US4158364A (en) * | 1977-09-22 | 1979-06-19 | Albert P. Marinko | Tobacco smoke filter |
US4197863A (en) * | 1974-05-02 | 1980-04-15 | Benjamin Clayton | Tobacco smoke filter |
US4343319A (en) * | 1980-11-28 | 1982-08-10 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Cigarette filter |
US4460001A (en) * | 1980-09-08 | 1984-07-17 | Celanese Corporation | Process for preparing compound filter |
US4469112A (en) * | 1980-09-08 | 1984-09-04 | Celanese Corporation | Compound filter |
US4506683A (en) * | 1983-05-09 | 1985-03-26 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Ventilated mouthpiece for a smoking article |
US4559955A (en) * | 1983-06-20 | 1985-12-24 | Link Electronics Ltd | Controlled air bleed cigarette holder |
US4564030A (en) * | 1982-07-16 | 1986-01-14 | Loew's Theatres, Inc. | Cigarette filter assembly |
US4574820A (en) * | 1983-04-07 | 1986-03-11 | Gallaher Limited | Buccal end device for a smoking rod |
US4617946A (en) * | 1984-11-09 | 1986-10-21 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Tobacco smoke mouthpiece and method of making same |
US4620553A (en) * | 1984-05-22 | 1986-11-04 | Imperial Group Public Limited Company | Tobacco smoke filters |
US4646762A (en) * | 1983-12-05 | 1987-03-03 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Cigarette having a mouthpiece |
US4687008A (en) * | 1986-04-17 | 1987-08-18 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Filter cigarette |
US4700726A (en) * | 1986-05-02 | 1987-10-20 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Cigarette rods having segmented sections |
US4702263A (en) * | 1985-05-20 | 1987-10-27 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute Limited | Tobacco smoke filters |
US4791943A (en) * | 1985-08-26 | 1988-12-20 | Baumgartner Papiers S.A. | Cigarette filter unit and method for the production thereof |
US4949736A (en) * | 1988-03-16 | 1990-08-21 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Variable ventilation mouthpiece for a smoking article |
US5058608A (en) * | 1989-07-21 | 1991-10-22 | B.A.T. Cigarettenfabriken Gmbh | Filter cigarette |
US5152304A (en) * | 1989-10-31 | 1992-10-06 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Wrapper for a smoking article |
US5392793A (en) * | 1981-10-25 | 1995-02-28 | Rothmans International Services Limited | Smoking article with means to raise temperature of smoke |
US5435326A (en) * | 1993-07-27 | 1995-07-25 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Controlled delivery smoking article and method |
US5549125A (en) * | 1992-07-04 | 1996-08-27 | British-American Tobacco Company Limited | Relating to smoking articles |
US5979459A (en) * | 1997-04-30 | 1999-11-09 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Ventilated filter cigarette with a coaxial filter element |
US6062228A (en) * | 1995-09-29 | 2000-05-16 | Biotec Biologische Natuverpackungen Gmbh & Co., Kg | Biodegradable filter material and method for its manufacture |
US6345625B1 (en) * | 1997-12-06 | 2002-02-12 | Kar Eng Chew | Filter for secondary smoke and smoking articles incorporating the same |
US6502580B1 (en) * | 1997-09-23 | 2003-01-07 | Alessandro Leonetti Luparini | Hypobaric cigarette filter device |
US20050066981A1 (en) * | 2003-09-30 | 2005-03-31 | Crooks Evon Llewellyn | Filtered cigarette incorporating an adsorbent material |
US20070261706A1 (en) * | 2004-12-15 | 2007-11-15 | Ashesh Banerjea | Cigarette with carbon on tow filter |
US20080035162A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with single piece restrictor and chamber |
US20080216853A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with open ended filter and restrictor |
US20080216850A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Restrictor attachment for unfiltered smoking article |
US20100288293A1 (en) * | 2009-05-18 | 2010-11-18 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with improved flow restriction element |
Family Cites Families (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3496945A (en) * | 1967-03-31 | 1970-02-24 | Abraham Emil Tomkin | Air-admixed cigarette utilizing restrictive-flow orifice |
GB9023368D0 (en) * | 1990-10-26 | 1990-12-05 | Rothmans International Ltd | Smoking article |
-
2007
- 2007-07-11 US US11/826,017 patent/US20080047571A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2007-07-12 UA UAA200901104A patent/UA95964C2/en unknown
- 2007-07-12 NZ NZ573730A patent/NZ573730A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2007-07-12 JP JP2009519003A patent/JP2009542249A/en active Pending
- 2007-07-12 EP EP07804996A patent/EP2043464A2/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2007-07-12 EA EA200970117A patent/EA015282B1/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2007-07-12 KR KR1020097002184A patent/KR20090037908A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2007-07-12 CN CNA2007800264243A patent/CN101534664A/en active Pending
- 2007-07-12 MY MYPI20090082A patent/MY150202A/en unknown
- 2007-07-12 WO PCT/IB2007/002869 patent/WO2008010091A2/en active Application Filing
- 2007-07-12 MX MX2009000426A patent/MX2009000426A/en unknown
- 2007-07-12 AU AU2007274728A patent/AU2007274728B2/en not_active Ceased
-
2009
- 2009-02-10 NO NO20090644A patent/NO20090644L/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2009-02-12 CO CO09013872A patent/CO6160278A2/en unknown
Patent Citations (54)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2511898A (en) * | 1950-06-20 | Cigarette holder | ||
US2547119A (en) * | 1947-04-08 | 1951-04-03 | James J Henderson | Cigarette |
US2764513A (en) * | 1954-04-02 | 1956-09-25 | Abe R Brothers | Cigarette with means for removing deleterious products of combustion |
US2954778A (en) * | 1956-11-16 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Auxiliary filtration means for filter-type cigarettes |
US2954772A (en) * | 1957-05-28 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Removal of tar and other deleterious substances from tobacco smoke |
US2954786A (en) * | 1958-05-19 | 1960-10-04 | Macfarland Aveyard & Company | Tobacco tar removal structure |
US2954783A (en) * | 1958-06-12 | 1960-10-04 | Mac Farland Aveyard & Company | Filter type tobacco smoking structure for removal of tar |
US3269394A (en) * | 1963-11-26 | 1966-08-30 | Jr Joseph A Curtis | Smoking accessory |
US3395713A (en) * | 1964-03-10 | 1968-08-06 | Hans Ent Keller | Filtering arrangement for smoking articles |
US3323525A (en) * | 1964-07-14 | 1967-06-06 | Achilles Corp | Cigarette holder |
US3318312A (en) * | 1964-07-27 | 1967-05-09 | Jr Joseph A Curtis | Cigarette assembly |
US3234949A (en) * | 1964-09-18 | 1966-02-15 | Oswald C Svehaug | Cigarette construction |
US3389705A (en) * | 1966-04-29 | 1968-06-25 | Levavi David | Cigarette smoke filter device |
US3441028A (en) * | 1967-03-27 | 1969-04-29 | Byron T Wall | Apparatus for and method of removing condensible compounds from tobacco smoke |
US3630210A (en) * | 1968-11-27 | 1971-12-28 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco | Smoking articles |
US3504677A (en) * | 1969-02-19 | 1970-04-07 | Max J Doppelt | Cigarette and/or cigarette holder |
US3599646A (en) * | 1969-04-30 | 1971-08-17 | American Filtrona Corp | Cigarette filter |
US3646941A (en) * | 1969-09-15 | 1972-03-07 | E A Carey Pipe Co | Cigarette and/or cigarette holder |
US3648712A (en) * | 1970-01-29 | 1972-03-14 | Celanese Corp | Cigarette filter construction |
US3877470A (en) * | 1974-05-02 | 1975-04-15 | Bio Gant Corp | Smoker{3 s filter device |
US4197863A (en) * | 1974-05-02 | 1980-04-15 | Benjamin Clayton | Tobacco smoke filter |
US4038994A (en) * | 1975-11-10 | 1977-08-02 | Aikman Leslie N | Tobacco smoke filter unit |
US4091821A (en) * | 1976-11-02 | 1978-05-30 | Scorzo Samuel P | Smoking article having an ignition suppression disk |
US4158364A (en) * | 1977-09-22 | 1979-06-19 | Albert P. Marinko | Tobacco smoke filter |
US4469112A (en) * | 1980-09-08 | 1984-09-04 | Celanese Corporation | Compound filter |
US4460001A (en) * | 1980-09-08 | 1984-07-17 | Celanese Corporation | Process for preparing compound filter |
US4343319A (en) * | 1980-11-28 | 1982-08-10 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Cigarette filter |
US5392793A (en) * | 1981-10-25 | 1995-02-28 | Rothmans International Services Limited | Smoking article with means to raise temperature of smoke |
US4564030A (en) * | 1982-07-16 | 1986-01-14 | Loew's Theatres, Inc. | Cigarette filter assembly |
US4574820A (en) * | 1983-04-07 | 1986-03-11 | Gallaher Limited | Buccal end device for a smoking rod |
US4506683A (en) * | 1983-05-09 | 1985-03-26 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Ventilated mouthpiece for a smoking article |
US4559955A (en) * | 1983-06-20 | 1985-12-24 | Link Electronics Ltd | Controlled air bleed cigarette holder |
US4646762A (en) * | 1983-12-05 | 1987-03-03 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Cigarette having a mouthpiece |
US4620553A (en) * | 1984-05-22 | 1986-11-04 | Imperial Group Public Limited Company | Tobacco smoke filters |
US4617946A (en) * | 1984-11-09 | 1986-10-21 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Tobacco smoke mouthpiece and method of making same |
US4702263A (en) * | 1985-05-20 | 1987-10-27 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute Limited | Tobacco smoke filters |
US4791943A (en) * | 1985-08-26 | 1988-12-20 | Baumgartner Papiers S.A. | Cigarette filter unit and method for the production thereof |
US4687008A (en) * | 1986-04-17 | 1987-08-18 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Filter cigarette |
US4700726A (en) * | 1986-05-02 | 1987-10-20 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Cigarette rods having segmented sections |
US4949736A (en) * | 1988-03-16 | 1990-08-21 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Variable ventilation mouthpiece for a smoking article |
US5058608A (en) * | 1989-07-21 | 1991-10-22 | B.A.T. Cigarettenfabriken Gmbh | Filter cigarette |
US5152304A (en) * | 1989-10-31 | 1992-10-06 | Philip Morris Incorporated | Wrapper for a smoking article |
US5549125A (en) * | 1992-07-04 | 1996-08-27 | British-American Tobacco Company Limited | Relating to smoking articles |
US5435326A (en) * | 1993-07-27 | 1995-07-25 | R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company | Controlled delivery smoking article and method |
US6062228A (en) * | 1995-09-29 | 2000-05-16 | Biotec Biologische Natuverpackungen Gmbh & Co., Kg | Biodegradable filter material and method for its manufacture |
US5979459A (en) * | 1997-04-30 | 1999-11-09 | Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation | Ventilated filter cigarette with a coaxial filter element |
US6502580B1 (en) * | 1997-09-23 | 2003-01-07 | Alessandro Leonetti Luparini | Hypobaric cigarette filter device |
US6345625B1 (en) * | 1997-12-06 | 2002-02-12 | Kar Eng Chew | Filter for secondary smoke and smoking articles incorporating the same |
US20050066981A1 (en) * | 2003-09-30 | 2005-03-31 | Crooks Evon Llewellyn | Filtered cigarette incorporating an adsorbent material |
US20070261706A1 (en) * | 2004-12-15 | 2007-11-15 | Ashesh Banerjea | Cigarette with carbon on tow filter |
US20080035162A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with single piece restrictor and chamber |
US20080216853A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with open ended filter and restrictor |
US20080216850A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Restrictor attachment for unfiltered smoking article |
US20100288293A1 (en) * | 2009-05-18 | 2010-11-18 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with improved flow restriction element |
Cited By (81)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US7987856B2 (en) | 2005-12-29 | 2011-08-02 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with bypass channel |
US8240315B2 (en) | 2005-12-29 | 2012-08-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with improved delivery profile |
US20070186945A1 (en) * | 2005-12-29 | 2007-08-16 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with improved delivery profile |
US7878963B2 (en) | 2006-03-28 | 2011-02-01 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with a restrictor |
US9060546B2 (en) | 2006-03-28 | 2015-06-23 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with a restrictor |
US20080017204A1 (en) * | 2006-07-12 | 2008-01-24 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with impaction filter segment |
US8353298B2 (en) | 2006-07-12 | 2013-01-15 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with impaction filter segment |
US20080035162A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-02-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with single piece restrictor and chamber |
US8424539B2 (en) | 2006-08-08 | 2013-04-23 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with single piece restrictor and chamber |
US20080163877A1 (en) * | 2006-12-29 | 2008-07-10 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with concentric hollow core in tobacco rod and capsule containing flavorant and aerosol forming agents in the filter system |
US8235056B2 (en) | 2006-12-29 | 2012-08-07 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with concentric hollow core in tobacco rod and capsule containing flavorant and aerosol forming agents in the filter system |
US20080216851A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking articles with restrictor and aerosol former |
US8353302B2 (en) | 2007-03-09 | 2013-01-15 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking articles with restrictor and aerosol former |
US20080216850A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Restrictor attachment for unfiltered smoking article |
US20080216848A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article filter with annular restrictor and downstream ventilation |
US20080216853A1 (en) * | 2007-03-09 | 2008-09-11 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with open ended filter and restrictor |
US8235057B2 (en) | 2007-03-09 | 2012-08-07 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with open ended filter and restrictor |
US8109277B2 (en) | 2007-03-09 | 2012-02-07 | Philip Morris USA Inc, | Smoking article filter with annular restrictor and downstream ventilation |
US10966464B2 (en) | 2008-04-30 | 2021-04-06 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Electrically heated smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US8794231B2 (en) | 2008-04-30 | 2014-08-05 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Electrically heated smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US20090272379A1 (en) * | 2008-04-30 | 2009-11-05 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Electrically heated smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US20100059075A1 (en) * | 2008-09-09 | 2010-03-11 | Steve Woodson | Ventilated smoking material perforation apparatus and method |
US20100059072A1 (en) * | 2008-09-09 | 2010-03-11 | Steve Woodson | Ventilated smoking material perforation apparatus, method and product |
RU2520878C2 (en) * | 2008-12-01 | 2014-06-27 | Бритиш Америкэн Тобэкко (Инвестментс) Лимитед | Smoking product filter |
US9462828B2 (en) | 2009-03-09 | 2016-10-11 | British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited | Apparatus for introducing objects into filter rod material |
US8434499B2 (en) | 2009-10-09 | 2013-05-07 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Filter design for improving sensory profile of carbon filter-tipped smoking articles |
US8424540B2 (en) | 2009-10-09 | 2013-04-23 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with valved restrictor |
US20110083687A1 (en) * | 2009-10-09 | 2011-04-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Cigarette filter to reduce smoke deliveries in later puffs |
US20110083675A1 (en) * | 2009-10-09 | 2011-04-14 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking article with valved restrictor |
US8905037B2 (en) | 2009-10-15 | 2014-12-09 | Philip Morris Inc. | Enhanced subjective activated carbon cigarette |
US20110088704A1 (en) * | 2009-10-15 | 2011-04-21 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Enhanced subjective activated carbon cigarette |
US11013265B2 (en) | 2009-10-27 | 2021-05-25 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US20110094523A1 (en) * | 2009-10-27 | 2011-04-28 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US10485266B2 (en) | 2009-10-27 | 2019-11-26 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US9420829B2 (en) | 2009-10-27 | 2016-08-23 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking system having a liquid storage portion |
US9138016B2 (en) | 2010-03-26 | 2015-09-22 | Philip Morris Usa Inc. | Smoking articles with significantly reduced gas vapor phase smoking constituents |
US9101166B2 (en) | 2010-12-01 | 2015-08-11 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute (Proprietary) Limited | Feed mechanism |
US9089163B2 (en) | 2010-12-01 | 2015-07-28 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute (Proprietary) Limited | Feed mechanism |
US10092032B2 (en) | 2010-12-01 | 2018-10-09 | Tobacco Research And Development Institute (Proprietary) Limited | Feed mechanism |
US20140334802A1 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2014-11-13 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating device with air flow nozzles |
US10272170B2 (en) * | 2011-12-08 | 2019-04-30 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating device with air flow nozzles |
US10123566B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2018-11-13 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US10881814B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2021-01-05 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic vaping device |
US11730901B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2023-08-22 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US9326547B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2016-05-03 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic vaping article |
US11511058B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2022-11-29 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
JP2015508641A (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2015-03-23 | アルトリア クライアント サービシーズ インコーポレイ | Electronic smoking |
US9004073B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2015-04-14 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic cigarette |
US8997753B2 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2015-04-07 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
US9474306B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2016-10-25 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US9510623B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2016-12-06 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
AU2013214994B2 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2017-03-09 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
US9668523B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2017-06-06 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US9848656B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2017-12-26 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US9854839B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2018-01-02 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic vaping device and method |
US11478593B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2022-10-25 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic vaping device |
EP2809182A4 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2015-08-12 | Altria Client Services Inc | Electronic smoking article |
US10092037B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2018-10-09 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US8997754B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2015-04-07 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic cigarette |
US9456635B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2016-10-04 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US20130192621A1 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2013-08-01 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
US10098386B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2018-10-16 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US10405583B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2019-09-10 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
WO2013116568A3 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2014-11-06 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
US10980953B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2021-04-20 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
IL274421A (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2020-06-30 | Altria Client Services Inc | Electronic smoking article |
US10716903B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2020-07-21 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette |
US10780236B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2020-09-22 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic cigarette and method |
WO2013116568A2 (en) * | 2012-01-31 | 2013-08-08 | Altria Client Services Inc. | Electronic smoking article |
US9282772B2 (en) | 2012-01-31 | 2016-03-15 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic vaping device |
US10383371B2 (en) | 2012-02-22 | 2019-08-20 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic smoking article and improved heater element |
US9877516B2 (en) | 2012-02-22 | 2018-01-30 | Altria Client Services, Llc | Electronic smoking article and improved heater element |
US9289014B2 (en) | 2012-02-22 | 2016-03-22 | Altria Client Services Llc | Electronic smoking article and improved heater element |
US20160146900A1 (en) * | 2014-11-24 | 2016-05-26 | Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | Battery sensor assembly for vehicle |
US11013868B2 (en) | 2015-04-06 | 2021-05-25 | Japan Tobacco Inc. | Flavor inhaler |
US20210267267A1 (en) * | 2018-06-22 | 2021-09-02 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating article comprising a hollow rod of aerosol generating substrate |
US11889858B2 (en) * | 2018-06-22 | 2024-02-06 | Philip Morris Products S.A. | Aerosol generating article comprising a hollow rod of aerosol generating substrate |
WO2020089054A1 (en) * | 2018-10-29 | 2020-05-07 | Nerudia Limited | Smoking substitute consumable |
CN111920089A (en) * | 2020-09-14 | 2020-11-13 | 河南中烟工业有限责任公司 | Aroma-enhancing filter stick and preparation method thereof |
CN111920089B (en) * | 2020-09-14 | 2022-05-24 | 河南中烟工业有限责任公司 | Aroma-enhancing filter stick and preparation method thereof |
WO2022154237A1 (en) * | 2021-01-12 | 2022-07-21 | 주식회사 케이티앤지 | Method for coating tipping paper for smoking article and smoking article manufactured thereby |
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
NZ573730A (en) | 2011-03-31 |
WO2008010091A2 (en) | 2008-01-24 |
WO2008010091A3 (en) | 2008-04-03 |
AU2007274728A1 (en) | 2008-01-24 |
KR20090037908A (en) | 2009-04-16 |
AU2007274728B2 (en) | 2012-06-28 |
CN101534664A (en) | 2009-09-16 |
NO20090644L (en) | 2009-03-06 |
CO6160278A2 (en) | 2010-05-20 |
UA95964C2 (en) | 2011-09-26 |
JP2009542249A (en) | 2009-12-03 |
EP2043464A2 (en) | 2009-04-08 |
EA200970117A1 (en) | 2009-06-30 |
MX2009000426A (en) | 2009-01-29 |
EA015282B1 (en) | 2011-06-30 |
MY150202A (en) | 2013-12-13 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
AU2007274728B2 (en) | Smoking article with plate impactor | |
US8353298B2 (en) | Smoking article with impaction filter segment | |
TWI399181B (en) | Improvements relating to smoking articles and filters therefor | |
US9138016B2 (en) | Smoking articles with significantly reduced gas vapor phase smoking constituents | |
US7914622B2 (en) | Smoking article having flavorant materials retained in hollow heat conductive tubes | |
US20080216850A1 (en) | Restrictor attachment for unfiltered smoking article | |
TW305753B (en) | Low CO cigarette | |
KR102250151B1 (en) | Insertable filter unit | |
MX2008012396A (en) | Smoking article with a restrictor. | |
CA3135683A1 (en) | Smoking article | |
BRPI0714290A2 (en) | smoking article with plate impactor |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC., VIRGINIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:BRAUNSHTEYN, MICHAEL;DWYER, ROWLAND W.;LI, SAN;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:020085/0152;SIGNING DATES FROM 20070821 TO 20071023 Owner name: PHILIP MORRIS USA INC., VIRGINIA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:BRAUNSHTEYN, MICHAEL;DWYER, ROWLAND W.;LI, SAN;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:020085/0164;SIGNING DATES FROM 20070821 TO 20071023 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |