A24B7/00

SMOKING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME

The disclosed technology pertains to a customizable smokable whole leaf wrap and its multi-step manufacturing process that includes size screening, curing, pasteurization, adhesive application, sheet formation, cutting, and drying. The process is adaptable, offering various alternative methods and embodiments, enabling a wide array of wrap properties, flavors, and functionalities. This flexibility extends to the use of different strains, plant materials, infusions, adhesives, treatments, and manufacturing techniques. Certain embodiments can incorporate flavor-enhancing compounds, essential oils, herbal extracts, heat-resistant coatings, odor-absorbing treatments, built-in filters, or ventilation systems for an optimized smoking experience. The technology also emphasizes environmental sustainability with possibilities such as biodegradable adhesives, closed-loop manufacturing, and natural insect repellents, delivering a safe, quality, and environmentally responsible product tailored to consumer needs and preferences.

FLAVOR SOURCE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A method of manufacturing a flavor source includes: a step A of adding a basic substance to a tobacco raw material; a step B of heating the tobacco raw material added with the basic substance and releasing an inhaling flavor component into a vapor phase from the tobacco raw material; a step C of collecting the inhaling flavor component released into the vapor phase in the step B; a step D of washing a tobacco residue being the tobacco raw material obtained after the inhaling flavor component is released in the step B, with a washing solvent; a step E of pulverizing or cutting the tobacco residue obtained after being washed in the step D; and a step F of adding the inhaling flavor component collected in the step C to the tobacco residue obtained after pulverized or cut in the step E.

FLAVOR SOURCE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A method of manufacturing a flavor source includes: a step A of adding a basic substance to a tobacco raw material; a step B of heating the tobacco raw material added with the basic substance and releasing an inhaling flavor component into a vapor phase from the tobacco raw material; a step C of collecting the inhaling flavor component released into the vapor phase in the step B; a step D of washing a tobacco residue being the tobacco raw material obtained after the inhaling flavor component is released in the step B, with a washing solvent; a step E of pulverizing or cutting the tobacco residue obtained after being washed in the step D; and a step F of adding the inhaling flavor component collected in the step C to the tobacco residue obtained after pulverized or cut in the step E.

HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL PRODUCTION LINE AND METHOD FOR INLINE PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL
20180368465 · 2018-12-27 · ·

The invention relates to a homogenized tobacco sheet production line comprising: A tank (501) adapted to contain a slurry formed by a tobacco powder blend, a binder (6) and an aerosol former (5) in an aqueous medium; A cast apparatus (200) adapted to receive slurry from the tank (501) and to cast the slurry so as to form a homogenized tobacco material; A movable transporting support (606) on which said slurry is casted and adapted to transport the homogenized tobacco material along a transport direction; A slitter (611) located downstream the cast apparatus (200) adapted to slit the homogenized tobacco material along the transport direction so as to form portioned homogenized tobacco sheets; and A crimper (613) located downstream the slitter (611) adapted to receive at least one of the partial homogenized tobacco sheets from the slitter (611) and to crimp the at least one of the portioned homogenized tobacco sheets. It also relates to a method for inline production of a homogenized tobacco sheet.

HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL PRODUCTION LINE AND METHOD FOR INLINE PRODUCTION OF HOMOGENIZED TOBACCO MATERIAL
20180368465 · 2018-12-27 · ·

The invention relates to a homogenized tobacco sheet production line comprising: A tank (501) adapted to contain a slurry formed by a tobacco powder blend, a binder (6) and an aerosol former (5) in an aqueous medium; A cast apparatus (200) adapted to receive slurry from the tank (501) and to cast the slurry so as to form a homogenized tobacco material; A movable transporting support (606) on which said slurry is casted and adapted to transport the homogenized tobacco material along a transport direction; A slitter (611) located downstream the cast apparatus (200) adapted to slit the homogenized tobacco material along the transport direction so as to form portioned homogenized tobacco sheets; and A crimper (613) located downstream the slitter (611) adapted to receive at least one of the partial homogenized tobacco sheets from the slitter (611) and to crimp the at least one of the portioned homogenized tobacco sheets. It also relates to a method for inline production of a homogenized tobacco sheet.

Valet for hand-rolled cigarettes
12070055 · 2024-08-27 ·

A cigarette valet including a base portion having a pair of opposed side walls, a pair of opposed end walls extending therebetween, a top wall, and an opposed bottom wall, wherein the base portion defines an interior compartment, one of the side walls includes a first flange defining a first recess, and one of the end walls includes a second flange defining a second recess, and a substantially-triangular receptacle including a first flange and a second flange that are slidably received in the first recess and the second recess, and a drawer that is slidably disposed within the interior compartment of the base portion.

Valet for hand-rolled cigarettes
12070055 · 2024-08-27 ·

A cigarette valet including a base portion having a pair of opposed side walls, a pair of opposed end walls extending therebetween, a top wall, and an opposed bottom wall, wherein the base portion defines an interior compartment, one of the side walls includes a first flange defining a first recess, and one of the end walls includes a second flange defining a second recess, and a substantially-triangular receptacle including a first flange and a second flange that are slidably received in the first recess and the second recess, and a drawer that is slidably disposed within the interior compartment of the base portion.

MATERIAL FOR FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE, HEATING-TYPE FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR MATERIAL FOR FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

This material is for a flavor inhalation article and is obtained by mixing a cellulosic base material and nicotine.

MATERIAL FOR FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE, HEATING-TYPE FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE, AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR MATERIAL FOR FLAVOR INHALATION ARTICLE

This material is for a flavor inhalation article and is obtained by mixing a cellulosic base material and nicotine.

DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF SMOKABLE CANNABIS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME

A delivery device for smokable cannabis and a manufacturing method for same with a defined active cannabis compound. Plant material from a plurality of cannabis plants representing a plurality of cannabis cultivars is harvested based on parent cultivars' active cannabis compound profile. Plant material is shredded to a size range applicable to loading into a smokable device, measured proportions of plant materials are combined to produce a mixed batch with a projected desirable active cannabis compound profile. Material is then processed, analyzed, loaded into smokable delivery device, labeled and distributed.