A cigar encasement apparatus for clean and convenient cigar smoking includes a mouthpiece having a central tube aperture extending from within a mouthpiece depression to a mouthpiece back end. An intake tube is coupled within the tube aperture and has a tube front end extending out the tube aperture within the mouthpiece depression. A grip is selectively engageable within the mouthpiece depression and is configured to receive a cigar. A grip back end has a central punch aperture extending therethrough to slidingly receive the intake tube. The intake tube is configured to puncture the cigar. A mesh tube has an open tube back end selectively engageable with the grip front end. The mesh tube is configured to encase the cigar and prevent ash from the cigar from falling out of the mesh tube.

The present disclosure provides a method for assessing hot coal fallout propensity of burning cigarettes based on human behavior features of ash-tapping action. The method is characterized in that the method is accomplished through an apparatus for detecting hot coal fallout propensity based on human behavior features of ash-tapping action, which include behavior features of human action of tapping cigarette ash, features of holding a cigarette, and features of force applying process and other aspects. This method can provide objective and accurate test basis for evaluation of cigarette fallout performance.

The present disclosure provides a method for assessing hot coal fallout propensity of burning cigarettes based on human behavior features of ash-tapping action. The method is characterized in that the method is accomplished through an apparatus for detecting hot coal fallout propensity based on human behavior features of ash-tapping action, which include behavior features of human action of tapping cigarette ash, features of holding a cigarette, and features of force applying process and other aspects. This method can provide objective and accurate test basis for evaluation of cigarette fallout performance.

A portable smoking instrument comprising a cigarette bar internally provided with an inner cavity allowing a cigarette to be inserted therein and an ash storage part separately connected with the cigarette bar, wherein both ends of the inner cavity are communicated with the outside, and a through hole communicated with the inner cavity is formed in the surface of the cigarette bar; the ash storage part is provided with an ash storage inner cavity communicated with the inner cavity of the cigarette bar. The portable smoking instrument is convenient to use and operate and can be applied and promoted easily, thereby preventing negative influences of smoking on environmental sanitation.

A portable smoking instrument comprising a cigarette bar internally provided with an inner cavity allowing a cigarette to be inserted therein and an ash storage part separately connected with the cigarette bar, wherein both ends of the inner cavity are communicated with the outside, and a through hole communicated with the inner cavity is formed in the surface of the cigarette bar; the ash storage part is provided with an ash storage inner cavity communicated with the inner cavity of the cigarette bar. The portable smoking instrument is convenient to use and operate and can be applied and promoted easily, thereby preventing negative influences of smoking on environmental sanitation.

A cigar holder assembly includes a filter holder that includes: a first filter holder piece having a first end to connect to a smoking machine and a second end, and a second filter holder piece having a first end and a second end, a first opening extending axially into the first end and a second opening extending axially into the second end, and the second end of the first filter holder piece and the first end of the second filter holder piece fit together. The assembly includes a cigar holder having a first end and a second end to receive a cigar, and the second end of the second filter holder piece and the first end of the cigar holder fit together; and a seal has an opening that extends through its entire thickness, the seal configured to fit in the opening in the first end of the cigar holder.

A cigar holder assembly includes a filter holder that includes: a first filter holder piece having a first end to connect to a smoking machine and a second end, and a second filter holder piece having a first end and a second end, a first opening extending axially into the first end and a second opening extending axially into the second end, and the second end of the first filter holder piece and the first end of the second filter holder piece fit together. The assembly includes a cigar holder having a first end and a second end to receive a cigar, and the second end of the second filter holder piece and the first end of the cigar holder fit together; and a seal has an opening that extends through its entire thickness, the seal configured to fit in the opening in the first end of the cigar holder.

The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body, an inner sleeve configured to move relative to the main body, and an actuating element configured to slide the inner sleeve to and from a retracted position, in which an outer surface of the inner sleeve is not visible, and a use position, in which the inner sleeve protects an inserted cartridge. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body, a receiving member located within the main body, and a spring-loaded latch mechanism. The latch mechanism may be configured to actuate the receiving member to and from a loading position, a use position, and an ejecting position.

The present disclosure is directed to a holder for use with a removable substrate cartridge. In one implementation, the holder comprises a main body that includes a collapsible section configured to collapse in an axial direction into an ejecting position when an ejecting force is applied to the main body. The collapsible portion is further configured to return to the use position when no ejecting force is applied to the main body. In another implementation, the holder comprises a main body that includes at least one deflectable portion configured to rotate relative to the remaining main body into an ejecting position when an ejecting force is applied to the main body. The at least one deflectable portion is further configured to return to the use position when no ejecting force is applied to the main body.

A smoking article comprises a rod of smokeable material such as tobacco and a tubular support in which the rod is slidably received. The tubular support is formed from a blank of sheet material that is wound in a spiral. Machinery for making the spiral blank is described.