The present invention relates methods and apparatuses for hydrating a smokable filler or tobacco product. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for hydrating and smoking a smokable filler or tobacco product packaged for sale and for packaging a smokable filler or tobacco product for sale and apparatuses for hydrating a smokable filler or tobacco product packaged for sale. In one embodiment, separate volumes of fluid and dried tobacco are in separate chambers of a common package. In another embodiment, separate volumes of fluid and dried tobacco are in separate chambers separated by a valve that can be opened to enable a mix of the fluid with the dried tobacco material.

Described is a method for moisturizing a pouched product for oral use. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a plurality of pouched products, the pouched products having a first moisture content; b) laying down the pouched products on a support surface; and c) applying water with a water application tool comprising a water dispensing arrangement to the pouched products in a confined water application area of the support surface, to raise the moisture content to a second moisture content, the second moisture content being higher than the first moisture content, wherein the first moisture content is from 2% by weight to 30% by weight based on the total weight of the pouched product, and the second moisture content is from 20% by weight to 60% by weight based on the pouched product, the second moisture content being at least 25% higher than the first moisture content.

Described is a method for moisturizing a pouched product for oral use. The method includes the steps of: a) providing a plurality of pouched products, the pouched products having a first moisture content; b) laying down the pouched products on a support surface; and c) applying water with a water application tool comprising a water dispensing arrangement to the pouched products in a confined water application area of the support surface, to raise the moisture content to a second moisture content, the second moisture content being higher than the first moisture content, wherein the first moisture content is from 2% by weight to 30% by weight based on the total weight of the pouched product, and the second moisture content is from 20% by weight to 60% by weight based on the pouched product, the second moisture content being at least 25% higher than the first moisture content.

The present invention relates to a treatment device for a smoking article, comprising a smoking article receiving portion shaped and configured to receive at least a portion of a smoking article, and a needle storage portion with a needle holder and a needle connected to the needle holder. The needle is movable between an extended position in which the needle extends at least partially into the smoking article receiving portion and a retracted position in which the needle is fully retracted into the needle storage portion with respect to the extended position, to protect an operator from the needle. The invention further relates to a cartridge for such a treatment device, wherein the cartridge comprises a treatment substance for a smoking article. The cartridge comprises a plunger receiving means which is adapted to receive a plunger to force the treatment substance out of the cartridge. The cartridge has at least one side wall which is adapted to be perforated by a second end of the needle, such that the second end of the needle may protrude into the inside of the cartridge, wherein the treatment substance is stored.

The present invention relates to a treatment device for a smoking article, comprising a smoking article receiving portion shaped and configured to receive at least a portion of a smoking article, and a needle storage portion with a needle holder and a needle connected to the needle holder. The needle is movable between an extended position in which the needle extends at least partially into the smoking article receiving portion and a retracted position in which the needle is fully retracted into the needle storage portion with respect to the extended position, to protect an operator from the needle. The invention further relates to a cartridge for such a treatment device, wherein the cartridge comprises a treatment substance for a smoking article. The cartridge comprises a plunger receiving means which is adapted to receive a plunger to force the treatment substance out of the cartridge. The cartridge has at least one side wall which is adapted to be perforated by a second end of the needle, such that the second end of the needle may protrude into the inside of the cartridge, wherein the treatment substance is stored.

A device for grinding and mixing of herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, preparing and dispensing of cigarettes is disclosed. The device includes a single removable grinder/mixing unit 1200 that is extractable from the device and storable in a separate container 1600. The modular function enables convenient removal of any remaining herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices from the device for storage, and permits use of another grinder/mixing unit 1200 in the device for the grinding and mixing of other material.

A device for grinding and mixing of herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices, preparing and dispensing of cigarettes is disclosed. The device includes a single removable grinder/mixing unit 1200 that is extractable from the device and storable in a separate container 1600. The modular function enables convenient removal of any remaining herbs and/or tobacco and/or spices from the device for storage, and permits use of another grinder/mixing unit 1200 in the device for the grinding and mixing of other material.

A cigar cabinet includes a refrigerating assembly and a humidifying assembly. The humidifying assembly includes a water collecting trough, a drain trough and a guide trough. The guide trough is located under the refrigerating assembly. The drain trough and the water collecting trough are arranged on a bottom wall of the cigar cabinet with a partition arranged therebetween. The height of the partition is less than that of the side wall of the water collecting trough, or the partition defines a passage connecting the drain trough and the water collecting trough, and the bottom height of the passage is less than the side wall height of the water collecting trough. The drain trough defines a drain hole for discharging liquid to thereby prevent condensed water overflowing from the water collecting trough, and the water collecting though without drain hole can store water to keep the humidity inside the cigar cabinet.

A cigar cabinet includes a refrigerating assembly and a humidifying assembly. The humidifying assembly includes a water collecting trough, a drain trough and a guide trough. The guide trough is located under the refrigerating assembly. The drain trough and the water collecting trough are arranged on a bottom wall of the cigar cabinet with a partition arranged therebetween. The height of the partition is less than that of the side wall of the water collecting trough, or the partition defines a passage connecting the drain trough and the water collecting trough, and the bottom height of the passage is less than the side wall height of the water collecting trough. The drain trough defines a drain hole for discharging liquid to thereby prevent condensed water overflowing from the water collecting trough, and the water collecting though without drain hole can store water to keep the humidity inside the cigar cabinet.

A cigar humidor having rotating inner compartments for accessible storage within a humidor housing that mounts behind a picture frame. The humidor housing contains inner walls dividing the interior into separate compartments. The outer compartments include cylindrical holders with elongated openings to receive cigars aligned widthwise. The holders are attached to pivot axles enabling them to independently rotate outward for easy access to cigars. A space beneath provides clearance for rotation. The central compartment has subsections accessed by an inner lid. The humidor lid conformingly fits into the rear side of a picture frame and contains attaching features to attach and align flush with the frame back. The frame front visually obscures the humidor while providing an ornamental appearance. The humidor rotating compartments provide organized cigar storage and display concealed behind the picture frame.