A24C5/44

CONE CLOSURE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS
20190320710 · 2019-10-24 ·

A cone closure apparatus for production of smoking articles includes: (a) a frame; and (b) at least one cone holder supported by the frame and extending along an axis. The cone holder has a lower grip surface for applying a rotational force about the axis to an outer surface of a lower filled portion of a cone received in the cone holder. The cone having an upper empty portion disposed above the lower filled portion and protruding clear of the lower grip surface to receive a counter-rotational force about the axis, in a direction opposite the rotational force. The closure apparatus further includes (c) a drive supported by the frame for applying at least one of the rotational force and the counter-rotational force to twist the upper empty portion closed when the drive is energized.

CONE CLOSURE APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS
20190320710 · 2019-10-24 ·

A cone closure apparatus for production of smoking articles includes: (a) a frame; and (b) at least one cone holder supported by the frame and extending along an axis. The cone holder has a lower grip surface for applying a rotational force about the axis to an outer surface of a lower filled portion of a cone received in the cone holder. The cone having an upper empty portion disposed above the lower filled portion and protruding clear of the lower grip surface to receive a counter-rotational force about the axis, in a direction opposite the rotational force. The closure apparatus further includes (c) a drive supported by the frame for applying at least one of the rotational force and the counter-rotational force to twist the upper empty portion closed when the drive is energized.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES FOR SMOKING
20190183165 · 2019-06-20 ·

A smoking device comprised of a rectangular middle panel comprising a central rectangular subpanel hingably joined to a lower rectangular subpanel, and hingably joined to an upper rectangular subpanel; a left panel hingably joined to a left edge of the rectangular middle panel and comprising a plurality of left panel facets hingably joined to each other; and a right panel hingably joined to a right edge of the rectangular middle panel and comprising a plurality of right panel facets hingably joined to each other. The lower rectangular subpanel and upper rectangular subpanel are pivotable with respect to the central subpanel to an opposed position forming an enclosed cavity. The left panel facets and right panel facets are pivotable so as to collapse and be contained within the enclosed cavity. Alternative embodiments with additional multifunctional capabilities are also described.

MULTIFUNCTIONAL DEVICES FOR SMOKING
20190183165 · 2019-06-20 ·

A smoking device comprised of a rectangular middle panel comprising a central rectangular subpanel hingably joined to a lower rectangular subpanel, and hingably joined to an upper rectangular subpanel; a left panel hingably joined to a left edge of the rectangular middle panel and comprising a plurality of left panel facets hingably joined to each other; and a right panel hingably joined to a right edge of the rectangular middle panel and comprising a plurality of right panel facets hingably joined to each other. The lower rectangular subpanel and upper rectangular subpanel are pivotable with respect to the central subpanel to an opposed position forming an enclosed cavity. The left panel facets and right panel facets are pivotable so as to collapse and be contained within the enclosed cavity. Alternative embodiments with additional multifunctional capabilities are also described.

WINDSCREEN FOR ROLLING CIGARETTES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
20240206527 · 2024-06-27 ·

The invention is a device to aid in the hand rolling of cigarettes. The device provides a working space shielded from wind and drafts. The device is a windscreen in the shape of a three-sided box with no top or bottom. The windscreen is set on its narrow edge on the flat surface of a rolling tray creating a working space protected from wind and drafts.

WINDSCREEN FOR ROLLING CIGARETTES CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
20240206527 · 2024-06-27 ·

The invention is a device to aid in the hand rolling of cigarettes. The device provides a working space shielded from wind and drafts. The device is a windscreen in the shape of a three-sided box with no top or bottom. The windscreen is set on its narrow edge on the flat surface of a rolling tray creating a working space protected from wind and drafts.

ROLLING TRAY AND SEALABLE LID FOR ASSEMBLING SMOKEABLE ITEMS
20190150501 · 2019-05-23 · ·

A rolling tray for assembling a smokeable item includes a tray portion that is configured to permit assembly of the smokeable item; and a lid that is configured to sealingly engage with the tray portion to seal the tray portion of the rolling tray.

ROLLING TRAY AND SEALABLE LID FOR ASSEMBLING SMOKEABLE ITEMS
20190150501 · 2019-05-23 · ·

A rolling tray for assembling a smokeable item includes a tray portion that is configured to permit assembly of the smokeable item; and a lid that is configured to sealingly engage with the tray portion to seal the tray portion of the rolling tray.

ROLLING PAPER FOR ASSEMBLING A SMOKEABLE ITEM
20190150503 · 2019-05-23 · ·

A rolling paper includes a paper that is configured to encapsulate a smokeable ingredient to form a smokeable item. The rolling paper includes an adhesive disposed on a first portion of the paper, and that is configured to adhere the first portion of the paper to a second portion of the paper to permit the paper to encapsulate the smokeable ingredient and form the smokeable item. The rolling paper includes a removable strip disposed on the adhesive.

LIGHTER
20190154257 · 2019-05-23 · ·

A lighter includes a lighter component that is configured to ignite a smokeable item. The lighter includes a housing that is connected to the lighter component and that includes a cavity. The lighter includes a component that permits access to the cavity of the housing to permit the smokeable item to be stored within the cavity of the housing.