EP4305974A3 - A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor - Google Patents

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EP4305974A3
EP4305974A3 EP23213831.3A EP23213831A EP4305974A3 EP 4305974 A3 EP4305974 A3 EP 4305974A3 EP 23213831 A EP23213831 A EP 23213831A EP 4305974 A3 EP4305974 A3 EP 4305974A3
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smoking article
recess
cylindrical element
raised area
mouthpiece
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EP4305974A2 (en
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Karl Kaljura
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Nicoventures Trading Ltd
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Nicoventures Trading Ltd
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    • 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
    • A24D3/18—Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes; Manufacture thereof
    • 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
    • A24D1/04—Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips
    • A24D1/042—Cigars; Cigarettes with mouthpieces or filter-tips with mouthpieces
    • 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
    • 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
    • A24D3/0204—Preliminary operations before the filter rod forming process, e.g. crimping, blooming
    • A24D3/0212—Applying additives to filter materials
    • A24D3/0216—Applying additives to filter materials the additive being in the form of capsules, beads or the like
    • 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
    • A24D3/041—Tobacco smoke filters characterised by their shape or structure with adjustable means for modifying the degree of filtration of the filter
    • 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
    • A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
    • A24D3/062—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters characterised by structural features
    • A24D3/063—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters characterised by structural features of the fibers
    • 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
    • A24D3/08—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent
    • A24D3/10—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as carrier or major constituent of cellulose or cellulose derivatives
    • 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
    • A24D3/14—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters of organic materials as additive

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Cigarettes, Filters, And Manufacturing Of Filters (AREA)
EP23213831.3A 2015-02-27 2016-02-26 A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor Pending EP4305974A3 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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GB201503390A GB201503390D0 (en) 2015-02-27 2015-02-27 A smoking article and filter unit therefor
EP16711334.9A EP3261462B1 (en) 2015-02-27 2016-02-26 A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor
PCT/GB2016/050503 WO2016135502A1 (en) 2015-02-27 2016-02-26 A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor

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EP16711334.9A Division EP3261462B1 (en) 2015-02-27 2016-02-26 A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor

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EP4305974A2 EP4305974A2 (en) 2024-01-17
EP4305974A3 true EP4305974A3 (en) 2024-04-17

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EP16711334.9A Active EP3261462B1 (en) 2015-02-27 2016-02-26 A smoking article and mouthpiece therefor

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US (1) US20180035706A1 (enExample)
EP (2) EP4305974A3 (enExample)
JP (2) JP6683403B2 (enExample)
KR (2) KR20170109009A (enExample)
CN (1) CN107529818B (enExample)
CA (1) CA3014886C (enExample)
ES (1) ES2968037T3 (enExample)
GB (1) GB201503390D0 (enExample)
HK (1) HK1249372A1 (enExample)
HU (1) HUE065070T2 (enExample)
PL (1) PL3261462T3 (enExample)
RU (1) RU2674975C1 (enExample)
WO (1) WO2016135502A1 (enExample)

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GB201715924D0 (en) * 2017-09-29 2017-11-15 British American Tobacco Investments Ltd A filter unit for a smoking article
GB201903290D0 (en) 2019-03-11 2019-04-24 Nicoventures Trading Ltd An article for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system
CN113229521A (zh) * 2021-06-23 2021-08-10 张家港外星人新材料科技有限公司 一种电子雾化液组合物及其包装容器

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EP0628260A2 (en) * 1993-06-11 1994-12-14 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Cigarette filter
US5630628A (en) * 1993-10-01 1997-05-20 Ideal-Standard Gmbh Connecting coupling
EP1754419A1 (en) * 2005-08-15 2007-02-21 Philip Morris Products S.A. Liquid release device for a smoking article
WO2013000967A1 (en) * 2011-06-27 2013-01-03 British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited Smoking article filter and insertable filter unit therefor

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ES2968037T3 (es) 2024-05-06
PL3261462T3 (pl) 2024-03-18
CN107529818B (zh) 2020-12-08
CA3014886C (en) 2023-12-19
CA3014886A1 (en) 2016-09-01
JP2018506288A (ja) 2018-03-08
US20180035706A1 (en) 2018-02-08
JP2020114231A (ja) 2020-07-30
RU2674975C1 (ru) 2018-12-13
HUE065070T2 (hu) 2024-05-28
CN107529818A (zh) 2018-01-02
KR20170109009A (ko) 2017-09-27
EP4305974A2 (en) 2024-01-17
KR20190130690A (ko) 2019-11-22
EP3261462B1 (en) 2023-12-13
HK1249372A1 (zh) 2018-11-02
JP6683403B2 (ja) 2020-04-22
EP3261462A1 (en) 2018-01-03
KR102349316B1 (ko) 2022-01-07
GB201503390D0 (en) 2015-04-15
JP6958968B2 (ja) 2021-11-02

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