KR20230104678A - Crushable Capsules Containing Tobacco Products - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to smoking articles comprising at least one capsule comprising a shell and a filter section comprising filter material. The capsule contains a liquid contained by a shell within the capsule, which liquid further comprises at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid disposed within the friable shell. A smoking article is characterized in that the filter section comprises a tobacco product, wherein the tobacco product comprises tobacco particles having an average size of 30 μm or less. The tobacco product is placed inside the filter material, within the plug wrap, within the at least one wrapping and/or inside the capsule. The invention also relates to a filter section comprising a tobacco product, and a method of manufacturing a tobacco product having such a filter section.

Description

Crushable Capsules Containing Tobacco Products

The present invention relates to a friable capsule comprising a tobacco product for use in the filter section of a smoking article. The present invention also relates to a method of making a smoking article described above comprising a frangible capsule.

Fragile flavor capsules in RMC filters are known in the tobacco industry. They often contain flavor compounds such as menthol, fruit flavors, or other synthetic flavors. When the capsule is crushed, the capsule provides an additional taste sensation to the user.

For example, US7836895B2 discloses a cigarette comprising a filter and a crushable capsule. Capsules contain anhydrous liquids or gels containing flavoring agents. US20140332014A1 also discloses a filter unit for smoking articles comprising a capsule comprising a smoke modifying material.

While it is seen as a positive that the user can affect the flavor of the smoking article while smoking, some users do not like the flavor provided. Users often prefer a particularly strong tobacco taste. In addition, regulations on such capsules increasingly limit the use of flavors.

It would be desirable to provide a smoking article that allows a user to add desired additional tobacco flavor to an aerosol while smoking. It would be particularly desirable if such smoking articles could be configured to allow the user to select from a variety of different tobacco flavors and flavor intensities. Preferably, such smoking articles can be made on common handling machines.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide smoking articles comprising tobacco flavored capsules and methods of making such smoking articles.

The foregoing problem is solved by a smoking article comprising at least one capsule comprising a shell and a filter section comprising a filter material. The capsule contains a liquid contained within the capsule by an outer shell. The capsule further comprises at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid disposed within the shell, and the shell of the capsule may be broken. A smoking article characterized in that the filter section comprises a tobacco product, the tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average size of 30 μm or less, the tobacco product inside a filter material, within a plug wrap, at least one within the wrapping of, and/or inside the capsule.

Tobacco particles having such a small average particle size provide a large surface area that can be contacted by a passing aerosol. This allows molecules to be transferred from the particles into the aerosol stream. It has been found that with a particle size of 30 μm or less, a plurality of flavor molecules can be delivered, which contributes to full tobacco flavor. Particle size allows larger and smaller molecules to migrate from the interior volume of the particle to its surface, from which these molecules can be transferred to the aerosol stream.

Also, in the context of the present invention, the term "tobacco product" refers to a flavor material comprising tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than or equal to 30 μm (sD50 laser diffraction).

Nicotine can also be transferred from tobacco particles to aerosols in a similar manner. Since nicotine has a flavor and is usually a component of tobacco, the term “flavor molecule” also includes nicotine.

The nature of these particles can also be explained by the rapid heating of the small particles after contact with the hot aerosol stream, which initiates migration of the flavor molecules within the tobacco particles. Flavor molecules can also reach the particle surface, from which the flavor molecule, regardless of its location within the particle, can be rapidly transferred into the aerosol stream.

Preferably, the average size of the tobacco particles (sD50 laser diffraction) is 1 μm or more, preferably 2.5 μm or more, more preferably 5 μm or more, and most preferably 8 μm or more. It has been found that grinding tobacco particles to a smaller particle size can affect flavor. It is thought that some of the flavor molecules in leaf tobacco are degraded due to the high shear energy. Also, some flavor molecules may escape very small tobacco particles during the polishing process or during subsequent treatment processes. This can lead to depletion of these flavor molecules in the tobacco particles, and a flavor composition that differs from the full tobacco flavor. It is conceivable that different types of tobacco particles provide different types of tobacco products.

Preferably, the filter material included in the filter section includes a carrier material, such as cellulose acetate fibers, paper, or activated charcoal. It is conceivable that tobacco products are applied to the filter material. In this case, the carrier material is preferably soaked or sprayed with the tobacco product during the manufacturing process of the filter material. Preferably, additionally or alternatively, the plug wrap included in the filter section contains tobacco product. Also preferably, the plug wrap is soaked with a tobacco product. It is also conceivable that the inner and/or outer surface of the plug wrap be sprayed with tobacco product. Additionally or alternatively, a tobacco product is applied over the at least one wrapping. Similar to a plug wrap, it is conceivable that the tobacco product is soaked or sprayed onto the wrap. Preferably, the capsule comprises a tobacco product alternative to or in addition to the filter material, plug wrap or at least one wrapping.

Due to the different application options, various flavor effects can be induced. Thus, the tobacco product may slightly change the taste of the smoking article, and preferably the tobacco product is applied to the inside or outside of a filter material, plug wrap, wrapping, or capsule. Also, preferably, the tobacco product can be applied to filter materials, plug wraps, wrappings, and inside and outside capsules to significantly change the taste of the smoking article.

According to another embodiment, a smoking article is characterized in that the filter section comprises a cavity, which cavity at least partially contains a tobacco product.

Preferably, the filter section comprises at least one cavity for insertion of at least one capsule. The cavity is preferably formed during the manufacturing process of the filter section. Preferably, the cavities extend circumferentially and longitudinally of the smoking article to form a cylinder. The cavity may be at least partially surrounded by a filter material. It is conceivable that the cavity comprises an inner surface onto which tobacco product has been sprayed. As a result, the aerosol accumulates in the cavities and is cooled, while at the same time enriched with the tobacco product. This results in a particularly mild flavor, which appears less scratchy upon cooling.

According to another embodiment, a smoking article is characterized in that the tobacco product can be activated with a liquid.

It has been found advantageous to lower the viscosity of the polishing composition to prevent degradation of the flavor molecules during the polishing process. This can be achieved by adding a solvent to these compositions. Such solvent (or “carrier fluid”) is preferably selected from the group comprising water, monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, sugar alcohols, sugars and polyhydric alcohol esters. By using such a carrier fluid, the average particle size of tobacco can be adjusted to a desired value without significant change in flavor.

In addition to tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micrometers or less, the tobacco product preferably includes a liquid medium, such as alcohol or water, in which the tobacco particles are dispersed.

In a preferred embodiment, to prevent degradation and/or dissipation of the tobacco flavor, the tobacco particles are subjected to a temperature of 30°C or lower, preferably 20°C or lower, more preferably 15°C or lower, most preferably 10°C or lower. Dispersed in a liquid medium and/or carrier fluid. Preferably, the liquid medium and/or carrier fluid of the dispersion is at a temperature of - 20°C or higher, preferably - 10°C or higher, more preferably - 5°C or higher, most preferably - 0°C or higher to aid in its processing. have It has been found that low temperature dispersions having temperatures within the aforementioned range also prevent nicotine degradation.

Preferably, when the capsule is crushed, the liquid contained within the capsule dissolves or dilutes the filter material, plug wrap, wrapping and/or tobacco product contained within the cavity. Preferably, the capsule contains a neutral liquid and/or a carrier liquid that is dispersed throughout the filter material after breaking. Consequently, during smoking, the aerosol preferably interacts with the tobacco product to carry the released tobacco flavor away from the tobacco particles. The additional tobacco flavor improves the taste of the smoking article as perceived by the user. When the cavity and/or filter material is enriched with tobacco product, the tobacco taste of the smoking article may be enhanced by breaking the capsules. The liquid contained therein reacts with the tobacco product by imparting flavor to the aerosol.

According to another embodiment, a smoking article is characterized in that the cavity comprises at least one capsule. The capsule within the cavity provides an additional surface on which tobacco products can be applied. Preferably, the cavity and the outer surface of the capsule are sprayed with tobacco product. Also, they may be other tobacco products, such that the cavity may contain a first tobacco product and the outer surface of the capsule may contain a second tobacco product. A cavity may contain two capsules. Additional capsules in the cavity magnify the flavor effect. During smoking, only one of the capsules can be broken, and the other capsule can remain unbroken. Unshredded capsules are preferably wetted with the liquid contained within the crushed capsules. Preferably, the moistened capsule releases tobacco flavor into an aerosol during the smoking period. It is also conceivable to crush both capsules separately or together, during or before smoking.

According to another embodiment, a smoking article wherein the plug wrap comprises a tobacco product. Preferably, the plug wrap is coated with tobacco product during its manufacturing process. Preferably, the plug wrap containing tobacco product is processed in a conventional manufacturing machine for plug wraps. Inks containing tobacco products can be printed on the plug wrap. The tobacco product on the plug wrap is preferably broken down by the aerosol produced during the smoking period, thereby releasing the tobacco flavor. It is conceivable that at least a portion of the tobacco flavor stays in the plug wrap and another portion of the tobacco flavor migrates to the filter material. It is particularly advantageous to apply the tobacco product to the plug wrap because the tobacco product is not directly heated and gently flavors the smoke.

According to another embodiment, the smoking article is characterized in that the smoking article in which the capsule is inserted into the filter section can be smoked without breaking the capsule. Preferably, the outer surface of the capsule is coated with tobacco products and/or other flavor products. Such other flavors may be other tobacco products or conventional flavors such as menthol, vanilla, or other synthetic flavors. During the smoking experience, the aerosol travels along the smoking article from the distal end of the consumable material to the buccal end of the filter section, and the tobacco product contained on the outer surface of the capsule contained within the filter section enriches the aerosol with additional tobacco aroma. Thereby, the user preferably has a first taste profile. If additional flavor is desired, the user can crush the capsule and have a second taste profile. The second taste profile preferably includes additional tobacco flavor and desired flavor.

The capsule may contain a second tobacco product in liquid. In this case, the first tobacco product is mixed with the second tobacco product after shredding, resulting in a new, preferably third, taste profile. It is advantageous for a user to have at least two taste profiles with just one smoking article. If more than one capsule is inserted into the filter section, the number of possible taste profiles a user can select from during just one smoking session is greater.

This object is achieved by a filter section comprising a filter material and a capsule having a shell and a liquid contained within the shell, the liquid comprising at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid, the shell of the capsule comprising: can be shredded. The filter section further comprises a tobacco product, the tobacco product comprising tobacco particles having an average size of 30 μm or less, the tobacco product inside the filter material, within a plug wrap, within at least one wrapping, and/or inside a capsule. is placed on

The flavor fluid preferably includes a flavor essence such as menthol, fruit flavors, or other synthetic or botanical flavors. Flavor fluids contained in capsules may include tobacco products. By mixing conventional flavors with different tobacco products, new flavors can be created.

In an advantageous embodiment, a filter section comprising tobacco products may be used on different smoking articles. A pre-manufactured filter section can be easily attached to different smoking articles, thereby creating different flavors with different types of tobacco used in the smoking article. A filter section containing tobacco products can be used in particular for multiple purposes.

According to another embodiment, the filter section is characterized in that the capsule comprises a tobacco product, which tobacco product can be dispersed in the capsule in a liquid and/or disposed on the outer surface of the shell. The coated outer surface of the shell is preferably sprayed with tobacco product. If the capsule is available separately, the outer surface of the shell can be decorated with an ink containing tobacco product. Alternatively or additionally, the capsule preferably comprises a carrier fluid comprising a tobacco product and/or at least one flavor fluid comprising the same tobacco product.

According to another embodiment, the filter section comprises a hydrocolloid, preferably gellan gum, agar, agar, carrageenan, pectin, gum arabic, ghatti gum, pullulan gum, mannan gum and/or modified starch, more preferably is characterized in that it comprises a mixture of hydrocolloid and gelatin.

According to another embodiment, the filter section is characterized in that the capsule releases liquid in a predefined direction. It is conceivable that the capsule contained in the filter section extends along the length and along the filter section. Preferably, the capsule is shaped as a medium-sized cylinder and the shell encloses the liquid. Preferably, the capsule further comprises a predefined fracture zone. When the consumer crushes the capsule, the crushing force acts at least partially perpendicular to the length of the smoking article. This results in the release of the liquid at least partially out of the capsule along the longitudinal direction. Capsules with a predefined orientation have the advantage of being able to moisten specific areas of the filter section without distributing the contents of the capsule over a large area. In this case, certain regions of the filter section preferably contain tobacco products.

According to another embodiment, the filter section is characterized in that the viscosity of the liquid in the capsule ranges from 0.3 mPas to 3 mPas, preferably from 3 Pas to 10 mPas, more preferably from 10 mPa*s to 100 mPas. The viscosity of the tobacco product is preferably between 1 and 10 mPas, also preferably between 8 and 35 mPas, and this viscosity is measured with a falling-rod viscometer at 25°C.

This object is also achieved by a method for manufacturing a smoking article comprising a filter section comprising at least one filter material and at least one capsule, the capsule comprising a shell and a liquid contained within the capsule by the shell. and wherein the liquid comprises at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid, the shell of the capsule being breakable, the method comprising:

a. placing the tobacco product within the filter material, within the capsule, on the capsule, within the plug wrap and/or within the at least one wrapping;

b. providing a rod of consumable material;

c. placing the capsule within the filter section;

d. wrapping the filter section within at least one wrapping; and

e. Placing the wrapped filter section at the end of the rod of consumable material.

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Preferably, the filter section is a filter rod in the shape of a cylinder having a mouth end and a distal end. The tobacco product is preferably placed during or after the standard manufacturing process of the filter section. Application of the tobacco product is preferably by printing, spraying, and/or soaking. It is conceivable that the rods of consumable material include several tobacco types, reconstituted tobacco sheets, or other smokeable materials. The rod of consumable material preferably extends longitudinally from the mouth to the distal end, the mouth end of the rod of consumable material being connected with the distal end of the filter section. By placing the tobacco product within the filter section, production flexibility is maintained. The manufacturing process of the smoking article can be run at different processing locations, and the filter section can then be added as a final manufacturing step with the desired flavor.

According to another embodiment, a method for manufacturing a smoking article is characterized in that a capsule may be disposed within a filter material of a filter section. Placement of the capsule is preferably made during the standard manufacturing process of the filter section. The filter material included in the filter section may be pre-formed in such a way that a cavity for receiving the capsule is formed in the filter material. Preforming may include a process of pressing and/or bonding the filter material to further stabilize the cavities within the filter section.

According to another embodiment, a method for manufacturing a smoking article is characterized by placing a capsule between two filter materials to create a cavity.

Preferably, the filter section comprises three parts along its length, the first part comprising the filter material, the second part comprising the cavity and the third part comprising the filter material. It is conceivable that at least one part of the filter section comprises a capsule.

Additional advantages, objects and features of the present invention will be explained by way of example only in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like elements in different embodiments may be denoted by like reference numerals.

1A is a general view of a smoking article 2 with a tobacco product 4 on and/or in a capsule 1 with a predefined direction of release r.
1 b is a general view of a smoking article 2 with a tobacco product 4 and a plug wrap 6 in and/or on a capsule 1 .
Figure 2a is an overall view of a filter section 3 with a capsule 1 with a cavity 7 and a predefined release direction r.
2b is an overall view of a filter section 3 with two different capsules 1 .
3 is a flow diagram of a method for manufacturing a smoking article 2 comprising a tobacco product 4 within a filter section 3 .

1a shows a general view of a smoking article 2 with a tobacco product 4 on and/or in a capsule 1 with a predefined direction of release r. It is conceivable that the tobacco product 4 is applied only on the shell 10 of the capsule 1 . In this case, the liquid 11 in the capsule 1 does not contain the tobacco product 4, but contains other flavors (not shown). It is also conceivable that the tobacco product 4 is contained within the capsule 1 and the liquid 11 preferably comprises a carrier liquid and a dispersion liquid with the tobacco product 4 (not shown). In addition, tobacco products 4 may be included inside and outside the shell 10 of the capsule 1 . In this case, the tobacco product 4 applied to the inside and outside of the shell 10 of the capsule 1 preferably comprises different tobacco particles (not shown), which deliver different taste types.

The filter section 3 of the smoking article 2 shown in FIG. 1A has first and second portions 14, 16 comprising filter material 5 and a third portion 15 comprising a cavity 7. ). Preferably, the cavity 7 contains at least one capsule 1 . Preferably, the cavity 7 is disposed between the first part 14 and the second part 16 and extends in the longitudinal direction l and in the circumferential direction c. It is conceivable that the cavity 7 is shaped as a hollow cylinder. Filter section 3 further includes a buccal end 18a and a distal end 19a.

The smoking article 2 comprises a rod 8 of consumable material as a smokeable portion 13 . The smokeable portion 13 of the smoking article 2 preferably has a cylindrical shape extending along the longitudinal direction l and the circumferential direction c, and having a distal end 19b and a buccal end 18b. Preferably, the rod of consumable material 8 comprises at least one type of tobacco. Also preferably, the distal end 19a of the filter section 3 is connected to the mouth end 18b of the smokeable portion 13 and the wrapping 12 is connected to the filter section 3 and the smokeable portion 13. covers at least part of

Preferably, the capsule 1 has a predefined release direction 1 . In this case, after the shell 10 is broken, the capsule 1 releases the liquid 11 contained within the shell 10 . Preferably, the discharge direction r is parallel to the flow path 9, which flow path is created from the distal end 19b of the consumable material rod 8 to the mouth end 18a of the filter section 3. .

1 b shows a general view of a smoking article 2 with a tobacco product 4 and a plug wrap 6 in and/or on a capsule 1 . Preferably, capsule 1 contains tobacco product 4 within shell 10 in liquid 11 or on an outer surface of shell 10 (not shown). Preferably, the outer surface of shell 10 is sprayed with tobacco product 4 . Also preferably, the plug wrap (6) of the filter section (3) contains a tobacco product (4).

It is conceivable that the plug wrap 6 and the capsule 1 contain tobacco products 4 of different types. It is conceivable that the plug wrap 6 is soaked with an absorbent and/or carrier liquid (not shown) comprising the tobacco product 4 . The applied tobacco product 4 is then distributed particularly evenly within the plug wrap 6 . The plug wrap 6 may contain a first type of tobacco product 4 and the capsule may contain a second and/or third tobacco product 4 (not shown). Preferably, the first tobacco product (4) conveys a first tobacco taste profile, the second tobacco product (4) conveys a second tobacco taste profile, and the third tobacco product (4) conveys a third tobacco taste. deliver the profile. The used tobacco products 4 differ from each other by comprising different tobacco particles comprising different tobacco plants. Preferably, the user can select from at least three tobacco taste profiles and/or change tobacco taste profiles during the smoking period.

Preferably, the capsule 1 shown in Fig. 1b has no predefined release direction r. In this case, the capsule 1 releases the liquid 11 contained within the shell 10 in several discharge directions r, distributed circumferentially from the capsule 1 . The liquid 11 then diffuses within the filter material 5 of the filter section 3 .

2a shows an overall view of a filter section 3 with a cavity 7 and a capsule 1 with a predefined release direction r. A capsule 1 with a predefined direction of release r is a capsule filled with liquid 11 and configured to release the contents of the liquid 11 into a predefined area and/or in a predefined direction r. . Preferably, the capsule 1 with a predefined direction r is configured to break the capsule 1 upon application of an external force F by the consumer, distal end 19a of the filter section 3 ) and/or a fracture zone oriented towards the mouth end 18a. Preferably, the external force (F) is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (1) and the ejection direction (r). When the user squeezes the filter section (3) containing the capsule (1) with a predefined release direction (r), the user creates an external force (F) or crushing force (F) with two fingers or teeth. do. The filter section 3 and the capsule 1 are elastically deformed, and the internal pressure within the capsule 1 is increased to the point of crushing or fracture. The crushed capsule 1 releases a liquid 11 containing a tobacco product 4 containing tobacco particles in a release direction r. The release direction (r) is preferably parallel to the longitudinal direction (l). Preferably, the released liquid 11 enriches the filter material 5 disposed at the distal end of the filter section 3 .

Alternatively or additionally to a capsule (not shown) containing tobacco product 4 , the interior surface of cavity 7 may be coated with tobacco product 4 . Preferably, the cavity 7 is sprayed with tobacco product 4 . Spraying into the cavities 7 can take place during or after forming the cavities 7 in the filter material 5 . After spraying the formed cavity 7, the plug wrap 6 and at least one wrapping 12 cover the filter material 5, thereby retaining the shape of the prepared filter section 3. After formation of the cavity 7, it is conceivable that at least one capsule 1 is inserted into the cavity.

2b shows an overall view of a filter section 3 with two different capsules 1 . The capsule 1 is contained within the filter material 5 of the filter section 3 . The filter section 3 preferably has a length L ranging from 5 mm to 40 mm. In the illustrated embodiment, filter section 3 comprises only one portion of filter material 5 , but as shown in FIG. 2A , the filter may comprise more than one portion of filter material 5 . It is conceivable that the filter material 5 further comprises a tobacco product 4 . Preferably, the tobacco product is dispersed through the entire filter section (3). Also preferably, the first capsule 1 is disposed near the mouth end 18a of the filter section 3 and the second capsule 1 is disposed near the distal end 19a of the filter section 3. . The first capsule 1 preferably has a predefined direction of release r of the liquid 11 contained therein. Liquid 11 may comprise tobacco product 4 . In this embodiment, the user can smoke the smoking article 2 (not shown) without breaking the capsule 1 .

It is also conceivable to crush the first capsule 1 and the contained liquid 11 is released in a predefined direction of release r, preferably parallel to the longitudinal direction l. When dispensing the liquid 11 , the second capsule 1 is preferably wetted with the liquid 11 . In a preferred embodiment, the second capsule 1 contains tobacco product 4 on the outer surface of its shell 10 . This allows the applied tobacco product 4 to preferentially react with the application liquid 11 from the first capsule 1 and to enrich the aerosol with tobacco flavor during smoking. The wet second capsule (1) preferably provides a stronger tobacco flavor to the aerosol than the non-wetted second capsule (1). It is conceivable that the second capsule 1 further comprises a tobacco product 4 . In this case, the user can crush the first and second capsules 1 to achieve a particularly strong tobacco flavor.

3 shows a flow diagram of a method of manufacturing a smoking article 2 comprising a tobacco product 4 within a filter section 3 according to any of the foregoing embodiments. In a first step, the tobacco product 4 is placed 100 in the filter section 3 . This arrangement 100 can be made in several ways, which are described in more detail below. After the tobacco product (4) has been placed (100) in the filter section (3), all parts (14 to 16) of the filter section and the consumable material rod (8) are provided (101), the consumable material rod (8) Includes tobacco and other smokeable materials. After this step, the at least one capsule 1 is placed 102 into the filter section 3 . After the arrangement 102, a lapping step 103 follows, in which the filter section 3 is wrapped in at least one wrapping 12 and a plug wrap 6. At this point, the smoking article 2 is complete.

The placement 100 of the tobacco product 4 into the filter section 3 can basically be carried out in three different possibilities. The possibility to be selected depends on the desired placement of the tobacco product 4 in the filter section 3 . In a first possibility, the tobacco product 4 is placed in the filter section 3 by coating the filter section 3 with the tobacco product 4 . Preferably, this possibility is combined with an embodiment of a smoking article 2 , wherein the tobacco product 4 is disposed within the filter material 5 of the filter section 3 .

Alternatively or additionally to placing the tobacco product 4 in the filter section 3, the tobacco product 4 sprays the tobacco product 4 onto the filter material 5 prior to forming the filter rod. and/or by soaking, it can be placed in the filter section 3 .

Alternatively or additionally to the above-described possibility for placing 100 the tobacco product 4 into the filter section 3, before the filter section 3 is formed, at least one filter comprising the tobacco product 4 is formed. The capsule 1 can also be placed 105 in the filter material 5 . Before placing the capsule (1) or also one capsule (1) into the filter material (5), the capsule (1) is sprayed with the tobacco product (4) and/or the tobacco product (4) is placed in the capsule (1). By placing within the shell (10) of the tobacco product (4) is placed within the capsule (1).

Alternatively or additionally to the method described above for placing (100) the tobacco product (4) in the filter section (3), the capsule (1) is placed (105) between two pieces of filter material (5). ) is conceivable to create a cavity 7. The tobacco product may be placed 100 into the cavity 7 by spraying.

All of the methods described above for placing 100 the tobacco product 4 into the filter section 3 may be performed separately or in combination.

After placing (100) the tobacco product (11) into the filter segment (9), the individual parts of the filter segment (9), namely the hollow cylindrical part (12), preferably first and second cylindrically shaped sections, are formed. A filter rod portion 15 comprising ( 15a , 15b ), and preferably a charcoal filter ( 19 ), is disposed ( 108 ) along the longitudinal axis (L) in the order described in the previous embodiment. Thereafter, the filter portion is preferably wrapped (109) in a plug wrap (20). At this point, the filter segment (9) is sequentially wrapped (120) by the wrapper (4) together with the other segments (3). They are sequentially arranged along the longitudinal axis L (110).

The Applicant reserves the right to claim that any feature disclosed in the application specification is an essential feature of the present invention insofar as it is a novel feature individually or in combination in view of the prior art. It should also be noted that in the drawings, features are described which may be individually advantageous. It will be immediately appreciated by those skilled in the art that certain features disclosed in the drawings may be advantageous without adopting additional features from these drawings. Further, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that further advantages may be derived from combinations of the various features disclosed in one or the various figures.

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Claims (14)

A smoking article (2) comprising at least one capsule (1) comprising a shell (10) and a filter section (3) comprising a filter material (5),
The capsule 1 comprises a liquid received by the shell 10 within the capsule 1, comprising at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid disposed within the shell 10; 11), the shell 10 of the capsule 1 can be crushed,
The filter section (3) comprises a tobacco product (3), the tobacco product (4) comprises tobacco particles having an average size of 30 μm or less, the tobacco product (4) is disposed on the inside of the filter material (5). , within a plug wrap (6), within at least one wrapping (12) and/or inside a capsule (1). According to claim 1,
A smoking article (2), characterized in that the filter section (3) comprises a cavity (7), said cavity (7) at least partially containing a tobacco product (4). According to claim 1 or 2,
A smoking article (2), characterized in that the tobacco product (4) can be activated with a liquid (11). According to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A smoking article (2), characterized in that the cavity (7) contains at least one capsule (1). According to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A smoking article (2), characterized in that the plug wrap (6) comprises a tobacco product (4). According to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A smoking article (2) characterized in that a smoking article (2) in which a capsule (1) is inserted in the filter section (3) can be smoked without breaking the capsule (1). A filter section (3) comprising a capsule (1) with a filter material (5) and a shell (10) and a liquid (11) contained within said shell (10) in said capsule (1),
wherein the liquid (11) comprises at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid, and the shell (10) of the capsule (1) is breakable;
The filter section (3) comprises a tobacco product (4), the tobacco product (4) comprising tobacco particles having an average size of 30 μm or less, the tobacco product (4) comprising the inside of the filter material (5) , characterized in that the filter section (3) is arranged within the plug wrap (6), within the at least one wrap (12) and/or inside the capsule (1). According to claim 7,
The capsule (1) comprises the tobacco product (4), which is dispersed within the capsule (1) in the liquid (11) and/or on the outer surface (17) of the shell (10). Filter section (3), characterized in that arranged on. According to claim 7 or 8,
The shell 10 of the capsule 1 is a hydrocolloid, preferably gellan gum, agar, carrageenan, pectin, gum arabic, ghatti gum, pullulan gum, mannan gum and/or modified starch, more preferably a hydrocolloid and a mixture of gelatin. According to any one of claims 7 to 9,
Filter section (3), characterized in that the capsule releases the liquid (11) in a predefined direction. According to any one of claims 7 to 10,
Filter section (3), characterized in that the viscosity of the liquid (11) in the capsule (1) ranges from 0.3 mPas to 3 mPas, preferably from 3 mPas to 10 mPas, more preferably from 10 mPas to 100 mPas. A method of manufacturing a smoking article (2) comprising a filter section (3) comprising at least one filter material (5) and at least one capsule (1), comprising:
The capsule 1 comprises a shell 10 and a liquid 11 contained within the capsule 1 by the shell 10, the liquid comprising at least one carrier fluid and/or at least one flavor fluid. Including, the shell 10 of the capsule 1 can be crushed, the method,
a. placing the tobacco product in a filter material (5), in the capsule (1), on the capsule (1), in a plug wrap (6) and/or in at least one wrapping (12);
b. providing a rod of consumable material;
c. placing the capsule (1) in the filter section (3);
d. wrapping the filter section (3) in at least one wrapping (12); and
e. placing the wrapped filter section (3) at the end of the rod of consumable material;
A method of making a smoking article (2) comprising: According to claim 12,
The method of manufacturing a smoking article (2), characterized in that the capsule (1) can be placed in the filter material (5) of the filter section (3). According to claim 13,
A method of manufacturing a smoking article (2), characterized in that the capsule (1) is placed between two filter materials (5) to form a cavity (7).

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