TW201502037A - A method of manufacturing - Google Patents

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a packaging insert containing elongate elements, such as smoking articles. The method involves providing a first web having grooves running lateral to the direction of travel of the first web, each groove shaped to receive a single elongate element, and providing a second web over the grooves of the first web resulting in a series of individual pockets. In one embodiment, elongate elements are located in the grooves of the first web before the second web is fed over the grooves containing the elongate elements. In an alternative embodiment, the elongate elements are positioned in the individual pockets after they have been formed.

Description

Production method

The present invention relates to a method of making a packaging insert comprising an elongate member, particularly, but not limited to, a method of making a package insert containing a smoking article, and a package insert comprising an elongate member.

Variants of packages of many elongate elements (e.g., smoking articles) are known. A method of inserting a long component into such a package is required. For example, multiple smoking items can be packaged in a single package.

In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method of making a package insert comprising a plurality of elongate members, the package insert including a first web and a second web, the method comprising the steps of: i) providing a continuous feed consisting of a first web having a plurality of transverse grooves for the direction of travel of the first web, each groove being shaped to accept a single elongate member; (ii) a plurality of elongate members fed into the grooves of the first web; (iii) above the elongate members located in the grooves of the first web, provided by the second web A continuous feed consisting of a sequence of individual pockets each comprising a single elongate member.

The elongate members may be fed into the grooves of the first web by any suitable means, including but not limited to: providing a rotating drum member, the rotating drum member at a rate and the first web Each groove is fed to a rate matching manner of the elongate component feed The elongate member is delivered to the first web.

The elongate member can be, but is not limited to, any cylindrical article. Examples of suitable elongate members include, but are not limited to, smoking articles and electronic cigarettes. As used herein, the term "smoking article" includes smokable products such as cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos, and pipes, whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or tobacco substitutes, Also included are heat-not-burn products. The smoking article can be provided with a filter for the smoker to draw airflow. Other suitable elongate members include any delicate or degradable article such as, but not limited to, halogen bulbs and glass ampules. Glass test-tubes containing one, two, three or more smoking items may also be suitable.

The groove cross-section of the first web may be formed in any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves of the first web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves of the first web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a triangular polygonal cross section.

The first mesh can be corrugated. That is, the first web may have a sequence of transverse parallel grooves and ridges for the direction of travel of the first web. The cross-section of the grooves and ridges of the first web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves and ridges of the first web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves and ridges of the first web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a three-sided polygonal cross section.

The second web may have no grooves and ridges.

Alternatively, the second web may have a plurality of transverse grooves for the direction of travel of the second web. The groove cross-section of the second web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves of the second web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves of the second web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a three-sided polygonal cross section.

The second web can be corrugated. That is, the second web may have a sequence of transverse parallel grooves and ridges for the direction of travel of the second web. The cross-section of the grooves and ridges of the second web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves and ridges of the second web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves and ridges of the second web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a triangular polygonal cross section.

The second web may be positioned over the elongate member such that the grooves of the second web face and align with the grooves of the first web.

The first web and the grooves (and ridges) of the second web may have cross-sections of the same shape.

For example, the first web and the second web may have grooves having a three-sided polygonal cross section, wherein the continuous feed of the second web is above the first web such that the second web The grooves face and align with the grooves of the first web to produce a sequence of individual hexagonal pockets each comprising a single elongate member.

The grooves (and ridges) of the first web and/or the grooves (and ridges) of the second web may be equally spaced along the direction of travel of the respective webs.

The first and second webs can be made of the same or different materials. Any suitable material can be used including, but not limited to, a thin walled card. In a particular embodiment of the invention in which the package insert is further modified to individually seal the individual pockets, water, moisture and/or air are permeable to the first and second webs. In this case, the first and second webs may be made of a material that is water/moisture/air permeable. Alternatively, the first/second web may be constructed of any suitable substrate, such as a thin walled card, sheet, film or foil, and a layer or film that further comprises water, moisture and/or air.

The first web may have a width equal to the length of the elongate member or may have a width that is less than the length of the elongate member.

The second web may have a width equal to the length of the elongate member or may have a small The width of the length of the elongate member.

The width of the first web may be the same as the width of the second web. For example, the width of the first web and the second web can be the same and equal to the length of the elongate member. Alternatively, the width of the first web and the second web may be the same and less than the length of the elongate member.

The widths of the first web and the second web may vary. For example, the width of the first web may be less than the width of the second web. In this case, the width of the first web may be the same as the length of the elongate member. Alternatively, the width of the first web may be less than the length of the elongate member.

The first and second webs can be joined together. For example, the first and second webs can be bonded together. Any suitable bonding means can be used including, but not limited to, an adhesive.

The first web and the second web may be joined together where the second web contacts the area between the grooves of the first web. For example, a first web having grooves and ridges can be joined to the second web where the second web contacts the ridges of the first web that face the second web. a first web having grooves and ridges connectable to a second web having grooves and ridges, wherein the ridges of the first web contact the first web facing the second web The ridge of the object.

The method may further comprise: sealing one or both ends of the individual pockets. For example, the ends of each pocket may be sealed, wherein at least one of the ends is temporarily sealed, such as a removable seal, allowing for individual access to individual pockets comprising a single elongate member.

The temporary seal can include a plurality of perforations configured to allow access to individual individual pockets.

In one embodiment, one end of each individual bag is permanently sealed and the other end is temporarily sealed.

The step of sealing one or both ends of the individual pouches may include placing a continuous strip along the (open) end of the individual pouch and joining the strip to the pouch to create a seal.

The width of the strip may be the same as the depth of the groove of the first web or the width and The combined depth of the grooves of the first and second webs is the same (in several embodiments, the pockets are formed by a first web and a second web having mutually facing and aligned grooves).

The step of joining the continuous strips to the ends of the individual pockets can be carried out in any suitable manner, including but not limited to: bonding the strips to the ends of the individual pockets. For example, a continuous strip can be thermally bonded to the ends of individual pockets.

Having such a continuous strip at the end of the individual pockets creates a temporary seal or permanent seal. For example, establishing a temporary seal can allow access to one or more perforated lines to allow access to include elongate elements by providing a continuous strip of a sequence consisting of transversely aligned perforated lines for the length of the strip. A different body.

The material from which the strip is made may be the same as the first and/or second web or may be different from the first and/or second web. The strip may be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to, a thin walled card, a foil, an opaque foil, or a plastic such as a transparent or translucent plastic. In some embodiments, the water, moisture, and/or air does not pass through the seal.

Alternatively, the step of sealing one or both ends of the individual pockets may include folding a portion of the second web such that it covers the ends of the pockets to create a seal. This step is possible when the second web has no grooves and ridges and a width greater than the width of the first web. The second web can be folded along an axis extending in the direction of travel of the second web.

For example, the width of the first web may be less than the width of the second web such that the width of the second web extends beyond the width of the first web and the second web is provided relative to the first web An extra width of the object. The second web is then folded such that the additional width of the second web is over one end of the sequence consisting of individual pockets comprising elongate elements, thereby sealing one end of the individual pockets. Individual pockets can be sealed at one or both ends in this manner.

The seal can have any suitable shape including, but not limited to, semi-circular, triangular, and hexagonal. For example, the shape and size of the seal can be the same as the end of each individual bag. Alternatively, the seals may be larger than the ends of the individual pockets. The seal thus overlaps the bag Provides a simple way to remove the temporary seal from the individual bag ends.

The above steps can result in permanent or temporary seals.

In the context of the temporary seal, the additional width of the second web may further comprise: a sequence of perforations, the perforations being oriented transversely to the direction of travel of the second web and from the respective individual pockets (here first mesh) The edge of the object joining the second web extends to the edge of the second web.

Any type of temporary seal may further include a tab for facilitating removal of the seal from the end of the bag. The tabs allow the user to effectively and efficiently remove the seals to access the elongate members within each pocket.

The tabs can have any suitable shape including, but not limited to, a semi-circular shape.

In any particular embodiment of the invention, the package inserts prepared by the above methods can be further processed to provide package inserts in a variety of different configurations. For example, any of the methods of the invention described herein may further comprise: winding the resulting package insert comprising the elongate member. In a specific embodiment, the package insert is wound into a first web on the inside of the roll.

Alternatively, any method of the present invention may further comprise: folding the package insert. For example, the package insert can be folded into a triangular configuration with the first mesh on the inside of the triangular configuration or the first mesh on the outside of the triangular configuration. Alternatively, any method of the present invention may further comprise folding the package insert such that the first section of the individual pockets overlaps the second section of the individual pockets to provide a package insert having at least two layers of individual pockets. Preferably, overlapping one of the individual pockets with a different section of the individual pockets provides another sequence consisting of individual pockets each having a single elongate member therebetween. In this particular embodiment, the package insert can be further folded such that the third region of the individual pockets overlaps the first and second regions to provide another sequence of individual pockets each capable of containing a single elongate member.

In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a method of making a package insert comprising a plurality of elongate members, the package insert including a first web and a second web, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing a continuous feed consisting of a first web having a plurality of transverse grooves for the direction of travel of the first web, each groove being shaped to fit into a single elongate member; (ii) Providing a continuous feed consisting of a second web; (iii) arranging the second web and the first web to provide individual pockets having a shape that can be inserted into an elongate member a package insert constituting one of the sequences; and (iv) inserting a single elongate member into each of the individual pockets.

The elongate member can be, but is not limited to, any cylindrical article. Examples of suitable elongate members include, but are not limited to, smoking articles and electronic cigarettes. As used herein, the term "smoking article" includes smokable products such as cigarettes, cigars, and cigarillos, whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco or tobacco substitutes, and also includes heating. Does not burn the product. The smoking article can be provided with a filter for the smoker to draw airflow. Other suitable elongate members include any delicate or degradable article such as, but not limited to, halogen bulbs and glass ampoules. Glass tubes containing one, two, three or more smoking items may also be suitable.

The elongate member can be inserted into the bag body in any suitable manner, including but not limited to: providing a rotating drum roller having one of the elongate members on the circumference of the feed, such that the drum roller is associated with a sequence of individual The package inserts of the bag are laterally side by side such that an elongate member moves laterally into each of the pockets, wherein the drum rollers rotate to rate the plurality of elongate members at a rate that matches the rate at which the individual pockets are fed to the elongate member feed. Feed to the bag.

The groove cross-section of the first web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves of the first web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves of the first web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a triangular polygonal cross section.

The first web can be corrugated. That is, the first web may have a sequence of transverse parallel grooves and ridges for the direction of travel of the first web. First mesh groove The cross-section of the ridges can have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove can accommodate a single elongate member. For example, the grooves and ridges of the first web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves and ridges of the first web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a three-sided polygonal cross section.

The second web may have no grooves and ridges.

Alternatively, the second web may have a plurality of transverse grooves for the direction of travel of the second web. The groove cross-section of the second web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves of the second web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves of the second web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a three-sided polygonal cross section.

The second web can be corrugated. That is, the second web may have a sequence of transverse parallel grooves and ridges for the direction of travel of the second web. The cross-section of the grooves and ridges of the second web may have any suitable shape such that the shape of each groove accepts a single elongate member. For example, the grooves and ridges of the second web may have a V-shaped cross section or a U-shaped cross section. Alternatively, the grooves and ridges of the second web may have a polygonal cross section, such as a triangular polygonal cross section.

The second web may be configured for the first web to face the grooves of the second web and align with the grooves of the first web.

The first web and the grooves (and ridges) of the second web may have cross-sections of the same shape.

For example, the first web and the second web may have a groove having a three-sided polygonal cross section, wherein the second web is joined to the first web such that the second web has a groove facing Aligning the grooves of the first web produces a sequence of individual hexagonal pockets each comprising a single elongate member.

a groove (and ridge) of the first mesh and/or a groove (and ridge) of the second mesh There may be equal spacing along the direction of travel of the individual webs.

The first and second webs can be made of the same or different materials. Any suitable material can be used including, but not limited to, a thin walled card. In a particular embodiment of the invention in which the package insert is further modified to individually seal the individual pockets, water, moisture and/or air are permeable to the first and second webs. In this case, the first and second webs may be made of a material that is water/moisture/air permeable. Alternatively, the first/second web may be constructed of any suitable substrate, such as a thin walled card, sheet, film or foil, and a layer or film that further comprises water, moisture and/or air.

The first web may have a width equal to the length of the elongate member or may have a width that is less than the length of the elongate member.

The second web may have a width equal to the length of the elongate member or may have a width that is less than the length of the elongate member.

The width of the first web may be the same as the width of the second web. For example, the width of the first web and the second web can be the same and equal to the length of the elongate member. Alternatively, the width of the first web and the second web may be the same and less than the length of the elongate member.

The widths of the first web and the second web may vary. For example, the width of the first web may be less than the width of the second web. In this case, the width of the first web may be the same as the length of the elongate member. Alternatively, the width of the first web may be less than the length of the elongate member.

The first and second webs can be joined together. For example, the first and second webs can be bonded together. Any suitable bonding member can be used including, but not limited to, an adhesive.

The first mesh and the second mesh may be joined together, where the second mesh Contact is made in the area between the grooves of the first web. For example, a first web having grooves and ridges can be joined to the second web where the second web contacts the ridges of the first web that face the second web. a first web having grooves and ridges connectable to a second web having grooves and ridges, wherein the ridges of the first web contact the first web facing the second web The ridge of the object.

The method may further comprise: sealing one or both ends of the individual pockets. For example, it can be dense Sealing the ends of each of the pockets, wherein at least one of the ends is temporarily sealed, such as a removable seal, allows for individual access to individual pockets comprising a single elongate member.

The temporary seal can include a plurality of perforations configured to allow access to individual individual pockets.

In one embodiment, one end of each individual bag is permanently sealed and the other end is temporarily sealed.

The step of sealing one or both ends of the individual pouches may include placing a continuous strip along the (open) end of the individual pouch and joining the strip to the pouch to create a seal.

The width of the strip may be the same as the depth of the groove of the first web or the same depth as the combination of the grooves of the first and second webs (in several embodiments, the pockets are mutually The first web and the second web of the groove facing and aligned are formed).

The step of joining the continuous strips to the ends of the individual pockets can be carried out in any suitable manner, including but not limited to: bonding the strips to the ends of the individual pockets. For example, a continuous strip can be thermally bonded to the ends of individual pockets.

Having such a continuous strip at the end of the individual pockets creates a temporary seal or permanent seal. For example, establishing a temporary seal may allow a perforation of one or more perforation lines to access a pocket containing elongate elements by providing a continuous strip of a sequence consisting of transversely aligned perforation lines for the length of the strip. body.

The material from which the strip is made may be the same as the first and/or second web or may be different from the first and/or second web. The strip may be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to, a thin walled card, a foil, an opaque foil, or a plastic such as a transparent or translucent plastic. In some embodiments, the water, moisture, and/or air does not pass through the seal.

Alternatively, the step of sealing one or both ends of the individual pockets may include folding a portion of the second web such that it covers the ends of the pockets to create a seal. This step is possible when the second web has no grooves and ridges and a width greater than the width of the first web. Can be along The second web is folded over an axis extending in the direction of travel of the second web.

For example, the width of the first web may be less than the width of the second web such that the width of the second web extends beyond the width of the first web and the second web is provided relative to the first web An extra width of the object. The second web is then folded such that the additional width of the second web is over one end of the sequence consisting of individual pockets comprising elongate elements, thereby sealing one end of the individual pockets. Individual pockets can be sealed at one or both ends in this manner.

The seal can have any suitable shape including, but not limited to, semi-circular, triangular, and hexagonal. For example, the shape and size of the seal can be the same as the end of each individual bag. Alternatively, the seals may be larger than the ends of the individual pockets. The seal thus overlaps the bag to provide a simple way of removing the temporary seal from the individual bag ends.

The above steps can result in permanent or temporary seals.

In the context of the temporary seal, the additional width of the second web may further comprise: a sequence of perforations, the perforations being oriented transversely to the direction of travel of the second web and from the individual pockets (here the first web) The edge joining the second web extends to the edge of the second web.

Any type of temporary seal may further include a tab for facilitating removal of the seal from the end of the bag. The tabs allow the user to effectively and efficiently remove the seals to access the elongate members within each pocket.

The tabs can have any suitable shape including, but not limited to, a semi-circular shape.

According to a particular embodiment of the invention, a package insert prepared by the method described in any of the embodiments herein is provided.

In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a bag body is provided that includes a package insert of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ mesh

2‧‧‧corrugating roller

3‧‧‧Smoking articles

4‧‧‧ mesh

5‧‧‧ individual bags

6‧‧‧Conveyor belt

7‧‧‧ mesh

21‧‧‧ mesh

22‧‧‧corrugating roller

23‧‧‧Smoking articles

24‧‧‧ mesh

25‧‧‧ individual bags

26‧‧‧ Section

Section 27‧‧‧

Section 28‧‧‧

29‧‧‧Area

30‧‧‧Package inserts

31, 32‧‧‧ mesh

33‧‧‧Smoking articles

34‧‧‧ individual bags

51, 52‧‧‧ mesh

53‧‧‧Smoking articles

54‧‧‧ individual bags

55‧‧‧Continuous strips

56‧‧‧Perforation

58‧‧‧ components

60‧‧‧ individual bags

61‧‧‧Continuous strips

62‧‧‧Perforation

63‧‧‧ tongue

71‧‧‧Package inserts

72‧‧‧ parallel individual bags

73‧‧‧Smoking articles

74‧‧‧ mesh

75‧‧‧ mesh

76‧‧‧ axis

80‧‧‧Package inserts

81, 82‧‧‧ mesh

83‧‧‧Smoking articles

84‧‧‧ individual bags

85‧‧‧Seal

86‧‧‧ tongue

90‧‧‧Package inserts

91, 92‧‧‧ mesh

93‧‧‧Smoking articles

94‧‧‧ individual bags

95‧‧‧Seal

96‧‧‧ tongue

100‧‧‧Drum-shaped members/drum rollers

101‧‧‧ mesh

102‧‧‧Discrete area

103‧‧‧Smoking articles

104‧‧‧ Groove

104‧‧‧Discrete area

105‧‧‧roll

106‧‧‧Area

107‧‧‧ Groove

110‧‧‧Package inserts

111, 112‧‧‧ mesh

113‧‧‧Smoking articles

114‧‧‧Smoking articles

115‧‧‧ individual bags

116‧‧‧Discrete area

117‧‧‧ area

120‧‧‧Package inserts

125‧‧‧ individual bags

126, 1210‧‧‧ discrete areas

127, 128, 129‧‧‧ discrete areas

131, 132‧‧‧ mesh

133‧‧‧Smoking articles

134‧‧ ‧ Groove

135‧‧‧ parallel individual pockets

140‧‧‧Package inserts

141, 142‧‧‧ mesh

143‧‧‧Smoking articles

145‧‧‧ individual bags

146‧‧‧corrugating roller

147‧‧‧Rotating drum/drum roller

148‧‧‧ mesh

150‧‧‧ cigarette making machine

151‧‧‧纸烟

210, 211‧‧ Section

212‧‧‧Drum components

213‧‧‧ mesh

1210‧‧‧Discrete area

1231, 1232, 1233 ‧ ‧ smoking articles

1241‧‧‧Smoking articles

1242‧‧‧Smoking articles

Specific embodiments of the present invention will now be described by way of example.

Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment of the method of the present invention and an apparatus suitable for carrying out the method of manufacturing a package insert.

Figure 2 illustrates an embodiment of a method of manufacturing a package insert comprising two parallel lines of elongate elements.

Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of a package insert that can be obtained by one of the methods of the present invention.

Figures 4a and 4b illustrate a package insert embodiment obtainable by one of the methods of the present invention and how the package insert is wound.

Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment of how individual pockets of a package insert are sealed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 illustrates an alternate embodiment of how to seal individual pockets of a package insert in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figures 7a and 7b illustrate an alternate embodiment of how to seal individual pockets of a package insert in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 8 illustrates an embodiment of a package insert in a coiled configuration and sealed individual pockets.

Figures 9a and 9b illustrate an embodiment of a package insert in a triangular configuration with individually sealed pockets.

Figures 10a through 10d illustrate a drum roll embodiment that can be used in some embodiments of the present invention and a first mesh cross section that can be used with the drum roll.

Figures 11a, 11b and 12a, 12b illustrate different package insert embodiments in a configuration designed to be collapsible.

Figure 13 illustrates an embodiment of the method of the present invention and a manufacturing apparatus suitable for carrying out the method, wherein a first web having grooves is formed by vacuum casting.

Figures 14 and 15 illustrate an embodiment of the method of the present invention and a manufacturing apparatus suitable for carrying out such methods, wherein the elongate member is inserted into the individual pouch after formation of the pouch.

The manner in which the elongate members are packaged preferably provides protection from bending and/or squashing during transport and/or storage of the components. Packaging the elongate components (especially smoking articles) preferably also improves the customer's experience in opening the container and extracting the component and allowing the component to be ready for use with a long shelf life. In this regard, the package insert can be used to hold one or more elongate members and to improve the overall protection provided by the package. This package insert can then be incorporated into a bag, such as a cigarette body.

However, the manufacturing method of package inserts containing elongate components can be complex, slow, and inefficient. In contrast, the method of the present invention provides an efficient and highly adaptable continuous process for making package inserts comprising elongate elements.

In the following examples, the method of the present invention is described in the context of a package insert containing a smoking article, although the method of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. The method of the invention can be applied to any suitable elongate member. The term "smoking article" includes smokable products such as cigarettes, cigars, and cigarillos, whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco or tobacco substitutes, and also includes heated but non-combustible products.

Figure 1 illustrates an embodiment of a method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A web 7 is provided and supplied to a pair of corrugating rollers 2 which convert the web 7 into transverse parallel grooves for the direction of travel of the first web 1 and The first web 1 of the ridge is continuously fed. The shape of the grooves and ridges is not limited. They may have a V-shaped cross section, a U-shaped cross section, or may have a semi-hexagonal (ie, half-hexagonal) cross section. Figure 1 illustrates a first web 1 with grooves and ridges that are uniform and shaped to accept a single smoking article. The continuous supply of the smoking article 3 and the feeding of the smoking article 3 into the respective grooves on one side of the first web 1 are provided. Providing a continuous supply of the second web 4 and feeding the second web 4 over the smoking article 3 in the recess of the first web 1 to provide a sequence of individual pouches each comprising a single smoking article 3 Body 5.

In an alternative, the method of carrying out the method is to feed the smoking article from above. The grooves into the first mesh allow gravity to assist in placing the smoking article within the groove. A second web is then fed over the smoking article located within the groove of the first web to provide a sequence of individual pockets each containing a single smoking article.

The smoking article can be placed/nested inside, which is deliberately designed and sized to be shaped by the first web 1 having grooves and ridges to protect during transport and/or storage of the bag They are free of bends and/or squash. The nature of the individual pockets 5 and their manner of manufacture provide for axial and radial rigidity (and thus protection) relative to the longitudinal center axis of the smoking article 3.

The sequence of individual pockets containing the smoking article can then be cut and packaged in an appropriate manner for storage and/or shipping. For example, they can be divided into a selected number of individual pockets and/or folded.

The smoking article 3 can be fed into the grooves of the first web 1 in a number of ways. For example, as shown in Fig. 1, the smoking article 6 can be fed to the groove of the first web 1 by the conveyor belt 6. The conveyor belt 6 feeds the smoking article 3 to the first web 1 at a rate that matches the rate at which the respective grooves of the first web 1 are fed to the smoking article 3 feed.

Figure 2 illustrates an alternative way of feeding a smoking article to the groove of the first web. In Fig. 2, the smoking article 23 is fed into the groove by a drum member 212 in a manner that matches the rate at which the respective grooves of the first web 21 are fed to the supply of the smoking article 23. The smoking article 23 is fed to the first web 21. The smoking article 23 can be maintained on the drum member 212 using suction.

Not shown in FIG. 2 and not limited to the method illustrated in FIG. 2, the apparatus for manufacturing a smoking article may directly feed the smoking article 23, such as a smoking article maker, or may save the smoking article. Feed the buffer or store feed.

More particularly, Figure 2 illustrates a method for producing a package insert comprising a parallel sequence of two individual pockets 25 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. Provided for the first mesh The first web 21 having transverse grooves and ridges is continuously fed in the direction of travel of the object 21. The first web 21 is prepared by feeding the web 213 to a pair of corrugating rolls 22. The corrugating rolls 22 each have three sections in the axial length. The first section 26 and the third section 27 at each end of the corrugating roller 22 have a corrugated surface. The second section 28 located between the first section 26 and the third section 27 is free of ripples. Therefore, the first web 21 having the grooves and the ridges also has three regions laterally arranged with respect to the traveling direction of the first web 21. Each of the regions 29 and 211 on the side of the first web 21 has grooves and ridges (each formed by the corrugated sections 26 and 27). The region 211 of the first web that is laterally between the section 29, section 210 has no grooves and ridges (has passed through the second section 28 without corrugations).

The continuous feeding of the smoking article 23 feeds into the groove of the first web 21. As described above, the smoking article 23 is fed into the groove by the drum member 212, which feeds the smoking article 23 at a rate that matches the rate at which the respective grooves of the first web 21 are fed to the supply of the smoking article 23. To the first mesh 21. The smoking article 23 can be maintained on the drum member 212 using suction.

As can be seen from Fig. 2, each section of the first web 21 having the grooves and ridges can have the same width (relative dimension relative to the direction of travel of the first web 21) as the length of the smoking article 23.

A continuous supply of the second web 24 is provided and fed over the smoking article 23 located in the groove in one of the faces of the first web 21.

In Fig. 2, the second web 24 has no grooves and ridges. As a result, the method illustrated in Figure 2 provides two parallel sequences consisting of individual pockets 25 each comprising a single smoking article 23. The two sequences consisting of individual pockets 25 are parallel and corresponding to the grooves and ridges provided by sections 29 and 210 of the first web 21 and corresponding to the absence of grooves in the first web and The ridges are separated from the area of the section 211 where no smoking articles are present.

Subsequently, the package insert including the first web and the second web of such configuration may be folded, for example along the boundary of section 29 and section 211 and/or along section 210 and section The boundary of 211. However, it should be understood that the present invention as defined by the scope of the patent application is capable of processing individual pocket sequences having different configurations by simply modifying the methods described herein.

Figure 3 illustrates an embodiment of a package insert obtainable by the method of the present invention. The package insert 30 includes a first web 31 having uniformly shaped grooves and ridges and a second web 32 having no grooves and ridges. The shape of each groove is made to accept a single smoking article 33. The first mesh 31, the second mesh 32, and the smoking article 33 are configured to provide a sequence of parallel individual pockets 34 each comprising a single smoking article 33. The first web 31 of Fig. 3 has a width smaller than the length of the smoking article 33. The second web 32 of Fig. 3 has a width substantially equal to the length of the smoking article 33. Thus, the package insert of FIG. 3 provides support and protection for the smoking article 33 and improves access to the smoking article 33 and improves the view of the smoking article 33 in the package insert 30.

Figures 4a and 4b illustrate how the package insert 30 similar to Figure 3 is wound, wherein the first web 31 and the second web 32 of the grooves and ridges are configured to be provided by A sequence of individual pockets 34 each comprising a single smoking article 33. In particular, the package insert can be wound such that the first web 31 having a width smaller than the width of the second web 32 is located on the inside of the web. Figure 4b illustrates the package insert 30 in a wound form. The package insert 30 provides improved support and protection of the smoking article 33.

As previously described, the method may further comprise the step of sealing one or both ends of the individual pockets. For example, the ends of the pockets can be individually sealed. Completely sealing the individual pockets in this manner provides a means by which the smoking article can be placed in the most suitable optimized environment. In particular, it is possible to maintain the state of the smoking article immediately after manufacture. Environmental factors such as moisture and humidity can have an adverse effect on smoking objects over time. Sealing individual pockets containing smoking articles helps to avoid the possible negative effects of such environmental factors. Each smoking article is in an optimal and deliberate state when it is aspirated by preserving individual smoking articles in their individual pockets/environment until they are aspirated. Smoking items that have been subjected to different humidity and other environmental conditions for a period of time in unsealed bags Can result in a poor flavor during aspiration to degrade the aspiration experience.

The seals used in the present invention can be made of any suitable material including, but not limited to, opaque foils and transparent or translucent plastics. The seal may also be made of the same material as the first and/or second mesh.

For example, Figure 5 illustrates one possible method of sealing individual pockets 54 in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. A sequence of pockets 54 is provided which is comprised of a first web 51 having grooves and ridges and a second web 52 (in Figure 5, which is illustrated as having no grooves and ridges) Formed, each pocket contains a single smoking article 53. According to any suitable embodiment of the invention, a sequence consisting of individual pockets 54 can be prepared, such as the specific embodiment illustrated in Figure 1. Two consecutive strips 55 that are supplied to the sequence of the individual pockets 54 are placed over each end of the individual pockets 54. The resulting configuration is then fed to a member 58 for heat sealing the continuous strip 55 to the ends of the individual pockets 54. It should be understood, however, that there may be other components that bond the continuous strip to the end of the bag.

Any seal added to the package insert can have perforations whereby each individual pocket containing the smoking article can be accessed independently. For example, in Figure 5, each strip has equally spaced perforations 56 arranged transversely of the length of strip 55 such that a pair of perforations of adjacent perforations 56 allow access to an individual pocket 54 containing a single smoking article 53. Strips 55 are fed to each end of the sequence of individual pockets 54 such that a pair of adjacent apertures 56 are aligned with a pocket 54 and the open ends and ends of the next. As a result, a pair of perforations adjacent the perforations 56 allow access to an individual pocket 54 containing a single smoking article 53.

Figure 5 illustrates an embodiment of the method of the present invention in which strips 55 are fed to respective ends of individual pockets 54. However, in an alternative, the strip 55 may be fed only to one of the individual pockets. Also, in one embodiment, with the sealing method as shown in Figure 5, the individual pockets may permanently seal one end and temporarily seal the other end.

However, in general, the strips can be joined to the ends of a sequence of individual pockets in any suitable manner. For example, Figure 6 illustrates a reel containing a continuous strip 61 that is continuous strip The 61 series is supplied and located at one end of a plurality of individual pockets 60 each containing a single smoking article (not shown). The strip of sealing material 61 can be joined to the ends of the individual pockets by any suitable means, such as with an adhesive.

The strip of sealing material 61 shown in Fig. 6 also has equally spaced perforations 62 arranged transversely along the length of the strip 61. The strips 61 are fed to one end of the individual pockets 60 such that a pair of adjacent perforations 62 are aligned with the beginning and end of a bag and the next. As a result, a pair of perforations adjacent the perforations 62 allow access to an individual pocket 60 containing a single smoking article (not shown).

According to some embodiments of the invention, at least one end of the individual pockets containing the smoking article and possibly both ends may be sealed. The seal can be permanent and/or temporary. As explained above, the temporary seal may further comprise a tongue. The tabbed seal provides access to improve individual smoking articles located in each individual pocket. For example, the strip 61 illustrated in Figure 6 has a tab 63 located between each pair of perforations 62. The tabs 63 provide an effective means of pulling the seals 61 from the ends of the individual pockets 60, thereby penetrating a pair of adjacent perforations 62 and allowing access to the smoking article.

Alternatively, the seal can incorporate a package insert as shown in Figures 7a and 7b. Figures 7a and 7b illustrate a package insert 71 made up of a sequence of parallel individual pockets 72, wherein each pocket comprises a single smoking article 73. The package insert is made of two meshes. The first web 75 has a groove and ridge having a V-shaped cross section and the second web 74 is flat.

The second web 74 is wider than the first web 75 such that a portion of the second web 74 extends beyond each pocket 72 and beyond the smoking article 73 within each pocket 72. Along the axis 76 on the length of the second web 74 (shown in Figure 7a) and along the ends of the individual pockets 72, the second web 74 is folded over portions of the respective pockets 72. The extension of the second web 74 provides a seal covering the ends of the individual pockets 72 when folded (as indicated by the arrows in Figures 7a and 7b). Then, by pulling the seal away from the ends of the individual pockets 72, each individual pocket can be opened, as shown in Figure 7b, and the smoking article 73 contained therein is allowed to be accessed.

Figures 8, 9a and 9b illustrate seals that can be added to the package insert Other methods. For example, the package insert 80 illustrated in Figure 8 includes a first web 81 having grooves and ridges and a second web 82 providing a sequence of individual pockets 84, wherein each pocket 84 comprises a single Smoking items 83. Although not necessary, FIG. 8 illustrates the package insert 80 in a wound configuration. Each individual pocket 84 also has a seal 85 attached to one end to allow access to each of the smoking articles 83 in each pocket 84. The seal 85 of FIG. 8 also includes a tab 86 to facilitate removal of the seal 85 from the end of the pocket 84.

Figures 9a and 9b illustrate a package insert 90 obtainable by the method of the present invention. The package insert 90 includes a first web 91 having grooves and ridges and a second web 92 configured to provide a sequence of individual pockets 94, wherein each pocket comprises a single smoking article 93. The second web 92 has no grooves or ridges in either case. In Fig. 9a, the grooves and ridges of the first web 91 have a V-shaped cross section, and in Fig. 9b, they have a U-shaped cross section. The individual pockets 94 each have a seal 95 that covers one end of the pocket 94. In both cases, the shape of the seal 95 corresponds to the cross-sectional shape of the individual pockets 94. In the figure, the seal 95 is temporary and removable to allow access to the smoking article 93 contained therein. In addition, the seals 95 of Figures 9a and 9b further include tabs 96 to facilitate removal of the seal 95 from the end of the bag 94.

Figures 9a and 9b also illustrate how the package inserts obtained by the present invention can be modified into different configurations. For example, the package inserts 90 of Figures 9a and 9b are all folded into a triangular configuration. However, in Figure 9a, the package insert 90 is folded into individual pockets 94 all on the inside of the triangular configuration, while the package insert 90 of Figure 9b is folded into individual pockets 94 all in the triangular configuration. The outside.

As exemplified above, the method of the present invention can be modified to provide package inserts of different configurations to provide improved support and protection. Other variations of such package inserts may provide a number of different configurations, and references made herein that may have only a few configurations are not to be considered as limiting the invention.

Therefore, the method of the present invention can be modified to provide optimization and further modification A package insert of the ability (for example, folded or wound). The package inserts obtainable by the method of the present invention can be configured in a number of different ways to provide improved support and protection, as well as to improve customer experience.

In this aspect, the method of the present invention can provide a package insert comprising different sections along the length relative to the direction of travel of the web material, such as discrete sections having individual pockets, including Each pocket of a single smoking article is separated by discrete sections that do not have individual pockets. These configurations allow the package insert to be folded, often along an axis formed by the boundaries of discrete sections having individual pockets and discrete sections without pockets.

For example, Figure 10a illustrates a drum member 100 that can be used to feed the smoking article 103 into the groove 104 of the first web 101 as shown in Figure 10b. In Fig. 10b, the discrete regions 102 of the first web 101 have no grooves and ridges. The discrete regions 102 are arranged along the direction of travel of the first web 101. The drum member 100 also has a corresponding discrete region 104 that does not provide for the feed of the smoking article 103. The smoking article 103 is fed into the pocket 107 by the drum member 100, which feeds the smoking article 103 to a rate that matches the rate at which the respective grooves 101 of the first web 101 are fed to the smoking article 103 feed. First mesh 101. The discrete regions 104 on the drum roll 100 ensure that the feed of the smoking article 103 does not continue when the first web 101 does not receive the grooves 107 of the smoking article.

Figures 10c and 10d illustrate similar configurations to Figures 10a and 10b, however, roller 105 of Figure 10c includes a continuous feed of two smoking articles 103. Each of the smoking article feeds of roller 105 is the same as roller 100 of Figure 10a. Similarly, roller 105 includes two smoking articles 103 that are separated by a region 106 that does not provide a smoking article feed. Roller 105 can be used to illustrate the method of Figure 2.

Figures 11a and 11b illustrate how to further modify the package insert 110 obtainable by the method as shown in Figures 10a and 10b. The package insert 110 includes a first web 111 having grooves and ridges and a second web 112 having no grooves and ridges. The two webs 111 and 112 are configured such that they provide a sequence of individual pockets 115. 113 single smoking items In each pocket 115. Similar to that illustrated in Figure 3, the package insert 110 of Figure 11a has at least one discrete region 116 that does not have a sequence of individual pockets each containing a single smoking article and a pocket 115 on either side of the region 116. Two areas 117. Figure 11a illustrates how the additional smoking article 114 is placed in a groove provided on the outer side of the first web 111. The package insert can then be folded as shown in Figures 11a and 11b such that the grooves and ridges of the first web 111 align with the grooves and ridges of the second web 112. Figure 11b illustrates the package insert 110 in a folded form. The package insert 110 provides support and protection for all of the smoking articles 113 and 114 contained therein.

Figures 12a and 12b illustrate package inserts 120 similar to those shown in Figures 11a and 11b. However, in Figures 12a and 12b, the package insert 120 has three discrete regions 127, 128, 129 with individual pockets 125 and two discrete regions 126, 1210 without individual pockets 125. Additional smoking articles can be placed into the grooves provided on the outer surfaces of sections 128 and 129. The package insert 120 can then be folded, as shown in Figures 12a and 12b (reference arrows). For example, the package insert 120 can be folded along the boundaries of the segments 127, 126, the boundaries of the segments 126, 128, the boundaries of the segments 128, 1210, and then the boundaries of the segments 1210, 129 such that the outer surface of the segment 127 is A groove is provided over the additional smoking article 1241 disposed in the groove on the outer surface of the segment 128 to produce a sequence of individual pockets comprising a single smoking article 1241 for each pocket, and to have no grooves and ridges The outer surface of the ridge section 127 is in contact with the groove containing the additional smoking article 1242 on the outer surface of the section 129 to create another sequence of individual pockets each containing a single smoking article 1242.

Figure 12b illustrates a cross section of the package insert 120 in a folded configuration. The package insert 120 provides support and protection for all of the smoking articles 1231, 1241, 1242 contained within the package insert.

Figure 13 illustrates an embodiment of the present invention in which a continuous supply of the first web 131 is provided and fed to a member (not shown) for molding the first web 131 A groove is formed that is shaped to accept a single smoking article 133. For example, the first web 131 may be molded by vacuum casting. A continuous supply of smoking article 133 is provided and the smoking article 133 is positioned in the groove. A second web 132 provided over the smoking article 133 in the groove 134 of the first web is continuously fed to produce a sequence of parallel individual pockets 135 each comprising a single smoking article 133. The second web 132 illustrated in Figure 13 is made of a transparent material, however it will be appreciated that any suitable material may be used. The first mesh 131 can also be made of a transparent material as desired, however it should be understood that the first mesh 131 can be made of any suitable material.

Although not shown in Fig. 13, it is also possible to use the first web 131 (the lateral direction in the traveling direction of the first web 131) wider than the second web 132. The first web 131 can thus extend beyond the width of the second web 132 to provide an additional width of the first web 131. The additional width of the first web 131 can then be covered to cover the ends of the individual pockets 134 to create a seal. In practice, the method of sealing the body end of the bag can be carried out at one or both ends of the individual bag body.

Thus, the method illustrated in Figure 13 can be used to prepare individually sealed smoking articles. Individually sealed smoking articles improve the shelf life of the article, maintain product quality such as flavor, and improve customer experience.

It is more beneficial to store any individually sealed elongate/smoking article in an inert atmosphere. Accordingly, the method of the present invention may further comprise: adding an inert gas to the individual pockets prior to sealing the bag. For example, nitrogen can be added to the bag. In some cases, it may be appropriate to add an inert gas under positive pressure. The addition of an inert gas can be performed before, during, and/or after the elongate member/smoking article is fed to the groove/bag.

Figure 14 illustrates an embodiment of a method in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. The web 148, which is supplied and supplied to a pair of corrugating rolls 146, is continuously fed, and the pair of corrugating rolls 146 convert the web 148 into a first having lateral grooves and ridges for the direction of travel of the first web 141 The web 141 is continuously fed. The shape of the groove and the ridge is not limited. They can be V-shaped The face, U-shaped cross section, or may have a semi-hexagonal (ie, half-hexagonal) cross section. Figure 14 illustrates a first web 141 with grooves and ridges that are uniform and shaped to accept a single smoking article. A second web 142 is provided and a package insert 140 that is fed to the first web 141 to provide a sequence of individual pockets 145, wherein each pocket 145 is shaped to accept a single smoking article. Then, the smoking article 143 is inserted into the bag body 145. A rotating drum 147 is provided having a circumference on which a smoking article 143 positioned to be laterally aligned with a package insert having a plurality of individual pockets is provided. The smoking article 143 moves laterally (refer to the arrow) into each of the pockets 145. The drum roller 147 is rotated to feed the smoking article 143 to the bag body 143 at a rate that matches the rate at which the individual pockets 145 of the package insert 140 are fed to the smoking article 143 feed.

Fig. 15 illustrates how the apparatus illustrated in Fig. 14 is modified so that the apparatus for directly feeding the cigarette 151 includes the cigarette maker 150.

In order to address various problems and advance the present teachings, the present disclosure is fully exemplified by various embodiments in which the claimed invention can be practiced, and an excellent method of making a package insert comprising elongate elements. The advantages and features of the present disclosure are merely representative of specific embodiments and are not exhaustive and/or exclusive. These are only used to assist in understanding and teaching the claimed features. It should be understood that the advantages, embodiments, embodiments, functions, features, structures, and/or aspects of the disclosure are not to be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure or The scope of the disclosure and the spirit and/or spirit of the present disclosure may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Various specific embodiments may be included, consist of, or consist of the following: various combinations of elements, components, features, components, steps, means, and the like. In addition, the present disclosure encompasses other inventions that are not currently claimed and that may be claimed in the future.

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2‧‧‧corrugating roller

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Claims (41)

A method of manufacturing a package insert comprising a plurality of elongate members, the package insert comprising a first web and a second web, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing for the first web The direction of travel of the object is a continuous feed consisting of a first web having a plurality of transverse grooves, each groove being shaped to accept a single elongate member; (ii) feeding a plurality of elongate members into the first The grooves of a mesh; (iii) providing a continuous feed of the second web over the elongate members in the grooves of the first web A sequence of parallel individual pockets each comprising a single elongate member is produced. The method of claim 1, wherein the groove of the first web has a U-shaped cross section, a V-shaped cross section or a polygonal cross section. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second web has no grooves and ridges. The method of claim 1 or 2, wherein the second web has a plurality of lateral grooves for the direction of travel of the second web. The method of claim 4, wherein the grooves of the first and second webs have a cross-section of the same shape, and the second web is located above the elongate member such that the second The grooves of the mesh face and align the grooves of the first web. The method of claim 5, wherein the grooves of the first and second webs have a three-sided polygonal cross section to produce parallel individual sixs each comprising a single elongate member. A sequence of angular pockets. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the width of the first web is the same as the width of the second web. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 6, wherein the width of the first web is less than the width of the second web. The method of claim 8, wherein the width of the second web is the same as the length of an elongate member. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 9, wherein the second web is bonded to the first web. The method of any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising sealing at least one end of each individual bag. The method of claim 11, wherein both ends of each individual bag are sealed. The method of claim 12, which comprises permanently sealing one end of each individual bag and temporarily sealing the other end. The method of any one of clauses 11 to 13, wherein the sealing step comprises: providing a continuous strip of sealing material along the sequence consisting of parallel individual pockets The strip of sealing material is placed at one end, and the strip of sealing material is heat sealed The end of individual bags. The method of claim 14, wherein the strip of sealing material has a plurality of perforated lines laterally arranged for the length of the strip, the strip of sealing material being placed along the ends of the individual pockets such that one or more The perforation of the multi-perforation line allows access to a pocket containing an elongate member. The method of claim 15, wherein the strip of sealing material has a tab between each pair of perforation lines. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 13, wherein the width of the first web for the direction of travel of the first web is less than the width of the second web for the The width of the direction of the two webs such that the width of the second web extends beyond the width of the first web to provide an additional width of the second web relative to the first web, folded The extra width of the second web is such that it lies over one end of the individual pockets comprising the elongate members, thereby providing a seal over one of the ends of the individual pockets. The method of claim 17, wherein the additional width of the second web further comprises a sequence of perforations that are laterally aligned with respect to the direction of travel of the second web and from individual The edge of the bag extends to the edge of the second web. The method of claim 17 or claim 18, wherein the seal comprises a tongue. The method of any one of clauses 1 to 19, further comprising providing a rotating drum member at a rate and each of the first webs A plurality of elongate members are fed to the first web in a rate matching manner in which the grooves are fed to the elongate member feed. A method of manufacturing a package insert comprising a plurality of elongate members, the package insert comprising a first web and a second web, the method comprising the steps of: (i) providing for the first web The direction of travel of the object is a continuous feed consisting of a first web having a plurality of transverse grooves, each groove being shaped to fit into a single elongate member; (ii) being provided by the second web a continuous feed; (iii) arranging the second web and the first web to provide a package insert having a sequence consisting of individual pockets that are shaped to fit into an elongate member And (iv) inserting a single elongate member into each individual pocket. The method of claim 21, wherein the groove of the first web has a U-shaped cross section, a V-shaped cross section or a polygonal cross section. The method of claim 21, wherein the second web has no grooves and ridges. The method of claim 21, wherein the second web has a plurality of lateral grooves for the direction of travel of the second web. The method of claim 24, wherein the grooves of the first and second webs have a cross-section of the same shape, and the second web is configured for the first web to be the same The grooves of the second web face and align with the grooves of the first web. The method of claim 25, wherein the grooves of the first and second webs have a three-sided polygonal cross section to produce parallel individual hexagonal pockets each comprising a single elongate member A sequence of compositions. The method of any one of clauses 21 to 26, wherein the width of the first web is the same as the width of the second web. The method of any one of clauses 21 to 26, wherein the width of the first web is less than the width of the second web. The method of claim 28, wherein the width of the second web is the same as the length of an elongate member. The method of any one of clauses 21 to 29, wherein the second web is bonded to the first web. The method of any one of claims 21 to 30, further comprising sealing at least one end of each individual bag. The method of claim 31, wherein the ends of each individual bag are sealed. The method of claim 32, which comprises permanently sealing one end of each individual bag and temporarily sealing the other end. The method of any one of clauses 31 to 33, wherein the sealing The steps include providing a continuous strip of sealing material, placing the strip of sealing material along one end of the sequence of parallel individual pockets, and thermally sealing the strip of sealing material to the ends of the individual pockets. The method of claim 34, wherein the strip of sealing material has a plurality of perforated lines arranged laterally for the length of the strip, the strip of sealing material being placed along the end of the individual pouch to make one or more The perforation of the multi-perforation line allows access to a pocket containing an elongate member. The method of claim 35, wherein the strip of sealing material has a tab between each pair of perforation lines. The method of any one of clauses 31 to 33, wherein the width of the first web for the direction of travel of the first web is less than the width of the second web for the The width of the direction of the two webs such that the width of the second web extends beyond the width of the first web to provide an additional width of the second web relative to the first web, folded The extra width of the second web is such that it lies over one end of the individual pockets comprising the elongate members, thereby providing a seal over one of the ends of the individual pockets. The method of claim 37, wherein the additional width of the second web further comprises a sequence of perforations that are laterally aligned with respect to the direction of travel of the second web and from individual The edge of the bag extends to the edge of the second web. The method of claim 37, wherein the seal comprises a tongue. The method of any one of clauses 21 to 39, wherein the elongate members are inserted into an individual bag system by providing a rotating drum having one of the elongate members on the circumference and feeding around A rotating drum roller that laterally aligns the drum-shaped roller with the package insert of a plurality of individual pockets to laterally move an elongate member into each pocket, wherein the drum roller rotates to rate and individually A plurality of elongate members are fed to the pockets in a manner that the bag is fed to the rate at which the elongate member feeds. A package insert prepared by the method of any one of claims 1 to 40.