Patents Assigned to Aiger Group AG
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Patent number: 11291242Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for forming a smoke filter including a forming nozzle through which a fibrous bundle material passes. The forming nozzle includes a converging passage, at least one first internal cavity in fluid connection with a first working fluid source, and a plurality of first holes fluidly connecting the at least one first internal cavity with a working surface of the forming nozzle. The plurality of first holes are further positioned and directed such that in passing through the plurality of first holes, the first working fluid conveys the fibrous bundle material through the forming nozzle in a transport direction. A guide pin is disposed along a central axis of the converging passage, the guide pin including an elongated body which tapers in the transport direction. A bobbin disposed downstream of the forming nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2019Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Dimitar Yanchev, Kaloyan Yanchev, Ivan Ikov
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Publication number: 20210059296Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for forming a smoke filter including a forming nozzle through which a fibrous bundle material passes. The forming nozzle includes a converging passage, at least one first internal cavity in fluid connection with a first working fluid source, and a plurality of first holes fluidly connecting the at least one first internal cavity with a working surface of the forming nozzle. The plurality of first holes are further positioned and directed such that in passing through the plurality of first holes, the first working fluid conveys the fibrous bundle material through the forming nozzle in a transport direction. A guide pin is disposed along a central axis of the converging passage, the guide pin including an elongated body which tapers in the transport direction. A bobbin disposed downstream of the forming nozzle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2019Publication date: March 4, 2021Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventors: Dimitar YANCHEV, Kaloyan YANCHEV, Ivan IKOV
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Publication number: 20210016908Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method which may facilitate the placing of rod-like articles, such as cigarettes, into waiting packaging, including a space into which articles may be inserted, this space described by a base and a plurality of side walls. A sheet of deformable material may then be secured to the apparatus, such as by vacuum force provided via vacuum openings located in the side walls, to further bound the space and provide support for the articles contained therein while the apparatus is transported or reoriented during the packaging method.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: January 21, 2021Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventors: Dimitar YANCHEV, Ivan IKOV, Kaloyan YANCHEV
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Publication number: 20200068950Abstract: A non-combustible smoking article and method of use thereof may be provided. The non-combustible smoking article may include a composite filter forming an elongated, cylindrical rod. The composite filter may further include a cavity having a nicotine source; an aerosol-forming substrate proximate the nicotine source; and at least one capsule filled with an additive for modifying a characteristic of inhalable vapor. An internal heater may be inserted into at least the nicotine-containing cavity of the composite filter. A peripheral heating source may also be disposed along an exterior length of the composite filter. The internal heater and the peripheral heating source may be activated to heat at least a portion of the composite filter, wherein the heat generates inhalable vapor to be drawn and inhaled by a consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventors: Dimitar YANCHEV, Yanko YANCHEV
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Patent number: 10085479Abstract: An apparatus and method for buffering and processing loose rod-like articles including a feeder belt in communication with an inlet rotary portion, an intermediate rotary portion in communication with the inlet rotary portion and a discharge rotary portion, and a discharge belt in communication with the discharge rotary portion. The inlet rotary portion, intermediate rotary portion, discharge rotary portion define a transit path that serves buffering and/or processing purposes for a rod segment or rod segment group. Mechanical separators are distributed circumferentially about a periphery of each of the rotary portions, with processing compartments formed between respective mechanical separators to receive the rod segment or rod segment group. One or more supplementary processing zones are distributed adjacent a circumference of one or more rotary portions with an assembly proximate the supplementary processing zones. The assembly exerts a controlled process transversely through the transit path.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Arkadiusz Druzdzel, Bogdan Nikolov, Plamen Iliev
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Patent number: 9131730Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for registering different objects in filter rod shaped articles, for example as found in the tobacco processing industry. The method, system and apparatus can include a rod containing cigarette filter components; one or more sensors that determine the constitution of segments of the rod and transmits one or more signals regarding segments of the rod; a processor that receives the one or more signals from the one or more sensors, performs a comparison between the one or more signals and known data and transmits a signal based upon results of the comparison; and an ejector that receives the signal from the processor and removes any segment of the rod that does not conform with the known data.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2010Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Todor Burov, Dimitar Yanchev
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Patent number: 8808153Abstract: An apparatus for assembly of multi-segment rod-like objects, such as, for example, components of a composite cigarette filter, is disclosed. The apparatus may include an intercalating unit and an assembly unit, linked by a transfer unit. Intercalating unit may include at least one rod supply unit and a conveyor. In one embodiment, intercalating unit may include a plurality of independent rod supply units. Each rod supply unit may include a hopper and a rod delivery mechanism comprising a rotary drum, a cutting device, a transfer wheel and a delivery wheel.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2009Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Aiger Group AGInventors: Dimitar Yanchev, Plamen Iliev, Yanko Yanchev
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Patent number: 8622882Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a capsule presorter, an inlet pipe, a capsule feeder wheel, a capsule insertion wheel, and a tow gathering funnel.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2010Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Aiger Group AGInventors: Bogdan Nikolov, Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20130213835Abstract: A cigarette pack capable of carrying different-sized and different-branded cigarettes is disclosed. The cigarette pack may consist of a first portion, a second portion hingedly coupled to the first portion, and a top portion hingedly coupled to a sliding portion slidably disposed within the second portion. The cigarette pack may also include sleeves disposed within the first portion and second portion and configured to support cigarettes within the sleeve. The cigarette pack may also include a platform for supporting cigarettes within either of said portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventor: Aiger Group AG
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Patent number: 8475348Abstract: An apparatus for assembly of multi-segment rod-like objects, such as, for example, components of a composite cigarette filter, is disclosed. The apparatus may include an intercalating unit and an assembly unit, linked by a transfer unit. Intercalating unit may include at least one rod supply unit and a conveyor. In one embodiment, intercalating unit may include a plurality of independent rod supply units. Each rod supply unit may include a hopper and a rod delivery mechanism comprising a rotary drum, a cutting device, a transfer wheel and a delivery wheel.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2013Assignee: Aiger Group AGInventors: Dimitar Yanchev, Plamen Iliev, Yanko Yanchev
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Patent number: 8434497Abstract: A cigarette pack capable of carrying different-sized and different-branded cigarettes is disclosed. The cigarette pack may consist of a first portion, a second portion hingedly coupled to the first portion, and a top portion hingedly coupled to a sliding portion slidably disposed within the second portion. The cigarette pack may also include sleeves disposed within the first portion and second portion and configured to support cigarettes within the sleeve. The cigarette pack may also include a platform for supporting cigarettes within either of said portions.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2009Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Aiger Group AGInventor: Yanko Yanchev
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Patent number: 8303474Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a belt, an inlet pipe, a capsule feeder wheel and a capsule insertion wheel.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Aiger Group AGInventors: Plamen Iliev, Bogdan Nikolov, Atanas Karaatanasov, Valentin Iliev, Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20120080044Abstract: According to at least one exemplary embodiment, a smoking article filter formed from cellulose acetate and including a wrapper is disclosed. The smoking article filter can include at least one chemical composition adapted to react with and decompose the cellulose acetate, contained within at least one carrier disposed within the smoking article filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventors: Yanko Yanchev, Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20120077658Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a capsule presorter, an inlet pipe, a capsule feeder wheel, a capsule insertion wheel, and a tow gathering funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Bogdan Nikolov, Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20120077659Abstract: An apparatus for assembly of multi-segment rod-like objects, such as, for example, components of a composite cigarette filter, is disclosed. The apparatus may include an intercalating unit and an assembly unit, linked by a transfer unit. Intercalating unit may include at least one rod supply unit and a conveyor. In one embodiment, intercalating unit may include a plurality of independent rod supply units. Each rod supply unit may include a hopper and a rod delivery mechanism comprising a rotary drum, a cutting device, a transfer wheel and a delivery wheel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: Aiger Group AGInventors: DIMITAR YANCHEV, Plamen Iliev, Yanko Yanchev
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Publication number: 20110170993Abstract: A system for transporting and storing rod shaped articles, including a loading station, the loading station including an inlet aperture, an outlet aperture, a rotor rotatably disposed within the loading station, and a buffer container. The system also including an unloading station, the unloading station including an inlet aperture, a transfer conduit, a rotor rotatably disposed within the unloading station, and a buffer container. The system further including a mobile container selectively coupleable to the loading station and the unloading station, and further including an inlet/outlet aperture defined in a wall thereof and a plurality of translatable magazines disposed within the mobile container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicant: AIGER GROUP AGInventor: Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20110162662Abstract: An apparatus for insertion of capsules into cigarette filter tows is disclosed. The apparatus may include a tow processing unit, a capsule insertion unit and a filter rod making unit. The capsule insertion unit may include a hopper, a capsule presorter, a belt, an inlet pipe, a capsule insertion wheel, and a tow gathering funnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Bogdan Nikolov, Dimitar Yanchev
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Publication number: 20110162665Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for registering different objects in filter rod shaped articles, for example as found in the tobacco processing industry. The method, system and apparatus can include a rod containing cigarette filter components; one or more sensors that determine the constitution of segments of the rod and transmits one or more signals regarding segments of the rod; a processor that receives the one or more signals from the one or more sensors, performs a comparison between the one or more signals and known data and transmits a signal based upon results of the comparison; and an ejector that receives the signal from the processor and removes any segment of the rod that does not conform with the known data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2010Publication date: July 7, 2011Applicant: AIGER GROUP AGInventors: Todor Burov, Dimitar Yanchev