Patents Assigned to Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
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Patent number: 11918025Abstract: The subject of the invention is a reconstituted tobacco specifically suitable for devices that heat tobacco without burning it. The reconstituted tobacco comprising tobacco fibres, a tobacco aqueous soluble fraction and a humectant, in which the tobacco aqueous soluble fraction represents between 10% and 35% by weight of the dry matter of the reconstituted tobacco and the humectant represents between 8% and 50% by weight of the dry matter of the reconstituted tobacco.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2016Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Schweitzer Mauduit International, Inc.Inventor: Cécile Rabes
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Patent number: 11666530Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible product, which comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method for producing said edible product and its use in at least one of food, food supplement, medicinal, cosmetic, well-being, nutraceutical or phytotherapeutical applications. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest for an edible product.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
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Patent number: 11484497Abstract: The present invention relates to an infusion product for making a beverage, more specifically to a plant-based composition for making a beverage, and to a herbal and/or vegetable composition or bouquet garni. The plants are fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables and/or spices. The invention further relates to a method for producing said compositions or infusion product, its use for making a (tea) beverage, and a (tea) beverage so obtained. Further, the present invention relates to a fiber-web, preferably a tea bag, made from said fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetable and/or spices.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: November 1, 2022Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau, Esther Pons, Christian Pineau
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Patent number: 11419347Abstract: The present invention relates to an infusion product for making a beverage, more specifically to a plant-based composition for making a beverage, and to a herbal and/or vegetable composition or bouquet garni. The plants are fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetables and/or spices. The invention further relates to a method for producing said compositions or infusion product, its use for making a (tea) beverage, and a (tea) beverage so obtained. Further, the present invention relates to a fiber-web, preferably a tea bag, made from said fruits, herbs, medicinal plants, tea, vegetable and/or spices.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau, Esther Pons, Christian Pineau
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Patent number: 11388925Abstract: A wrapping material for a smoking article is formed from a web that includes extracted pieces of cannabis combined with web building fibers. The web has a basis weight of from about 20 gsm to about 80 gsm and a permeability of from about 10 Coresta to about 100 Coresta. The wrapping material has a natural cannabis smell and taste. The wrapping material is tobacco and nicotine free and can be used as a carrier for flavorings or aerosol delivery compositions.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Cedric Rousseau, Jerome Accou, Arthur Gouth, Laurent Gombert
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Patent number: 11207268Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible product, which comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method for producing said edible product and its use in at least one of food, food supplement, medicinal, cosmetic, well-being, nutraceutical or phytotherapeutical applications. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest for an edible product.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
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Patent number: 11035079Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetable paper comprising fibres of a plant that has undergone extraction in a solvent.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Cédric Rousseau, Laetitia Barat
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Patent number: 10751282Abstract: The present invention relates to an edible product, which comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method for producing said edible product and its use in at least one of food, food supplement, medicinal, cosmetic, well-being, nutraceutical or phytotherapeutical applications. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest for an edible product.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignees: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., SWM Luxembourg s.a.r.l.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
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Patent number: 10729662Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for at least one of medicinal, cosmetic, coloring or dermatologic use. The product comprises a fibrous plant product and a plant extract which is applied thereto. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding method for producing said product and its use in at least one of medicinal, cosmetic, coloring or dermatologic products or applications or treatments. The plants used may be all plants comprising one or more substances of interest to achieve a desired medicinal, cosmetic, coloring or dermatologic effect.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignees: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., SWM Luxembourg s.a.r.l.Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
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Patent number: 10588341Abstract: Described are paper wrappers and smoking articles that can include the paper wrappers. The paper wrapper can include a weak organic acid or salt thereof. The addition of the weak organic acid or salt thereof to the paper wrapper can enhance the sensory characteristics of a smoking article that includes the paper wrapper. For instance, the addition of the weak organic acid can enhance the taste and/or smell of a smoking article that includes the paper wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Cai Chen, Michel Barale
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Patent number: 10258078Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition is applied as multiple layers to the paper wrapper. After each application step, the wrapper is dried. Applying the film-forming composition to the paper wrapper in multiple layers minimizes distortion and other adverse affects that may occur to the wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2004Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 10028525Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 9895862Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide for multi-layered assemblies comprising a carrier having opposed sides; a heat sealable layer disposed on at least a portion of one of said sides of the carrier, said heat sealable layer comprising a partially salt neutralized ionomer; and a polymeric film comprising polyurethane and having opposed sides, wherein one of said sides of the polymeric film is in at least partial contact with said heat sealable layer, methods of making the same as well as other variations.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Thomas C. Burke, Jeffrey James O'Brien, Viktor Vlasenko
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Publication number: 20160213057Abstract: The present invention is directed to a coated plug wrap for a smoking article. The coated plug wrap is comprised of a base paper and a coating. In accordance with the present disclosure, the base paper may be comprised of hardwood pulp fibers and optionally, softwood pulp fibers. The base paper may be coated with a coating material such as an acrylate, a styrene, a butadiene, a starch, a starch derivative, a cellulose derivative, an alginate, a polyvinyl alcohol, a polyvinyl acetate, a gelatin, a gum, or a combination thereof. In one embodiment, the coated plug wrap may be incorporated into a smoking article.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: July 28, 2016Applicant: SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Marcus Aurelius Goldoni, JR., Carlos Eduardo da Silva Ragazzo
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Patent number: 9247769Abstract: Wrappers for smoking articles are disclosed having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics. The wrappers include discrete areas treated with a reduced ignition composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the amount of burn promoting agents is controlled over the surface of the wrapper in order to, in one embodiment, increase the permeability of the treated areas.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 9149068Abstract: Wrappers for smoking articles are disclosed having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics. The wrappers include discrete areas treated with a reduced ignition composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the amount of burn promoting agents is controlled over the surface of the wrapper.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 8869805Abstract: Smoking articles having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics are disclosed. Smoking articles include a paper wrapper that is treated with a film-forming composition. The film-forming composition forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas reduce ignition proclivity properties of the smoking article made with the wrapper. The film-forming composition contained a film-forming material blended with a burn promoting agent in the absence of a burn retardant. In one embodiment, for instance, the film-forming composition consists essentially of a film-forming material and a burn promoting agent. Various advantages and benefits are realized by blending a film-forming material with burn promoting agent without also incorporating a burn retardant into the composition.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventor: Joseph T. Wanna
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Patent number: 8863757Abstract: A process for reducing the permeability of a paper wrapper used in the construction of a smoking article is disclosed. The paper wrapper is treated with a film-forming composition that forms treated discrete areas on the wrapper. The treated discrete areas have a permeability within a predetermined range sufficient to reduce the ignition proclivity properties of a smoking article made with the wrapper. In accordance with the present invention, the film-forming composition contains a film-forming material. The film-forming material has a relatively low viscosity. In this manner, the film-forming composition can have a relatively high solids content and still be applied to the wrapper using conventional techniques, such as by using a gravure printer.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2004Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventor: Thomas A. Kraker
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Patent number: 8807144Abstract: Smoking articles having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics are disclosed. The smoking articles include a wrapper comprising cellulosic fibers and a filler. In accordance with the present disclosure, the filler has a particle size of at least about 3.2 microns and is present in the wrapper in an amount less than about 20% by weight. Further, the wrapper may have a basis weight of less than about 23 gsm and a permeability of from about 15 Coresta to about 110 Coresta. It has been discovered that such wrappers are capable of reducing the ignition proclivity characteristics of a smoking article. If desired, the particular wrapper as described above can also contain discrete areas treated with an ignition reducing composition which further serves to reduce the ignition proclivity characteristics of the article.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Vladimir Hampl, Jr., Alice Gu, James Rossi-Espagnet
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Publication number: 20140102465Abstract: Wrappers for smoking articles are disclosed having reduced ignition proclivity characteristics. The wrappers include discrete areas treated with a reduced ignition composition. In accordance with the present disclosure, the amount of burn promoting agents is controlled over the surface of the wrapper in order to, in one embodiment, increase the permeability of the treated areas.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker