Patents Assigned to Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11918025
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Schweitzer Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventor: Cécile Rabes
  • Patent number: 11666530
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
  • Patent number: 11484497
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau, Esther Pons, Christian Pineau
  • Patent number: 11419347
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau, Esther Pons, Christian Pineau
  • Patent number: 11388925
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cedric Rousseau, Jerome Accou, Arthur Gouth, Laurent Gombert
  • Patent number: 11207268
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
  • Patent number: 11035079
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetable paper comprising fibres of a plant that has undergone extraction in a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Cédric Rousseau, Laetitia Barat
  • Patent number: 10751282
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignees: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., SWM Luxembourg s.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
  • Patent number: 10729662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignees: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc., SWM Luxembourg s.a.r.l.
    Inventors: Philippe Ragot, Esther Pons, Bernard Mompon, Cedric Rousseau
  • Patent number: 10588341
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Cai Chen, Michel Barale
  • Patent number: 10258078
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Peterson, Joseph S. Kucherovsky, Thomas A. Kraker
  • Patent number: 10028525
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Kraker
  • Patent number: 9895862
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas C. Burke, Jeffrey James O'Brien, Viktor Vlasenko
  • Publication number: 20160213057
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: SCHWEITZER-MAUDUIT INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Marcus Aurelius Goldoni, JR., Carlos Eduardo da Silva Ragazzo
  • Patent number: 9247769
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2016
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker
  • Patent number: 9149068
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker
  • Patent number: 8869805
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph T. Wanna
  • Patent number: 8863757
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas A. Kraker
  • Patent number: 8807144
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Hampl, Jr., Alice Gu, James Rossi-Espagnet
  • Publication number: 20140103099
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.
    Inventors: Larry D. Snow, Francois Mongeon, Thomas A. Kraker