Patents by Inventor Karl Kaljura
Karl Kaljura has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20150245653Abstract: A smoking article, a smoking article assembly, a blank for forming a smoking article, and a method of manufacturing a smoking article A smoking article comprising one or more rod articles, an inner layer extending around the rod articles, and an outer layer extending around the inner layer. The inner and outer layers are integrally formed. The outer layer comprises a selection portion configured to move over an underlying part of the inner layer to select a property of the smoking article.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: September 3, 2015Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Karl Kaljura, Philip Russell Fawsus
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Publication number: 20150230518Abstract: A smoking article comprising a first part moveable relative to a second part, and an indexing mechanism comprising a first indexing surface on the first part, and a second indexing surface on a support element of the second part. The second indexing surface is configured to engage with the first indexing surface to control relative movement between the first part and second part. One or more spacer elements are arranged to control a radial position of the first indexing surface relative to the second indexing surface. The support element and one or more spacer elements are frangibly connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Gary Fallon, Karl Kaljura
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Publication number: 20150230519Abstract: A smoking article comprising a first part comprising a first ventilation area rotatable relative to a second part comprising a second ventilation area to control a level of ventilation by an overlap between the first and second ventilation areas. The first ventilation area and/or second ventilation area is configured such that the overlap has an increasing rate of change with respect to a rotational position. The second ventilation area overlaps with the first ventilation area from a first longitudinal position on the first part to a second longitudinal position on the first part. The first and second ventilation areas are configured such that the first and second longitudinal positions of the overlap increases in longitudinal distance along the smoking article from a mouth end as the level of ventilation increases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: August 20, 2015Applicant: Beitish American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Karl Kaljura, Peter Rex White
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Patent number: 8973589Abstract: An embossing apparatus for applying an embossing pattern to a wrapper for a smoking article, the embossing apparatus configured so as to act to at least partially minimize the reduction, in at least one direction, in the tensile strength of the wrapper resulting from the application of said embossing pattern.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Karl Kaljura, Leonardo Nappi
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Patent number: 8960198Abstract: A filter (11) for a smoking article (10) comprises a first flowpath (13) through the filter, a second flowpath (14) through the filter, the second flowpath being disposed around the first flowpath, and a selector (16) for allowing flow selectively through the first and second flowpaths.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: British American Tobacoo (Investments) LimitedInventors: Mark Bailey, Karl Kaljura, Paul Farenden, David Russell, Wilbert Schoenmakers, Darren Seymour, David Spendlove
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Patent number: 8960197Abstract: A filter (11) for a smoking article (10) comprises a first flowpath (13) through the filter, a second flowpath (14) through the filter, the second flowpath being disposed around the first flowpath, and a selector (16) for allowing flow selectively through the first and second flowpaths.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Mark Bailey, Karl Kaljura, Paul Farenden, David Russell, Wilbert Schoenmakers, Darren Seymour, David Spendlove
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Publication number: 20140332014Abstract: A smoking article filter (20) comprises a recess (25) to receive a filter insert unit (30). The filter insert unit (30) is secured to the filter (20) once inserted. The filter (20) and the filter insert unit (30) may comprise additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2012Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Graham Penrose, Michael Malthouse, David Wake, Gary Fulcher, Michael Simpson, Aaron Brookbank, Gordon Grierson, Jon Hindley, John Sampson, Rabya Khan-Dar, Karl Kaljura, Nelson Ong, John Richardson, John Major, Richard Young
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Publication number: 20140238426Abstract: A smoking article including: a first part defining a first end surface, and a second part defining a second end surface. The first part is rotatable relative to the second part. The first and second end surfaces are configured to engage to limit rotation between the first and second parts.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventor: Karl Kaljura
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Publication number: 20140238425Abstract: Smoking article and method of manufacturing a smoking article A smoking article (10), comprises a first part, and a second part movable relative to the first part. An indexing mechanism comprises a first indexing surface (18) on one of the first part or second part; and a second indexing surface (19) on the other of the first and second parts. The second indexing surface (19) is configured to engage with the first indexing surface (18) to control relative movement between the first part and second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, Paul Clarke, Ian Dunckley, Philip Russell Fawcus, Kevin Blick, David Paton, John Richardson, Kie Seon Park, Stuart Dunlop, Patrick Meredith, Graham Penrose
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Publication number: 20140230834Abstract: A smoking article comprising a first part moveable relative to a second part, and defining an interface between the first and second parts located around the first part are provided, among other aspects. A cover is configured to cover the interface and obstruct ingress of air into the smoking article directly at the interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2012Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, Ian Dunckley, Philip Fawcus, Stuart Dunlop
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Publication number: 20140206513Abstract: A machine for making grooved smoking article rods has an axially rotatable drum (5) with a generally cylindrical outer surface (8). A pressing member (10) has a pressing surface (11) that includes grooves (12) facing the outer surface of the drum. The pressing member is heated by a heater (13). Filter rod segments (1) are fed from an inlet supply (9) between the pressing surface (11) and the drum (5) to be rotated and pressed against the grooves (12) so that a pattern of grooves (15) is formed in the outer surface of the filter segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2012Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventor: Karl Kaljura
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Publication number: 20140166031Abstract: A filter (11) for a smoking article (10) comprises a first flowpath (13) through the filter, a second flowpath (14) through the filter, the second flowpath being disposed around the first flowpath, and a selector (16) for allowing flow selectively through the first and second flowpaths.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2012Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Mark Bailey, Karl Kaljura, Paul Farenden, David Russell, Wilbert Schoenmakers, Darren Seymour, David Spendlove
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Publication number: 20140158144Abstract: A smoking article 10 comprises a source of smokable material 11, a filter 12, a first layer 13 surrounding at least a part of the filter 12, a second layer 14 surrounding at least a part of the first layer 13 and one or more paths 15 for ventilating air flow between the first and second layers 13, 14. A part of the first layer 13 surrounds the source of smokable material 11 and is for attaching the filter 12 thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2012Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, John Richardson, Kevin Blick
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Publication number: 20140096785Abstract: A filter (11) for a smoking article (10) comprises a first flowpath (13) through the filter, a second flowpath (14) through the filter, the second flowpath being disposed around the first flowpath, and a selector (16) for allowing flow selectively through the first and second flowpaths.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Mark BAILEY, Karl KALJURA, Paul FARENDEN, David RUSSELL, Wilbert SCHOENMAKERS, Darren SEYMOUR, David SPENDLOVE
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Publication number: 20140076338Abstract: A smoking article comprises a first part and a second part movable relative to the first part. A control mechanism comprises a first control surface on one of the first part or second part; and a second control surface on the other of the first and second parts. The second control surface is configured to engage with the first control surface to control relative rotation between the first part and second part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicants: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO JAPAN, LTD., BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: Karl Kaljura, Kevin Blick, David Paton, Michael Simpson
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Publication number: 20140069447Abstract: A filter (11) for a smoking article (10) comprises a first flowpath (13) through the filter, a second flowpath (14) through the filter, the second flowpath being disposed around the first flowpath, and a selector (16) for allowing flow selectively through the first and second flowpaths.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Mark BAILEY, Karl KALJURA, Paul FARENDEN, David RUSSELL, Wilbert SCHOENMAKERS, Darren SEYMOUR, David Spendlove
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Patent number: 8636012Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprising a first part (13) configured to be movable relative to a second part (11) of the smoking article. The first part (13) having a first engaging surface (31). The second part (11) having a second engaging surface (32), the second engaging surface engagable with the first engaging surface (31) to limit relative longitudinal movement between the first and second parts. The first engaging surface (31) and/or second engaging surface (32) is preferably formed on a folded over portion of sheet material.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignees: British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited, British American Tobacco Japan, Ltd., Tobacco Research and Development Institute (Proprietary) LimitedInventors: Gerhard Le Roux, Karl Kaljura, Mark Austin, Gary Fallon, John Richardson, Kevin Blick, Mike Simpson
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Patent number: 8602035Abstract: One embodiment of the invention provides apparatus for manufacturing a smoking article. The apparatus includes an ecreteur having at least one trimming disk configured to trim a tobacco rod for a smoking article to have at least one end region of increased tobacco density. The at least one trimming disk is further configured to trim a body region of the tobacco rod such that the body region has a variable tobacco mass per unit length, where the body region is distinct from said at least one end region of increased density.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventor: Karl Kaljura
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Publication number: 20130239980Abstract: An apparatus for making a smoking article, the smoking article having a rod of smoke able material (15) and a cylindrically wrapped layer of sheet material, comprises a holder (3) for holding sheet material, an embossing unit (8) configured to emboss sheet material drawn from the holder and an assembling station (14) for assembling the smoking article, configured to receive embossed sheet material from the embossing unit and to wrap the embossing sheet material at least partially around a part of the smoking article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: Karl Kaljura, Sanjeev Sharma
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Publication number: 20130199551Abstract: A smoking article (10) comprising a first part (13) configured to be movable relative to a second part (11) of the smoking article. The first part (13) having a first engaging surface (31). The second part (11) having a second engaging surface (32), the second engaging surface engagable with the first engaging surface (31) to limit relative longitudinal movement between the first and second parts. The first engaging surface (31) and/or second engaging surface (32) is preferably formed on a folded over portion of sheet material.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicants: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED, Tobacco Research and Development Institute (Proprietary) Limited, BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO JAPAN, LTD.Inventors: Gerhard Le Roux, Karl Kaljura, Mark Austin, Gary Fallon, John Richardson, Kevin Blick, Mike Simpson