Abstract: In various aspects of the present disclosure, systems and methods are described to identify and resolve structured queries so they execute consistently and accurately against any data architecture, and for example, dynamic or unstructured database stores. According to one embodiment, a dynamic schema data system implements a query dialect that is configured to expose underlying flexible schemas of the dynamic schema data system, any structured data, unstructured or partially structured data, and expressive querying native to the dynamic schema system in a language that is compatible with structured queries, and for example, compatible with SQL-92. In further embodiments, the query dialect is configured to enable consistency with existing dynamic schema database query semantics (e.g., the known MongoDB database and associated query semantics).

Abstract: A tobacco smoke filter or filter element comprising: a longitudinally extending core which includes a paper or other non-cellulose acetate containing filtering material and a wrapper engaged around the longitudinally extending core wherein the filter or filter element is readily biodegradable and wherein; the longitudinally extending core includes two plugs of paper or other non-cellulose acetate containing filtering material distanced longitudinally from each other and the wrapper engaged around the plugs of paper or other non-cellulose acetate containing filtering material defines a cavity between the plugs of paper or other non-cellulose acetate containing filtering material; and/or at least one end of the wrapper extends beyond the end of the longitudinally extending core around which is engaged to define a cavity or recess at the end of the filter.

Abstract: A mouthpiece or filter element comprising a longitudinally extending hollow rod of filtering material having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface defining at least one longitudinally extending channel which extends along the full length of the mouthpiece or filter element, wherein the distance between the inner and outer surfaces is 1 mm or less, wherein the filtering material of the mouthpiece or filter element comprises a plasticiser, wherein the amount of plasticiser present in the filtering material is less than 21.5%.

Abstract: In various aspects of the present disclosure, systems and methods are described to identify and resolve structured queries so they execute consistently and accurately against any data architecture, and for example, dynamic or unstructured database stores. According to one embodiment, a dynamic schema data system implements a query dialect that is configured to expose underlying flexible schemas of the dynamic schema data system, any structured data, unstructured or partially structured data, and expressive querying native to the dynamic schema system in a language that is compatible with structured queries, and for example, compatible with SQL-92. In further embodiments, the query dialect is configured to enable consistency with existing dynamic schema database query semantics (e.g., the known MongoDB database and associated query semantics).

Abstract: A tobacco smoke filter or filter element comprising: a longitudinally extending core which includes first and second longitudinally extending rods of tobacco smoke filtering material, wherein the first rod of tobacco smoke filtering material is distanced longitudinally from the second rod of tobacco smoke filtering material; a wrapper engaged around the first and second longitudinally extending rods such that the wrapper defines a cavity between the first and second rods of tobacco smoke filtering material; and at least one receptacle for an additive located in the cavity, wherein the maximum width or diameter of the receptacle for an additive is less than half the maximum diameter of the cavity and the void space remaining in the cavity is greater than 50% of the volume of the cavity, the receptacle being free to move within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides an (e.g. absorption) pad comprising an element, the element comprising filamentary tow.

Abstract: A mouthpiece or filter element comprising a longitudinally extending hollow rod of filtering material having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface defining at least one longitudinally extending channel which extends along the full length of the mouthpiece or filter element, wherein the distance between the inner and outer surfaces is 1 mm or less, wherein the filtering material of the mouthpiece or filter element comprises a plasticiser, wherein the amount of plasticiser present in the filtering material is less than 21.5%.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: 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.