Compositions, E.g., Smoking Or Chewing Mixture Or Medium Patents (Class 131/352)
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Publication number: 20140158145Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 8746256Abstract: A pre-portioned moist product comprising a portion of plant material and a coating is disclosed. Preferably, the plant material comprises tobacco. The coating includes a soluble, non-cross-linkable component and an cross-linkable component which becomes substantially water-insoluble upon crosslinking. The soluble component of the coating dissolves upon placement in the mouth, while the insoluble component disintegrates and/or loses structural integrity once the soluble component has dissolved to release and disperse the plant material in the user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Shengsheng Liu, Munmaya K. Mishra, William R. Sweeney, Feng Gao
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Publication number: 20140137882Abstract: A tobacco cut filler for a smoking article comprises at least 5% by weight of cut rolled tobacco stems having a mean cut width of 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm and a mean cross-sectional area of between 0.12 and 0.15 square millimetres. The mean thickness of the cut rolled stems is preferably between 0.8 mm and 1.0 mm.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2011Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.Inventors: Roelof Cornelis De Borst, Poh Yoke Tritz, Charles Kuersteiner
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Publication number: 20140137878Abstract: Methods and compositions for producing hydrogel capsules enveloped with at least one coating layer is disclosed. The coating formulations deposited on the surface of the capsules can improve the physical integrity and the water-retention properties of the alginate beads. The coating formulations can be sequentially applied in various combinations to obtain desirable properties, such as improved physical integrity, mechanical strength, and low permeability, that can extend the shelf-life of the capsules when incorporated into various consumer products.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2014Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Georgios D. Karles, Daqing Wu, Shuzhong Zhuang
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Publication number: 20140130815Abstract: A process for treating a tobacco material comprising: (a) extracting a tobacco material with a solvent to produce a tobacco extract and a tobacco residue; (b) contacting the tobacco extract with an antioxidant; and (c) contacting the mixture of (b) with an antioxidant scavenger, to produce a treated tobacco extract. The treated tobacco extract is reapplied to the tobacco residue to form a treated tobacco material. In addition, a smoking composition, a smoking article and a smokeless tobacco oral delivery product contain the treated tobacco material.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Marc Robert Krauss
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Publication number: 20140130814Abstract: An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and nicotine or a derivative thereof dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the nicotine or derivative thereof from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.Inventors: Feng Gao, Frank Scott Atchley, Gregory James Griscik, Christopher Joseph DiNovi, Phillip M. Hulan, Diane L. Gee, Jason Flora, Shuzhong Zhuang
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Publication number: 20140130813Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product that includes a permeable outer pouch, which contains a filling, and at least one permeable inner pouch that is located in the outer pouch and contains a filling. The filling of the inner pouch can include aroma particles. Generally, constituents from the filling of the inner pouch (e.g. flavourants from aroma particles) are released with some delay when the product is used in oral consumption.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbHInventor: Nadja Strehle
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Publication number: 20140130818Abstract: Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.Inventors: Andrew Nathan Carroll, Shannon Maxwell Black, Tommy C. Holland, Jason Andrew Macko, Christopher Joseph DiNovi
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Publication number: 20140123988Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: James Arthur Strickland, Frank Scott Atchley
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Publication number: 20140123986Abstract: The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: James Arthur Strickland, Frank Scott Atchley, James M. Rossman, Armand J. Desmarais, Scott A. Williams, Tod J. Miller, Cherne W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20140123987Abstract: The present invention features Nicotiana nucleic acid sequences such as sequences encoding constitutive, or ethylene or senescence induced polypeptides, in particular cytochrome p450 enzymes, in Nicotiana plants and methods for using these nucleic acid sequences and plants to alter desirable traits, for example by using breeding protocols.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: Dongmei Xu, Mark T. Nielsen
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Patent number: 8714163Abstract: A consumable compressed tobacco product adapted to dissolve in an oral cavity. The compressed tobacco product is formed from a composition that includes at least one tobacco component, at least one flavorant, at least one filler-binder, at least one lubricant, at least one desiccant and at least one glidant. The compressed tobacco products are adapted to dissolve and provide tobacco satisfaction. A method of making a dissolvable compressed tobacco product is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2012Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Ashok Kumar, Suresh Shenoy, Carolina Marun, William R. Sweeney, Manuel Marquez-Sanchez, Jon Regrut, Gregory J. Griscik, David R. Golob
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Patent number: 8701679Abstract: Provided is a tobacco-free oral flavor delivery pouch product that provides and engaging and flavorful experience to a user. The pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper and an inner filling material. The inner filling material can include a non-tobacco, botanical component, at least one functional ingredient and a solid flavor component dispersed throughout the inner filling material. The pouch product delivers multiple textures to the user's mouth.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2013Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Danielle R. Crawford, Karen Brooks, Kenneth A. Newman, William R. Sweeney, Fernando L. Chappell, Sr.
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Patent number: 8695609Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product configured for insertion into the mouth of a user of the product is provided, the tobacco product including a water-permeable pouch containing a tobacco formulation, the tobacco formulation including a tobacco material and a plurality of microcapsules dispersed within the tobacco material, the plurality of microcapsules including an outer shell encapsulating an internal payload. The internal payload may include an additive such as water, flavorants, binders, colorants, pH adjusters, buffering agents, fillers, disintegration aids, humectants, antioxidants, oral care ingredients, preservatives, additives derived from herbal or botanical sources, and mixtures thereof. Microencapsulated flavorants include tobacco-containing flavorants, such as tobacco extracts or a particulate tobacco material, sweeteners (e.g., sweeteners containing neotame), and vanillin (optionally in a complexed form).Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Michael Francis Dube, Daniel Verdin Cantrell, John-Paul Mua, Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr., Cynthia Stewart Stokes, James Neil Figlar
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Publication number: 20140096780Abstract: Isolated O-methylated flavonoid compounds and mixtures of o-methylated flavonoid compounds derived from a plant of the Nicotiana species and methods of obtaining such compounds are provided. The o-methylated flavonoids can be combined with tobacco materials to produce tobacco products (e.g., smoking articles) to enhance the sensory characteristics thereof. The o-methyl flavonoids can alternatively be combined with non-tobacco materials for dietary supplement and/or pharmaceutical use.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventor: Anthony Richard Gerardi
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Publication number: 20140093544Abstract: A solid oral sensorial product includes at least one botanical material and at least one phosphate containing stain inhibitor. The botanical material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tea, coffee, cocoa, and combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Miser, William R. Sweeney, Qinglin Li, Jerome A. Merski
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Patent number: 8685478Abstract: A flavor pouch includes a porous covering that encloses a carrier having a flavorant. The carrier may be solid or particulate. Flavorants may be one or more of tea, coffee, rose hips, honey, royal jelly, fruit extracts, mint, sweeteners, ginger, pepper extract, exotic flavors, ethnic flavors and the like. Where the carrier comprises a plurality of beads, the beads may have randomly dissolvable encapsulation to extend the time duration of flavor release. To use the flavor pouch, it is placed in the mouth and masticated or exposed to saliva to thereby release the flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2006Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Bruce Neidle, Kenneth Newman, William R. Sweeney, Cynthia S. Hayes, Robert T. Mitten, Danielle R. Crawford
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Publication number: 20140088044Abstract: The invention is directed to a product comprising a nicotine-containing material and an anti-cancer agent. The product is applicable in the treatment and/or prevention of cancer and precancerous conditions as well as for preventing cancer recurrence.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 27, 2014Inventors: Basil Rigas, Jason B. Rigas
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Publication number: 20140083438Abstract: Smokeless tobacco products suitable for oral consumption are provided. The smokeless tobacco products include a tobacco composition and at least one fibrous structure enclosing at least a portion of the outer surface of the tobacco composition such that the fibrous structure and the tobacco composition form a cohesive structure capable of maintaining cohesion when placed in an oral cavity, wherein the fibrous structure includes one or more of (i) a warp knitted structure; (ii) a plurality of reinforcing fibers attached to the tobacco composition; (iii) a braided sleeve; and (iv) a spacer fabric. A process for preparing a smokeless tobacco product adapted for oral consumption is also provided, the process including the step of enclosing at least a portion of the outer surface of a tobacco composition with a fibrous structure to form a composite structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: March 27, 2014Applicant: R.J. Reynolds Tobacco CompanyInventors: Andries Sebastian, Bruce Bengtsson, Jason Kobisky
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Patent number: 8678015Abstract: A pouched non-tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a non-tobacco flavorful component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the non-tobacco flavorful component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the non-tobacco flavorful component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2011Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Publication number: 20140076339Abstract: Methods of curing tobacco that reduce the levels of TSNAs and/or improve leaf quality are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Inventors: Marcos Fernando de Godoy Lusso, Alec Hayes, Kenny Lion, Greg Davis, Frank Hart, Jerry Whit Morris
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Patent number: 8671952Abstract: A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2011Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Warren D. Winterson, Timothy D. Cochran, Tommy C. Holland, Karen M. Torrence, Steve Rinehart, G. Robert Scott
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Patent number: 8651115Abstract: A process for treating a tobacco material comprising: (a) extracting a tobacco material with a solvent to produce a tobacco extract and a tobacco residue; (b) contacting the tobacco extract with an antioxidant; and (c) contacting the mixture of (b) with an antioxidant scavenger, to produce a treated tobacco extract. The treated tobacco extract is reapplied to the tobacco residue to form a treated tobacco material. In addition, a smoking composition, a smoking article and a smokeless tobacco oral delivery product contain the treated tobacco material.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventor: Marc Robert Krauss
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Publication number: 20140041674Abstract: A tobacco smoking mixture including an ammonia-release compound adapted to be formed into a lit-end cigarette is provided. The ammonia-release compound is incorporated in or on tobacco cut filler in an amount effective to reduce the cytotoxicity, and/or selective smoke constituents of cigarette smoke. Exemplary ammonia-release compounds include ammonium acetate, ammonium hydroxide, hexammine cobalt (III) chloride, hexammine cobalt (III) acetate, and combinations thereof. The ammonia-release compounds can release ammonia at temperatures between about 60° C. and about 400° C. Ammonia-release compounds can be combined with additives, such as glycerine, cobalt acetate, copper (II) acetate, zinc acetate, other metal salts or combinations thereof, to further reduce the cytotoxicity of cigarette smoke.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Lixin Xue, W. Geoffrey Chan, Mohammad Hajaligol
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Publication number: 20140041675Abstract: Methods of selectively reducing constituents in tobacco as well as the tobacco obtained by such methods are disclosed. Subcritical fluids, e.g., liquid carbon dioxide, serve as the reduction media.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicants: Phasex Corporation, U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLCInventors: Val KRUKONIS, Hans SCHONEMANN, Anthony GUDINAS, Paula M. WETMORE, Kara WILLIAMS, Carl H. MIDGETT, Clifford Brown BENNETT, Harry Yizhou ZHENG, Kathleen S. JOHNSTON
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Patent number: 8640714Abstract: An oral chewable tobacco product includes a gum composition in an amount of about 30% to about 70% by weight based on the weight of the oral chewable tobacco product and tobacco powder in an amount of about 30% to about 70% by weight based on the weight of the oral chewable tobacco product. The gum composition includes at least one environmentally biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 20% to about 95% by weight based on the weight of the gum composition and at least one softener in an amount of about 5% to about 80% by weight based on the weight of the gum composition.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Padmanabha Reddy Ettireddy, Sarojini Deevi, Shengsheng Liu, Munmaya K. Mishra, William R. Sweeney
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Publication number: 20140026912Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece is formed with apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventors: David RUSHFORTH, Eva SOMMARSTROM, Paul WORMALD
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Patent number: 8636011Abstract: The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLCInventors: James A Strickland, Frank S. Atchley, James M. Rossman, Armand J. Desmarais, Scott A. Williams, Tod J. Miller, Cherne W. Johnson, Vernie A. Due
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Patent number: 8637731Abstract: The present invention features Nicotiana nucleic acid sequences such as sequences encoding constitutive, or ethylene or senescence induced polypeptides, in particular cytochrome p450 enzymes, in Nicotiana plants and methods for using these nucleic acid sequences and plants to alter desirable traits, for example by using breeding protocols.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 28, 2014Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: Dongmei Xu, Mark T. Nielsen
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Publication number: 20140020695Abstract: Method of manufacturing a cut stem with increased filling capacity comprises tearing a rod-like stem material having a water content of 20 to 50% by weight, shredding the torn rod-like stem material, and subjecting the rod-like cut stem material to expansion treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2013Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Manabu NISHIMURA, Susumu ABE, Satoshi TAGUCHI
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Publication number: 20140020699Abstract: A smoking article comprising at least two of: (a) a tobacco blend comprising one or more tobaccos or tobacco grades with low TSNA and/or metal content; (b) a tobacco blend that has been treated to remove polyphenols and/or peptides; (c) a tobacco substitute sheet comprising a non-combustible inorganic filler, a binder and an aerosol generating means; (d) a high activity carbon comprising a polymer-derived carbon material; and (e) an amine-functionalised chelating resin.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Applicant: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITEDInventors: David John Dittrich, Peter James Branton, Michael Arthur John Bevan
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Publication number: 20140020694Abstract: A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant or portion thereof with at least one enzyme. For example, the method may modify the content of tobacco smoke toxicant precursors in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in toxicant production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant or portion thereof treated according to the invention can be, for example, a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a plant derivative. Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such enzyme-treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: January 23, 2014Inventors: Serban C. Moldoveanu, Jerry Wayne Marshall, Marvin Glenn Riddick, Michael F. Davis
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Patent number: 8627828Abstract: The invention features tobacco compositions and methods of their use and manufacture. Compositions of the invention may be based on a variety of technologies. Technologies include films, tabs, shaped parts, gels, consumable units, insoluble matrices, and hollow shapes. In addition to tobacco, compositions may also contain flavors, colors, and other additives as described herein. Compositions may also be orally disintegrable. Exemplary compositions and methods of their manufacture are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2006Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLCInventors: James A. Strickland, Frank S. Atchley, James M. Rossman, Armand J. Desmarais, Scott A. Williams, Tod J. Miller, Cherne W. Johnson
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Patent number: 8627827Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: James Arthur Strickland, Frank Scott Atchley
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Patent number: 8627826Abstract: Some embodiments of a tobacco article may include tobacco disposed in a porous matrix. The tobacco article may provide tobacco, tobacco constituents, or both tobacco and tobacco constituents to the consumer's mouth in the form of particles, liquid, or vapor so as to provide tobacco satisfaction to the consumer. In some circumstances, the tobacco may be integrally molded with a plastic material so that at least a portion of the tobacco is disposed in pores of the matrix.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco CompanyInventors: James Arthur Strickland, Frank Scott Atchley
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Publication number: 20140007305Abstract: Two genes, A622 and NBB1, can be influenced to achieve a decrease of nicotinic alkaloid levels in plants. In particular, suppression of one or both of A622 and NBB1 may be used to decrease nicotine in tobacco plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2011Publication date: January 2, 2014Inventors: Takashi HASHIMOTO, Akira Kato
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Patent number: 8616221Abstract: Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner material may include non-tobacco, plant material fibers and preferably has a low moisture content so as to prevent the need for preservatives or refrigeration.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Karen M. Torrence, Warren D. Winterson
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Publication number: 20130340773Abstract: Tobacco products suitable for oral ingestion are provided. The tobacco products include a tobacco composition and at least one edible film. The edible film can include one or more of (i) a fruit or vegetable puree and (ii) a denatured protein. A multi-layer tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco composition in the form of a compressed sheet layer and at least one edible film adjacent to the tobacco composition layer, wherein the edible film includes a puree of at least one fruit, vegetable, or a combination thereof. A process for preparing a tobacco product is also provided, such as a process that includes receiving a tobacco composition and an edible film; applying the edible film to the tobacco composition; and compressing the edible film and tobacco composition together to form a multi-layer tobacco product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventors: Andries D. SEBASTIAN, Bruce BENGTSSON, Jason KOBISKY
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Publication number: 20130340776Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product includes a plurality of orally disintegrable granules. Each granule has a lipid core and at least one layer surrounding the core. The core can also include binders, powdered tobacco carbohydrates, water soluble polymers, flavorants, salts, sweeteners, and combinations thereof. The orally disintegrable granules can provide a pleasing texture and/or flavor experience.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Munmaya K. Mishra, Frank Scott Atchley
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Patent number: 8613285Abstract: A nonaqueous, extrudable composition includes at least one thermoplastic polymer in an amount of more than 20 wt % of the whole composition and tobacco. An extruded bioactive product in the form of a sheet can be made by extruding or hot melt shaping a nonaqueous composition comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer and a bioactive agent, the sheet being soluble in a user's mouth and resulting in sustained release of bioactive to the user. The sheet can be in a form that may be placed in contact with the mucosa of the user, and have an average dissolution time of 5 to 50 minutes for delivering the bioactive to the user.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Philip Morris Products S.A.Inventor: Richard C. Fuisz
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Publication number: 20130333710Abstract: A method of applying precious and semi-precious metals to cigars such that the draw and ignitability of the cigar remains unaffected by the application. An embodiment of the present invention includes a composition and method of applying edible gold leaf to the external surface or wrapper of a cigar or rolled tobacco product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: Cigar Row, LLCInventors: David Brown, Patrick Bryant
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Publication number: 20130327346Abstract: A method for preparing a flavor-containing sheet for a smoking article, characterized by includes a step of extending a raw material slurry on a substrate, wherein the slurry contains polysaccharide including at least one of carrageenan and gellan gum, a flavor, an emulsifier and 70 to 95 wt % of water, has the flavor content of 100 to 1000 wt % based on the polysaccharide, and has a temperature of 60 to 90° C. in a sol state, a step of cooling the extended raw material slurry to a sample temperature of 0 to 40° C. to form a gel, and a heat-drying step includes heating the gelled raw material and drying it at a sample temperature of 70 to 100° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: JAPAN TOBACCO INC.Inventors: Yasuo TANAKA, Tatsuya KUSAKABE
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Publication number: 20130319434Abstract: A system for a tobacco curing barn is capable of collecting tobacco-derived moisture from tobacco while that tobacco is cured. The system incorporates a tobacco curing barn or other type of curing enclosure, such as bulk curing barn used for the flue-curing of tobacco. The curing barn is equipped with at least one reclamation element configured to condense and collect moisture released from tobacco cured within the barn. The reclamation element is disposed in proximity with the enclosure in a manner and location providing passage of moist air released from the tobacco across a surface of the reclamation element. The system also includes at least one storage container disposed in fluid communication with the reclamation element surface and configured to store moisture and moisture-borne material collected by the reclamation element. The resulting tobacco-derived components can be blended with other tobacco materials, such as is common practice during tobacco reordering.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventors: August J. Borschke, Michael F. Dube, Paul A. Brinkley, Anthony R. Gerardi, Crystal Dawn Hege Byrd
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Patent number: 8596282Abstract: An oral tobacco product (1) has a pouch (2) made of a nonwoven fabric, a tobacco mixture containing tobacco particles made from tobacco materials as a major ingredient, enclosed in the pouch (2), and a water-repellent area (30) formed on an inner surface of the pouch (2) to account for 50% of the entire inner surface of the pouch, the water-repellent area preventing permeation of water.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Japan Tabacco Inc.Inventors: Norio Kawata, Manabu Takeuchi, Manabu Yamada
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Publication number: 20130312774Abstract: A smokeless tobacco product is provided that includes a tobacco material in the form of a tobacco extract, a particulate tobacco material, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the smokeless tobacco product is substantially translucent. Methods for making and using the smokeless tobacco product are also provided. The smokeless tobacco product can include isomalt, maltitol syrup, particulate tobacco, and a translucent tobacco extract prepared by ultrafiltration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYInventor: Darrell Eugene Holton, JR.
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Patent number: 8568801Abstract: A solid oral sensorial product includes at least one botanical material and at least one phosphate containing stain inhibitor. The botanical material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tea, coffee, cocoa, and combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc.Inventors: Donald E. Miser, William R. Sweeney, Qinglin Li, Jerome A. Merski
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Publication number: 20130276805Abstract: A fleece for a smokeless tobacco pouch is disclosed. The fleece comprises a material and at least one thread attached to said material.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2013Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: British American Tobacco (Investments) LimitedInventor: Michele Mola
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Publication number: 20130276801Abstract: Methods for producing dissolving grade pulp and microcrystalline cellulose from tobacco are provided. The methods include chemical pulping a tobacco input to form a tobacco pulp. Chemical pulping the tobacco input includes combining the tobacco input with a strong base defining a weight from about 5% to about 50% of the tobacco input, and heating the tobacco input and the strong base with an H-factor from about 500 to about 3,300. Further, the methods include bleaching the tobacco pulp to produce a dissolving grade pulp. Bleaching the tobacco pulp may include chlorination of the tobacco pulp with a chlorine dioxide solution, and caustic extraction of the tobacco pulp with a second strong base. A related tobacco-derived microcrystalline cellulose product is also provided, which can be used as a binder, a filler, and/or a texturizer in a tobacco product, such as a smokeless tobacco product.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Inventors: Medwick Vaughan Byrd, JR., Paul Stuart Chapman, Samuel Mark Debusk, Grady Lance Dooly, Anthony Richard Gerardi, Daivd Neil McClanahan
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Publication number: 20130274296Abstract: A method of preparing an orally ingestible hard boiled product, comprising: i) heating a sugar material to a first temperature sufficient to liquefy the sugar material; ii) cooling the liquefied sugar material to provide a cooled sugar material having a solid or semi-solid form; iii) heating the cooled sugar material to a second temperature, which is lower than the first temperature; iv) combining the sugar material with one or more temperature sensitive ingredients before, during, or after said heating step iii), but after said cooling step ii), such that an intimate mixture of the second liquefied sugar material and the one or more temperature sensitive ingredients is provided; and v) cooling the intimate mixture to form an orally ingestible product. Orally ingestible hard boiled products prepared according to this method are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Thaddeus J. Jackson, Frank Kelley St. Charles
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Publication number: 20130269719Abstract: A method of modifying the content of certain chemical compounds in tobacco materials is provided, the method including treatment of a tobacco plant component with at least one probiotic. For example, the method may modify the asparagine content in tobacco materials, which can result in a modification in acrylamide production when the tobacco material is exposed to elevated temperatures. The type of tobacco plant component treated according to the invention can be a tobacco seed, a tobacco seedling, an immature live plant, a mature live plant, a harvested plant, or a portion thereof. Examples of probiotics include probiotic species of the genera bifidobacterium, lactobacillus, enterococcus, proionobacterium, bacillus, saccharomyces, streptococcus, and mixtures thereof. Smoking articles and other tobacco products including such probiotic-treated tobacco materials are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Jerry Wayne Marshall, Serban C. Moldoveanu, Michael F. Davis, Marvin Glenn Riddick