公开(公告)号：US20150257442A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14657018

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke ,  Christopher Joseph DiNovi ,  David Phillips ,  Jason Andrew Macko ,  Robert Smith

IPC: A24F23/00 ,  B65B9/10 ,  B05D1/00 ,  B65B29/02 ,  B05D3/06 ,  A24B13/00 ,  B65B63/02

CPC classification number: B65B9/10 ,  A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/186 ,  A24B15/28 ,  A24F23/00 ,  B05D1/007 ,  B05D3/067 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B65B29/02 ,  B65B53/02 ,  B65B63/02

Abstract: Methods for encasing bodies including smokeless tobacco or a tobacco substitute with a polymeric casing can include coating a compressed body with microfibers, applying tubular casings to compressed bodies, printing netting and webs on compressed bodies, injection molding around compressed bodies, applying a webbing to compressed bodies, placing compressed bodies into a skin forming bath, and including thermoplastic polymers in a compressed body.

Abstract translation: 包括无烟烟草或具有聚合物壳体的烟草替代物的物体的方法可以包括用微纤维涂覆压缩体，将压缩体施加管状肠衣，在压缩体上印刷网和腹板，在压缩体周围注射成型，将织带施加到压缩 将压缩体放置在皮肤形成浴中，并将热塑性聚合物包括在压缩体内。

公开(公告)号：US20140261979A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14213108

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke ,  Robert Smith

IPC: A24B15/18

CPC classification number: A24B15/186 ,  A24B3/14 ,  A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/14 ,  A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/403 ,  A24F23/02 ,  B05B13/0221 ,  D01D5/0084 ,  D01D5/0985 ,  D01D5/18 ,  D01D11/06

Abstract: An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include at least one polymer spray head adapted to create at least one flow of polymeric fibers to produce at least one polymer enrobing zone and a conveyor system adapted to move at least one product portion from at least one position below at least one polymer enrobing zone and to at least one position above at least one polymer enrobing zone to drop each product portion through one or more polymer enrobing zones a plurality times at different orientations to enrobe each product portion with polymeric fibers.

Abstract translation: 用于产生产品部分的装置可以包括至少一个聚合物喷头，其适于产生聚合物纤维的至少一个流，以产生至少一个聚合物嵌入区和适于将至少一个产品部分从至少一个位置 在至少一个聚合物嵌入区之下和至少一个位于至少一个聚合物嵌入区上方的至少一个位置，以通过一个或多个聚合物嵌入区在不同取向下多次滴落每个产物部分，以用聚合物纤维来引导每个产品部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140261484A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14213317

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke ,  Robert Smith

IPC: A24B15/18 ,  A24B13/00

CPC classification number: A24B15/186 ,  A24B3/14 ,  A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/14 ,  A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/403 ,  A24F23/02 ,  B05B13/0221 ,  D01D5/0084 ,  D01D5/0985 ,  D01D5/18 ,  D01D11/06

Abstract: A method of enrobing a product portion in polymer strands includes mounting at least one product portion on a holding device and passing the at least one product portion through a polymer enrobing zone. The polymer enrobing zone can include a flow of polymeric fibers produced by a polymer spray head. The polymer fibers can wraparound the at least one product portion to produce an enrobed product portion. The holding device can hold the at least one product portion by passing at least partially through the body of the product portion. At least a portion of the holding device is removed from the enrobed product portion. In some cases, the at least one product portion includes smokeless tobacco.

Abstract translation: 在聚合物股线中引入产品部分的方法包括将至少一个产品部分安装在保持装置上并使至少一个产品部分穿过聚合物带入区域。 聚合物嵌入区可以包括由聚合物喷头产生的聚合物纤维流。 聚合物纤维可包裹至少一个产品部分以产生被包裹的产品部分。 保持装置可以通过至少部分地穿过产品部分的主体来保持至少一个产品部分。 保持装置的至少一部分从被包围的产品部分移除。 在一些情况下，至少一个产品部分包括无烟烟草。

公开(公告)号：US20140261472A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14212537

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke

IPC: A24B13/00

CPC classification number: A24B15/186 ,  A24B3/14 ,  A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/14 ,  A24B15/28 ,  A24B15/403 ,  A24F23/02 ,  B05B13/0221 ,  D01D5/0084 ,  D01D5/0985 ,  D01D5/18 ,  D01D11/06

Abstract: A fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes smokeless tobacco and a plurality of polymeric fibers surrounding the smokeless tobacco. The polymeric fibers can have a basis weight of 5 gsm or less and a diameter of less than 100 microns. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are melt-blown polymeric fibers. In some cases, the polymeric fibers are centrifugal force spun polymeric fibers. A method of preparing a fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product includes melt-blowing or centrifugal force spinning a plurality of polymeric fibers to create an polymer deposition zone and passing a body comprising smokeless tobacco through the polymer deposition zone. In some cases, an electrostatic charge can be applied to the plurality of polymeric fibers, the body, or a combination thereof. In some cases, a spin is applied to the body when passing through the polymer deposition zone.

Abstract translation: 纤维缠绕的无烟烟草制品包括无烟烟草和围绕无烟烟草的多种聚合纤维。 聚合物纤维可以具有5gsm或更小的基重和小于100微米的直径。 在一些情况下，聚合物纤维是熔喷聚合纤维。 在一些情况下，聚合物纤维是离心力纺丝聚合纤维。 制备含纤维缠绕的无烟烟草产品的方法包括熔融吹塑或离心力纺多个聚合物纤维以产生聚合物沉积区并使包含无烟烟草的主体通过聚合物沉积区。 在一些情况下，可以对多个聚合物纤维，身体或其组合施加静电荷。 在某些情况下，当通过聚合物沉积区时，旋转被施加到身体。

公开(公告)号：US20150258563A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14657000

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： James David Evans ,  Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black

IPC: B05B15/04 ,  B05D1/12 ,  B05D1/06 ,  A24F23/02 ,  B05B7/14

CPC classification number: B05D1/12 ,  A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/186 ,  A24F23/02 ,  B05B7/144 ,  B05B12/36 ,  B05D1/06

Abstract: An apparatus for enrobing a product portion can include a polymer spray head arranged to direct a plurality of polymeric fibers in an upward direction and levitate product portions in a polymer enrobing zone above the polymer spray head. Polymeric fibers produced by the polymer spray head can wrap around the product portions levitated in the polymer enrobing zone to create an enrobed product. Side guide structure(s) and/or air knife(s) can be provided adjacent to the polymer enrobing zone to inhibit levitated product portions from falling out of the polymer enrobing zone and/or to guide levitated product portions along a desired path. Exemplary enrobed products include smokeless tobacco products.

Abstract translation: 用于涂覆产品部分的装置可以包括聚合物喷雾头，其布置成沿向上方向引导多个聚合物纤维并且悬浮聚合物喷涂头上方的聚合物涂覆区域中的产品部分。 由聚合物喷头产生的聚合纤维可围绕悬浮在聚合物涂层区中的产品部分，以产生一种被引入的产品。 侧导引结构和/或气刀可以邻近聚合物包被区设置，以抑制悬浮的产物部分从聚合物嵌入区脱落和/或沿所需路径引导悬浮的产品部分。 示例性的产品包括无烟烟草制品。

公开(公告)号：US20140261480A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14213383

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke

IPC: A24B13/00 ,  D04H13/00

CPC classification number: A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/186 ,  A24B15/283 ,  D04H13/00

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 10 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract translation: 无烟烟草或无烟烟草替代品的熔喷织物可以包括熔喷聚合物纤维。 织物可以在至少一个预定方向上具有小于10gsm的单位面积重量和至少4mJ的拉伸强度。 制造织物的方法可以包括将聚合材料熔融吹在支撑表面上并粘合纤维或将它们排列成预定的取向。 包括本文提供的织物的无烟烟草或烟​​草替代产品可以提供期望的风味和触觉体验。

公开(公告)号：US20140261473A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14212826

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES INC.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Yan Helen Sun ,  William J. Burke ,  Christopher Joseph DiNovi ,  David Phillips ,  Jason Andrew Macko ,  Robert Smith

IPC: A24B13/00 ,  A24B7/00

CPC classification number: A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/186 ,  A24B15/283 ,  D04H13/00

Abstract: A melt-blown fabric for pouching smokeless tobacco or a smokeless tobacco substitute can include melt-blown polymer fibers. The fabric can have a basis weight of less than 30 gsm and a tensile strength of at least 4 mJ in at least one predetermined direction. Method of making the fabric can include melt-blowing a polymeric material against a support surface and bonding the fibers or arranging them in a predetermined orientation. Pouched smokeless tobacco or tobacco substitute products including the fabrics provided herein can provide desirable flavor and tactile experience.

Abstract translation: 无烟烟草或无烟烟草替代品的熔喷织物可以包括熔喷聚合物纤维。 织物可以在至少一个预定方向上具有小于30gsm的基重和至少4mJ的拉伸强度。 制造织物的方法可以包括将聚合材料熔融吹在支撑表面上并粘合纤维或将它们排列成预定的取向。 包括本文提供的织物的无烟烟草或烟​​草替代产品可以提供期望的风味和触觉体验。

公开(公告)号：US20140130818A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14162209

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: Altria Client Services Inc.

Inventor： Andrew Nathan Carroll ,  Shannon Maxwell Black ,  Tommy C. Holland ,  Jason Andrew Macko ,  Christopher Joseph DiNovi

IPC: A24B13/00

CPC classification number: A24B13/00 ,  A24B15/18

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 无烟烟草系统的一些实施方案包括一种或多种预先形成的无烟烟草产品，其被配置为在加工，运输和消费者处理期间大致保持其形状。 在具体实施方案中，每个无烟烟草制品可以包含与所选择的粘合剂组合的潮湿无烟烟草，使得最终产品被配置为具有提供改进的处理，改善的口感和令人满意的风味特征的材料性质。