An apparatus (1) and method for manufacturing a pouched product involves a forming unit forming a continuous supply of a pouch material (20) into a continuous channel member. A dosage unit (500) operably engaged with the forming unit (50) that receives at least one object (134) and introduces the object(s) into a dose of a filler material (130). The dosage unit (500) directs the dose of the filler material, having the object(s) therein, into the channel member. An inspection unit is arranged prior to the dosage unit (500), in operable engagement with the dosage unit, or prior to the forming unit, to inspect the object(s) or the object(s) within the dose of the filler material, wherein the inspection unit includes an emitter (401) arranged to oppose a detector(402) such that the object(s), or the object(s) within the dose of the filler material, is directed therebetween. An apparatus and method for inspecting a pouched product are also provided.
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettes; Chewing tobacco; Snuff
B65B 29/00 - Packaging of materials presenting special problems
B65B 29/10 - Packaging two or more different substances isolated from one another in the package but capable of being mixed without opening the package, e.g. forming packages containing a resin and hardener isolated by a frangible partition
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
A method for providing an unlock signal to a locked device, the method comprising: transmitting, by a user device operating in a wireless advertising mode, an advertising packet containing data requesting an unlock of a locked device; receiving, by the user device operating in a wireless scanning mode, an advertising packet containing an unlock challenge request from the locked device; obtaining, by the user device and from an unlock certification entity, a signed unlock message; and transmitting, by the user device operating in the wireless advertising mode, an advertising packet containing data comprising the signed unlock message.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
Oral compositions and pouched products containing one or more capsules are provided herein, which compositions and products may have a water content of less than about 20% by weight Some such products include an outer water-permeable pouch defining a cavity containing a composition including the one or more capsules, and further containing one or more water-soluble components capable of being released through the water-permeable pouch.
There is provided herein a method for transmitting a payload using a connectionless state packet, the method comprising: obtaining, by a device having a capability for connectionless state advertising, a payload that exceeds a maximum payload size of a connectionless state advertising packet; determining, by the device, a plurality of payload chunks from the payload, each payload chunk having a size less than the maximum payload size; transmitting, by the device in an advertising mode, a plurality of connectionless state advertising packets, each connectionless state advertising packet including a chunk of the plurality of chunks, and an identifier of the chunk number.
An apparatus (1) and method for manufacturing a pouched product involve a forming unit (50) arranged to feed a continuous supply of a pouch material (20) configured as a continuous channel member. A dosage unit (500) is operably engaged with the forming unit (50) and is arranged to introduce a dose of a filler material (130), having at least one object (134) within the dose, into a pouched portion of the channel member, the pouched portion having a closed leading edge such that the pouched portion is arranged to retain the dose of the filler material (130), having the at least one object (134) within the dose, within the pouched portion. An object metering unit (300) is arranged to introduce objects (134) into the dosage unit (500), and includes a rotatable feed member (248) arranged to meter the objects (134) introduced into the dosage unit (500) so as to direct the at least one object (134) into the dose of the filler material (130).
B65B 9/20 - Enclosing successive articles or quantities of material, in preformed tubular webs, or in webs formed into tubes around filling nozzles, e.g. extruded tubular webs the webs being formed into tubes in situ around the filling nozzles
A24B 13/00 - Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettes; Chewing tobacco; Snuff
B65B 29/00 - Packaging of materials presenting special problems
B65B 29/10 - Packaging two or more different substances isolated from one another in the package but capable of being mixed without opening the package, e.g. forming packages containing a resin and hardener isolated by a frangible partition
B65B 31/04 - Evacuating, pressurising or gasifying filled containers or wrappers by means of nozzles through which air or other gas, e.g. an inert gas, is withdrawn or supplied
B65D 65/46 - Applications of disintegrable, dissolvable or edible materials
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product includes L-theanine, ginseng and lemon balm.
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product includes caffeine, a combination of B vitamins comprising at least vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B7, and taurine.
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product comprises a combination of active ingredients, wherein the combination comprises: caffeine; a combination of B vitamins comprising at least vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B7; and L-theanine.
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product is a solid in chewable form comprising a combination of active ingredients, wherein the combination of active ingredients comprises: L- theanine; ginseng; lemon balm; and the product includes at least one binding agent; and at least one bulking agent selected from the group consisting of a sugar alcohol, or a sugar, or a combination of at least one sugar alcohol and at least one sugar.
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product is solid and in chewable form comprising a combination of active ingredients, wherein the combination comprises: (i) caffeine; (ii) a combination of B vitamins comprising at least vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B9 and vitamin B12; and (iii) L-theanine; at least one binding agent; and at least one bulking agent selected from the group consisting of a sugar alcohol, or a sugar, or a combination of at least one sugar alcohol and at least one sugar.
The present disclosure relates to an oral product, a process for producing the oral product, as well as to uses of said oral product. The oral product is solid and in chewable form comprising a combination of active ingredients, wherein the combination of active ingredients comprises: (i) caffeine; (ii) a combination of B vitamins comprising at least vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B9 and vitamin B12; and (iii) taurine; at least one binding agent; and at least one bulking agent selected from the group consisting of a sugar alcohol, or a sugar, or a combination of at least one sugar alcohol and at least one sugar.
The present disclosure provides components of packaging that is adapted for storing a product including a container (10) having a body (20) and a cover (40). The body and the cover define an internal storage compartment adapted for storage of a product. The body is configured to interact with the cover so as to form a joint when engaged. A sealing member (100) is configured to substantially cover the joint, wherein the material of the sealing member is continuous and uninterrupted, thus limiting moisture loss from a product within the internal storage compartment. The sealing member is further configured to tear in a direction that is substantially parallel to the joint of the container.
B65D 55/08 - Annular elements encircling container necks
B65D 77/32 - Tearing-strings or like flexible elements
B65D 81/22 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient in moist conditions or immersed in liquids
A24F 23/00 - Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco
13.
CHILD-RESISTANT CONTAINER FOR TOBACCO-CONTAINING PRODUCTS
The present disclosure relates to child-resistant containers (100) and methods of making same for oral products made or derived from tobacco, incorporate tobacco, or may be tobacco-free and are intended for human consumption.
A24F 23/00 - Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco
B65D 50/04 - Closures with means for discouraging unauthorised opening or removal thereof, with or without indicating means, e.g. child-proof closures openable or removable by the combination of plural actions requiring the combination of simultaneous actions, e.g. depressing and turning, lifting and turning, maintaining a part and turning another one
A method for forming a reconstituted tobacco substrate, the method including: receiving a tobacco input comprising a first tobacco material and a tobacco stem material (100); selectively extracting the tobacco stem material by combining the tobacco stem material with an aqueous liquid to form a tobacco stem extract and a tobacco stem pulp (102); separating and discarding the tobacco stem extract (104); forming the tobacco stem pulp into a web (106); combining the web with the first tobacco material to form a reconstituted tobacco substrate (106); and optionally adding an aerosol forming material to the web or the reconstituted tobacco substrate (108).
An aerosol provision device (100) for generating an aerosol from an aerosol generating material is provided. The device comprises a heating element (220), the heating element defining a heating zone (222) configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material. The device comprises a retaining element (240) arranged to retain the heating element, and a plurality of contact features (242, 244) between the retaining element and the heating element, wherein each contact feature defines a contact point between the retaining element and the heating element.
A device component for an aerosol provision system comprises: a microphone operable to detect acoustic signals; and a controller configured to: receive an acoustic signal detected by the microphone; extract data from the acoustic signal; process the extracted data to determine if the extracted data corresponds with either a locking instruction or an unlocking instruction for the aerosol generating system; and change an operational state of the aerosol provision system from an operable state to an inoperable state if correspondence with the locking instruction is found, and from an inoperable state to an operable state if correspondence with the unlocking instruction is found.
A device component for an aerosol generating system comprises: a speaker operable to emit acoustic signals; a user input element configured to receive a user input corresponding to a control command for controlling an external electronic entity having a microphone; and a controller configured to: generate a drive signal representing the control command for the speaker; and supply the drive signal to the speaker to cause the speaker to emit an acoustic signal carrying the control command for detection by the external electronic entity.
A device component for an aerosol provision system comprises: a speaker operable to emit acoustic signals; and a controller configured to: supply to the speaker a drive signal in which is encoded payment entity information relating to a payment entity associated with a user, to cause the speaker to emit an acoustic signal carrying the payment entity information for detection by a point-of-sale payment transaction system.
There is provided an aerosol provision device (100), comprising: at least one inlet (110) through which air can enter the device; an outlet (120) through which aerosol within the device can pass; at least one aerosol generating region (130) arranged to generate an aerosol; at least one flow channel arranged to provide fluid communication between at least one inlet, the outlet and at least one aerosol generating region; a moveable component (130) arranged to move between a number of predetermined positions comprising at least a first and a second position, wherein in the first position the moveable component at least partially blocks at least one flow channel and wherein in the second position the moveable component does not block airflow through at least one flow channel.
There is provided an aerosol provision device, comprising: at least one inlet through which air can enter the device; a first outlet through which aerosol within the device can pass; a second outlet through which aerosol within the device can pass; a first aerosol generating region arranged to generate a first aerosol; a second aerosol generating region arranged to generate a second aerosol; a first flow channel arranged to provide fluid communication between at least one inlet, the first aerosol generating region and the first outlet; a second flow channel arranged to provide fluid communication between at least one inlet, the second aerosol generating region and the second outlet; at least one heating element arranged to provide an aerosol from the first aerosol generating region and the second aerosol generating region.
There is provided an aerosol provision device (100), comprising: at least one outlet (110) through which aerosol within the device can pass; an aerosol generating portion (140) comprising a first aerosol generating region (120) arranged to generate a first aerosol and a second aerosol generating region (130) arranged to generate a second aerosol; a power portion (154) configured to supply power to the aerosol generating portion; and a movable component (160) arranged to provide relative movement between the aerosol generating portion and the power portion, such that when the movable component is in a first position at least the first aerosol is supplied to the at least one outlet, and when the movable component is in a second position at least the second aerosol is supplied to the at least one outlet.
The invention provides an electronic circuit for an aerosol generator of an aerosol provision device comprising a driver arrangement arranged in a H-bridge configuration for supplying an alternating current to an aerosol generator comprising one or more first induction elements and one or more second induction elements; and a switch element arranged to switch the alternating current supplied by the driver arrangement to either the one or more first induction elements or the one or more second induction elements.
A method of operating an aerosol generator of an aerosol provision device comprises determining a resonant frequency f0 of one or more induction elements; supplying alternating current to the one or more induction elements over multiple cycles of time, wherein each cycle of time comprises one or more first time periods T1 and one or more second time periods T2; supplying alternating current to the one or more induction elements at a first frequency f1 during the one or more first time periods T1, wherein 0.9 <_ f1/f0 <_ 1.1; and supplying alternating current to the one or more induction elements at a second different frequency f2 during the one or more second time periods T2, wherein either: (a) f2/f0 <_ 0.9; or (b) f2/f0 ≥ 1.1. This approach is simpler to implement and less demanding to components in the electronic circuit than turning the alternating current OFF during the second time periods T2.
The invention provides an aerosol provision device configured to receive at least a portion of an article (130) comprising aerosol generating material, the aerosol provision device comprising: a first heating unit (110) arranged to heat the aerosol generating material to form aerosol in use; a second heating unit (120) arranged to heat the aerosol generating material to form aerosol in use; and a controller configured to control the first and second heating units during an aerosol generation session according to a heating mode, wherein during the heating mode the controller is configured to: control the first heating unit to begin heating to a first target operating temperature Tl (308) at the beginning of the session; control the second heating unit to begin heating to a second target operating temperature T2 (404) at a time tl (402) after the start of the aerosol generation session, wherein tl > 85 seconds.
The invention provides an aerosol provision device configured to receive at least a portion of an article (130) comprising aerosol generating material, the aerosol provision device comprising: a first heating unit (110) arranged to heat the aerosol generating material to form aerosol in use; a second heating unit (120) arranged to heat the aerosol generating material to form aerosol in use; and a controller configured to control the first and second heating units during an aerosol generation session according to a heating mode, wherein during the heating mode the controller is configured to: control the first heating unit to begin heating to a first target operating temperature T1 (308) at the beginning of the session; control the second heating unit to begin heating to a second target operating temperature T2 (404) at a time t1 (402) after the start of the aerosol generation session; control the second heating unit to reduce its temperature to a second unit step-down temperature T3 (410) at a time t2 (408) after the start of the aerosol generation session, wherein t2 > t1.
An aerosol provision system is disclosed comprising an aerosol provision device (100) comprising a first controller and a first electrical energy storage device, a charging unit (101) for charging the aerosol provision device, the charging unit comprising a second controller and a second electrical energy storage device, wherein either the first controller and/or the second controller is arranged, (i) to determine if the aerosol provision device is electrically connected to the charging unit, (ii) when it is determined that the aerosol provision device is electrically connected to the charging unit, to determine a first capacity of the first electrical energy storage device prior to commencing a first session of use and/or to determine a second capacity of the second electrical energy storage device prior to commencing a first session of use.
Described is a method for determining when a refillable article comprising an aerosol generator for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material stored within the refillable article reaches a determined lifetime, the method including: identifying a cumulative operation value based on the cumulative operation of the aerosol generator of the article; comparing the cumulative operation value with a lifetime threshold; determining that the article reaches a determined lifetime when the cumulative operation value equals or surpasses the lifetime threshold. At least one of the cumulative operation value and the lifetime threshold is based, in part, on information indicative of inhalation characteristics of a user when using the article for generating aerosol from the stored aerosol-generating material. Also described is a refillable article, an aerosol provision device, and a refilling unit.
A24F 15/015 - Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor specially adapted for simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor with means for refilling of liquid inhalable precursors
Heater assembly (6) for an aerosol provision system (1), including: a substrate (62); a heater layer (64) configured to generate heat when supplied with energy, the heater layer provided on a first surface of the substrate; and one or more capillary tubes (66) extending from another surface of the substrate through the heater layer provided on the first surface of the substrate. The ends of the one or more capillary tubes at the heater layer are configured to provide a flared end having an opening at the surface of the heater layer opposite the first surface of the substrate, wherein the flared end has an increasing characteristic dimension of extent along the direction from the another surface of the substrate to the opening in the heater layer. Also described is a cartomiser (3), an aerosol provision system and a method for manufacturing the heater assembly.
Described is a method for determining when a refillable article comprising an aerosol generator for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material stored within the refillable article reaches a determined lifetime, the method including: identifying a cumulative operation value based on the cumulative operation of the aerosol generator of the article; comparing the cumulative operation value with a lifetime threshold; determining that the article reaches a determined lifetime when the cumulative operation value equals or surpasses the lifetime threshold, wherein at least one of the cumulative operation value and the lifetime threshold is based, in part, on a status of the article indicative of the usage of the article with respect to the amount of aerosol-generating material stored in the article. Also described is a refillable article, an aerosol provision device, and a refilling unit.
A24F 15/015 - Receptacles or boxes specially adapted for cigars, cigarettes, simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor specially adapted for simulated smoking devices or cigarettes therefor with means for refilling of liquid inhalable precursors
Heater assembly (6) for an aerosol provision system (1), the heater assembly including: a substrate (62); a heater layer (64) configured to generate heat when supplied with energy, the heater layer provided on a first surface of the substrate; one or more capillary tubes (66) extending from another surface of the substrate through the heater layer provided on the first surface of the substrate; and an airflow channel (65) extending from another surface of the substrate through the heater layer provided on the first surface of the substrate, the airflow channel configured to allow air to flow through the heater assembly. Also described is a cartomiser (3) including the heater assembly, an aerosol provision system (1) including the heater assembly, and a method for manufacturing the heater assembly.
Described is a heater assembly for an aerosol provision system, the heater assembly including a substrate; a heater layer configured to generate heat when supplied with energy, the heater layer provided on a first surface of the substrate; and one or more capillary tubes extending from another surface of the substrate through the heater layer provided on the first surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises a first portion and a second portion, the first portion comprising the first surface of the substrate, wherein at least one dimension of the one or more capillary tubes in the first portion of the substrate is different to a corresponding dimension of the one or more capillary tubes in the second portion of the substrate, and wherein the substrate additionally comprises a liquid aerosol-generating material storage region located between the first portion and the second portion of the substrate. Also described is a cartomiser including the heater assembly, an aerosol provision system including the heater assembly, and a method for manufacturing the heater assembly.
There is provided an aerosolisable material comprising at least one carrier constituent comprising propylene glycol in an amount of at least 50%w/w based on the total weight of the aerosolisable material and a terpene block comprising four or more terpenes, wherein each terpene in the terpene block has a LogP of less than 6.4.
A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
A24B 15/30 - Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes by chemical substances by organic substances
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A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A COMPONENT FOR USE IN A DELIVERY SYSTEM
A method of manufacturing a component comprising a crimped sheet of material for use in a delivery system is disclosed. The method comprises crimping a sheet of material by feeding the sheet of material along a conveyance path extending between a pair of rollers (4) configured to crimp the sheet of material and which are heated to a temperature of at least 30'C. The method also comprises forming a component for use in a delivery system from the crimped sheet. An apparatus (1) for manufacturing a component comprising a crimped sheet of material for use in a delivery system, a component for use in a delivery system and a delivery system are also disclosed. Furthermore, a pack is also disclosed. The pack comprises a plurality of delivery systems, each delivery system comprising a component formed from a crimped sheet of material. The percentage pressure drop standard deviation in the components of the plurality of delivery systems in the pack is less than 10%.
A method of tracking the location of an aerosol provision device by a user device. The method comprises determining a location of the aerosol provision device, and storing, by the user device, the location of the aerosol provision device. In this way, and in response to a subsequent request for the location of the aerosol provision device at the user device, the user device may provide an indication of the last-known location of the aerosol provision device based on the stored location. Providing the indication may include displaying the last-known location on a map on a user interface from a display of the user device, and may also include displaying an illustration of a predetermined parameter of the aerosol provision device on the map, wherein the predetermined parameter comprises the shape of the aerosol provision device, so the user can visually confirm that the type of the device they are seeing on the map is the type of the device they are intend to locate.
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
The invention provides a method of manufacturing an aerosol provision device (100) comprising: providing a first housing having a proximal end and a distal end (103), providing one or more channels in a longitudinal direction along the device (100) from the distal end (103) of the housing and depositing or printing one or more electrically conductive tracks (120a-d) into the one or more channels.
This invention provides an aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the aerosol provision device comprises a first alignment feature and a first magnetic retention feature provided on the distal end of the aerosol provision device; and a charging unit comprising a cavity for receiving the aerosol provision device, wherein the charging cavity comprises a base portion, wherein the base portion comprises a second alignment feature for engaging with the first alignment feature and wherein the base portion further comprises a second magnetic retention feature for engaging with the first magnetic retention feature.
An aerosol provision device (100) comprising a main housing (105) comprising a tubular element (117) surrounding a heating element (104). The tubular element (117) comprises a first aperture (108) through which a tool can be inserted, in use, in order to clean the heating element (104) and/or to assist in the removal of an aerosol generating article attached to the heating element (104).
A method of tracking the location of an aerosol provision device by a user device involves, when the user device and the aerosol provision device are in remote communication: receiving, by the user device from the aerosol provision device, a location of the aerosol provision device, and storing, by the user device, the location of the aerosol provision device. In response to a request for the location of the aerosol provision device at the user device, the method involves providing, by the user device, an indication of the last-known location of the aerosol provision device based on the stored location.
An aerosol provision device (100) for generating aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is described. The device comprises a body (110) defining a heating zone (112) configured to receive at least a portion of an article (102) comprising aerosol-generating material. The body comprises a first portion (120) having a first heating element (122) and a second body portion (130) having a second heating element. The first body portion comprises a cavity (124) defining at least a portion of the heating zone, and the first and second body portions are movable between an unclamped position in which the first and second body portions are at least partially separated, and a clamped position in which the first and second body portions are brought into abutment with each other.
An aerosol provision device (100) for generating aerosol from an aerosol-generating material is described. The device comprises a heating assembly (113) comprising a heating zone (112) configured to receive at least a portion of an article (102) comprising aerosol-generating material. The heating zone defines a longitudinal axis (107) along which at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol-generating material is extendable. The device comprises a heating element array (120) comprising at least three heating elements (122), wherein the at least three heating elements are distributed around the longitudinal axis to surround the heating zone. The heating element array is adjustable between a clamped condition and an unclamped condition in which at least one of the at least three heating elements is moved relative to at least one other of the at least three heating elements.
An aerosol provision device comprising a main housing comprising a heating element which projects within the main housing. The device further comprises a receptacle (120) arranged around the heating element and arranged to receive an aerosol generating article, the receptacle (120) having one or more external projections (122). The device also comprises a rotatable tube (124) having one or more helical tracks (126, 128), wherein the one or more projections (122) on the receptacle (120) engage with the one or more helical tracks (126, 128), and wherein in use the rotatable tube (124) may be rotated in order to translate the receptacle (120) relative to the heating element so as to remove or at least partially remove an aerosol generating article from the heating element.
An aerosol provision device is configured to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material, the aerosol provision device comprising an article sensor and a processor, wherein the article sensor comprises a receiver for receiving a receiver signal from the article, the receiver signal indicative of article information, wherein the processor is configured to: determine whether the receiver signal has a receiver signal strength below a detection threshold; and in response to the receiver signal strength being below the detection threshold, modify an operation parameter of the article sensor to increase the receiver signal strength.
There is provided a method (400) of operating an aerosol provision device (100), the method comprising: determining an ambient temperature; comparing the determined ambient temperature with a threshold value; operating the device (100) in a predetermined usage session; setting a limit on the number of back-to-back usage sessions; wherein the limit on the number of back-to-back usage sessions is set in dependence on the comparison between the measured ambient temperature and the threshold value.
An aerosol provision device for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material is described. The device comprises a heating assembly (140) and an electrically conductive housing part (121) arranged to at least partially receive the heating assembly. The device comprises an electronics module (150) and a contact member (155). The at least one contact member is in electrical contact between the housing part and the electronics module to provide an electrostatic discharge pathway.
The present disclosure relates to an article (1) for use in an aerosol provision system (100), an aerosol provision system (100) comprising the article (1) and a method for forming the article (1). In examples of the invention the article (1) comprises an aerosol generating material (3) and a downstream portion (2) located downstream of the aerosol generating material (3). The downstream portion (2) comprises separate first and second bodies of material (6a, 6b), each of the first and second bodies of material (6a, 6b) being formed from respective first and second crimped sheet materials (6A, 6B) which are gathered into said bodies of material. The first body of material (6a) is downstream of the second body of material (6b) and the first body of material (6a) is provided with a tubular element (8) disposed within the first body of material (6a) so as to be circumferentially surrounded by the first body of material (6a). An aerosol modifying release component (11) is provided within the second body of material (6b).
There is provided an aerosolisable formulation comprising (a) at least one active agent; (b) aerosol former material; (c) a modulator selected from a TRPA1 agonist, a TRPM8 agonist, a TRPV1 agonist, a TRPV3 agonist, a TRPA1 antagonist, a TRPA1 inhibitor and combinations thereof; and (d) one or more binders.
A24B 15/167 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes in liquid or vaporisable form, e.g. liquid compositions for electronic cigarettes
A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
A24D 1/18 - Selection of materials, other than tobacco, suitable for smoking
The disclosure provides a composition configured for oral use, the composition including at least one active ingredient, an ion channel modulator which binds to one or more receptors selected from TRPA1, TRPV1, TRPV3, TRPM8, NaV1.7, and combinations thereof; and at least one filler.
The present disclosure provides an aerosol generating material in the form of a sheet. The aerosol generating material includes one or more binding and/or foam forming agents, a filler, an aerosol former material, and a tobacco material embedded in the sheet or adhered to the surface of the sheet. Further provided are methods of preparing the aerosol generating material. The aerosol generating material can be configured for use in aerosol generating components for aerosol delivery devices. Also provided are aerosol generating components and aerosol delivery devices including the aerosol generating material. Such devices utilize electrically generated heat or combustible ignition sources to heat the aerosol generating material, providing an inhalable substance in the form of an aerosol.
A24B 15/14 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of reconstituted tobacco made of tobacco and a binding agent not derived from tobacco
A24B 15/16 - Chemical features of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes of tobacco substitutes
The present disclosure relates to containers and methods of making same for oral products made or derived from tobacco, incorporate tobacco, or may be tobacco-free and are intended for human consumption. The disclosed containers incorporate one or more of an alignment mechanism, a seal arrangement, a retention mechanism, or a tamper-evident feature to suit a particular application.
A delivery device is disclosed and comprises an elongate housing; a battery received in the housing; an end cap attached to and closing an end of the housing; and a vent opening in the end cap in fluid communication with the battery. A delivery system comprising the delivery device and a substrate aerosolising module including a heater and a consumable comprising an aerosolisable substrate is also disclosed. The substrate aerosolising module is configured to aerosolise the substrate in response to activation of the delivery device. Also disclosed is an end cap attachable to an end of a housing of the delivery device, and a delivery device and an accessory for charging the delivery device.
A delivery device is disclosed and comprises a housing and a sound generator in the housing configured to provide an audible indication to a user relating to a function of the delivery device. The delivery device also comprises a vent opening in the housing. The sound generator is positioned relative to the vent opening such that the vent opening acts as an acoustic channel to enhance the sound transmitted from the housing. A delivery system comprising the delivery device and a substrate aerosolising module including a heater and a consumable comprising an aerosolisable substrate is also disclosed. The substrate aerosolising module is configured to aerosolise the substrate in response to activation of the delivery device.
The present invention relates to a sheet material having desiccant properties, comprising a base material and a hygroscopic material. The invention also relates to a pack comprising the sheet material, which may be used to hold a consumable for use in a non-combustible aerosol provision system. Methods of preparing the sheet material and uses thereof are also provided.
B65D 81/26 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contents; Applications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants with provision for draining away, or absorbing, fluids, e.g. exuded by contents; Applications of corrosion inhibitors or desiccators
D21H 21/14 - Non-fibrous material added to the pulp, characterised by its function, form or properties; Paper impregnating or coating material, characterised by its function, form or properties characterised by function or properties in or on the paper
A non-combustible aerosol delivery device comprising a controller and a power source, the controller configured to deliver power to an aerosol generator according to one or more power profiles selected from at least a sensing power profile and an aerosolization power profile, wherein the sensing power is insufficient to increase the temperature of the aerosol generator above about 100°C.
An electronic aerosol provision system including: a motion sensor configured to provide data samples relating to motion of at least a part of the electronic aerosol provision system; an artificial intelligence (Al) system configured to receive the data samples and to use them to identify different user inputs for the electronic aerosol provision system; and a user input facility configured to control when the Al system is used to identify the different user inputs.
An electronic aerosol provision system including: a motion sensor configured to provide data samples relating to motion of at least a part of the electronic aerosol provision system; a filter configured to extract features from the motion sensor data samples; and an artificial intelligence (AI) system configured to receive the extracted features and to use them to identify different user inputs for the electronic aerosol provision system.
An aerosol provision device is disclosed. The aerosol provision device comprises a body, a chamber in the body arranged to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material and a cover mechanism (500). The cover mechanism comprises a cover member (510) moveable between a relatively open position in which the at least a portion of an article is able to pass into the chamber and a relatively closed position in which the at least a portion of an article is restricted from being able to pass into the chamber and a channel (508) arranged to guide movement of the cover member, the channel having an open end.
An aerosol provision device (101) for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material is described. The device (101) comprises a body (107) and a receptacle (109) configured to receive at least part of an article (102) comprising aerosol- generating material. The body (107) has an opening (108) communicating with the receptacle (109). The device (101) further comprises a cover mechanism (300). The cover mechanism (300) comprises a cover member (320) arranged to selectively at least partially cover the opening (108). The cover member (320) is arranged to move relative to the body (107) between a relatively open position in which at least part of an article (102) is able to be inserted through the opening (108) and a relatively closed position in which at least part of an article (102) is prevented from being inserted through the opening (108). The cover mechanism (300) further comprises an actuating member (330) arranged to move relative to the body (107) and a gear mechanism (340) arranged to move the cover member (320) upon movement of the actuating member (330).
An aerosol provision device (200) is provided. The device comprises a body and a chamber for receiving at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material. The body has an opening communicating with the chamber. An actuating member (210) is arranged to rotate about the body, and a cover member (212) is arranged to pivot about the body. Rotation of the actuating member relative to the body causes the cover member to pivot between an open position in which the at least a portion of an article is able to pass through the opening and a closed position in which the opening is fully covered.
There is provided an aerosol provision device (100) comprising: a body (101); a chamber (105) for receiving at least a portion of an article (300) comprising aerosol generating material; an opening (103) in the body (101) communicating with the chamber (105); and at least a first cover member (402) and a second cover member (404) configured to move between a relatively closed position in which the first and second cover members (402, 404) are arranged to at least partially overlap the opening (103) and a relatively open position in which the at least a portion of an article (400) is able to pass through the opening (103); wherein the first and second cover members (402, 404) are biased relative to each other.
An aerosol provision device (100) for generating an aerosol from aerosol-generating material is described. The device comprises a housing (120) and a heating assembly (140). The heating assembly comprises a heating chamber (142) arranged to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material, an inductor coil (144) encircling at least part of the heating chamber, and a coil support (150) on which at least a portion of the inductor coil is positioned. The coil support comprises a locating feature (154) which engages with the housing to locate the heating assembly in position within the housing.
An aerosol provision device is provided. The aerosol provision device is for use with an article (300) comprising aerosol generating material. The aerosol provision device comprises a housing (102). The housing (102) comprises a plurality of perforations (204). Each perforation includes a dimension of less than 50 microns. The aerosol provision device comprises a light source (206) disposed within the housing (102) adjacent to the plurality of perforations (204), arranged so that, when the light source (206) is activated, light (206) from the light source (206) visibly passes through the perforations (204), and when the light source (206) is not active, the light source (206) is not visible to the naked eye through the perforations (204).
An aerosol provision device is provided. The aerosol provision device comprises a body having an opening, a chamber in the body arranged to receive at least a portion of an article comprising aerosol generating material through the opening and a cover mechanism (400). The cover mechanism comprises a cover member (410) arranged to at least partially cover the opening and an actuating member (420) arranged to rotate on the body to actuate the cover member. Rotation of the actuating member relative to the body causes the cover member to translate between a relatively open position in which the at least a portion of an article is able to pass through the opening and a relatively closed position in which the at least a portion of an article is prevented from being able to pass through the opening.
An aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device (100) and a charging unit (101) for charging the aerosol provision device (100), the charging unit (101) having a cavity for receiving the aerosol provision device (100). The charging unit (101) further comprises a lid (103) moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein: (i) the aerosol provision system further comprises a user display (108a) and wherein movement of the lid (103) between the first position and the second position activates and/or deactivates the user display (108a); and/or (ii) the aerosol provision system further comprises a user interface (106) and wherein movement of the lid (103) between the first position and the second position activates and/or deactivates the user interface (106).
This invention provides an aerosol provision device (100) comprising: a main housing (200) forming a heating chamber (201); and a removal mechanism (204) which is at least partially inserted into the heating chamber (201) and magnetically retained to the main housing (200) in use to form a receiving portion of the heating chamber, wherein an aerosol generating article is at least partially inserted in use into the receiving portion of the heating chamber (201) and wherein the removal mechanism (204) is fully detachable from the main housing (200) in order to remove an aerosol generating article from the heating chamber (201).
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase. The present invention also provides for the use of Galactose-1-phosphate uridyl transferase for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
An aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device (100) and a charging unit (101) for charging the aerosol provision device (100). The charging unit (101) having a cavity for receiving the aerosol provision device (100) and a lid (103) moveable between a first position and a second position. The charging unit (101) further comprises: a lid positioning arrangement, operating between the lid (103) and a body of the charging unit, comprising: (i) a first positioning element (118) and a second positioning element (120); and (ii) an engagement element (122) arranged to engage the first positioning element (118) when the lid (103) is in the first position so as to hold the lid (103) in the first position, and arranged to engage the second positioning element (120) when the lid (103) is in the second position so as to hold the lid (103) in the second position.
This invention provides an aerosol provision device comprising: a heating chamber for receiving an aerosol generating article which, in use, is inserted into the heating chamber in a first longitudinal direction; one or more air inlets arranged to direct air into the aerosol provision device in an inlet direction; and one or more first air channels arranged to direct air from the one or more air inlets in a second longitudinal direction, wherein the second longitudinal direction is opposed to the first longitudinal direction.
Aerosol provision system comprising an aerosol provision device (100); and a charging unit (101) for charging or powering the aerosol provision device, the charging unit having a cavity (300) for receiving the aerosol provision device; wherein either: (i) the aerosol provision device comprises one or more engagement members (211) and the charging unit comprises one or more detents (212) extending into the cavity for engaging with the one or more engagement members in order to secure the aerosol provision device within the cavity; or (ii) the aerosol provision device comprises one or more detents or catches the charging unit comprises one or more engagement members for engaging with the one or more detents in order to secure the aerosol provision device within the cavity.
Described is a heater assembly for an aerosol provision system, the heater assembly including a substrate; an electrically resistive layer provided on a first surface of the substrate; and one or more capillary tubes extending from another surface of the substrate through the electrically resistive layer provided on the first surface of the substrate. The one or more capillary tubes extend substantially linearly from the another surface of the substrate through the electrically resistive layer provided on the first surface of the substrate, and the substrate additionally comprises a porous region. Also described is a cartomiser including a heater assembly, an aerosol provision system comprising a heater assembly, and a method of manufacturing a heater assembly.
H05B 3/16 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor the conductor being mounted on an insulating base
H05B 3/26 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater non-flexible heating conductor mounted on insulating base
A24F 40/10 - Devices using liquid inhalable precursors
A24F 40/40 - Constructional details, e.g. connection of cartridges and battery parts
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of a YIPF-related protein. The present invention also provides for the use of a YIPF-related protein for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
An article for use in or as a non-combustible aerosol provision system includes an aerosol -generating material section comprising aerosol-generating material and at least 5% aerosol-former material by weight of the aerosol-generating material. The article also includes a first tubular element immediately downstream of the aerosol-generating material section, the first tubular element defining a first hollow cavity and comprising a first tubular wall, and a second tubular element immediately downstream of the first tubular element, the second tubular element comprising a second tubular wall having a wall thickness of less than about 320 μm and the second tubular element having an axial length of greater than about 15mm.
The disclosure is directed to an electronic aerosol delivery device comprising: an aerosol generator configured to generate aerosol from an aerosol generating material, and a controller; wherein the controller is configured to monitor a level of power, P, supplied to the aerosol generator for each of a plurality of user puffs, and a first airflow parameter, A, associated with each of the plurality of user puffs, wherein the controller is further configured to estimate an amount of aerosol generated during each one of the plurality of puffs by using an equation wherein the amount of aerosol generated during each puff is expressed as a sum of a plurality of terms, the plurality of terms comprising: a first term, comprising a function of P and A, a second term, comprising a function of at least one of P and A.
Described is an aerosol provision system comprises a first air channel extending from an air inlet to a first outlet via an aerosol generation region, an aerosol generator for generating aerosol from aerosol-generating material to generate aerosol in the aerosol generation region, a second air channel extending at least in part from an airflow controller to a second outlet, and control circuitry configured to control the airflow controller to deliver one or more puffs of air to a user of the aerosol provision system via the second outlet in response to determining a condition for providing a notification to the user is met.
An aerosol provision system has a pressure sensing apparatus. The pressure sensing apparatus has a circuit board (6) and a pressure sensor (8). A first side of the pressure sensor is in fluid communication with a mouthpiece (16) of the aerosol provision system and a second side of the pressure sensor is in fluid communication with ambient air. The pressure sensor is mounted on the circuit board to provide the fluid communication to the first side or the second side. The circuit board has a hole (12) to provide the fluid communication to the other of the first side and the second side of the pressure sensor.
There is provided an aerosol provision device comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a detector arranged to detect a property associated with the aerosol provision device, aerosol generating material, in use arranged in the aerosol provision device, or user and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, a communication module for communicating to at least one other aerosol provision device, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to send a signal, via the communication module, to the at least one other aerosol provision device based on the detected property reaching a predetermined value.
A24F 40/65 - Devices with integrated communication means, e.g. Wi-Fi
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
H04W 84/18 - Self-organising networks, e.g. ad hoc networks or sensor networks
There is provided an aerosol provision device for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; and, a detector arranged to detect a property associated with an authorised user and provide a signal to the control circuitry, wherein the property is at least one of i) device usage patterns; ii) device usage time length; iii) device usage location; iv) user handling locations of device; v) device movement by user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving signals from the detector associated with a non-authorised user.
There is provided an aerosol provision device (100), for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: a housing (110) having an outwardly facing surface, the outwardly facing surface having an area; control circuitry (120) for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; and, a fingerprint scanner (130) for detecting fingerprints of users, located on the housing of the aerosol provision device, the fingerprint scanner having at least one region, the fingerprint scanner having a surface, wherein the surface of the fingerprint scanner has an area which is at least 40% of the area of the outwardly facing surface of the housing of the aerosol provision device.
There is provided a container for delivery systems and/or aerosol generating material comprising: a body surrounding a cavity and an opening in the body through which the cavity can be accessed; a closing arranged to openably close the opening in the body; a lock for controllably locking the closing; control circuitry for changing a state of the lock; user authorisation means for verifying a user; and, tamper prevention means arranged to impact the cavity when the closing is opened when the lock is in a locked state, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to change a state of the lock to unlock in response to receiving a signal originating from the user authorisation means associated with an authorised user.
There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector arranged to detect a first property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the biometric detector associated with a user, wherein the biometric detector comprises a mm wave emitter and receiver.
There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a detector arranged to detect an air output associated with a user of the aerosol provision device; wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the detector associated with an authorised user.
There is provided an aerosol-generating system, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: an aerosol provision device comprising control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a detector arranged to detect a first property associated with aerosol generating material, in use arranged in the aerosol provision device, and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, age verification means for verifying an age of a user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to perform at least one of i) update an activation state of the aerosol provision device, and ii) activate the age verification means in response to receiving a signal from the detector.
There is provided an aerosol-generating system (100), for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: an aerosol provision device (110) comprising control circuitry (120) for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector (140) arranged to detect a property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, a material detector (130) arranged to detect a property associated with aerosol generating material (132), in use arranged in the aerosol provision device, and provide a signal to the control circuitry, wherein, in response to receiving a signal originating from the biometric detector and the material detector, the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device.
The invention provides an aerosol provision device or a vapour provision device (100) comprising: an aerosol generator or vapour generator (104); a driving circuit (112) connected to the aerosol generator or vapour generator, wherein the driving circuit is configured to employ either pulse width modulation or amplitude modulation, to supply power to the aerosol generator or vapour generator; and a power source (110) connected to the driving circuit, wherein the power source comprises a hybrid ion capacitor.
Described is an aerosol provision system comprising a haptic component, an orientation sensor and control circuitry configured. The control circuitry is configured to determine an orientation of the aerosol provision system based on one or more readings from the orientation sensor, and adjust a setting of the haptic component based on the determined orientation.
A refilling device for filling an article from a reservoir comprises: an interface, the interface being an article interface for receiving an article of an aerosol provision system, the article having a storage area for fluid, or a reservoir interface for receiving a reservoir for filling an article of an aerosol provision system, the reservoir having a storage area for fluid; and a capacitive sensor configured to measure a capacitance of the storage area when the article or reservoir is received in the interface; wherein the capacitive sensor comprises a first capacitor plate and a second capacitor plate arranged at opposite sides of the interface to form a capacitance measurement volume in which the storage area of an article or reservoir is located when the article or reservoir is received in the interface, the capacitance measurement volume being between the first and second capacitor plates and extending from a perimeter of the first capacitor plate to a perimeter of the second capacitor plate, the capacitance measurement volume having a size such that the storage area of the article or reservoir received in the interface is located wholly within the capacitance measurement volume.
An aerosol provision system comprising a haptic component and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to determine a characteristic of an environment around the aerosol provision system, and adjust a setting of the haptic component based on the determined characteristic.
An aerosol provision system comprises a haptic component and control circuitry. The control circuitry is configured to adjust a setting of the haptic component in response to determining that an inhalation on the aerosol provision system is about to occur.
There can be provided a method that comprises collecting, at a device, user-specific data relating to an aerosol provision device of a user. The method can further comprise transmitting the user-specific data to a remote system in association with a hashed user ID for the user of the aerosol provision device, wherein the hashed user ID is not usable to identify the user.
There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector arranged to detect a biomarker associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, a communication module for communicating with a database or computing arrangement on receipt of a signal from the control circuitry, wherein the communication module is arranged to provide a signal to the control circuitry on receipt of a signal from the database or computing arrangement, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the communication module, and wherein the biomarker is associated with exhalate and/or saliva of a user.
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There is provided an aerosol provision device (100), for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry (120) for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a biometric detector (130) arranged to detect a first property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receiving a signal from the biometric detector associated with a user, wherein the biometric detector comprises a biometric puff detector (132).
There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; and, age verification means for verifying an age of a user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update the activation state of the aerosol provision device from at least one inoperable mode to at least one operable mode in response to receiving a signal from the age verification means corresponding to an authorised user, and wherein the control circuitry is arranged to update the activation state of the aerosol provision device from at least one operable mode to at least one inoperable mode after a predetermined time period or predetermined use period of the device being in the at least one operable mode, wherein the predetermined time period or predetermined use period is variable.
There is provided an aerosol provision device, for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user, comprising: control circuitry for controlling an activation state of the aerosol provision device; a first biometric detector arranged to detect a first property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; and, a second biometric detector arranged to detect a second property associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to change an activation state of the aerosol provision device in response to receipt of signals from the first biometric detector and the second biometric detector associated with an authorised user, wherein the first property is different to the second property.
There is provided an aerosol provision device for providing an aerosol for inhalation by a user comprising: control circuitry for controlling components of the aerosol provision device; a sound sensor arranged to sense a sound associated with a user of the aerosol provision device and provide a signal to the control circuitry; a signal emitter arranged to emit a signal; and, age verification means for verifying an age of a user, wherein the control circuitry is arranged to i) change an activation state of the signal emitter or ii) or activate the age verification means in response to receiving a signal originating from the sound sensor.
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of a protein kinase. The present invention also provides for the use of a protein kinase for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of a Myc-type, basic helix-loop-helix protein. The present invention also provides for the use of a Myc-type, basic helix-loop-helix protein for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
The present disclosure relates to containers and methods of making same for oral products made or derived from tobacco, incorporate tobacco, or may be tobacco-free and are intended for human consumption. The disclosed containers incorporate one or more of an alignment mechanism, a seal arrangement, a retention mechanism, or a tamper-evident feature to suit a particular application.
B65D 8/00 - Containers having a curved cross-section formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
A24F 23/00 - Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco
B65D 41/18 - Snap-on caps or cap-like covers non-metallic, e.g. made of paper or plastics
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METHOD FOR MODULATING THE ALKALOID CONTENT OF TOBACCO
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of a homeodomain-like, Myb domain protein. The present invention also provides for the use of a homeodomain-like, Myb domain protein for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
The present invention provides a method for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant (e.g. a tobacco plant), the method comprising modifying said plant by modulating the activity or expression of a Nucleoside Diphosphate Kinase. The present invention also provides for the use of a Nucleoside Diphosphate Kinase for modulating the alkaloid content of a plant, as well as tobacco cells, plants, plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobaccos, or tobacco products obtainable in accordance with the invention.
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