Mouthpiece or filter element for a smoking article

EP4761595A1Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-24FILTRONA PTE LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
FILTRONA PTE LTD
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2026-06-24

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Technical Problem

Existing mouthpieces and filter elements for smoking articles, such as cigarettes and heat-not-burn products, face challenges in achieving acceptable filtration properties and user experience while having improved biodegradability and reducing the use of non-sustainable materials like cellulose acetate.

Method used

A mouthpiece or filter element comprising a filtering core with two filtering materials: a first material made predominantly of cellulose, which enhances biodegradability, and a second material, such as cellulose acetate, that maintains filtration efficiency and user experience.

Benefits of technology

The dual-filtering material approach allows for improved biodegradability and reduced use of non-sustainable materials while maintaining filtration properties and user experience similar to conventional filters.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a mouthpiece or filter element comprising at least: - a filtering core, arranged to provide a flow path for an aerosol and / or a smoke to be delivered to a user, - a wrapper, surrounding said filtering core, wherein said filtering core comprises: - a first filtering material, - a second filtering material.
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