Packaging for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products containing particulate tobacco odorants

Abstract

The present invention relates to a package for tobacco products or tobacco substitute products, comprising a container and an odorizing device suitable for releasing odor molecules into the environment upon opening of the container, the odorizing device comprising an inert carrier material and an average particle size (sD 50 The present invention also relates to a package comprising an odorant composition containing tobacco particles having an average particle size (measured by laser diffraction) of ≦30 μm. The present invention further relates to a method for producing such a package, the method comprising the steps of providing a container or a semi-finished container, providing an odorant composition containing tobacco particles having an average particle size of ≦30 μm, applying the odorant composition onto an inert carrier material that is part of the container or semi-finished container or that is separate from the container or semi-finished container and that will be contacted with the container or semi-finished container at a later stage, placing a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product in the container, and closing the container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a package for a tobacco product or a tobacco alternative product, including Container and Container a flavoring device suitable for releasing odor molecules into the environment when opened. Further, Container a method of manufacturing a tobacco package including the flavoring device is described.

Background Art

[0002] Tobacco products and tobacco alternative products are widely used around the world. Usually, these products are provided in packages that protect the products from damage and maintain the tobacco flavor of the products. In some regions and / or for some tobacco products or heated non-combustible / vaping products, there are restrictions on the use of additives (e.g., top note flavorants). Some of these products have no or only limited characteristic scents. Thus, the products do not provide a tobacco smell when the package is opened by the user. Providing an additional scent inside the package has already been attempted. Thus, some known packages contain additional flavorants that are released when the package is opened.

[0003] An example regarding such a package is disclosed in US Patent Application No. 5938018A. This document describes a package for a tobacco product having a reusable and resealable fragrance releaser. The fragrance releaser is arranged to connect the tobacco product containing portion and the closing portion of the package. At least a part of the fragrance releaser is a peel seal, which is opened when the package is opened. In the opened state, the fragrance substances can come out of their respective reservoirs. To prevent an undesirable loss of the flavorant, the fragrance releaser is arranged in contact with the closure of the package, and the fragrance releaser is closed together with the package.

[0004] From U.S. Patent No. 10653175B2, a package for smokeless tobacco containing a fragrance patch is known. The fragrance patch can be attached to the lid of a can and provides an aroma to the consumer immediately after the package is opened. The fragrance patch includes a fibrous absorbent material and a liquid fragrance agent that is releasably absorbed into the pores of the fibrous absorbent material.

[0005] Furthermore, from U.S. Patent No. 6612429B2, a flip-open box package for cigarettes is known. Encapsulated fragrance material is provided on the inner surface of the flip-top. The encapsulated fragrance is released upon opening of the box by frictional interaction of the frame component or frictional interaction with the product. This friction causes the microcapsules to open and release the fragrance.

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] All of these known products have the drawback that the scent is artificial and can only be provided for a limited time after the package is first opened. Furthermore, the known packages are extremely complex and difficult to manufacture. Therefore, an easy method for manufacturing a tobacco package is also desired. Such a tobacco package is preferably capable of being manufactured by a general handling machine.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] It has been found that the problems of the known products and methods can be overcome by the package for a tobacco product or tobacco alternative product according to claim 1 and the method according to claim 13.

[0008] A package for a tobacco product or tobacco alternative product according to the present invention comprises Container and Container a flavoring device suitable for releasing odor molecules into the environment upon opening of. The flavoring device includes an inert carrier material and an average particle size (sD) attached to the carrier material 50An odor composition containing tobacco particles having a laser diffraction of ≤30 μm. The odor composition may contain additional odor substances. However, small tobacco particles have been found to be important for providing a complete tobacco flavor over a long period of time. The tobacco particles can be derived from any part of the tobacco plant, such as leaves, stems, or roots.

[0009] Preferably, the average particle size (sD 50 by laser diffraction) of the tobacco particles is ≥1 μm, preferably ≥2.5 μm, more preferably ≥5 μm, and most preferably ≥8 μm. It has been found that grinding the tobacco particles to a smaller particle size can affect the odor. Some of the odor molecules are thought to be decomposed by high shear energy. Furthermore, some odor molecules may escape as tobacco particles that are too small during or after the grinding process and the subsequent handling process. As a result, these odor molecules in the tobacco particles are depleted, and the odor composition becomes different from the complete tobacco aroma.

[0010] Tobacco particles having such a small average particle size provide a large surface area from which odor molecules can escape. A particle size of ≤30 μm has been found to allow for the uniform movement of multiple odor molecules over a long period of time. Therefore, the complete tobacco smell can be maintained. The particle size allows for the movement of larger and smaller molecules from the internal volume of the particles to their surface, from where these molecules can pass into the package volume and be perceived by the user after the package is opened. The average particle size of leaf tobacco particles provides an optimal volume-to-surface ratio, so that a mixture with a broadly constant ratio of odor molecules is shown to escape from the particles over a long time interval.

[0011] The term "inert", especially in combination with the word "carrier", in the context of the present invention, means that a first substance does not chemically interact with a second substance (e.g., a carrier). An inert carrier is preferably inert with respect to the surrounding environment. Thus, the carrier itself remains chemically unchanged when in contact with other packaging materials, gases and / or odor compositions inside the packaging volume. However, "inert" does not mean that interaction between other packaging materials, gases and / or odor compositions inside the packaging volume and the (inert) carrier is not possible. In particular, physical interactions such as energy transfer (e.g., friction) are possible. Also, other physical properties of the inert material (e.g., the carrier) can change due to such interactions. For example, its shape or (specific) surface area can change due to the application of an external force. The attachment of odor compositions and / or odor molecules to the surface of the inert carrier and their release from the surface by an activation signal (e.g., friction) is an important feature of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, so this change in the surface properties of the inert carrier material is also possible and is not excluded by the term "inert".

[0012] Preferably, the release of odor molecules from the odorizing device can be initiated by an activation signal. This embodiment is advantageous because the release of odor molecules can be triggered by the user. Thus, depletion of odor molecules from the odorizing device during storage (when odor is not required) can be avoided. Preferably, the activation signal is provided when the package is handled by the user. For example, the activation signal can be automatically triggered when the package is opened and / or when the tobacco product is removed from the package.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the activation signal is selected from the group including temperature change, contact with a person, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electrical signal, UV light, IR radiation, light, and electromagnetic radiation. Therefore, when the package is opened or the tobacco product is taken out of the package, it is possible to start the release of odor molecules from the odorizing device. The process of opening the package can bring about, for example, a change in temperature, humidity, or pressure and / or exposure to electromagnetic radiation such as visible light, UV light, or IR radiation. Further, the opening of the package can trigger an electrical signal.

[0014] Any of these signals can be used to release odor molecules from the odorizing device. For example, the bond (chemical bond, van der Waals bond, and / or London force) between the odor molecule and the carrier can be cleaved thermally or by irradiation. As an alternative or in addition thereto, the mechanical stress caused by the process of taking the tobacco product out of the package can also initiate the release of odor molecules. In a preferred embodiment, the odorizing device is deformed by the mechanical force generated by the movement of the tobacco product. This deformation opens or expands the surface of the carrier, from which the odor molecules can enter the surrounding gas.

[0015] Therefore, in a preferred embodiment, the odor composition is arranged in a closed environment. This closed environment can be opened by the application of a mechanical force that can occur, for example, by the movement of the tobacco product when taken out of the package or by the movement of the closure when the package is opened.

[0016] Preferably, the closed environment is a capsule. This is advantageous because capsules are known that can be easily handled and opened by different activation signals. More preferably, the capsule is a microcapsule. Microcapsules are advantageous because a small amount of odor composition can be encapsulated separately in different microcapsules, from which only a single microcapsule or a small number of microcapsules are released when an activation signal is applied. This makes it possible to store the odor composition in the remaining (unopened) microcapsules for a long time.

[0017] Preferably, the odorizing device is Container located on the inner surface of. This embodiment is preferred because the package protects not only the product but also the odorizing device. Furthermore, the internal volume of the package can provide (and maintain) defined properties that change when the package is opened. Accordingly, one or more of the changing properties can trigger an activation signal. In one example, the entry of light into a pre-closed package activates the release of odor molecules.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the odorizing device is Container subject to mechanical strain, and / or friction, and / or temperature rise caused by the handling and / or opening of Container and / or the removal of the product from Container and is located at a position of. An example of such an arrangement is to position the odorizing device on the inner surface of a closure that moves along the corresponding surface of the package during the opening process. Such a surface can be, for example, the contact surface between the lid and Container . The odorizing device can also be positioned on the internal frame of Container , preferably on the ear.

[0019] In an alternative embodiment, the thermal energy provided by the user is used for the release of odor molecules. (For example, the thermal energy of the user's hand when touching the package) can be directed towards the odorizing device, where it activates the release of odor molecules. In such a case, the odorizing device is Container positioned on the outer wall of the lid and / or. The odorizing device can be considered to be located on the inside and / or outside of the inner liner that wraps the product inside the package.

[0020] The odorizing device can be a manually operated sticker, especially applied at a position where the user needs to touch the package during the opening and closing process. Preferably, the sticker also has at least one other function, such as the function of resealing the package, and / or the sticker can also have decorative properties. More preferably, the odorizing device is included in the adhesive for resealing the package. The odorizing device can also be arranged on a communication insert arranged between an insert inside the package, such as an internal frame and the inner liner. All the options mentioned for positioning the odorizing device can also be implemented in a smooth can, a package for a cartridge containing a vaporizable substance to be vaporized in a portable handheld device, a loose leaf pouch or a heated non-combustible consumable. In addition, in the case of a loose leaf pouch, it is also possible to apply the odorizing device on the inside, especially on the foil (for example, a plastic foil) inside the tobacco pocket. Preferably, the odorizing device is arranged inside a zip lock. When the package is a smooth can, the odorizing device can also be located on the inside and / or outside of the main compartment, especially on the peripheral side wall. In another embodiment, the odorizing device is placed on the rim of the main compartment and / or the lid. In the most preferred embodiment, there is a combination of positions of the odorizing device inside and / or on the package.

[0021] In a preferred embodiment, the form of the carrier material is selected from the group comprising fibers, filter materials, fiber tows, short fibers, randomly oriented short fibers, sheets, paper sheets, folded paper, roll paper, crinkled paper, matrix materials, sponge types, ceramic materials, fleeces, multi-tubes, single tubes, granules, spherical particles, cubes, cuboids, and parallelepipeds. These types of carrier materials have been found to be advantageous because they are commonly used for other purposes in the manufacture of smoking articles. Thus, how to handle these materials is known in the art. Further, these materials can be handled by common handling machinery.

[0022] Preferably, the tobacco particles of the odorizing device are obtained by grinding. In order to avoid the decomposition of tobacco odor molecules during the grinding process, it has been found advantageous to reduce the viscosity of the grinding composition. This can be achieved by adding a solvent to the composition. Such a solvent (or "dispersion medium") is preferably selected from the group comprising water, monohydric alcohols, polyhydric alcohols, sugar alcohols, saccharides, and polyhydric alcohol esters. By using such a dispersion medium, the average particle size can be adjusted to a desired value without significantly changing the odor.

[0023] More preferably, one or more dispersion media are selected from the group consisting of water, monohydric alcohols, monohydric aliphatic alcohols, methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, 2-propanol, 1-butanol, 2-butanol, 2-methyl-1-propanol, 2,2-dimethyl ethanol, cyclohexanol, monohydric alcohols having aromatic substituents, benzyl alcohol, monohydric alcohols containing one or more halogen elements, monohydric alcohols having one or more ether bonds, polyhydric alcohols, glycerol, propylene glycol, sugar alcohols, sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, erythritol, lactitol, sorbitan, xylose, arabinose, mannose, trehalose, sugars, lactose, sucrose, coupling sugars, glucose, enzyme saccharified starch syrup, acid saccharified starch syrup, maltose starch syrup, maltose, isomerized sugars, fructose, reduced maltose, reduced starch syrup, honey, polyhydric alcohol esters, fatty acid polyhydric alcohol esters, and fatty acid triglycerides.

[0024] Some of the tobacco odor molecules can be extracted into the liquid medium during the grinding process. To avoid loss of these odor molecules, preferably, the liquid (dispersion) medium enriched with odor molecules or its derivatives (e.g., concentrates) are also part of the odor composition. Preferably, any extract of tobacco is maintained at a low temperature to avoid loss of odor molecules. Preferably, the odor composition contains a low-temperature extract of tobacco. Such a low-temperature extract is obtained at a temperature of ≤30 °C, preferably ≤20 °C, more preferably ≤15 °C, and most preferably ≤10 °C, and it is preferable to prevent decomposition and / or dissipation of the flavored tobacco molecules. Preferably, the liquid medium of the extract has a temperature of ≥ -20 °C, preferably ≥ -10 °C, more preferably ≥ -5 °C, and most preferably ≥ 0 °C to facilitate its handling.

[0025] Preferably, the proportion of tobacco particles in the dispersion is ≧0.5% (w / w), preferably ≧1% (w / w), ≧2% (w / w) or ≧5% (w / w), more preferably ≧10% (w / w), most preferably ≧20% (w / w) and ≦95% (w / w), preferably ≦90% (w / w), ≦80% (w / w) or ≦70% (w / w), more preferably ≦60% (w / w), most preferably ≦50% (w / w). These ratios have been found to enable the grinding of leaf tobacco to the desired average particle size in most solvents without significant loss of odor.

[0026] In addition to tobacco particles having an average particle size of 30 micrometers or less, the odor composition preferably includes a liquid medium such as alcohol or water in which the tobacco particles are dispersed.

[0027] In a preferred embodiment, the tobacco particles are dispersed in a liquid medium having a temperature of ≦30°C, preferably ≦20°C, more preferably ≦15°C, most preferably ≦10°C to prevent the decomposition and / or dissipation of the tobacco odor. Preferably, the liquid medium of the dispersion has a temperature of ≧ -20°C, preferably ≧ -10°C, more preferably ≧ -5°C, most preferably ≧0°C to facilitate its handling.

[0028] Preferably, Container is selected from the group comprising bags, tins, cans, boxes, capsules, stand-up zip-lock bags, stand-up pouches or bucket-shaped tins. This type of Container is often used in the tobacco industry and can be handled by known handling machines. These Container have been found to be suitable for housing the odorizing device.

[0029] In a more preferred embodiment, ContainerIt includes materials selected from the group consisting of paper, metal, metal foil, polymer, PE, PP, laminate, paper-metal laminate, paper-polymer laminate, metal-polymer laminate, and paper-metal-polymer laminate. Some of these substances are suitable inert carriers in the sense of the present invention. Therefore, the odor-imparting device can be easily formed by attaching the odor composition to the surface of these materials. Preferably, the odor composition can be printed on this surface.

[0030] Preferably, Container further accommodates a tobacco product (or alternative tobacco product) selected from the group consisting of cigarette, loose tobacco, snus, heat-not-burn consumable, and e-liquid cartridge. In particular, for products that do not contain tobacco, it has been found advantageous to provide the smell of tobacco in the package. Therefore, a package containing an odor-imparting device for releasing odor molecules from tobacco particles is particularly preferred for products such as non-tobacco snus or white snus, heat-not-burn consumables, and e-liquid.

[0031] In a preferred embodiment, the odor composition is applied in a predetermined pattern on the carrier. This embodiment enables the application of a sign that can be recognized by the user. Preferably, the predetermined pattern is a symmetrical geometric pattern, letter, symbol, logo, and / or trademark. Therefore, the product can be easily distinguished from other products. To further enhance the recognition, the odor composition is preferably applied together with a coloring substance. More preferably, the odor composition is part of the ink. Applying the odor composition together with the coloring substance simplifies the manufacturing process because the printing and the odor composition can be applied in a single step, preferably by a common printing press.

[0032] A further aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a package for a tobacco product or a tobacco alternative product, comprising - Container or Container providing a semi-finished product of - average particle size (sD 50providing an odor composition comprising tobacco particles having a laser diffraction) ≤ 30 μm; - Container or Container is part of a semi-finished product, or Container or is separate from the semi-finished product and at a later stage Container applying the odor composition onto an inert carrier material that is contacted with the semi-finished product; - Container placing a tobacco product therein; - Container closing it comprising a method.

[0033] By this method, Container it becomes possible to easily manufacture the selection of a package for a tobacco product or a tobacco substitute product that provides a desired flavor upon opening. Further, this method allows the selection of a desired odor independent of the smell of the tobacco article. Packages for products that originally do not provide a complete tobacco smell can be adjusted in such a way that odor molecules not provided by the product can be provided by the odor composition instead.

[0034] Preferably, the odor composition is part of an ink. Thereby, Container or Container it becomes possible to apply the odor composition in a predetermined pattern onto the semi-finished product. Preferably, the ink is applied by printing. A variant of this method allows the application of a sign in a very easy way. The ink can be printed in a predetermined pattern that can be recognized by the user. Preferably, the predetermined pattern is a symmetric geometric pattern, a character, a symbol, a logo and / or a trademark. In particular, the trademark allows for easy distinction between products from different suppliers. The recognizability of the pattern can be enhanced by applying the odor composition together with a coloring substance. Applying the odor composition together with a coloring substance not only enhances the recognizability but also simplifies the manufacturing process because the printing and the odor composition can be applied in a single step. More preferably, the ink containing the odor composition and the coloring substance is applied by a common printing press.

[0035] Preferably, the odor composition is disposed in a closed environment. Thereby, the depletion of odor molecules over a long period is reduced. Preferably, the closed environment is a capsule or a microcapsule. These embodiments are preferred because they are easy to handle and enable the storage of the odor composition over an extremely long period. Preferably, the closed environment can be opened by an external signal or treatment. This signal or treatment is preferably selected from the group including an increase in temperature, human contact, application of friction, application of mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, change in humidity, change in pressure, application of an electrical signal, application of UV light, application of IR radiation, application of light, and application of electromagnetic radiation.

[0036] These signals or treatments can be provided together with the process that Container opens. For example, when opened, light enters the package and it is possible to decompose the photosensitive capsule containing the odor composition. Alternatively or additionally, the opening of the capsule can be caused by human contact. The contact can result in friction, an increase in temperature, a decrease in pH (due to the low pH of human skin), or an increase in humidity, and all of these (separately from each other or in any combination) can open the capsule and release the odor molecules.

[0037] It will be understood that the embodiments described above are only the first embodiments of the method and / or system of the present invention. In this regard, the disclosure of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0038] All features disclosed in the application documents are claimed to be essential to the present invention as long as they are new over the prior art individually or in combination.

[0039] Further advantages, objects, and features of the present invention will be described by way of example only in the following description with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the figures, similar components in different embodiments may be denoted by the same reference numerals.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0041] Figure 1 shows a package 1 for a cigarette 10. This package 1 includes an outer package 2a having a body section 22 and a lid 12. The lid 12 is hinged on the body section 22 so as to open the package 1 and allow access to the consumable 11 (here preferably a cigarette) disposed within the internal volume 13 of the body section 22. Here, the lid 12 is shown in the open state of the package 1. Container 2 to the consumable 11 (here preferably a cigarette) disposed therein. Here, the lid 12 is shown in the open state of the package 1.

[0042] Reference numeral 41 denotes an internal frame which is attached in a conventional manner to the inner surfaces 9 of the front wall 14 and the side wall 15 of the body section 22 of the package 1, extends longitudinally above the outside of its internal volume 13 to 43, and provides a closing surface 16 for joining for the lid 12, and prevents it from automatically opening or "smiling" when the package 1 is opened and several consumables 11 are Container 2. In the figure shown, the internal frame 41 includes a recess 42 for allowing access by the user to the consumable 11 and Container 2. The recess 42 may have a shape different from that shown in the figure and may extend more widely particularly within the internal frame 41 to provide wider access to the consumable 11 within the body section 22.

[0043] Reference numeral 17 indicates a section of the inner package of package 1 that wraps the consumable 11 within the body section 22 and protects the inner surface 9 and the lid 12 of the body section 22 from contact prior to the first opening of the package 1. This wrapping is commonly referred to as an inner liner.

[0044] Reference numeral 3 indicates a scenting device 3 that contains odor molecules. The scenting device 3 is located on the inner surface 9 of a lid 12 (not shown) that moves along the corresponding inner surface 9 of the package 1 during the opening and closing process and / or Container on the front wall, rear wall, and / or side walls of the inner frame 41 of 2, preferably positioned, for example, on the ears (not shown) of the inner frame 41. It is also conceivable that the scenting device 3 is positioned on the outer surface 26 of the outer package 2a and extends along the front wall 14 and the side wall 15. The width 32 and the length 33 of the scenting device 3 can vary. The scenting device 3 can cover the entire outer surface 26 and / or inner surface 9.

[0045] In FIG. 2, a package 1 (here a pouch) filled with a consumable 11 (here tobacco) in the compartment 18 is shown. The pouch 1 includes an outer envelope 19 that includes a front wall 20, a rear wall 21, and a cover flap 12. Further, the envelope 19 has at least a first outer edge portion 22a, a second outer edge portion 22b, and a lower outer edge portion 22c.

[0046] The cover flap 12 is preferably connected to the non-fixed edge portion 23 of the rear wall 21. Ideally, the pouch 1 is shaped rectangularly, the first outer edge portion 22a and the second outer edge portion 22b face each other, particularly are parallel, and the lower outer edge portion 22c faces the non-fixed edge portion 23. The length 24 of the envelope 19 along the lower outer edge portion 22c is preferably greater than the width 25 of the envelope 19 along the first outer edge portion 22a and the second outer edge portion 22b. It is possible that the length 24 of the envelope 19 is smaller than the width 25 of the envelope 19. The envelope 19 can also have a circular or rounded shape with a curved first outer edge portion 22a, second outer edge portion 22b, and / or lower outer edge portion 22c.

[0047] In the closed state of the pouch 1, the inner surface 9 of the lid 19 preferably faces the outer surface 26 of the front wall 20. To form the pouch 1, the front wall 20 and the rear wall 21 are preferably connected to each other at the first outer edge 22a, the second outer edge 22b, and the lower outer edge 22c of the envelope 19, resulting in an opening 27 being formed between the non-fixed edges 23 of the front wall 20 and the rear wall 21. The front wall 20 and the rear wall 21 are preferably connected via a welding or adhesive seam 28 at the first outer edge 22a, the second outer edge 22b, and / or the lower outer edge 22c of the envelope 19.

[0048] The intermediate wall 30 is preferably disposed between the front wall 20 and the rear wall 21, where the inner surfaces 9 of the front wall 20 (not shown here) and the rear wall 21 preferably face each other. Ideally, the inner surface 9 of the intermediate wall 30 (not shown here) faces the inner surface 9 of the rear wall 21, whereby the outer surface 26 of the intermediate wall 30 faces the inner surface 9 of the front wall 20, thereby preferably creating the first compartment 18a and the second compartment 18b.

[0049] The first compartment 18a is preferably formed between the front wall 20 and the intermediate wall 30, while the second compartment 18b is formed between the intermediate wall 30 and the rear wall 21. Both the first and second compartments 18b are preferably closed in the closed state of the pouch 1 and / or the envelope 19, particularly with the inner surface 9 of the cover flap 12 facing the outer surface 26 of the front wall 20.

[0050] The second compartment 18b is preferably filled with an attachment 29 for the smoking experience. The opening 27 of the second compartment 18b is defined by the non-fixed edge 23 of the rear wall 21 and the upper edge 22d of the intermediate wall 30. The consumable 11 can be filled into the first compartment 18a through the opening 27 defined by the upper edge 22d of the intermediate wall 30 and the non-fixed edge 23 of the front wall 20.

[0051] Ideally, the envelope 19 consists of a single adhering piece 31, which is folded such that the lower inner edge 22c of the front wall 20 is connected to the lower inner edge 22c of the rear wall 21, where the non-fixed edge 23 of the rear wall 21 is connected to the cover flap 12. Thus, the rear wall 21 is disposed between the cover flap 12 and the front wall 20.

[0052] By means of at least two edges 22a, 22b, the intermediate wall 30 is connected to the first inner edge 22a and the second inner edge 22b of the front wall 20 and / or the rear wall 21, and in particular also to the lower inner edge 22c of the front wall 20 and / or the rear wall 21. By means of at least two edges, it is also possible for the intermediate wall 30 to be connected to either the lower inner edge 22c of the front wall 20 and / or the rear wall 21 and either the first inner edge 22a or the second inner edge 22b of the front wall 20 and / or the rear wall 21. However, it is preferred that the intermediate wall 30 is part of the adhering piece 31, in which case it is made up of two panels that are folded over each other along the upper edge 22d of the intermediate wall 30. It may be possible to have two lower edges 22c, namely one between the front wall 20 and the first panel of the intermediate wall 30 and another between the second panel of the intermediate wall 30 and the rear wall 21. This enables the user to insert his / her hand between both panels of the intermediate wall 30 to carry the package 1 or hold it while extracting its contents. However, since this can complicate the extraction of the contents of the package 1, it is preferred that only the two side edges 22a, 22b connecting the front wall 20, the rear wall 21 and the intermediate wall 30 are present to prevent the first and second compartments 18a, 18b from rotating relative to each other.

[0053] Package 1 also includes a deodorizing device 3. The deodorizing device 3 is positioned on the inner surface 9 and / or the outer surface 26 of a cover flap 12 (not shown here). There are two or more deodorizing devices 3 arranged on the inner surface 9, where they preferably extend with a width 25 and a length 24. Some of the deodorizing devices 3 are dispersed and located on the inner surface 9. It is also possible for only one deodorizing device 3 to be positioned on the inner surface 9 of the cover flap 12. At least one deodorizing device 3 is present on the outer surface 26 (not shown here), where they also preferably extend with a width 25 and a length 24. Some of the deodorizing devices 3 are dispersed and located on the outer surface 26. The deodorizing device 3 is located inside and / or outside the cover flap 12 and can be applied along at least one of the non-fixed edge portions 23. The deodorizing device 3 is a sticker 34 for resealing the package 1, where it is also conceivable for the deodorizing device 3 to be located on the outer surface (not shown here) of the sticker 34 and / or on the adhered inner surface 9. The deodorizing device 3 is positioned on the outer surface 26 of the front wall 20, where it is also conceivable for the width 32 and the length 33 of the deodorizing device 3 to be variable. The deodorizing device 3 can cover the entire outer surface 26 and / or inner surface 9.

[0054] In FIG. 3, a schematic view of the components of a cylindrical package 1 (preferably a snus can here) for a tobacco product is shown. Container 1 includes a closable container 35. There is also a fitting cap 36 attached to the package 1.

[0055] Both the closable container 35 and the fitting cap 36 are cylindrical, where the closable container 35 includes an upper edge portion 22d, a closable upper opening 27, a lower edge portion 22c, an outer surface 26, and an inner surface 9. The inner volume 13 is created by the lower edge portion 22c and the upper edge portion 22d, and the outer surface 26 and the inner surface 9.

[0056] The cap 36 includes an upper surface 37 and a side section 38. The cap 36 is arrangeable on the upper edge 22d of the container 35 and forms a closure for the closable upper opening 27, where the upper surface 37 of the cap 36 is parallel to the closable upper opening 27 and Container positioned perpendicular to the side surface 39 of the container 1. Additionally, the cap 36 circumferentially surrounds a part of the side surface 39 adjacent to the upper edge 22d of the container 35.

[0057] Furthermore, the cap 36 is preferably completely removable from the container 35 and forms a closure for the closable upper opening 27. The container 35 is made of cardboard, metal, plastic and / or another synthetic material, where the container 35 preferably may have a transparent section that constitutes a window showing what is inside.

[0058] The container 35 and the cap 36 include threads 40, where the threads 40 of the container 35 preferably fit into the threads 40 of the cap 36 to open and close the upper opening 27.

[0059] The package 1 includes a scenting device 3 on the outer surface 26 and / or the inner surface 9. The scenting device 3 is a sticker 34 on the outer surface 26 of the package 1, where the width 32 and the length 33 of the scenting device 3 may be variable. The scenting device 3 is capable of surrounding the entire outer surface 26 and / or the inner surface 9. The scenting device 3 can also be positioned on the upper surface 37 and / or the side section 38 of the cap 36.

[0060] Figure 4 shows an enlarged cross-sectional view of the scenting device 3 having an inert carrier material 5 and odor molecules 4. In this embodiment, the inert carrier material 5 is a sheet including the outer surface 26. Tobacco particles 7 are attached to the outer surface 26 of the inert carrier material 5, where the odor molecules 4 are naturally contained in the tobacco particles 7. The tobacco particles preferably form an odor composition 6 that is preferably attached onto the outer surface 26 of the inert carrier material 5 together with other odor substances.

Explanation of Signs

[0061] 1 package 2 Container 2a Outer package 3 Odorizing device 4 Odor molecules 5 Inert carrier material 6 Odor composition 7 Tobacco particles 9 Inner surface 11 Consumable 12 Lid / cover flap 13 Internal volume / enclosed environment 14 Front panel 15 Side panel 16 Joining closing surface 17 Inner package 18 Compartment 19 Envelope 20 Front wall 21 Rear wall 22 Body section 22a First edge 22b Second edge 22c Lower edge 22d Upper edge 23 Non-fixed edge 24 Length of the envelope 25 Width of the envelope 26 Outer surface 27 Opening 28 Seam 29 Attachment 30 Intermediate wall 31 Adhesive piece 32 Width of the odorizing device 33 Length of the odorizing device 34 Sticker 35 Container 36 Cap 37 Upper surface of the cap 38 Lateral section 39 Side of the container 40 Thread 41 Internal frame 42 Recess

Claims

Package (1) for a tobacco product or tobacco substitute product, comprising a container (2) and a flavoring device (3) for releasing odor molecules (4) into the environment when the container (2) is opened. The flavoring device (3) comprises an inert carrier material (5) and an odor composition (6) comprising tobacco particles (7) having an average particle size ≦ 30 μm, which are attached to the carrier material (5). The package (1), wherein the flavoring device (3) is located on the outer surface of the inner frame of the container (2) or on the inner liner. **Claim 2** The release of the odor molecules (4) from the flavoring device (3) can be initiated by an activation signal. The activation signal is selected from the group comprising temperature change, contact with a person, friction, mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, humidity change, pressure change, electrical signal, UV light, IR radiation, light and electromagnetic radiation. Package (1) according to claim 1. **Claim 3** The package (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the odor composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13). **Claim 4** The flavoring device (3) is located at a position (10) of the container (2) that is susceptible to mechanical strain, and / or friction, and / or an increase in temperature caused by handling and / or opening of the container (2) and / or removing a product (11) from the container (2). Package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3. **Claim 5** The form of the carrier material (5) is selected from the group comprising fiber, filter material, fiber tow, short fiber, randomly oriented short fiber, sheet, paper sheet, folded paper, roll paper, crimped paper, matrix material, sponge type, ceramic material, fleece, multi-tube, single tube, granule, spherical particle, cube, cuboid and parallelepiped. Package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4. **Claim 6** The average particle size of the tobacco particles is 1 μm or more. Package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5. **Claim 7** The package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the odor composition (6) comprises a low-temperature extract of tobacco. **Claim 8** The container (2) is selected from the group including bags, tins, cans, boxes, capsules, self-standing zip-lock bags, self-standing pouches or bucket-shaped tins, and / or includes a material selected from the group including paper, metal, metal foil, polymer, PE, PP, laminates, paper-metal laminates, paper-polymer laminates, metal-polymer laminates and paper-metal-polymer laminates, the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The container (2) further contains a tobacco product selected from the group including paper-wrapped cigarettes, loose tobacco, snus, heated non-combustible consumables, e-liquid cartridges, the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The odor composition (6) is applied on the carrier in a predetermined pattern, the package (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. A method for manufacturing a package (1) for a tobacco product or a tobacco alternative product according to any one of claims 1 to 10, comprising: - providing a container (2) or a semi-finished product of the container (2); - providing an odor composition (6) containing tobacco particles having an average particle size ≦ 30 μm; - applying the odor composition (6) on an inert carrier material (5) which is part of the container (2) or the semi-finished product of the container (2), or is separate from the container (2) or the semi-finished product and will be contacted with the container (2) or the semi-finished product at a later stage; - placing a tobacco product or a tobacco alternative product in the container (2); - closing the container (2) The method includes.

12. The odor composition (6) is part of an ink and is applied to the container (2) or a semi-finished product of the container (2) by printing, the method according to claim 11.

13. The odor composition (6) is arranged in a closed environment (13) that can be released by a treatment selected from the group including temperature rise, human contact, application of friction, application of mechanical strain, exposure to visible light, change in humidity, change in pressure, application of an electrical signal, application of UV light, application of IR radiation, application of light and application of electromagnetic radiation, the method according to claim 11 or 12.

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