Application of flavorant particles for imparting flavor in a filter of a smoking article

Abstract

To provide a method of manufacturing smoking articles, such as cigarettes, and flavorant particles for a filter used with a cigarette.SOLUTION: The method includes: a melting step of melting a food grade wax and a flavorant into a molten wax; a solidifying step of solidifying the molten wax; and a grinding step of grinding the solidified molten wax into a plurality of flavorant particles. Another method of manufacturing flavorant particles 10 includes: a melting step of melting a food grade wax and a flavorant into a molten wax; and a step of spray-chilling the molten wax into at least one solid flavorant particle. The molten wax has a melting temperature of about 50°C to about 70°C. The solid flavorant particle has a diameter of about 0.1 mm to about 2.0 mm.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] <Cross - reference to Related Applications> This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119 to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 324,764, filed on April 19, 2016. The entire content of this application is hereby incorporated by reference into this specification.

[0002] The present disclosure generally relates to smoking articles such as cigarettes and filters used with cigarettes, and to methods of manufacturing cigarettes and filters.

Summary of the Invention

Means for Solving the Problems

[0003] A method of manufacturing flavor particles includes a melting step of melting a food wax and a flavoring agent to form a molten wax, a solidifying step of solidifying the molten wax, and a crushing step of crushing the solidified wax into flavor particles. A method of manufacturing flavor particles is disclosed that includes a melting step of melting a food wax and a flavoring agent to form a molten wax, and a spray - cooling step of spray - cooling the molten wax to form solid flavor particles, wherein the molten wax has a melting temperature of about 50°C to about 70°C and the solid flavor particles have a diameter of about 0.1 millimeter to about 2.0 millimeters. A method of manufacturing flavor particles is disclosed.

[0004] A step of inserting at least one of the crushed flavor particles into an axial hollow space between a plurality of adjacent absorbent members, and a step of wrapping at least one flavor particle and the plurality of adjacent absorbent members with an outer cover, wherein at least one flavor particle is for smoking of a smoking article

[0005] A method of manufacturing flavor particles is disclosed.

[0005] A step of inserting at least one of the crushed flavor particles into an axial hollow space between a plurality of adjacent absorbent members, and a step of wrapping at least one flavor particle and the plurality of adjacent absorbent members with an outer cover, wherein at least one flavor particle is for smoking of a smoking article A step of inserting at least one of the crushed flavor particles into an axial hollow space between a plurality of adjacent absorbent members, and a step of wrapping at least one flavor particle and the plurality of adjacent absorbent members with an outer cover, wherein at least one flavor particle is for smoking of a smoking article A step of inserting at least one of the crushed flavor particles into an axial hollow space between a plurality of adjacent absorbent members, and a step of wrapping at least one flavor particle and the plurality of adjacent absorbent members with an outer cover, wherein at least one flavor particle is for smoking of a smoking article A method for forming a filter for a smoking article such as a cigarette, including a fluid, vapor or solid material that changes the characteristics of tobacco smoke, is disclosed. A method for forming a filter is disclosed.

[0006] A method for forming a cigarette includes the steps of forming a filter for the cigarette having at least one flavorant particle, and attaching a tobacco rod to one end of the filter for the cigarette. A method for forming a cigarette is disclosed. is disclosed.

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[0008] In a tobacco product such as a cigarette, a method for manufacturing a filter for a smoking article having a releasable matrix of flavorant particles containing at least one additive such as an aroma component will be described below. Controlling the release of at least one additive into the smoking article can be improved by using one or more flavorant particles containing at least one additive, preferably solidified molten chunks or brittle flavor particles. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles A method for manufacturing a filter for a smoking article having a releasable matrix of flavorant particles containing at least one additive such as an aroma component will be described below. Controlling the release of at least one additive into the smoking article can be improved by using one or more flavorant particles containing at least one additive, preferably solidified molten chunks or brittle flavor particles. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles A method for manufacturing a filter for a smoking article having a releasable matrix of flavorant particles containing at least one additive such as an aroma component will be described below. Controlling the release of at least one additive into the smoking article can be improved by using one or more flavorant particles containing at least one additive, preferably solidified molten chunks or brittle flavor particles. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles A method for manufacturing a filter for a smoking article having a releasable matrix of flavorant particles containing at least one additive such as an aroma component will be described below. Controlling the release of at least one additive into the smoking article can be improved by using one or more flavorant particles containing at least one additive, preferably solidified molten chunks or brittle flavor particles. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles A method for manufacturing a filter for a smoking article having a releasable matrix of flavorant particles containing at least one additive such as an aroma component will be described below. Controlling the release of at least one additive into the smoking article can be improved by using one or more flavorant particles containing at least one additive, preferably solidified molten chunks or brittle flavor particles. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles The friable or brittle flavor particles are axially inserted into the opening and are formed, for example, between a pair of plugs of acetylcellulose and / or within a plug of acetylcellulose. The flavorant particles release additives when they are exposed to mainstream smoke and / or in response to a demand due to mechanical interference by the smoker. As shown in FIG. 1, a smoking article 10 such as a cigarette includes two parts: a tobacco-containing part sometimes called a tobacco or cigarette rod 12, and a filter part or filter 14. The tip paper generally surrounds the filter 14 that forms the mouth end of the cigarette. The tip paper overlaps the tobacco rod so as to hold the filter and the tobacco together. The tobacco rod 12, i.e., the cigarette containing the components of the cigarette, includes the wrapper paper in which the tobacco is wrapped and the glue that holds the seams of the wrapper paper together. The tobacco rod 12 has a first end integrally attached to the filter and a second end that is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco. When the tobacco rod 12 is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco, the smoke travels from the added end to the filter end of the tobacco rod downstream and further downstream through the filter. The filter 14 can be used with both traditional cigarettes and non-traditional cigarettes. Non-traditional cigarettes are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant.

[0009] As shown in FIG. 1, a smoking article 10 such as a cigarette includes two parts: a tobacco-containing part sometimes called a tobacco or cigarette rod 12, and a filter part or filter 14. The tip paper generally surrounds the filter 14 that forms the mouth end of the cigarette. The tip paper overlaps the tobacco rod so as to hold the filter and the tobacco together. The tobacco rod 12, i.e., the cigarette containing the components of the cigarette, includes the wrapper paper in which the tobacco is wrapped and the glue that holds the seams of the wrapper paper together. The tobacco rod 12 has a first end integrally attached to the filter and a second end that is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco. When the tobacco rod 12 is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco, the smoke travels from the added end to the filter end of the tobacco rod downstream and further downstream through the filter. The filter 14 can be used with both traditional cigarettes and non-traditional cigarettes. Non-traditional cigarettes are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant. The tobacco rod 12, i.e., the cigarette containing the components of the cigarette, includes the wrapper paper in which the tobacco is wrapped and the glue that holds the seams of the wrapper paper together. The tobacco rod 12 has a first end integrally attached to the filter and a second end that is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco. When the tobacco rod 12 is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco, the smoke travels from the added end to the filter end of the tobacco rod downstream and further downstream through the filter. The filter 14 can be used with both traditional cigarettes and non-traditional cigarettes. Non-traditional cigarettes are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant. The tobacco rod 12 has a first end integrally attached to the filter and a second end that is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco. When the tobacco rod 12 is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco, the smoke travels from the added end to the filter end of the tobacco rod downstream and further downstream through the filter. When the tobacco rod 12 is ignited or heated for smoking the tobacco, the smoke travels from the added end to the filter end of the tobacco rod downstream and further downstream through the filter.

[0010] The filter 14 can be used with both traditional cigarettes and non-traditional cigarettes. Non-traditional cigarettes are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant. Non-traditional cigarettes are described, for example, in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant. U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 described in U.S. Patent No. 6,026,820, U.S. Patent No. 5,988,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,915,387, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,526, U.S. Patent No. 5,692,525, U.S. Patent No. 5,666,976, and U.S. Patent No. 5,499,636 by the same applicant.​​​​ It includes tobacco for the tem. The entire disclosure content of these documents is incorporated herein by reference. It shall be so.

[0011] According to an exemplary embodiment, for example, a flavor medium such as flavor beads or a matrix of flavor beads and / or a flavor chunk 50 can be installed in a single plug-space-plug structure within the filter (Figure 1) (Figures 2 and 5), or in a plurality of plug-space-plug structures, or evenly distributed in the filter (Figure 4) of the smoking article 10. By crushing or rubbing the flavor medium, or by mechanical means the flavor medium releases flavor. The flavor beads and / or flavor chunk 50 can be designed to release flavor by mechanical interference with the medium. According to an exemplary embodiment consumers can choose not to add additional flavor by not interacting with the medium, or can add additional flavor based on the amount of interaction with the medium based on the interference with the flavor beads and / or flavor chunk 50.

[0012] According to an exemplary embodiment, techniques such as spheronization, spray coating, and / or extrusion processes are used to produce flavor beads (with or without tobacco or tobacco flavor / extract). According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor release profile of the flavor beads or chunk 50 can be changed by using, for example, fluidized bed coating and / or pan coating with beads having a core-shell structure or a matrix structure, either laminated or not laminated. According to an exemplary embodiment By the method for producing the flavor beads and / or flavor chunks 50, the beads and / or the chunks 50 produced can represent various flavor imparting profiles.

[0013] According to an exemplary embodiment, each bead 50 can have a core (matrix) and can include one or more layers surrounding the core. The layer can include a coating / binder and can include additional flavors, tobacco / tobacco flavors, and any other additives or combinations thereof. For example, the matrix and / or core can include carbohydrates, water-soluble polymers or water-insoluble polymers, flavoring agents, or combinations thereof. According to an exemplary embodiment, the core of the flavor beads 50 preferably has a diameter of from about 0.5 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor beads 50 preferably have a generally circular outer diameter.

[0014] According to an exemplary embodiment, wax for melt food containing flavor can be solidified by using a spray chilling process to prepare flavoring agent particles or chunks 50. According to other exemplary embodiments, the method can include melting the wax for food and the flavoring agent to form a molten wax, solidifying the molten wax, and crushing the solidified molten wax into a plurality of flavoring agent particles. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment, the molten wax can be hardened or cooled into solid particles by spray chilling the molten wax into a cold air chamber. According to an exemplary embodiment, with respect to the spray chilling of the particles, the particles preferably have a uniform diameter between about 0 .2 millimeter and about 1.0 millimeter. According to an exemplary embodiment

[0015] the size of the flavoring agent particles 50 can be controlled by one or more of the flow rate of the molten wax, the size of the nozzle, the pressure, and / or combinations thereof. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment .2 millimeter to about 1.0 millimeter. According to an exemplary embodiment the size of the flavoring agent particles 50 can be controlled by one or more of the flow rate of the molten wax, the size of the nozzle, the pressure, and / or combinations thereof. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment the size of the flavoring agent particles 50 can be controlled by one or more of the flow rate of the molten wax, the size of the nozzle, the pressure, and / or combinations thereof. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment According to this, in, for example, a tobacco filter or a moist smokeless tobacco product, the spray-cooled particles 50 can be combined in two or more sizes.

[0016] According to an exemplary embodiment, the molten wax can be injected or sprayed into an air chamber having a temperature between about 0°C and about 15°C. For example, with respect to use in a cigarette filter, the molten wax preferably has a melting temperature of about 50°C to about 100°C, more preferably about 50°C to about 70°C.

[0017] According to an exemplary embodiment, the melting temperature of the wax is preferably higher than about 50°C so that the wax does not melt from the ambient temperature or the surrounding temperature during, for example, the transportation and / or storage of the tobacco product. Preferably, the melting temperature of the wax is less than about 70°C so that flavor particles can be dissolved by heating from the filter end of the tobacco rod to release flavors.

[0018] According to an exemplary embodiment, with respect to use with a moist smokeless tobacco product, the melting temperature of the molten wax can be, for example, between about 50°C and about 70°C, more preferably between about 50°C and about 60°C, so that the flavor particles 50 can release flavors by mechanical interference rather than exposure to heat.

[0019] According to an exemplary embodiment, with respect to the method including the steps of dissolving a food wax and a flavoring to form a molten wax, solidifying the molten wax, and crushing flavor particles into a plurality of flavor particles, after crushing the solidified molten wax, the diameter (or size) of each of the plurality of flavor particles or chunks is between about 0.1 millimeter and 2.0 millimeters. within the range, more preferably within the range between about 0.2 millimeters and 2.0 millimeters According to an exemplary embodiment, the plurality of flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably have an irregular shape and are not, for example, circular.

[0020] According to an exemplary embodiment, the size of the flavorant particles can be sieved so that the size is in the range from about 0.1 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters, more preferably in the range from about 0.2 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters. For example, sieves having an opening of 0.088 millimeter, such as No. 170 (US) or 170 Mesh (Tyler), can be used up to sieves having an opening of 2.0 millimeters, such as No. 10 (US) or 9 Mesh (Tyler).

[0021] According to an exemplary embodiment, the wax can be, for example, beeswax. Also, waxes such as shellac, paraffin, carnauba, candelilla, and / or polyethylene wax can be used. According to an exemplary embodiment, two or more different waxes can be combined. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment, two or more waxes can be combined so as to have a melting temperature in the range from about 50 °C to about 70 °C. According to an exemplary embodiment, the wax can be Compritol® 888.

[0022] An exemplary embodiment of a method for manufacturing a smoking article such as a cigarette includes providing a cut filler in a cigarette manufacturing machine to form a tobacco part (e.g., a tobacco rod), installing a wrapper around the tobacco rod to form a tobacco rod 12, and attaching a The step of attaching to form a cigarette 10, and the like. As shown in FIG. 1, the filter 1 4 may include one or more flavorant particles or flavor chunks 50, more preferably a plurality of flavorant particles or flavor chunks 50 can be included. The plurality of flavorant particles or flavor chunks 50 can advantageously provide a larger surface area than a single bead, for example. .

[0023] The term "mainstream smoke" includes a mixture of gases and / or aerosols emitted from the end through a cigarette 10 such as a tobacco rod 12 and through a filter end, etc., for example, including the total amount of smoke emitted or drawn from the mouth end of the cigarette 10 during smoking of the cigarette 10. The mainstream smoke includes the heated portion of the cigarette 10 and the air drawn through the wrapper paper.

[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, the filter 14 may include a filter subassembly 16 having a first absorbent member 22, a second absorbent member 24, and a cavity 26 provided between the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24. According to an exemplary embodiment, for example, a third absorbent member 28 in the form of a certain amount of activated carbon can be provided on the first side of the filter subassembly 16, and a fourth absorbent member 20 can be provided on the second side of the filter subassembly 16. The fourth absorbent member 30 can also include a certain amount of activated carbon, and the sorbent is distributed in the filamentous tow. In an exemplary embodiment, the absorbent members 22, 24, 26, and 20 can be filter plugs including acetyl cellulose plugs.

[0025] "Smoking" a roll paper cigarette 10 means heating, burning, or releasing certain chemicals from the tobacco. ​​​​​​​​​It is an intention to cause. Generally, smoking a cigarette involves igniting one end of the cigarette, causing the tobacco contained in the cigarette to burn, pyrolyze, or distill volatile substances, and drawing in the smoke downstream and passing it through the mouth end of the cigarette. However, cigarettes can also be smoked by other methods. For example, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,053,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,934,289, U.S. Patent No. 5,591,368, or U.S. Patent No. 5,322,075 by the same applicant, a cigarette can be smoked by heating the cigarette using an electric heater. The entire disclosure content of these documents is incorporated herein by reference. While igniting one end of the cigarette, the tobacco contained in the cigarette burns, pyrolyzes, or distills volatile substances, and involves drawing in the smoke downstream and passing it through the mouth end of the cigarette. However, cigarettes can also be smoked by other methods. For example, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,053,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,934,289, U.S. Patent No. 5,591,368, or U.S. Patent No. 5,322,075 by the same applicant, a cigarette can be smoked by heating the cigarette using an electric heater. The entire disclosure content of these documents is incorporated herein by reference. While igniting one end of the cigarette, the tobacco contained in the cigarette burns, pyrolyzes, or distills volatile substances, and involves drawing in the smoke downstream and passing it through the mouth end of the cigarette. However, cigarettes can also be smoked by other methods. For example, as described in U.S. Patent No. 6,053,176, U.S. Patent No. 5,934,289, U.S. Patent No.

[0026] Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Suitable types of tobacco materials that can be used include, but are not limited to, iron pipe-dried tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco, rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, and blends thereof. The tobacco material can be provided in any suitable form, including processed tobacco materials such as tobacco laminas, volume-expanded tobacco or puffed tobacco, processed tobacco stems such as cut rolled stems or cut puffed stems, reformed tobacco materials, and blends thereof. Tobacco substitutes can also be used. Tobacco substitutes can also be used.

[0027] In traditional cigarette manufacturing, tobacco is usually in the form of cut filler, i.e., shredded tobacco cut to a width in the range of about 1 / 10 inch (2.54 millimeters) to about 1 / 20 inch (1.27 millimeters) or even about 1 / 40 inch (0.635 millimeters). In traditional cigarette manufacturing, tobacco is usually in the form of cut filler, i.e., shredded tobacco cut to a width in the range of about 1 / 10 inch (2.54 millimeters) to about 1 / 20 inch (1.27 millimeters) or is used in the form of a strand. The range of the strand length is between about 0.25 inches (6. 35 millimeters) to about 3.0 inches (76.2 millimeters). The cigarette may further contain one or more flavors or other suitable additives (such as combustion additives, oxidation modifiers, coloring agents, va lues, etc.).

[0028] The filter material of the filter 14 can be various arbitrary fibrous substances suitable for use in cigarette smoking filter elements. Typical fibrous substances include acetyl cellulose, po lypropylene or paper. The absorbents (or filter materials) 20, 22, 24, 26 will preferably be acetyl cellulose.

[0029] Various cigarette filter configurations that can incorporate one or more flavorant particles can be used Examples of filter structures that can be used include monofilters, dual filters, tri ple filters, single or multiple cavity filters, recessed filters, free flow filters, and combinations thereof, but are not limited thereto . A monofilter typically includes acetyl cellulose tow or cellulose paper stock. A pure monocellulose filter or paper filter often retains tar and nicotine well and is highly degradable. A dual filter typically includes an acetyl cellulose mouth end portion and a pure cellulose or acetyl cellulose portion. The length and pressure drop of the portion in the dual filter can be adjusted to provide optimal sorption while maintaining an acceptable draw resistance . A triple filter includes a mouth side portion, a smoking material or cigarette side portion, and a middle portion containing paper . . It can include a central portion. The cavity filter is separated by at least one cavity and includes at least two portions, such as acetate-acetate, acetate-paper, paper-paper. The recess filter includes an open cavity on the mouth side. Passing air through the filter and / or It can also include additional sorbents, catalysts or other additives suitable for use in cigarette filters. It can also be the case.

[0030] According to an exemplary embodiment, the filter 14 of an exemplary embodiment of the cigarette 10 can be configured with an upstream sorbent and a downstream flavorant particle. A sorbent such as activated carbon can be disposed in the cavity separated from one or more flavorant particles. The flavorant particles can be disposed in a second part or portion of the filter with a gap from the sorbent. With such an arrangement, the filtering action of the cigarette can be achieved by the sorbent, and the flavor can be distributed in the cigarette without being affected by the absorption of the sorbent or without the flavor being absorbed by the sorbent. The term "sorption" as used herein indicates filtration by absorption and / or absorption. Sorption includes interactions on the outer surface of the sorbent and also includes interactions within the pores and channels of the sorbent. In other words, a "sorbent" is a substance that can condense or hold molecules of other substances on its surface and / or can absorb other substances, for example, by penetration into the internal structure of the sorbent or into the pores of the sorbent. The term "sorbent" as used herein

[0031] refers to a substance that can perform absorption, adsorption or both of these functions. The term "remove" as used herein refers to the absorption and / or adsorption of at least a portion of the components of the mainstream smoke of the cigarette. It includes interactions on the outer surface of the sorbent and also includes interactions within the pores and channels of the sorbent. In other words, a "sorbent" is a substance that can condense or hold molecules of other substances on its surface and / or can absorb other substances, for example, by penetration into the internal structure of the sorbent or into the pores of the sorbent. The term "sorbent" as used herein refers to a substance that can condense or hold molecules of other substances on its surface and / or can absorb other substances, for example, by penetration into the internal structure of the sorbent or into the pores of the sorbent. The term "sorbent" as used herein refers to a substance that can absorb other substances, and the term "sorbent" as used herein refers to a substance that can perform absorption, adsorption or both of these functions. The term "remove" as used herein refers to the absorption and / or adsorption of at least a portion of the components of the mainstream smoke of the cigarette. It refers to the absorption and / or adsorption of at least a portion of the components of the mainstream smoke of the cigarette.

[0032] While any suitable material can be used as the sorbent, in a preferred embodiment, the sorbent may include activated carbon or a porous material. The sorbent can be any material having the ability to absorb and / or adsorb gas components on its surface or assimilate such components within its body. Optionally, the sorbent can incorporate a catalytic material therein. For example, the sorbent can include, but is not limited to, carbon such as activated carbon, alumina, silicate, molecular sieve, and zeolite. The sorbent can be used alone or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is activated carbon. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. In addition to the reduction in the efficacy of flavor components due to absorption / adsorption by the pore sorbent, there are two further problems when the flavor components migrate to the sorbent and the sorbent absorbs / adsorbs the flavor components. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor components can cause the sorbent to have active sites, thereby reducing the sorbent's ability to remove target gas-phase components from the smoke. Also, the sorbent often has a fragrance... This can be done as needed. The sorbent can incorporate a catalytic material therein. For example, the sorbent can include, but is not limited to, carbon such as activated carbon, alumina, silicate, molecular sieve, and zeolite. The sorbent can be used alone or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is activated carbon. This can be done as needed. The sorbent can incorporate a catalytic material therein. For example, the sorbent can include, but is not limited to, carbon such as activated carbon, alumina, silicate, molecular sieve, and zeolite. The sorbent can be used alone or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is activated carbon. This can be done as needed. The sorbent can incorporate a catalytic material therein. For example, the sorbent can include, but is not limited to, carbon such as activated carbon, alumina, silicate, molecular sieve, and zeolite. The sorbent can be used alone or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is activated carbon. This can be done as needed. The sorbent can incorporate a catalytic material therein. For example, the sorbent can include, but is not limited to, carbon such as activated carbon, alumina, silicate, molecular sieve, and zeolite. The sorbent can be used alone or in combination. In a preferred embodiment, the sorbent is activated carbon.

[0033] Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette. Gas components can be filtered and removed from tobacco smoke using a porous material such as activated carbon (e.g., a pore sorbent). The pore sorbent can have pores with a width or diameter of less than about 20 Å (angstroms). While the porous material can be effective in filtering tobacco smoke, it can interfere with the ability of a cigarette designer to add volatile flavor components such as menthol. In particular, the pore sorbent tends to absorb and / or adsorb flavor components from the time of tobacco manufacture until consumer use, thereby reducing the efficacy of the flavor components of the cigarette.

[0034] In addition to the reduction in the efficacy of flavor components due to absorption / adsorption by the pore sorbent, there are two further problems when the flavor components migrate to the sorbent and the sorbent absorbs / adsorbs the flavor components. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor components can cause the sorbent to have active sites, thereby reducing the sorbent's ability to remove target gas-phase components from the smoke. Also, the sorbent often has a fragrance... In addition to the reduction in the efficacy of flavor components due to absorption / adsorption by the pore sorbent, there are two further problems when the flavor components migrate to the sorbent and the sorbent absorbs / adsorbs the flavor components. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor components can cause the sorbent to have active sites, thereby reducing the sorbent's ability to remove target gas-phase components from the smoke. Also, the sorbent often has a fragrance... In addition to the reduction in the efficacy of flavor components due to absorption / adsorption by the pore sorbent, there are two further problems when the flavor components migrate to the sorbent and the sorbent absorbs / adsorbs the flavor components. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor components can cause the sorbent to have active sites, thereby reducing the sorbent's ability to remove target gas-phase components from the smoke. Also, the sorbent often has a fragrance... In addition to the reduction in the efficacy of flavor components due to absorption / adsorption by the pore sorbent, there are two further problems when the flavor components migrate to the sorbent and the sorbent absorbs / adsorbs the flavor components. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor components can cause the sorbent to have active sites, thereby reducing the sorbent's ability to remove target gas-phase components from the smoke. Also, the sorbent often has a fragrance... In order to strongly absorb / adsorb flavor components, it may not be possible to sufficiently release the flavor components. Thus, separation between the pore material and the flavor component or other additives is desired.

[0035] The term "additive" means any material or component that changes the properties of the cigarette during smoking. One or more appropriate additive materials or combinations of materials can be included within one or more flavorant particles to change the properties of the cigarette 10. Such additives can include other smoke modifiers such as flavors, humectants, and chemical reagents such as 3-aminopropylsilyl (APS). Furthermore, the additive can include diluents, solvents, or processing aids that do not affect or affect the sensory properties of the mainstream smoke and are useful for the treatment of additives and the encapsulation of additives and the production of cigarettes. In an exemplary embodiment, the additive can include one or more flavors such as liquid flavors or solid flavors and flavor formulations or flavor-containing materials. The term "flavor" or "tobacco flavor" can include any flavor compound or tobacco extract that is disposed in a liquid state and is releasable within one or more flavorant particles and is suitable for enhancing the flavor of the mainstream smoke produced, for example, by a cigarette. Suitable flavors or flavorings can include, but are not limited to, menthol, mint flavors such as peppermint and spearmint, chocolate, licorice, citrus and other fruit flavors, γ-octalactone, vanilla, ethylvanillin, breath freshener flavors, spice flavors such as cinnamon, methyl salicylate, linalool, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, ginger oil, and tobacco flavors. Other suitable flavors can include acids, alcohols, etc.

[0036]

[0037] It may contain flavor compounds selected from the group consisting of calls, esters, aldehydes, ketones, pyrazines, and combinations or blends thereof. It may contain flavor compounds selected from the group consisting of calls, esters, aldehydes, ketones, pyrazines, and combinations or blends thereof.

[0038] For example, according to an exemplary embodiment, the flavor particles 50 can contain from about 1 wt% to about 10 wt% of flavor or flavoring and from 99 wt% to 90 wt% of wax, and more preferably from about 2 wt% to about 5 wt% of flavor or flavoring and from 98 wt% to 95 wt% of wax. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment, the molten wax contains 5 wt% of flavor and 95 wt% of wax. In one embodiment, the additive can serve as a chemical reagent for one or more components of the mainstream smoke. Such additives can include, by way of example, chemical additives that interact with one or more components of the mainstream smoke. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,209,547 and 6,595,218 to the same applicant, which describe the reagents, and the entire disclosures of both of these documents are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0039] The flavor particles in the filter structure appear to have advantages particularly for cigarettes containing activated carbon. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette. By incorporating an additive such as a solid, vapor, or liquid into one or more flavor particles in the filter See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,209,547 and 6,595,218 to the same applicant, which describe the reagents, and the entire disclosures of both of these documents are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,209,547 and 6,595,218 to the same applicant, which describe the reagents, and the entire disclosures of both of these documents are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference. See, for example, U.S. Patent Nos. 6,209,547 and 6,595,218 to the same applicant, which describe the reagents, and the entire disclosures of both of these documents are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.

[0040] The flavor particles in the filter structure appear to have advantages particularly for cigarettes containing activated carbon. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette. In a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter, by placing the flavor particles in the filter downstream of the activated carbon, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the released additives and thereby inactivating the carbon. Thus, when the additive is a flavor component, the activated carbon is substantially prevented from absorbing the flavor during storage and smoking of the cigarette.

[0041] By incorporating an additive such as a solid, vapor, or liquid into one or more flavor particles in the filter , it is possible to greatly reduce the loss of flavor to the sidestream smoke, and the flavorant particles thermally decomposed during the smoking of the cigarette are reduced or eliminated. Further, by positioning one or more flavorant particles containing an additive in the filter portion, the activated carbon can change the smoke of the cigarette, including the ability to remove volatile organic components such as 1,3-butadiene, acrolein and isoprene from the mainstream smoke. Its ability can be maintained. When the flavorant particles thermally decomposed during the smoking of the cigarette are reduced or eliminated. Further, by positioning one or more flavorant particles containing an additive in the filter portion, the activated carbon can change the smoke of the cigarette, including the ability to remove volatile organic components such as 1,3-butadiene, acrolein and isoprene from the mainstream smoke. Its ability can be maintained. When the flavorant particles thermally decomposed during the smoking of the cigarette are reduced or eliminated. Further, by positioning one or more flavorant particles containing an additive in the filter portion, the activated carbon can change the smoke of the cigarette, including the ability to remove volatile organic components such as 1,3-butadiene, acrolein and isoprene from the mainstream smoke. Its ability can be maintained. When the flavorant particles thermally decomposed during the smoking of the cigarette are reduced or eliminated. Further, by positioning one or more flavorant particles containing an additive in the filter portion, the activated carbon can change the smoke of the cigarette, including the ability to remove volatile organic components such as 1,3-butadiene, acrolein and isoprene from the mainstream smoke. Its ability can be maintained. When the flavorant particles thermally decomposed during the smoking of the cigarette are reduced or eliminated. Further, by positioning one or more flavorant particles containing an additive in the filter portion, the activated carbon can change the smoke of the cigarette, including the ability to remove volatile organic components such as 1,3-butadiene, acrolein and isoprene from the mainstream smoke. Its ability can be maintained.

[0042] As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles. As used herein, the term "disposably arranged" means that the additive is sufficiently contained and incorporated into the flavorant particles, for example, to substantially prevent or minimize unnecessary movement in the holding tube. Release. This term includes, but is not limited to, flavorant particles having sufficient fluidity such that when the flavorant particles are broken or opened by mechanical force, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. For example, by mechanical interference that squeezes a portion of a cigarette filter containing flavorant particles, the flavorant particles can be opened upon demand, and thus the additive can be released from within the flavorant particles.

[0043] Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Figure 2 is a perspective view of a portion of a cigarette filter 14 according to one embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24. The first absorbent member 22 is generally cylindrical and defines a first end surface 34. The first end surface 34 of the first absorbent member 22 forms a first end 38 of the cigarette filter 14. The second absorbent member 24 is also generally cylindrical and defines a second end surface 36. The second end surface 36 of the second absorbent member 24 forms a second end of the cigarette filter 14. Form the second end portion 40 of 14. The first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24 are surrounded by a cover 30 in the form of a suitable conventional plug wrap around its outer surface. Surrounded by a cover 30 in the form of a suitable conventional plug wrap around its outer surface.

[0044] According to an exemplary embodiment, flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be provided between the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably contain a releasable additive that can be a solid material or a fluid material such as a liquid or a vapor in order to change the characteristics of the tobacco smoke during smoking of the cigarette 10. When the flavorant particles or chunks 50 are subjected to mechanical forces such as squeezing by a smoker, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 release at least a portion of the additive. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably have an irregular shape. According to an exemplary embodiment, flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be provided between the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably contain a releasable additive that can be a solid material or a fluid material such as a liquid or a vapor in order to change the characteristics of the tobacco smoke during smoking of the cigarette 10. When the flavorant particles or chunks 50 are subjected to mechanical forces such as squeezing by a smoker, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 release at least a portion of the additive. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably contain a releasable additive that can be a solid material or a fluid material such as a liquid or a vapor in order to change the characteristics of the tobacco smoke during smoking of the cigarette 10. When the flavorant particles or chunks 50 are subjected to mechanical forces such as squeezing by a smoker, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 release at least a portion of the additive. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably contain a releasable additive that can be a solid material or a fluid material such as a liquid or a vapor in order to change the characteristics of the tobacco smoke during smoking of the cigarette 10. When the flavorant particles or chunks 50 are subjected to mechanical forces such as squeezing by a smoker, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 release at least a portion of the additive. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 preferably have an irregular shape.

[0045] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24 are made of acetylcellulose. In a preferred embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 include a plurality of flavorant particles or chunks 50 provided between the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24. According to an exemplary embodiment, the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24 are made of acetylcellulose. In a preferred embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 include a plurality of flavorant particles or chunks 50 provided between the first absorbent member 22 and the second absorbent member 24.

[0046] According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be formed of various physical formulations including single or multiple portions of flavorant particles or chunks 50. When providing small flavorant particles, the flavorant particles 50 can be dispersedly arranged in the filter portion of the cigarette and provided, or provided in one or more cavities 26, 27 in the filter 14. According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be formed of various physical formulations including single or multiple portions of flavorant particles or chunks 50. When providing small flavorant particles, the flavorant particles 50 can be dispersedly arranged in the filter portion of the cigarette and provided, or provided in one or more cavities 26, 27 in the filter 14. or provided in one or more cavities 26, 27 in the filter 14.

[0047] The additive of the flavorant particles or chunks 50 of the cigarette 10 is required by mechanical interference as needed. When released, the additive is released from the flavorant particles. The mainstream smoke can flow from the tobacco rod 12 through the second absorption member 24 and then through the first absorption member 22. The dilute air can flow through the steam set acetyl cellulose annular layer 32 or the overlap . By adjusting the acetyl cellulose filtration performance, for example, by using dilution holes, the two flows can be adjusted . The flavorant particles can be suitable for use with a cigarette containing activated carbon in the filter 14. The flavorant particles or chunks 50 can contain flavor components and promote selective filtration of the mainstream smoke and also contain components released even before smoking the cigarette 10 .

[0048] By adjusting the size, density, and composition of the first absorption member 22 and the second absorption member 24, various dilution levels, flows, and various resistance levels to the delivery can be achieved .

[0049] To release the additive contained in the flavorant particles or chunks 50, an external force such as a mechanical action can be applied . One preferred way to apply the external force is for the user to squeeze or apply an external force to the filter containing the flavorant particles before or during smoking of the cigarette . Preferably, by using the squeezing action or the external force, the flavorant particles 50 are broken or the main reservoir is at least partially deformed, and then the mechanically locked or sealed flavorant particles or internal elements are displaced to a certain location . Subsequently, this displacement will create one or more open spaces between the internal elements . At least a portion of the additive can be released from the flavorant particles 50 and pass through the open space, for example ​​​​The tobacco smoke can be changed such that liquid and / or vapor is released from the flavorant particles 50 and passes through the filter. The direction of the acting force can be along the axis of the cigarette or intersect the axis of the cigarette. A torsional force can also be applied. External devices such as clamping devices, tube pressing devices, tweezers, or any other device that applies a torsional force or a compressive force can be used to repeatedly concentrate the force at a defined filter position.

[0050] According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles 50 disclosed herein can be combined with an orally enjoyable plant material such as a cig flavored tobacco and / or a wet smokeless tobacco product such as a snus. For example, some users of wet smokeless tobacco products such as cig flavored tobacco and / or snus may recognize certain negative flavor characteristics associated with bitterness, astringency, harshness, pungency, and / or aftertaste. Therefore, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 disclosed herein can be placed in a wet smokeless tobacco or snus product, and the flavorant can be released by mechanical interference.

[0051] A preferred smoking article 10 in the form of a cigarette can include a tobacco rod 12 integrally attached to a filter 14, where the filter 14 can include at least one flavorant particle or chunk 50 containing an additive that changes the characteristics of the cigarette smoke. Preferably, the filter 14 is arranged with one or more flavorant particles 50, for example, downstream of a sorbent having a filter material. The filter material is, for example, between one or more flavorant particles 50 and the sorbent, or at the mouth end of the filter having one or more flavorant particles 50.

[0052] ​​​​​​​​​​They are plugs 22, 24 of acetyl cellulose present in the part. One or more flavorant particles 50 are installed between the mouth ends of the filter or between the filter and the mouth end of the filter.

[0053] The flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be of any size suitable for use in a smoking article such as a cigarette or in a moist snuff product. The size of the flavorant particles or chunks 5 0 can be, for example, from 0.1 millimeter to 0.5 millimeter, from 0.1 millimeter to 1.0 mi limeter, from 0.1 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters and up to more than 2.0 millime ters. For traditional cigarettes, each of the plurality of flavorant particles 50 preferably has a diameter of, for example, about 0.1 millimeter to 1.0 millimeter, more preferably for example, a diameter of about 0.2 millimeter to 2.0 millimeters.

[0054] According to an exemplary embodiment, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 can be hydrophobic and can contain a flavor core such as peppermint oil, menthol or other additives described above.

[0055] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a filter 14 having a matrix of flavorant particles 50 with respect to a smoking article 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the filter includes a first absorbent 22 and a plurality of flavorant particles or chunks 50 are embedded in the first absorbent 22.

[0056] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a filter 14 with respect to a smoking article 10 according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, a third absorbent 23 and a cavity (first cavity) 26 between the first absorbent 22 and the second absorbent 24, and between the second absorbent 24 and the third absorbent 23, and a cavity (second cavity) 28 between the first absorbent 22 and the third absorbent 23. and a second cavity 27 between the third absorbent 23. The third absorbent 23 is present between the first cavity 26 and the second cavity 27. The first absorbent member 22, the second absorbent member 24, and the third absorbent 23 , as well as the first cavity 26 and the second cavity 27, can be surrounded by a cover 30 in the form of a suitable conventional plug wrap .

[0057] According to an exemplary embodiment, the first cavity 26 and the second cavity 27 can be at least partially filled with one or more flavorant particles 5 0. The flavorant particles or chunks 50 within the first cavity 26 and the second cavity 27 can be of the same or different flavorants, can be of the same size or different sizes of flavorant particles, and / or can be a combination thereof .

[0058] According to an exemplary embodiment, each of the flavorant particles (or chunks) 50 is a solid material that changes the characteristics of tobacco smoke during smoking of a cigarette 10, or a fluid material such as a liquid or a vapor , and includes a releasable additive. For example, when the flavorant particles or chunks 50 are subjected to mechanical force when a smoker squeezes, the flavorant particles or chunks 50 release at least a portion of the additive .

[0059] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a filter 14 for a smoking article 10 according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG 5, the filter 14 includes a first absorbent 22, a second absorbent 24, and a cavity 26 between the first absorbent 2 2 and the second absorbent 24. According to an exemplary embodiment, the cavity 26 is filled with a plurality of flavorant particles (or chunks) 50 .

[0060] FIG. 6 shows a method for manufacturing flavor particles according to an exemplary embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the method includes melting food wax 100 and flavor 110 to form molten wax 120. Thereafter, the molten wax 120 is solidified and crushed to form flavor particles 50. Alternatively, in an exemplary embodiment, the molten wax 120 can be spray-cooled to form solid flavor particles 50.

[0061] Although specific embodiments have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and changes without departing from the scope of the appended claims and can utilize equivalents of the described embodiments.

Claims

1. A consumable tobacco comprising tobacco or a tobacco substitute and flavor particles, wherein the flavor particles wax having a melting temperature in the range of 50°C to 70°C, in an amount ranging from 90% to 99% by weight of the flavor particles, a flavor in an amount ranging from 1% to 10% by weight of the flavor particles, and is a consumable tobacco.

2. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor particles further contain a diluent.

3. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor includes menthol, peppermint, spearmint, chocolate, licorice, citrus, γ-octalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, cinnamon, methyl salicylate, linalool, bergamot, geranium, lemon, ginger, tobacco, or any combination thereof.

4. The consumable tobacco according to claim 3, wherein the flavor includes an acid, an alcohol, an ester, an aldehyde, a ketone, a pyrazine, or any combination thereof.

5. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor is a liquid flavor.

6. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor is a solid flavor.

7. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the melting temperature of the wax is in the range of 60°C to 70°C.

8. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the wax includes beeswax, shellac, paraffin, carnauba, candelilla, polyethylene, or any combination thereof.

9. The consumable tobacco according to claim 8, wherein the wax includes beeswax.

10. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the wax includes two or more different waxes.

11. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor particles contain a flavor in an amount ranging from 2% to 5% by weight.

12. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavor particles contain wax in an amount ranging from 95% to 98% by weight.

13. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein each of the flavor particles has a diameter ranging from 0.1 millimeter to 2 millimeters.

14. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein each of the flavor particles has a diameter ranging from 0.5 millimeter to 2 millimeters.

15. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein each of the flavor particles has a diameter ranging from 0.2 millimeter to 1 millimeter.

16. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein each of the flavorant particles has a circular outer diameter.

17. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavorant particles are configured to release at least a portion of the flavorant by mechanical action.

18. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the flavorant particles are configured to release at least a portion of the flavorant upon exposure to heat.

19. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, wherein the consumable tobacco includes the tobacco substitute.

20. The consumable tobacco according to claim 1, including tobacco that is a wet smokeless tobacco.

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