Patent ID: 9462829
Filing Date: 2016-10-11
CPC Classification: A24D

Claim Text:
1. Filter for application in a cigarette tube, comprising: a channel structure formed by at least one deformable blank, and locking means for substantially fixing the blank in a deformed state, wherein the locking means form part of the blank, and wherein the locking means comprise at least one locking element and at least one counter-locking element positioned at a distance from the at least one locking element, wherein the at least one locking element and the at least one counter-locking element are adapted for mutual co-action, and wherein at least one locking element is positioned on or at least close to an edge of the blank defining a longitudinal edge of the filter, and wherein each locking element is partially bounded by a first incision in the blank forming a locking tongue, and each counter-locking element is partially bounded by a second incision in the blank forming a counter-locking tongue; said channel structure configured to permit displacement of smoke to be inhaled.