Abstract: [en] present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a 3-dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate (100), comprising the steps of: (a) providing tobacco material(s); (b) comminuting the tobacco material(s) into tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than (100) micrometres; (c) collecting the tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than (100) micrometres, preferably between (30) micrometres and (90) micrometres; (d) mixing the tobacco particles with at least one aerosol-generating agent, thereby forming an aerosol-generating tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock; (e) dispensing the aerosol-generating tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock through a nozzle to form said 3-dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100), wherein the nozzle is heated at a temperature of at least 50 degrees centigrade and less than 100 degrees centigrade during dispensing. a 3d tobacco-containing substrate (100) obtained by the method according to the present invention is also described.

[en]       claims   1. a method of manufacturing a 3-dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate (100), comprising the steps of: a. providing tobacco material(s); b. comminuting the tobacco material(s) into tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than 100 micrometres; c. collecting the tobacco particles having an average particle size of less than 100 micrometres, preferably between 30 micrometres and 90 micrometres; d. mixing the tobacco particles with at least one aerosol-generating agent, thereby forming an aerosol-generating tobacco- containing amorphous solid feedstock; e. dispensing the tobacco-containing amorphous solid feedstock through a nozzle to form said 3-dimensional aerosol-generating tobacco-containing substrate, wherein the nozzle is heated at a temperature of at least 50 degrees centigrade and less than 100 degrees centigrade during dispensing.
2. the method according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco material is selected from the group consisting of tobacco fines, tobacco dust, tobacco laminae, tobacco cut filler, volume expanded tobacco, scrap tobacco which is recovered from various processing stages and cigarette manufacture stages, tobacco stems and stalks, scraps and/or sheets of reconstituted tobacco material, rolled tobacco stems, tobacco in whole leaf form, and the combination thereof.
3. the method according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the tobacco material(s) is comminuted into tobacco-containing particles through milling, grinding, mulling, pulverizing, pounding, crushing and/or powdering.
4. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing step comprises one or more of the following conditions: a. subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing pressure; b. subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing temperature; c. subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing flow rate or feed rate; d. subjecting the mixture with a constant or an increasing mechanical or shear force.
5. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprises a step of homogenising the mixture, wherein the mixture is subjected to intense mixing for dispersion and homogenization of ingredients such as conveying, mixing, shearing, heating, cooling, shaping or encapsulation.
6. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating agent in the feedstock mixture comprises at least one of a humectant, a foam stabilizing agent, or a foam forming agent or a combination thereof, wherein the aerosol-forming agent preferably has a weight of 10 - 80 wt.
7. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the tobacco-containing particles having an average particle size of less than 80 micrometres, preferably less than 70, 60, 50 or 40 micrometres are being filtered and collected.
8. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the feedstock has a moisture content before dispensing, of less than about 80 weight percent, preferably less than 70 weight percent, 60 weight percent, 50 weight percent, 40 weight percent, 35 weight percent, 30 weight percent, 25 weight percent, 20 weight percent or 15 weight percent based on the total weight of feedstock.
9. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the dispensing comprises extruding the feedstock through the nozzle, preferably with a screw or piston extruder.
10. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the nozzle has a dispensing aperture having, in a cross section perpendicular to feedstock dispensing direction, a smallest dimension of more than 1 mm and a largest dimension of less than 2 cm.
11. the method according to claim 11, wherein the aperture forms a die of a determined, regular or irregular, shape.
12. the method according to any preceding claim, further comprising a step of portioning the 3-dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100) upon or after dispensing.
13. the method according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a step of curing the formed 3-dimensional aerosol- generating tobacco-containing substrate (100).
14. a 3-dimensional tobacco-containing substrate (100) obtained by the method of any preceding claims.


Abstract: [en] packaging comprising: a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products; a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible; magnetic closing components arranged to hold the lid in the closed position by magnetic force; wherein: the housing and the lid are formed respectively by folding of at least one blank of sheet material; the magnetic closing components are printed/coated onto at least one surface of the sheet material; and at least one of the magnetic closing components has a pull force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2.

[en]       claims:   1. packaging comprising:   a housing for containing products, said housing comprising an opening arranged to allow access to such products;   a lid movable with respect to the housing between a closed position in which said lid prevents access to said opening and an open position in which the opening is accessible;   magnetic closing components arranged to hold the lid in the closed position by magnetic force; wherein:   the housing and the lid are formed respectively by folding of at least one blank of sheet material;   the magnetic closing components are printed/coated onto at least one surface of the sheet material; and   at least one of the magnetic closing components has a pull force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2.
2. the packaging of claim 1, wherein said magnetic closing components have a shear force to surface area ratio of at least 5 g/cm2.
3. the packaging of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the magnetic closing components have a surface magnetic field strength of at least 150 g.
4. the packaging of any of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein said magnetic closing components are provided by a first magnetic component comprised in the housing and a second magnetic component comprised in the lid, said first and second magnetic components being at least partly located in regions of the housing and lid respectively which overlap in the closed position.
5. the packaging of claim 4, wherein the first and second magnetic components have a total surface area of at least 2 cm2, preferably between 4 and 10 cm2, still preferably between 4 and 8 cm2
6. the packaging of either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the first and second magnetic components comprise the same magnetic material.
7. the packaging of any preceding claim, wherein at least a part of the lid is pivotable with respect to the housing about a hinge to effect movement between the open and closed positions.
8. the packaging of any of claims 4 to 7, wherein at least one of the magnetic components comprises a surface protective layer including at least one of an ink, a varnish, a wax or any combination thereof.
9. the packaging of any of claims 4 to 7, further comprising a peelable foil or sheet material applied over at least one of the magnetic components.
10. the packaging of any preceding claim, wherein the housing and the lid are formed from folding of a blank of sheet material and the magnetic closing components are applied either on one surface of the blank of sheet material or on two opposing surfaces of the blank of sheet material.
 1 1. the packaging of claim 10, wherein:   the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls;   the lid is attached along a hinge line to the back wall of the housing and comprises a top wall, a front wall and two side walls;   the lid is arranged such that its front and side walls at least partially overlap the front and side walls of the housing in the closed position;   a first magnetic closing component is applied to the front wall of the housing; and   a second magnetic closing component is applied to an inner face of the front wall of the lid.
12. the packaging of claim 10, wherein:   the housing is an open-topped box comprising a front wall, a bottom wall, a back wall and two side walls; the lid is attached along a hinge line to the back wall of the housing and comprises a top wall, a front wall and two side walls;   the lid is arranged such that its front and side walls at least partially overlap front and side walls of an inner frame extending from an open top end of the housing in the closed position;   a first magnetic closing component is applied to the front wall of the inner frame; and   a second magnetic closing component is applied to an inner face of the front wall of the lid.
13. the packaging of any preceding claim, wherein said magnetic closing components comprise one or more of: permanent magnets, ferromagnetic coatings, ferromagnetic metals, composite ferromagnetic materials or rare-earth magnets.
14. the packaging of any preceding claim, wherein each of said magnetic closing components comprise a series of aligned north-south poles.


Abstract: [en] a filter (3) for a smoking article (1,10), the filter (3) comprising filter material (3c) and at least one liquid containing user-activated component (5) for altering smoke passing through the filter. the filter material (3c) is wrapped with at least one wrapper (7, 10) surrounding at least a portion of the filter material. a surface of the at least one wrapper (7, 10) is provided with an indicator material (8) that is activated through wetting with liquid released by the user-activated component (5) upon activation of the user-activated component (5). the indicator material (8) provides a visual indication of the activation in the wrapper between 0.00 and 5 seconds, preferably less than 1 second, after the liquid is released by the user-activated component (5).

[en] claims a filter (3) for a smoking article, the filter comprising filter material (3c) and at least one liquid containing user-activated component (5) for altering smoke passing through the filter, the filter material being wrapped with at least one wrapper (7, 10) surrounding at least a portion of the filter material (3c), a surface of the at least one wrapper being provided with an indicator material (8) that is activated through wetting with liquid released by the user-activated component (5) upon activation of the user-activated component (5) and provides a visual indication of said activation in said at least one wrapper between 0,001 and 5 seconds after said liquid is released by the user-activated component (5).
a filter (3) according to claim 1, wherein the visual indication of said activation is provided less than 1 second after said liquid is released by the user-activated component (5).
a filter (3) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the indicator material(8) is provided on a surface of a substantially permeable wrapping material (7, 10b).
a filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a second wrapper (4) is provided for attaching the filter to a tobacco rod (2), wherein the second wrapper (4) comprises at least one visualisation area(9) for allowing visualisation of the activated indicator material (8).
a filter (3) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one visualisation area comprises a cut-out (9) in the second wrapper (4) or at least one transparent section (9) in the second wrapper (4).
a filter (3) according to any one of claims 4 or claim 5, wherein the second wrapper (4) comprises a protective coating for preventing the liquid to reach the second wrapper (4) upon activation of the indicator material (8) except in the visualisation area.
7. a filter according to any of claims 1 to 6, wherein the indicator material (8) is provided on an inner surface of the second wrapper (4).
8. a filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid releasing user-activated component (5) is a flavour releasing means.
9. a filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the liquid releasing user-activated component (5) is in the form of a frangible capsule or a valve.
10. a filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the filter material is further surrounded by at least one substantially impermeable wrapping material, preferably a coated plug wrap.
11. a filter (3) according to claim 10, wherein the substantially permeable wrapping material is formed as an un coated section in the coated plug wrap.
12. a filter (3) according to claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the substantially permeable wrapping material is an uncoated plug wrap located between the filter material and the impermeable wrapping material.
13. a filter (3) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the indicator material (8) is a lipophilic solid dye provided in the at least one wrapper.
14. a filter (3) according to any one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the indicator material (8) is a hydrophilic solid dye provided in the at least one wrapper.
15. a smoking article (1, 11) comprising a filter (3) according to any one of claims 1 to 14.


Abstract: [en] the present invention pertains to a handheld printer (10), comprising a housing body (1), a feed channel (3) formed through the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet for inserting an object (p) to be imprinted into the feed channel and an outlet for retrieving the imprinted object (p) from the feed channel (3), at least one first printing device arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (p) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3), a user input device provided at the housing body (1) and having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2), and a printer controller arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device, the printer controller being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device.

[en] 1. a handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1);a feed channel (3) formed through the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet for inserting an object (p) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3) and an outlet for retrieving the imprinted object (p) from the feed channel (3);at least one first printing device (6a) arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (p) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3);a user input device provided at the housing body (1) and having a user interface (2) configured to receive user input commands via the user interface (2); anda printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the user input device and the at least one first printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device.
2. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 1, wherein the printhead of the at least one first printing device (6a) is spaced apart from the object (p) to be imprinted by a predefined distance, preferably in the range between 0.1 mm and 3 mm.
3. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising at least one conveying device (9) arranged in the feed channel (3) and configured to convey an object (p) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) from the inlet to the outlet through the feed channel (3).
4. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 3, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a resiliently biased pressure roller configured to press against the object (p) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel.
5. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 4, wherein the resiliently biased pressure roller (9) is configured to keep the object (p) to be imprinted in contact with the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in which the at least one first printing device (6a) is arranged while the object (p) is fed through the feed channel (3).
6. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, wherein the housing body (1) includes a handhold (4) for a user to carry the printer (10) in his/her hands, preferably the housing body (1) being integrally formed with the handhold (4).
7. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, comprising a plurality of first printing devices (6a), the plurality of first printing devices (6a) being arranged in series within the first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having printheads configured to print onto an object (p) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).
8. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 7, further comprising at least one registration sensor configured to register a position of the object (p) to be imprinted within the feed channel (3).
9. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 8, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor.
10. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 9, further comprising an electrical energy storage device (7b) arranged within the housing body (1) and configured to provide the at least one first printing device (6a), the user input device and/or the printer controller (7a) with electrical energy.
11. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the user interface (2) comprises a keyboard and/or a display, particularly a touchscreen display.
12. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 11, further comprising a slidable guide latch arranged within the housing body (1) and configured to slidably adjust the inlet width of the feed channel (3) for an object (p) to be imprinted.
13. the handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, further comprising at least one second printing device (6b) arranged within a second inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1) and having a printhead configured to print onto an object (p) to be imprinted fed through the feed channel (3), the second inner wall being preferably arranged substantially perpendicularly to the first inner wall.
14. the handheld printer (10) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one second printing device (6b) is arranged substantially orthogonally to the at least one first printing device (6a).
15. a method (m) of obtaining a personalised consumer goods package, comprising the steps of: inserting (m1) a consumer goods package (p) to be imprinted into an inlet of a feed channel (3) formed through a housing body (1) of a handheld printer (10);inputting (m2) user input commands via a user interface (2) of a user input device provided at the housing body (1) of the handheld printer (10);conveying (m3) the consumer goods package (p) from the inlet along the feed channel (3) through the handheld printer (10) towards an outlet of the feed channel (3);generating (m4) printing control signals on the basis of the user input commands input to the user input device;sending (m5) the printing control signals to at least one printing device (6a) arranged within an inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1);imprinting (m6) at least one surface of the consumer goods package (p) with a printhead of the at least one first printing device (6a) on the basis of the printing control signals; andretrieving (m7) the imprinted consumer goods package (p) from the outlet of the feed channel (3).


Abstract: [en] a consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes a threaded casing configured to engage with the aerosol generation device. the cartridge further comprises an aerosol forming material that can form an aerosol upon receiving heat, the aerosol forming material located within the threaded casing. heat is transferred conductively through the threaded casing to the aerosol forming material.

[en] 1-15. (canceled)
16. an aerosol generation system, comprising: an aerosol generation device; anda consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a threaded casing arranged to threadably engage with the aerosol generation device; andan aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat, the aerosol forming material located within the threaded casing, whereby heat is transferred conductively through the threaded casing to the aerosol forming material;wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a region for engaging with the threaded casing of the consumable cartridge.
17. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing is externally threaded.
18. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the cartridge further comprises a top portion comprising one or more vent holes, and a bottom threaded portion, such that heat causes the aerosol to exit the cartridge through the one or more vent holes.
19. the aerosol generation system of claim 18, wherein the bottom threaded portion is longer than the top portion.
20. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the threaded casing comprises a thermally conductive material.
21. the aerosol generation system of claim 20, wherein the thermally conductive material is selected from the group comprising aluminium, iron, copper, zinc, nickel, chrome and alloys thereof.
22. the aerosol generation system of claim 20, wherein the thermally conductive material is ceramic.
23. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing comprises metal.
24. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the casing comprises an electrically resistive portion configured to be energised to generate heat.
25. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the region for engaging with the threaded casing comprises a complementary thread.
26. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises a heater, wherein the region for engaging with the threaded casing is in thermal contact with the heater, the heater configured to heat the aerosol forming material via the threaded casing.
27. the aerosol generation system of claim 16, wherein the aerosol generation device further comprises an electrical power source electrically connectable to the consumable cartridge, such that the consumable cartridge is configured to generate heat through resistive heating.
28. a method of generating vapour comprising: threadably connecting a consumable cartridge to an aerosol generation device; andapplying heat through threads of the consumable cartridge to generate an aerosol from an aerosol generating material arranged in the consumable cartridge.


Abstract: [en] a container (100) for storing tobacco is disclosed. the container comprises an enclosure (101) with an opening at the top; a removable insert (200) configured to slide into the enclosure such that it divides the enclosure into a first storage chamber (301a) and a second storage chamber (301b), wherein the first storage chamber is closed by a first lid (202a) and the second storage chamber is closed by a second lid (202b), the first and the second lids being hinged to an upper edge of the insert such that the first lid can be opened independently of the second lid.

[en] 1. a container for storing tobacco comprising: an enclosure with an opening at the top;a removable insert configured to slide into the enclosure such that it divides the enclosure into a first storage chamber and a second storage chamber,wherein the first storage chamber is closed by a first lid and the second storage chamber is closed by a second lid, the first and the second lids being hinged to an upper edge of the insert such that the first lid can be opened independently of the second lid.
2. the container of claim 1, wherein the enclosure and the insert comprise complementary engagement features to attach the insert to the base of the enclosure.
3. the container of claim 1 or 2, wherein the enclosure further comprises at least two grooves formed on its inner surface to guide the insert into the enclosure.
4. the container of any preceding claim, wherein the first and the second lids are connected to the insert by a living hinge.
5. the container of any preceding claim, wherein the container further comprises a locking mechanism to click open and close the lids on to the storage chambers.
6. the container of any preceding claim, wherein the container further comprises a sealing arrangement on either the lids or the enclosure so as to form a fluid barrier.
7. the container of any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the lids further comprises a finger recess configured to engage with a user's finger to pull the lid upwards to provide access to the corresponding storage chamber.
8. the container of any preceding claim, wherein the first and the second storage chambers are configured to be visually distinct from one another.
9. the container of any preceding claim, wherein at least one of the lids is transparent or translucent.
10. the container of any preceding claim, wherein the enclosure has a polygonal structure and the insert is configured to slide diagonally across two opposing edges of the enclosure.
11. the container of claims 1 to 9, wherein the enclosure has a polygonal structure and the insert is configured to slide laterally between two opposing sides of the enclosure.
12. the container of claim 10 or 11 as dependent directly or indirectly on claim 4, wherein the living hinge is configured with a notch between the lids such that each lid can hinge about at least 90 degrees.
13. the container of any preceding claim, further comprising a cover configured to fit over the rim of the enclosure so as to cover the lids disposed over the storage chambers.
14. use of the container of any preceding claim for storing tobacco.
15. an insert for a container comprising: an elongate plate; andat least two flaps hinged along an upper edge of the plate such that at least one of the flaps is configured to rotate along a living hinge formed integrally in the upper edge of the plate.


Abstract: [en] a container for an aerosol generating device is disclosed. the container has a body comprising a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device and one or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.

[en] 1. a container for an aerosol generating device, the container having a body comprising: a first portion configured to receive an aerosol generating device; andone or more retention means externally accessible from the body, each retention means being configured to releasably retain a module.
2. the container of claim 1, wherein the module comprises one or more of the group consisting of: one or more replaceable parts for the aerosol generating device;a battery; anda charging device.
3. the container of claim 1, wherein the container further comprises one or more readers configured to receive data from a module.
4. the container of claim 3, further comprising a processor configured to perform one or more procedures based on the received data.
5. the container of claim 1, wherein the body further comprises one or more recesses, each retention means being located in a respective recess.
6. the container of claim 1, wherein each retention means is selected from the group consisting of: a slide mechanism;a clip mechanism; anda magnet.
7. the container of claim 1, further comprising: a cap configured to cover an end of the body.
8. the container of claim 4, wherein the processor is configured to monitor state data, the state data comprising the state of one or more of: the container, the aerosol generating device, the module and articles stored within the module.
9. the container of claim 5, wherein the processor is configured to send a message to a recipient based on the state data and/or the received data.
10. the container of claim 1, wherein: the first portion comprises a first chamber in the body; andthe body further comprises a second portion configured to receive one or more articles, the second portion comprising a second chamber in the body and a third chamber in the body;the second chamber being located on a first side of the first chamber and the third chamber being located on a second side of the first chamber opposite to the first side, such that the body has a substantially t-shape.
11. the container of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is an electronic cigarette.
12. a module configured to be releasably retained by a retention means of the container of claim 1.
13. the container of claim 2, wherein the container further comprises one or more readers configured to receive data from a module.
14. the container of claim 4, wherein the body further comprises one or more recesses, each retention means being located in a respective recess.
15. the container of claim 2, wherein: the first portion comprises a first chamber in the body; andthe body further comprises a second portion configured to receive one or more articles, the second portion comprising a second chamber in the body and a third chamber in the body;the second chamber being located on a first side of the first chamber and the third chamber being located on a second side of the first chamber opposite to the first side, such that the body has a substantially t-shape.


Abstract: [en] the present invention provides a container (1) for smokeless tobacco comprising a base defining a cavity arranged to retain smokeless tobacco pouches (8) in use, wherein the cavity further comprises a pole (5), arranged such that the smokeless tobacco pouches are retained in a defined pattern in use.

[en] 1. a container for smokeless tobacco comprising a base defining a cavity arranged to retain smokeless tobacco pouches in use, wherein the cavity further comprises a pole, arranged such that the smokeless tobacco pouches are retained in a defined pattern in use.
2. a container according to claim 1, wherein at least two smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole.
3. a container according to claim 1, wherein the smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole using food grade glue, preferably starch, and/or wherein the smokeless tobacco pouches are attached to the pole by inserting a portion of the pouch into a hole or slot in the surface of the pole.
4. a container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is cylindrical.
5. a container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is polygonal.
6. a container according to claim 5, wherein the smokeless tobaccos pouches are attached to one or more surfaces of the polygon, preferably wherein tobacco pouches are attached to each surface of the polygon.
7. a container according to claim 1, wherein the pole is integral to the base.
8. a container according to claim 1, wherein the longitudinal axis of the pole is substantially perpendicular to the base.
9. a container according to claims 1, wherein the height of the pole in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the pole is between 10 to 30 mm and the surface area of the section of the pole in a plane perpendicular to the same axis is between 3 to 350 mm2.
10. a container according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of smokeless tobacco pouches in a defined pattern.
11. a container according to claim 10, wherein the shape of each pouch is rectangular having major panels and side panels, wherein the major panels are contacted to each other and/or wherein the side panels are contacted to the base.
12. a container according to claim 1, wherein the container further comprises a lid to close the cavity.


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to an aerosol-generating article (100), comprising a charge of aerosol-generating material (65), and a carrier element (22) supporting said charge of aerosol generating material (65), wherein the carrier element (22) comprises a heat-conductive material, in particular a metal such as aluminium, zinc, brass, copper, chromium steel or an alloy, wherein the aerosol-generating material (65) is a foam-like material provided to the carrier element (22).

[en]       claims   1. an aerosol-generating article (100), comprising a charge of aerosol generating material, and a carrier element (22) supporting said charge of aerosol-generating material, wherein the carrier element (22) comprises a heat-conductive material, in particular a metal such as aluminium, zinc, brass, chromium steel, copper or an alloy, wherein the aerosol-generating material is a foam-like material provided to the carrier element (22), wherein the carrier element (22) is configured to provide at least one airflow channel substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aerosol generating article (100).
2. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1, wherein the carrier element (22) is provided in form of a sheet, disc, sphere, pod, granules, elongated fibre, elongated spiral or a combination thereof.
3. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the one or more carrier elements (22) can be folded, crimped, rolled, layered, stacked, bundled such as to increase the surface area of the carrier element (22) and/or to increase the volume of the foam-like material provided thereto.
4. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating material comprises a tobacco originating agent selected from the group consisting of tobacco, tobacco flavour, nicotine, and derivatives of nicotine.
5. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating material further comprises an aerosol-forming agent, a foam stabilizing agent, and a foam forming agent, wherein the aerosol-forming agent preferably has a weight of 10 - 80 wt. - percent, preferably 30 - 70 wt. - percent of the weight of the aerosol-generating material.
6. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier element (22) and aerosol-generating material are arranged in an elongated, preferably rod-like, portion along a longitudinal direction, the elongated portion having first and second longitudinal ends, whereby the carrier element forms at least partly an outer surface of the elongated portion.
7. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 7, wherein a sealing portion (10) is provided to said first longitudinal end of the elongated portion, wherein the sealing portion (10) is made of an air permeable material and/or has an air permeable structure, configured in such a way that air is capable of flowing from said first longitudinal end of the elongated portion to the second longitudinal end.
8. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7 or 8, wherein at least one airflow channel (75), preferably in form of a longitudinal channel, a helical, or a circumvoluted channel, is provided within the elongated portion, the channel extending substantially along a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the elongated portion.
9. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-9, wherein a mouthpiece portion (30) is attached at one of the first or second longitudinal ends of the elongated portion.
10. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to claim 10 as being dependent upon claims 8 and 9, wherein a mouthpiece portion (30) is attached at the second longitudinal end of the elongated portion opposite the sealing portion (10).
 11 the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-12, wherein when the carrier element (22) is in form of a sheet, and the elongated portion is tubular, an air channel (75) extending centrally along said longitudinal direction between said first and second longitudinal ends.
12. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of claims 7-12, wherein when the carrier element (22) is in form of a sheet, and wherein a cross-section of the elongated portion perpendicular to the longitudinal direction has a convex polygon shape, a non-convex polygon shape and/or a concave polygon shape, preferably in a shape of a regular star polygon or a simple isotoxal polygon.
13. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrier element (22) has a smallest dimension, in particular a thickness, of between 0.3 - 5.0 mm, preferably 0.5 - 2.0 mm, more preferably 0.8 - 1.5 mm, or most preferably 1.0 mm.
14. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, for use in a vaporizer device comprises a heater for heating the aerosol-generating material to a temperature of at most 320 degrees centigrade, preferably 250 degrees centigrade, more preferably 230 degrees centigrade
15. the aerosol-generating article (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a portion (20) is provided to the aerosol-generating article (100), preferably in between a mouthpiece portion (30) and a sealing portion (10), wherein the carrier element (22) and the aerosol-generating material are contained within said portion (20).


Abstract: [en] packaging (1) is provided with a frangible seal (180), together with a method of producing such packaging. the packaging comprises an outer packet part (100) and multiple inner packet parts (150) disposed within the outer packet part. the inner packet parts can move relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position. the seal (180) comprises a body portion coupled to the outer packet part, and separable portions each coupled to one of the inner packet parts. when an inner packet part (150) is moved from the closed position to the open position, this causes the seal (180) to break.

[en] 1. packaging comprising: an outer packet part; a plurality of inner packet parts, wherein each of the inner packet parts is movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position; a seal comprising a body portion coupled to the outer packet part and a plurality of tamper evidencing portions extending from the body portion, each of the inner packet parts being coupled to at least one tamper evidencing portion such that movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes irreversible alteration of the seal between the body portion and a tamper evidencing portion to indicate that the inner packet part was opened.
2. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the seal is a frangible seal and movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes the seal to break.
3. packaging according to claim 1, wherein each tamper evidencing portion is separated from an adjacent region of the body portion by a tear line or by a fold line.
4. packaging according to claim 1, comprising exactly two inner packet parts.
5. packaging according to claim 1, wherein each tamper evidencing portion extends orthogonally to an adjacent region of the body portion.
6. packaging according to claim 1, wherein at least part of the body portion is provided on a side face of the outer packet part.
7. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the tamper evidencing portions are preferably provided on an end face of the packaging.
8. packaging according to claim 1, wherein movement of each inner packet part from the closed position to the open position comprises rotational movement relative to the outer packet part.
9. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the tamper evidencing portions are coupled to the inner packet parts proximal to an axis around which the inner packet parts rotate from the closed position to the open position.
10. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the outer packet part comprises one or more openings to enable use access to the inner packet parts when in the closed position, wherein the openings are located at a greater distance from the axis around which the inner packet part rotates than the tamper evidencing portion coupled to that inner packet part.
11. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the packaging is for storing tobacco products.
12. packaging according to claim 1, wherein the seal is a tax stamp.
13. a blank for forming an inner packet part according to claim 1.
14. a blank for forming the outer packet part according to claim 1.
15. a method for producing packaging, wherein the method comprises: folding a blank to form an outer packet part; folding a plurality of blanks to form a plurality of inner packet parts; coupling the inner packet parts to the outer packet part such that the inner packet parts are disposed within the outer packet part and are movable relative to the outer packet part between a closed position and an open position; and providing a seal comprising a body portion coupled to the outer packet part and a plurality of tamper evidencing portions extending from the body portion, each of the inner packet parts being coupled to at least one tamper evidencing portion such that movement of an inner packet part from the closed position to the open position causes irreversible alteration of the seal between the body portion and a tamper evidencing portion to indicate that the inner packet part was opened


Abstract: [en] a packaging packet with an outer packet part (100) and an inner packet part (150). the inner packet part (150) is disposed within the outer packet part and is movable relative to the outer packet part between first and second positions concealing and allowing access to the inner packet part (150). the inner packet part (150) has a reinforcing member arranged to withstand deformation at corners of the inner packet part.

[en]    claims   1. packaging, comprising: an outer packet part; an inner packet part disposed within the outer packet part, the inner packet part being movable relative to the outer packet part between a first position where the inner packet part is concealed within the outer packet part and a second position in which a user can gain access to the interior of the inner packet part via an opening, and wherein the inner packet part further comprises a reinforcing member arranged to withstand deformation at corners of the inner packet part at least after first access by a user to the interior of the inner packet part.
2. packaging according to claim 1 wherein the inner packet part has a removable closure component provided over at least a portion of the opening.
3. packaging according to claim 1 or 2 wherein the reinforcing member extends at least on one edge of the opening.
4. packaging according to claim 1 to 3 wherein the reinforcing member extends between at least two adjacent faces of the inner packet part forming a corner.
5. packaging according to claim 1 to 4, wherein the reinforcing member further extends between two opposing faces.
6. packaging according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein the inner packet part comprises at least two main front and rear faces connected laterally by two opposite side faces to form an enclosure closed at a bottom by at least one bottom face and wherein said opening is defined by top edges of the main faces and an edge of said reinforcing member.
7. packaging according to claim 6, wherein the inner packet part further comprises at least one top face attached at least to the edges of the main rear and front faces, and wherein at least part of the top face is removable therefrom along perforations to form said opening and said reinforcing member.
8. packaging according to claim 7, wherein the inner packet part comprises rounded corners.
9. packaging according to any of claims 1 to 8, further comprising at least one locking mechanism comprising a locking element and an engagement portion, wherein the locking element projects laterally from the inner packet part and the engagement portion protrudes laterally from an internal surface of the outer packet part facing the inner packet part, wherein the locking element and the engagement portion engage with each other at first and second edges of the engagement portion between the first position and the second position.
10. packaging according to claim 9, wherein engagement of said locking element and said engagement portion generates a sound to indicate opening and closing of the inner packet part.
 1 1. packaging according to claim 10, wherein sound is generated by elastic release of said locking element from said engagement portion.
12. packaging according to any of claims 9 to 1 1, further comprising a restraining mechanism comprising a first restraining element and a second restraining element provided on opposing faces of the inner packet part and the outer packet part, wherein engagement of the first and second elements is effective to limit movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part.
13. a blank to form an inner packet part for a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 12, wherein the blank comprises at least:    - two main panels to form said front and rear faces    - two side panels to form said side faces,    - at least one bottom panel to form said at least one bottom face and - at least one top panel articulated on a top edge of either one of the main or side panels opposite to said bottom panel and configured to be attached to at least the other main panel to form said reinforcing member when the blank is formed into said inner packet part.
14. a blank according to claim 13, wherein said top panel comprise perforations such that at least a part of said top face is removable to form said opening and said reinforcing member when the blank is folded into said inner packet part.


Abstract: [en] a smoking article is provided comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter element attached to an end of the rod aerosol generating material by means of a wrapper such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis. the wrapper comprises an openable flap to form a window in the filter element. said openable flap is pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable along a parallel direction to a longitudinal axis by a user.

[en]       claims   1. a smoking article comprising a rod of aerosol generating material and a filter element attached to an end of the rod of aerosol generating material by means of a wrapper such that the rod and filter element extend along a longitudinal axis, wherein the wrapper comprises an openable flap to form a window in the filter element, said openable flap being pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable along a parallel direction to the longitudinal axis by a user.
2. a smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the openable flap comprises a hinge line located proximally to the rod of aerosol generating material.
3. a smoking article according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the openable flap comprises an opening aid cut in the wrapper, the opening aid being delimited by at least one extended perforation.
4. a smoking article according to claim 3, wherein the opening aid is located opposite the hinge line.
5. a smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the hinge line is between 20 percent and 100 percent of the longest dimension of the flap.
6. a smoking article according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the hinge line is at most equal to one third of the filter element circumference.
7. a smoking article according to any preceding claim, wherein the openable flap is marked on an inside surface thereof facing the filter element, preferably printed and/or embossed on the inside surface.
8. a smoking article according to any preceding claim, wherein the filter element comprises a cavity visible through the window when the flap is opened.
9. a smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the cavity is defined between two plugs of filter material and below the openable flap and wherein the cavity and at least partially the plugs of filter material are wrapped with a translucent or transparent wrapper.
10. a smoking article according to any of claims 7 to 9, wherein the filter material and/or the cavity comprises an additive, preferably selected at least among a particulate cellulosic material, activated charcoal, flavour beads, plant material, or a liquid or gel containing capsule.
 1 1. a smoking article according claim 10, wherein the opacity of the wrapper is higher than 80 percent.
12. a wrapper for a smoking article filter comprising an openable flap being pre-cut in the wrapper such that it is openable and reclosable about a hinge line, the flap further comprising a flap-opening aid cut in the wrapper material and located opposite the hinge line.
13. a method for manufacturing a wrapper according to claim 12, comprising the step of cutting along a chosen path from a starting point to an end point in sheet of a wrapping material to shape a pre-cut openable flap in the sheet of wrapping material, wherein the uncut material line joining the starting point to the end point forms a hinge for the flap, and wherein the openable flap comprises at least one extended perforation at a position opposite the hinge line to define an opening aid for the flap.
14. a method according to claim 13, wherein cutting along the path comprises forming a line of perforations of determined dimensions at regular intervals along the path, and wherein the perforations in the line of perforations have a length of between about 0.1 mm and about 1 mm, the distance between two adjacent perforations being between about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm.
15. a method according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the extended perforation is formed following a nonlinear path to define a tab-shaped opening aid.


Abstract: [en] a filter element (2) for a smoking article (1) comprises a plug of filter material (6, 61, 62) and a wrapper (13) at least partially surrounding the plug of filter material (6, 61, 62). the wrapper (13) comprises an aperture (4) with a covering (5) which the user may open to access the plug of filter material (6, 61, 62) and that may be resealed over the aperture (4). the invention also provides a method for manufacturing a filter element (2).

[en]   claims   1. a filter element for a smoking article, the filter element comprising: a plug of filter material; and a wrapper at least partially surrounding the plug of filter material, wherein the wrapper comprises an aperture with a covering which the user may open to access the plug of filter material and that may be resealed over the aperture.
2. a filter element according to claim 1, wherein the covering comprises a tab arranged to open and close the covering.
3. a filter element according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the covering and the tab comprise re-sealable adhesive.
4. a filter element according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the wrapper comprises at least an inner layer and an outer layer.
5. a filter element according to claim 4, wherein the covering is formed into the outer layer, such that it reseals onto the inner layer over the aperture upon closure.
6. a filter element according to any preceding claim, further comprising a cavity in the plug of filter material below the aperture.
7. a filter element according to any preceding claim, wherein a cavity is shaped into the plug of filter material.
8. a filter element according to any preceding claim, comprising a second plug of filter material, and wherein a cavity is defined between the two plugs of filter material and below the aperture.
9. a filter element according to claim 8, wherein the plugs of filter material are made of a same material, preferably from cellulose acetate.
10. a filter element according to claim 8 or 9, wherein at least one of the plugs comprises an adsorbent material, preferably activated charcoal.
 1 1. a filter element according to any of claims 8 to 10, wherein at least one of the plugs comprises fibres.
12. a smoking article comprising a filter element according to any preceding claim and a tobacco rod, wherein the wrapper overlaps the tobacco rod and connects an end of the tobacco rod to an end of the filter element.
13. a method for manufacturing a filter element according to any of claims 1 to 1 1, comprising the steps of forming at least one plug of filter material, forming an aperture with a re-sealable covering in a wrapper, and wrapping the plug of filter material with said wrapper such that a user may open the covering to access the plug of filter material and reseal said covering over the aperture.
14. a method according to claim 13, further comprising the step of defining a cavity into the plug of filter material before wrapping with the wrapper, and wherein the wrapper is wrapped over the plug of filter material such that the aperture and covering are in register with the cavity.
15. a method for manufacturing a smoking article according to claim 12, comprising the steps of providing a filter element according to any of claims 1 to 1 1 and a tobacco rod and attaching an end of said filter element to an end of the tobacco by means of said wrapper overlapping said ends of the filter element and tobacco rod.


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to a reconstituted tobacco product (80) having an alkaloid content, in particular a nicotine content, lower than 3 percent based on dry weight, preferably lower than 1 percent based on dry weight, characterized in that it is obtained by a method, comprising the steps of (a) selecting tobacco materials (10) from tobacco by-products such as tobacco leaf scraps, tobacco stems and stalks, tobacco dust and fines created during tobacco processing, and tobacco leaf prime lamina strip; (b) slurrying the tobacco materials in a water-based solution (20), thereby producing a pulp (30) having a liquid fraction (40) and a fibrous fraction (50), wherein the liquid fraction (40) contains water-soluble materials comprising alkaloid content extracted from the tobacco materials; (c) removing said water-soluble materials from the pulp by removing the liquid fraction (40); (d) refining the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials (60) and forming a sheet with said tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials; (e) drying (70) the tobacco pulp without watersoluble materials to form a reconstituted tobacco product (80).

[en]       claims   1. a reconstituted tobacco product (80) having an alkaloid content, in   particular a nicotine content, lower than 3 percent based on dry weight, preferably lower than 1 percent based on dry weight, characterized in that it is obtained by a method, comprising the steps of a. selecting tobacco materials (10) from tobacco by-products such as tobacco leaf scraps, tobacco stems and stalks, tobacco dust and fines created during tobacco processing, and tobacco leaf prime lamina strip; b. slurrying the tobacco materials in a water-based solution (20), thereby producing a pulp (30) having a liquid fraction (40) and a fibrous fraction (50), wherein the liquid fraction (40) contains water-soluble materials comprising alkaloid content extracted from the tobacco materials; c. removing said water-soluble materials from the pulp by removing the liquid fraction (40); d. refining the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials (60) and forming a sheet with said tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials; e. drying (70) the tobacco pulp without water-soluble materials to form a reconstituted tobacco product (80).
2. the product according to claim 1, wherein the alkaloid content of the   reconstituted tobacco product is less than about 1 percent based on dry weight when no additional exogenous nicotine-containing material is applied to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.
3. the product according to claim 1, wherein the alkaloid content of the   reconstituted tobacco product is less than about 3 percent based on dry weight when exogenous nicotine-containing material is applied additionally to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.
4. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reconstituted tobacco product (80) does not contain the removed liquid fraction (40) through subsequent reintroduction of the removed liquid fraction (40) or through other methods.
5. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, further   comprising a step of forming the reconstituted tobacco product in form of a sheet.
6. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, further   comprising a step of adjusting sensory characteristic of the reconstituted tobacco product by introducing one or more organic or chemical compounds such as casings, humectants, flavouring materials, combustion and ash modifiers to the dried reconstituted tobacco product.
7. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the drying step is carried out after the adjusting step.
8. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, further   comprising a step of cutting and/or shredding of the reconstituted tobacco product.
9. the product according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the water-based solution is removed from the tobacco pulp through heat vaporization, fractionating treatment, filtration, separation and/or centrifugation.
10. use of the reconstituted tobacco product according to any one of the preceding claims for smoking.   1 1. a product for smoking comprising a reconstituted tobacco product   according to any one of the claims 1 -9.


Abstract: [en] a flat-pack kit is provided for constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100). the pack comprises: a flat-form inner configured to be raised by hand into a hinged- lid container (2200, 5200) comprising a lid activation tab (2201, 5201); and a flat-form outer configured to be raised by hand into a sleeve (2300) comprising a sleeve hook tab (2301). the sleeve (2300) is configured to slidably receive the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) such that, as the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is slid out from within the sleeve (2300), the sleeve hook tab (2301) engages the lid activation tab (2201, 5201) so that a lid of the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) automatically opens. blanks and methods for forming such a kit and a method of constructing such a pack using such a kit are also provided.

[en]       claims   1. a flat-pack kit for constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100), the kit comprising:   a flat-form inner configured to be raised by hand, without the aid of additional fixing means, into a hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) comprising:   a body portion;   a lid portion hingedly connected to the body portion; and   a lid activation tab (2201, 5201)   wherein the flat-form inner comprises a plurality of tabs (6213, 6214, 6218, 6228, 4228, 4229, 4218) configured to be folded and tucked in order to raise the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200); and either:   a plurality of slits (6701, 6702, 6703, 6704) each of the plurality of slits being configured to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of tabs (6213, 6214, 6218, 6228) in order to raise the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (5200), wherein the body portion and the lid portion each comprise a tab and a corresponding slit; or   the body portion comprises a body back panel (4212) attached to a body front panel (4215) via a first body side panel (4214), and via a body flap (4213) afixed to a second body side panel (4216), and the lid portion comprises a lid back panel (4222) attached to lid front panel (4225) via a first lid side panel (4224), and via a lid side flap (4223) afixed to a second lid side panel (4226), such that when raising the flat-form inner a looped blank is formed; and   a flat-form outer comprising a sleeve hook tab (3301) and a sleeve body portion, configured to be raised by hand, without the aid of additional fixing means, into a sleeve (2300), wherein the sleeve body portion comprises a sleeve back panel (3312) attached to a sleeve front panel (3315) via a first sleeve side panel (3316), and via a sleeve flap (3313) affixing a second sleeve side panel (3314) to the sleeve front panel (3315), such that when raising the flat-form outer a looped blank is formed, the sleeve (2300) being configured to slidably receive the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) such that, as the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is slid out from within the sleeve (2300), the sleeve hook tab (2301) engages the lid activation tab (2201, 5201) so that a lid of the hinged- lid container (2200, 5200) automatically opens.
2. the kit of claim 1, wherein the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) is configured to open and close by pivoting the lid portion with respect to the body portion about a single continuous hinge (2202, 5202).
3. the kit of claim 2, wherein:   the body portion comprises a body back wall (2212, 5212);   the lid portion comprises a lid back wall (2222, 5222); and   the hinge (2202, 5202) connects the body back wall (2212, 5212) to the lid back wall (2222, 5222) across their entire width.
4. the kit of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the flat formed outer further comprises:   the sleeve flap (3313) articulated along a first longitudinal fold line (3351) to a sleeve left side panel (3314), wherein the sleeve left side panel (3314) is the second sleeve side panel;   the sleeve left side panel (3314) articulated along a second longitudinal fold line (3352) to the sleeve back panel (3312);   the sleeve back panel (3312) articulated along a third longitudinal fold line (3353) to a sleeve right side panel (3316), wherein the sleeve right side panel (3316) is the first sleeve side panel (3316);   the sleeve right side panel (3316) articulated along a fourth longitudinal fold line (3354) to the sleeve front panel (3315);   wherein the flat-form inner further comprises a sleeve tongue panel (3303) articulated along a transverse fold line (3355) to an upper edge of the sleeve back panel (3312); and   the sleeve tongue panel (3303) articulated along a transverse fold line 3356 to the sleeve hook tab (2301 3301); and wherein the sleeve flap (3313) and the sleeve front panel (3315) are affixed to each other.
5. the kit of claim 4, wherein the flat-form outer is formed through folding of the first (3351) and third (3353) fold lines or the second (3352) and fourth (3354) fold lines such that the sleeve front panel (3315) overlies a portion of the sleeve back panel (3312).
6. a blank (4200, 6200) for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of any preceding claim, the blank comprising:   a plurality of body panels configured to form the body portion;   a plurality of lid panels configured to form the lid portion; and   a lid activation tab (4201, 6201).
7. the blank (4200, 6200) of claim 6, wherein:   the plurality of body panels comprises a body back panel (4212, 6212); the plurality of lid panels comprises a lid back panel (4222, 6222); and the lid back panel (4222, 6222) is articulated along a single continuous fold line (4257, 6254) to the body back panel (4212, 6212).
8. the blank (4200, 6200) of either of claims 6 or 7, wherein at least one of the plurality of lid panels separates the lid activation tab (4201, 6201) from each of the plurality of body panels so that the lid activation tab (4201, 6201) is not adjacent any of the plurality of body panels.
9. the blank (4200) of any of claims 6 to 8 for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of claim 5, wherein:   the hinged-lid container is a box (2200); and   the plurality of lid panels comprises:   the lid back panel (4222) articulated along a transverse fold line (4257) to the body back panel (4212); and   one or more further lid panels articulated via one or more longitudinal fold lines to the lid back panel (4222).
10. the blank of claim 9, wherein:   a body right side flap (4213) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4251) to the body back panel (4212), wherein the body flap (4213) is the body right side flap (4213);   a body left side panel (4214) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4252) to the body back panel (4212), wherein the first body side panel is the body left side panel (4214);   the body front panel (4215) is articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4253) to the body left side panel (4214);   body right side panel (4216) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4254) to the body front panel (4215), wherein the second body side panel is the body right side panel (4216);   a body bottom panel (4217) articulated along a transverse fold line (4255) to the body front panel (4215); and   a body bottom tab (4218) articulated along a transverse fold line (4256) to the body bottom panel (4217);   the plurality of lid panels further comprise:   a lid right side flap (4223) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4258) to the lid back panel (4222) wherein the lid right side flap (4223) is the lid slide flap (4223);   a lid left side panel (4224) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4259) to the lid back panel (4222), wherein the lid left side panel (4224) is the first lid side panel;   the lid front panel (4225) articulated along a longitudinal fold line   (4260) to the lid left side panel (4224);   a lid right side panel (4226) articulated along a longitudinal fold line (4261) to the lid front panel (4225), wherein the lid right side panel (4226) is the second lid side panel;   a lid top panel (4227) articulated along a transverse fold line   (4262) to the lid front panel (4225);   a left side lid back tab (4228) articulated along a transverse fold line (4263) to a left portion of the lid top panel (4227); and a right side lid back tab (4229) articulated along a transverse fold line (4264) to a right portion of the lid top panel (4227);   the blank (4200) further comprises a container tongue panel (4203) articulated along a transverse fold line (4265) to the lid top panel (4227); and the lid activation tab (4201) is articulated along a transverse fold line (4266) to the container tongue panel (4203).
11. a method of forming the flat-form inner of the kit of any of claim 1 to 5 from the blank of claim 10, the method comprising:   affixing the body right side flap (4213) to the body right side panel (4216) and the lid right side flap (4223) to the lid right side panel (4226) to form the looped blank; and   subsequently flattening the looped blank using a selection of the fold lines such that the body front panel (4215) overlies a portion of the body back panel (4212) and the lid front panel (4225) overlies a portion of the lid back panel (4222).
12. the kit of any of claims 1 to 5, wherein, when each of the plurality of slits are configured to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of tabs, the hinged- lid container is a tray (5200).
13. the blank (6200) of any of claims 6 to 8 for forming the flat-form inner of the kit of claim 12, the blank comprising:   a substantially rectangular body back panel (6212);   a body bottom panel (6217) articulated to a bottom edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a first medial slit (6701) intermediate first (6801) and second (6802) distal fold lines;   a body left side panel (6214) articulated to a left side edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a second medial slit (6702) intermediate third (6803) and fourth (6804) distal fold lines;   a body right side panel (6216) articulated to a right side edge of the body back panel (6212) along an articulation line consisting of a third medial slit (6703) intermediate fifth (6805) and sixth (6806) distal fold lines; a body bottom tab (6218), body left side tab (621 1) and body right side tab (6213) respectively articulated along first to third full fold lines (6251, 6252, 6253) to the body bottom panel (6217), body left side panel (6214) and body right side panel (6216);   a lid back panel (6222) articulated along a fourth full fold line (6254) to a top edge of the body back panel (6212);   a lid top panel (6227) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a fourth medial slit (6704) intermediate seventh (6807) and eighth (6808) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially parallel to the fourth full fold line (6254);   a lid top flap (6228) articulated along a fifth full fold line (6255) to the lid top panel (6227);   a container tongue panel (6203) articulated along a sixth full fold line (6256) to the lid top flap (6228); and   a lid activation tab (6201) articulated along a seventh full fold line (6257) to the container tongue panel (6203);   wherein the fifth to seventh full fold lines (6255, 6256, 6257) are all substantially parallel to the fourth full fold line (6254).
14. the blank (6200) of claim 13, further comprising:   a lid left side panel (6224) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a fifth medial slit (6705) intermediate ninth (6809) and tenth (6810) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254);   a lid right side panel (6226) articulated to the lid back panel (6222) along an articulation line consisting of a sixth medial slit (6706) intermediate eleventh (6811) and twelfth (6812) distal fold lines, said articulation line being substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254);   a lid left side tab (6221) articulated along an eighth full fold line (6258) to the lid left side panel (6224); and   a lid right side tab (6223) articulated along a ninth full fold line (6259) to the lid right side panel (6226);   wherein the eighth (6258) and ninth (6259) full fold lines are substantially perpendicular to the fourth full fold line (6254).
15. a method (900) of constructing a slide-up automatic hinged-lid pack (2000, 5000, 7000, 8000) for smoking articles (2100, 5100, 7100, 8100) using the kit of any of claims 1 to 5 or 12, the method comprising, by hand and without the aid of additional fixing means:   raising (910) the flat-form inner into the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200); raising (920) the flat-form outer into the sleeve (2300); and   sliding (930) the hinged-lid container (2200, 5200) into the sleeve (2300).


Abstract: [en] an aerosol generating device, in particular an electronic cigarette or a vaporizer, has means to avoid children or young persons to use said aerosol generating device.

[en] 1. an aerosol generating device comprising: a housing having at least one air inlet and at least one air outlet and defining a principal air flow channel there between;an aerosol generator positioned within the housing for providing an aerosol to the outlet;an activation device positioned in the principal air flow channel and arranged to selectively activate the aerosol generator; andairflow modifying means arranged to enable a user to modify the airflow in the principal airflow in use, said modified airflow being detected by the activation device and thereby activating the aerosol generator.
2. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means are located upstream in the principal airflow channel to the activation device.
3. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means is provided by a further airflow channel distinct from, but in fluid engagement with, the principal airflow channel.
4. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the aerosol generating device is formed from two separable parts and the modifying means are located on one of said parts.
5. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the modifying means modulate the air flow rate in the principal airflow channel by selectively increasing or decreasing it.
6. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein said airflow modifying means modulates the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel with airflow bypass means to prevent the air flow in the principal channel from exceeding a pre-determined range until activated by a user.
7. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein said modifying means comprises at least one of holes or airflow inlets in the outer part of the device.
8. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means can be electronically deactivated.
9. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, further comprising a power supply and wherein the activation device comprises a switch regulating the delivery of power from the power supply to the aerosol generator.
10. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device permits the aerosol generator to generate an aerosol when the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel is in a pre-determined range.
11. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device comprises at least one airflow sensor.
12. the aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the at least one airflow sensor is one of a mechanical-to-electrical sensor, a micro-electromechanical systems (mems) activation sensor, a pressure differential sensor, a mass flow sensor, a fluid velocity sensor, or a flow rate sensor.
13. the aerosol generating device of claim 11, wherein the at least one airflow sensor is a microphone.
14. the aerosol generating device of claim 7, wherein the modifying means is activated by a user by manual blocking by at least one finger.
15. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, comprising: a housing;at least one airflow outlet;at least one air inlet formed in the housing;a further at least one airflow inlet distinct from said at least one air inlet formed in the housing;a principal airflow channel between the at least one airflow outlet and the at least one airflow inlet and in fluid connection with a branching junction within the housing;a bypass airflow channel between the at least one further airflow inlet and the branching junction, which bypass airflow channel is distinct from the principal airflow channel;an aerosol generator comprising a vaporization mechanism configured to volatilize compounds of a liquid or gas from a storage component of the vaporization mechanism into an airflow streaming through the principal airflow channel section;a switch coupled to the vaporization mechanism and configured to activate the vaporization mechanism upon closing; andan activation device configured to measure at least one airflow parameter within the principal airflow channel and to close the switch, if the measured airflow parameter exceeds a predetermined activation threshold or a pre-determined range value.
16. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the airflow modifying means can be mechanically deactivated.
17. the aerosol generating device of claim 1, wherein the activation device permits the aerosol generator to generate an aerosol when the air flow rate value in the principal airflow channel is in a pre-determined threshold.
18. the aerosol generating device of claim 13, wherein the microphone, is one of a dynamic microphone, a condenser microphone, a capacitance microphone or piezoelectric microphone.


Abstract: [en] the invention relates to an apparatus for keeping packages containing smoking articles ready for sale and/or for temporarily displaying the packages to a customer. the apparatus according to the invention comprises a rack carrying a plurality of receptacles each adapted to contain a predefined number of the packages in such a manner that the packages can be taken out from the respective receptacle one after the other. further, the apparatus comprises a cabinet which is adapted to house the rack and which has an access aperture to access the rack, the receptacles and the packages therein. the rack is mounted within the cabinet so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation at least in a first direction of rotation. the rack and the cabinet are arranged in such a manner that, in an initial angular position of the rack, none of the receptacles is accessible from an outside of the cabinet through the access aperture for taking out a package from any receptacle, an accessible subset of the receptacles being accessible only after rotation of the rack in the first direction of rotation to a delivery angular position or to one of several delivery angular positions. the accessible subset is dependent on the angular position of the rack with respect to the cabinet.

[en]  claims 1. apparatus (1) for keeping packages (17) containing smoking articles ready for sale and/or for temporarily displaying the packages (17) to a customer (11), the apparatus (1) comprising: a rack (11) carrying a plurality of receptacles (14) each adapted to contain a predefined number of the packages (17) in such a manner that the packages (17) can be taken out from the respective receptacle (14) one after the other; a cabinet (2) being adapted to house the rack (11) and having an access aperture (5) to access the rack (11), the receptacles (14) and the packages (17) therein; the rack (11) being mounted within the cabinet (2) so as to be rotatable about an axis of rotation (a) at least in a first direction of rotation (r); and the rack (11) and the cabinet (2) being arranged in such a manner that, in an initial angular position of the rack (11) none of the receptacles (14) is accessible from an outside of the cabinet (2) through the access aperture (5) for taking out a package (17) from any receptacle (14), an accessible subset of the receptacles (14) being accessible only after rotation of the rack (11) in the first direction of rotation (r) to a delivery angular position or to one of several delivery angular positions of the rack (11), the accessible subset being dependent on the angular position (a) of the rack with respect to the cabinet (2).
2. apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the axis of rotation (a) is oriented along a vertical direction (v) of the cabinet (2).
3. apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rack (11) comprises a helical surface (12) on which the receptacles (14) are disposed.
4. apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each receptacle (14) is provided with an opening (16) which enables packages (17) contained in the receptacle (14) to be taken out therefrom, the receptacles (14) being arranged on the rack (11) with their openings (16) facing outward, preferably radially outward, from the axis of rotation (a).
5. apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacles (14) are arranged on the rack (11) in a plurality of levels (15a-15e).
6. apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacles (14) are arranged on the rack (11) in such a manner that a sector (21) of the rack (11) is left devoid of receptacles (14) along the entire longitudinal extent of the rack (11), the sector (21) preferably extending through an angle (beta) of between 60 degrees and 180 degrees when measured in a plane normal to the axis of rotation (a), and in particular in that the sector (21) is oriented towards the access aperture (5) when the rack (11) is in its initial angular position.
7. apparatus according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises an openable and closeable door (6) adapted to cover the access aperture (5) in a closed position of the door (6) in order to essentially prevent the rack (11) from being seen from the outside of the cabinet (2).
8. apparatus 8ccording to claim 7, characterized in that the door (6) is arranged so as to be pivotable from its closed position about an axis parallel to or coinciding with the axis of rotation (a) of the rack (11) in order to uncover the access aperture (5) and enable access to the receptacles (14) on the rack (11), the door (6) being essentially contained within the cabinet (2) when the access aperture (5) is fully uncovered.
9. apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the door (6) is coupled to the rack (11) so as to be rotated in common with the rack (11), the door (6) covering the access aperture (5) in the initial angular position of the rack (11).
10. apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that the door (6) is coupled to the rack (11) in such a manner that, in the closed position of the door (6), the door (6) is enabled to be pushed radially inward towards the axis of rotation (a), preferably against a force generated by an elastic means coupling the door (6) and the rack (11), so as to enable the access aperture (5) to be subsequently uncovered by rotating the rack (11) from the initial angular position in the first direction of rotation (r).
11. apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, erized in tha.t the door (6) is rotatably mounted to the cabinet (2) and in that a pivoting motion of the door (6) is coupled to the rotation of the rack (11) about the axis of rotation (a) by means of a transmission, in particular by means of a gear mechanism or a linkage.
12. apparatus according to at least one of claims 7 to 11, characterized in that the door (6) and the rack (11) are arranged and coupled in such a manner thah, when the door (6) is opened, the rack (11) assumes a first angular position immediately after the access aperture (5) is fully uncovered and in that the rack (11) is rotatable from the first angular position about the axis of rotation (a) in the first direction of rotation (r) until it reaches a final angular position, in which the access aperture (5) is still fully uncovered, the first angular position and the final angular position each corresponding to a respective one of the delivery angular positions of the rack (11).
13. apparatus according to claim 12, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises a biasing means, in particular a spring means, which is arranged so as to enable the rack (11) to be rotated against a force or torque generated by the biasing means in the first direction of rotation (r) by an operator, the biasing means being adapted to induce a rotation of the rack (11) in a second direction of rotation (r') opposite to the first direction of rotation (r) when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated.
14. apparatus according to claim 13, characterized in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the initial angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the delivery angular position or one of the delivery angular positions, or in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the first angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the final angular position or to any angular position between the first angular position and the final angular position.
15. apparatu1s according to at least one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the apparatus (1) further comprises a biasing means, in particular a spring means, which is arranged so as to enable the rack (11) to be rotated against a force or torque generated by the biasing means in the first direction of rotation (r) by an operator, the biasing means being adapted to induce a rotation of the rack (11) in a second direction of rotation (r') opposite to the first direction of rotation (r) when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated.
16. apparatus according to claim 15, characterized in that the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the initial angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the delivery angular position or to one of the delivery angular positions, or in that the rack (11) is rotatable from a first angular position corresponding to one of the delivery angular positions about the axis of rotation (a) in the first direction of rotation (r) until it reaches a final angular position corresponding to another of the delivery angular positions, wherein the biasing means is adapted to return the rack (11) to the first angular position when the rack (11) is released after having been rotated to the final angular position or to any angular position between the first angular position and the final angular position.


Abstract: [en] an extendable filter (205) for an aerosol generating article (200) comprising an aerosol generating device (203) is provided. the filter (205) comprises a filter plug (213) having a first end portion (215) for attachment to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device (203), a second end portion (217), opposite the first end portion (213), and a core portion (219) therebetween. the filter plug (213) is shaped such that the second end portion (217) has a diameter that is greater than diameter of the core portion (219). the filter (205) comprises a sleeve (221) that surrounds the filter plug (213) and is capable of axial movement relative to the filter plug (213) to extend the length of the filter (205). a portion of the sleeve (211) interferes with the second end portion (217) of the filter plug (213) during axial movement along the core portion (219) so as to limit a distance the sleeve (221) can be moved and prevent axial separation of the sleeve (221) from the filter plug (213).

[en]       claims   1. an extendable filter for an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device, the filter comprising:   a filter plug having a first end portion configured for attachment to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device, a second end portion, opposite the first end portion, and a core portion therebetween, wherein the filter plug is formed from a single piece of material comprising the first end portion, the second end portion and the core portion, and the filter plug is shaped such that the second end portion has a diameter that is greater than diameter of the core portion; and   a sleeve that surrounds the filter plug and is capable of axial movement relative to the filter plug whereby to extend the length of the filter;   wherein a portion of the sleeve is configured to interfere with the second end portion of the filter plug during axial movement of the sleeve along the core portion so as to limit a distance the sleeve can be moved and thereby prevent axial separation of the sleeve from the filter plug.
2. the extendable filter of claim 1, wherein the second end portion is configured as an abutment integral with the filter plug and arranged to interfere with the interfering portion of the sleeve.
3. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the diameter of the second end portion is equal to a diameter of the first end portion.
4. the extendable filter of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the diameter of the core portion is equal to a diameter of the first end portion.
5. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein an internal diameter of said interfering portion of the sleeve is less than an internal diameter of a remaining portion of the sleeve.
6. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein said interfering portion of the sleeve is provided at an end of the sleeve distal to the second end portion of the filter plug.
7. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein said interfering portion is formed by part of the sleeve being folded back on itself, inwardly, to form a return edge.
8. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the core portion of the filter plug has a constant diameter.
9. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the second end portion of the filter plug has an external diameter substantially equal to the external diameter of said aerosol generating device to which the filter plug is arranged to be attached, and wherein the first end portion is arranged to be fitted to the aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device by a connecting wrap.
10. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein axial movement of the sleeve relative to the filter plug exposes part of the core portion along its length.
11. the extendable filter of any preceding claim, wherein the core portion of the filter has a length configured to allow the filter to be extended by approximately 15 mm.
12. an aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device and an extendable filter according to any preceding claim attached at the aerosol delivery end thereof.
13. an aerosol generating article according to claim 12, wherein the aerosol generating device comprises a charge of an aerosol generating material, preferably in a fluid, a pulverulent, a solid form or a combination thereof.
14. an aerosol generating article according to claim 13, wherein the aerosol generating material comprises tobacco.


Abstract: [en] the present invention relates to a container for tobacco products comprising at least two closable receptacles and at least one connector, with which a bottom side of a first receptacle is detachably connectable to a top side of a second receptacle. the present invention also relates to a method for connecting at least two closable receptacles with one connector, with which the bottom side of the first receptacle is detachably connected to the top side of the second receptacle. the first closable receptacle having a top side with a closable top side opening, a bottom side and at least one lateral face enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable. the second closable receptacle having a top side with a top side opening, a bottom side and at least one lateral face enclosing a second inner cavity, in which a second tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable.

[en] 1. container (1) for tobacco products wherein the container (1) comprises at least a first closable receptacle (2) having a top side (2a) with a closable top side opening (2b), a bottom side (2c) and at least one lateral face (2d) enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable, and at least a second closable receptacle (3) having a top side (3a) with a top side opening (3b), a bottom side (3c) and at least one lateral face (3d) enclosing a second inner cavity, in which a second tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable,characterized in that, the container (1) further comprises at least one connector (4), with which the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle is detachably connectable to the top side (3a) of the second receptacle.
2. container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 1,characterized in that, the connector (4) is a ferrule (4a), having a longitudinal axis (5) which is arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the bottom (2c, 3c) or top side (2b, 3b) of the receptacles (2, 3), wherein the ferrule (4a) is slidable over a lower region of the lateral face (2d) adjacent to the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2).
3. container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 2,characterized in that, the second receptacle (3) comprises a detachable lid (3e) to which the ferrule (4a) is firmly attached.
4. container (1) for tobacco products according to claim 2 or 3,characterized in that, the ferrule (4a) comprises at least one lateral circumferential groove (6) in which a matching tongue (7) of the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is engageable.
5. container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 2-4,characterized in that, the ferrule (4a), having a tongue (8) substantially perpendicular to its longitudinal axis (5), is firmly attached to the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2) and the lid (3e) of the second receptacle (3) comprises a matching groove (9) in which the tongue (8) of the ferrule (4a) is engageable.
6. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is detachably connectable to the connector (4) via a screw thread (10).
7. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the first (2) and/or second receptacle (3) is detachably connectable to the connector (4) via a bayonet mount (11).
8. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the container (1) comprises at least one compartment (12) confined by the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2), the top side (3a) of the second receptacle (3) and a lateral area (13) of the ferrule (4a).
9. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have the same transversal cross-section (2f, 3f).
10. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have a cylindrical shape.
11. container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 1-5 and 8-9,characterized in that,the receptacles (2, 3) have a cuboid shape.
12. container (1) for tobacco products according to claims 1-8 and 10-11,characterized in that, the receptacles (2, 3) have different transversal cross-sections (2f, 3f).
13. container (1) for tobacco products according to one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the container (1) comprises more than two receptacles and more than one connector (4) with which the bottom side of the receptacles, with exception of the last receptacle, is detachably connectable to the top side of the adjacent receptacle, which is arranged adjacent to the bottom side of the respective receptacle.
14. method for connecting at least a first (2) and a second (3) closable receptacle of a container (1) for tobacco products, comprising the steps: c) providing the at least first (2) and second closable receptacle (3) and a connector (4);d) connecting the at least first (2) and second closable receptacle (3) by means of the connector (4); wherein the receptacles (2,3) each have a top side (2a, 3a) with a closable top side opening (2b, 3b), a bottom side (2c, 3c) and at least one lateral face (2d, 3d) enclosing a first inner cavity, in which a first tobacco product or tobacco accessory is storable, wherein the bottom side (2c) of the first receptacle (2) is detachably connected to the top side (3a) of the second receptacle (3) by the connector (4).


Abstract: [en] the present invention pertains to a light emitting module for an aerosol generating device comprises at least one light emitting device, preferably a light emitting diode, led, configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm, and a power supply connector configured to be connected to a connection interface of an aerosol generating device and configured to route electrical power input at the connection interface to the at least one led.

[en] 1. a light emitting module for an aerosol generating device, comprising: at least one light emitting device, preferably a light emitting diode, led, configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm.
2. the light emitting module according to claim 1, comprising a power supply connector configured to be connected to a connection interface of an electrical power supply device and configured to route electrical power input at the connection interface to the at least one light emitting device.
3. the light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays having a wavelength in the range between 460 nm and 490 nm.
4. the light emitting module according to claim 3, wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays having a wavelength of 480 nm.
5. the light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the at least one light emitting device is arranged in a substantially cylindrical housing and wherein the at least one light emitting device is configured to emit light rays substantially perpendicular to the lateral surface of the cylindrical housing.
6. the light emitting module according to claim 1, wherein the module comprises means for altering optical diffusion and/or transmission of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitting device.
7. a component of an aerosol generating device, comprising: at least one light emitting module according to claim 1.
8. the component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a battery module of an aerosol generating device.
9. the component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a mouthpiece of an aerosol generating device.
10. the component according to claim 7, wherein the component is a vapourizing module of an aerosol generating device.
11. the component according to claim 7, further comprising: a particle measurement device configured to determine the particle size of nearby vapour and to adjust the wavelength of the light rays emitted by the at least one light emitting device depending on the determined particle size.
12. an aerosol generating device, comprising one of a light emitting module according to claim 1 and a component according to any of claims 7 to 11 claim 7.
13. a method for illuminating vapour, comprising: emitting light having a wavelength in the range between 450 nm and 500 nm from at least one light emitting device, preferable a light emitting diode, led, arranged in an aerosol generating device; anddirecting the emitted light through vapour generated by the aerosol generating device.
14. the method of claim 13, wherein the wavelength of the light is adjusted depending on the particle size of the vapour being measured by a particle measurement device.
15. the method according to claim 12, wherein the particle size of the vapour particles generated by the aerosol generating device is measured and the wavelength of the emitted light is adjusted depending on the measured particle size.