[EN] An extendable filter for an aerosol generating article is described, where the aerosol generating article includes an aerosol generating device. The filter comprises a filter plug core having a mouth end and an attachment end, the attachment end being attachable to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device. The filter further includes a tubular outer sleeve arranged to slide over the filter plug core and the aerosol generating device when attached, the tubular outer sleeve comprising a tubular filter plug. Sliding of the outer sleeve in a longitudinal direction away from the attached aerosol generating device provides an increasing extension of the outer sleeve beyond the mouth end of the filter plug core, extending the length of the extendable filter. The extendable filter thereby allows the aerosol generating article to be held further away from the aerosol generating end, thus reducing unwanted effects of the aerosol coming into contact with a user's hands. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An extendable filter for an aerosol generating article which comprises an aerosol generating device, the filter comprising: a filter plug core having a mouth end and an attachment end, the attachment end comprising a collar of increased diameter and being attachable to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device; and a tubular outer sleeve arranged to slide over the filter plug core and the aerosol generating device when attached, the tubular outer sleeve comprising a tubular filter plug; wherein sliding of the outer sleeve in a longitudinal direction away from the attached aerosol generating device provides an increasing extension of the outer sleeve beyond the mouth end of the filter plug core, extending the length of the extendable filter.2. The extendable filter of claim 1 wherein the tubular outer sleeve further comprises: a rigid plug wrap.3. The extendable filter of claim 2 wherein: the tubular filter plug is arranged to slide over the inner filter plug core; and the rigid plug wrap is attached around the circumference of the tubular filter plug and extends longitudinally from one end of the tubular filter plug to form a tubular extension which slides over the attached aerosol generating device during longitudinal movement of the outer sleeve.4. The extendable filter of claim 3 wherein the internal diameter of the tubular filter plug is less than the outer diameter of the collar such that longitudinal movement of the outer sleeve towards the aerosol generating device is limited by contact between the tubular filter plug and the collar.5. The extendable filter of claim 4 wherein the length of the filter plug core from the mouth end to the collar is equal to the length of the tubular filter plug such that, when the tubular filter plug contacts the collar, the mouth end of the filter plug core is flush with a mouth end of the tubular outer sleeve.6. The extendable filter of any preceding claim wherein the tubular outer sleeve comprises a mechanical stop arranged to meet an opposing mechanical stop on the filter plug core such that longitudinal movement of the sleeve away from the attached aerosol generating device is limited by contact between the opposing mechanical stops.7. The extendable filter of claim 6 wherein the tubular outer sleeve comprises a rigid plug wrap arranged to slide over the aerosol generating device when attached and the mechanical stop on the outer sleeve is provided by the end of the rigid plug wrap being folded inwards to provide a return edge which meets the mechanical stop on the filter plug core.8. The extendable filter of claim 6 or 7 wherein the mechanical stop on the inner filter plug core is provided by a region of increased diameter near the attachment end.9. The extendable filter of any of claims 6 to 8 wherein the mechanical stops are arranged such that the maximum extension of the filter is approximately 20mm.10. The extendable filter of any of claims 2 to 9 wherein the rigid plug wrap comprises one or more of a cellulosic material, a natural or synthetic polymer material or a combination thereof.11. An aerosol generating article comprising an aerosol generating device and an extendable filter according to any preceding claim attached to an aerosol delivery end of the aerosol generating device.12. The aerosol generating article of claim 11 wherein the collar of the filter plug core is attached to the aerosol generating device.13. An aerosol generating article according to claim 11 or 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.


[EN] A cigarette pack formed by a box having top and bottom faces and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face. The longitudinal faces include a front face, a first bevel situated on one side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line and a second bevel situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line. The first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction. The circumference of the top face of the pack includes at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face. [EN] 1. A cigarette pack comprising: a box having a top face, a bottom face, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, the longitudinal faces including: a front face; a first bevel situated on one side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a first longitudinal fold line; and a second bevel situated on the other side of the front face and being attached to the front face by a second longitudinal fold line, wherein the first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is at least partially concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction.2. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, wherein the first and second fold lines are curved away from the centre of the front face such that the front face is concavely bowed in a lateral direction.3. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, further comprising: a straight rear face, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal faces further includes: a first plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face; and a second plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face.4. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 3, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.5. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 4, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.6. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 5, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.7. A blank for making the cigarette pack of claim 6.8. A cigarette pack comprising: a box having a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.9. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, the cigarette pack having a first concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and the front face of the box, and a second concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and the rear face of the box, the first and second concavely curved segments being arranged to cause the front face and the rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack, respectively.10. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 9, wherein the concavely curved segments are of equal dimensions.11. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.12. A blank for making the cigarette pack of claim 10.13. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, further comprising: a straight rear face, and wherein the plurality of longitudinal faces further includes: a first plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face; and a second plurality of side bevels arranged to connect the first bevel to the straight rear face.14. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.15. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 1, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.16. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, wherein the front face is concavely bowed in a longitudinal direction from a location substantially adjacent the top face to an area substantially adjacent the bottom face.17. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 2, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.18. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 3, the box further comprising: a top face positioned at a top of the pack, a bottom face positioned at a bottom of the pack, and a plurality of longitudinal faces connecting the top face to the bottom face, one of the longitudinal faces of the pack being a front face of the pack and another of the longitudinal faces being a rear face of the pack, wherein the circumference of the top face of the pack comprises at least one concavely curved segment situated along the edge of the top face and at least one of the front face and rear face, the at least one concavely curved segment being arranged to cause the at least one of the front face and rear face to bow inwardly towards the top of the pack.19. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, wherein the concavely curved segments are of equal dimensions.20. A cigarette pack in accordance with claim 8, further comprising: a lid, hingedly connected to at least one of the longitudinal faces of the box.


[EN] The present invention relates to a cigarette packaging (100) for housing a charge of smoking articles (1), comprising an outer packaging (1A) and an inner packaging (2A) for housing the charge of smoking articles, comprising a top opening for accessing the charge of smoking articles contained therein, wherein the inner packaging is at least partially positioned inside an inner volume of the outer packaging so that the outer packaging is at least partially housing the inner packaging, the inner packaging having a closing flap (20A) overlapping the top opening and being movable between a closed position, wherein in the closed position the lid of the outer packaging, overlaps at least partially the closing flap of the inner packaging to prevent movement thereof from its closed to its open position, wherein the closing flap of the inner packaging comprises a tamper evident tear tape (21A), which has a prolonged ending (22A) being accessible from outside of packaging and arranged under the lid (10A) of the outer packaging before first opening the packaging, such that the first opening of both the lid and closure flap is only permitted by breaking the tear tape. [EN] Packaging comprising tamper evidencing opening means Claims 1. Cigarette packaging (100) for housing a charge of smoking articles (1), compris ing - an outer packaging (1A), in particular a cardboard box, made of a first packag ing material, the outer packaging (1A) having a lid (10A) movable between a closed position into which an inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) is inaccessible and an open position into which the inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) is accessible, - an inner packaging (2A) for housing the charge of smoking articles (1), made of a second packaging material, and comprising a top opening for accessing the charge of smoking articles (1) contained therein, wherein - the inner packaging (2A) is at least partially positioned inside an inner volume (10B) of the outer packaging (1A) so that the outer packaging (1A) is at least partially housing the inner packaging (2A), - the inner packaging (2A) having a closing flap (20A) overlapping the top open ing and being movable between a closed position, wherein the closing flap (20A) fully covers the top opening of the inner packaging (2A) to prevent ac cess to the charge of smoking articles (1) and an open position wherein the closing flap (20A) is at least partially removed from the top opening to grant access to the charge of smoking articles (1) through the top opening, wherein - in the closed position the lid (10A) of the outer packaging (1A), overlaps at least partially the closing flap (20A) of the inner packaging (2A) to prevent movement thereof from its closed to its open position, c h a r a c t e r i z e d i n t h a t - the closing flap (20A) of the inner packaging (2A) comprises a tamper evident tear tape (21 A), which has a prolonged ending (22k) being accessible from outside of packaging (100) and arranged under the lid (10A) of the outer packaging (1A) before first opening the packaging (100), such that the first opening of both the lid (10A) and closuring flap (20A) is only permitted by breaking the tear tape (21A).2. Packaging (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that a free end (210A) of the tear tape (21A) is graspable by a user so that by gripping the free end (210A) of the tear tape (21A) and tearing it away, the lid (10A) is lift ed to open up the lid of the outer packaging (1A) while releasing the closing flap (20A) to an openable state.3. Packaging (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that the free end (210A) extends over an outside surface (1A1) of the outer packaging (1A).4. Packaging (100) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the free end (210A) is releasably adhered onto the outer packaging surface (1A1), said free end (210A) being releasable from the outer packaging surface (1A1) by using mechanical pulling force, in particular by the users hand, so that the free end (210A) is graspable by the users hand.5. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the claims 2 to 4, characterized in that an adhesive is arranged onto the free end (210A) and/or onto the outside surface (1A1) of the outer packaging to maintain the free end (210A) onto the outer packaging surface (1A1) before first opening of the packaging, said adhesive be ing configured for the free end (210A) to be detachable manually by a user.6. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the outer packaging (1A) has at least one opening (23A) in one of its walls through which the free end (210A) is protruding outwards to the outside of the packaging (100).7. Packaging (100) according to claim 6, characterized in that the opening is being a slit or a hole within a bottom part (1A2), and in particular within a side wall of the bottom part (1A2), of the outer packaging (1 A).8. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tear tape (21A) is arranged within an opening end of the closing flap (20A) at tached to a front surface of the inner packaging (2A) and is detachable from said opening end of the closing flap (20A) along a first and a second perforation line extending over a full width of the opening end of the closing flap (20A).9. Packaging (100) according to claim 8, characterized in that the tear tape is arranged within a portion of the opening end that is not attached to the front surface of the inner packaging (2A) such that upon tearing of the tear tape (21 A) a free opening tab of the closing flap (20A) is formed that can be grasped by a user to move the closing flap (20A) from the closed to the open po sition thereof.10. Packaging (100) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that the closing flap (20A) comprises a resealable adhesive arranged on an inner sur face of the closing flap (20A) facing a surface of the inner packaging so as to al low a resealable closure of the closing flap (20A) about the top opening.11. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tear tape (21A) reaches under the split between the bottom part (1 A2) and a top part (1A3), in particular the top part (1A3) being the flap lock (10A).12. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closing flap (20A) comprises a metalized foil material.13. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner packaging (2A) is made of a foil-type material.14. Packaging (100) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the outer packaging (1A) is made of a carton-type, paper-type and/or cardboard- type material.


[EN] The invention relates to a packaging for housing a product with a container and a lid via which an inner volume of the packaging is accessible. The lid is hingedly connected to the container about a hinge line, which is arranged between a container rear wall and a lid rear wall, wherein a container side wall and a lid side wall as well as a container front wall and a lid front wall are separated from each other by a split. A strip is arranged inside the packaging on a surface of the container and a surface of the lid partially covering the split. [EN] Claims 1. Packaging (10) for housing a product with a container (20) and a lid (30) via which an inner volume of the packaging is accessible, the lid (30) being hingedly connected to the container (20) about a hinge line (40), which is arranged between a container rear wall (21) and a lid rear wall (31), wherein a container side wall (22a, 22b) and a lid side wall (32a, 32b) as well as a container front wall (23) and a lid front wall (33) are separated from each other by a split (50), characterized in that a strip (60) is arranged inside the packaging (10) on an inner surface (161) of the container side wall (22a, 22b) and an inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b) partially covering the split (50).2. Packaging (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that an inner frame (25) is arranged, preferably glued, at least partially on an inner surface (191) of the container front wall (23) and the inner surface (161) of the container side walls (22a, 22b), covering an inner surface (201) of the lid front wall (33) and the inner surface (171) of the lid side walls (32a, 32b) in a closed state of the packaging (10) at least partially, wherein the strip (60) is arranged between an outer surface (210) of the inner frame (25) and the inner surface (161) of the container side wall (22a, 22b).3. Packaging (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a lid side flap (70) is at least partially arranged on the inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b), wherein the strip (60) is arranged between the inner surface (171) of the lid side wall (32) and an outer surface (150) of the lid side flap (70) or the strip (60) is arranged on an inner surface (151) of the lid side flap (70).4. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is connected to the container (20) and the lid (30) by a glueing connection (61).5. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) comprises a perforation (80), wherein the perforation (80) is a perforation line dividing the strip (60) at least partially.6. Packaging (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the perforation (80) and the covered split (50) are at least in sections parallel to each other.7. Packaging (10) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the perforation (80) is positioned under or adjacent to the split (50).8. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is completely breakable along the perforation (80) before or upon opening the packaging (10), in particular by mechanical force.9. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) is rectangular-, square-, ellipse- or circle-shaped.10. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pre-cut (90) is provided on the container side wall (22a, 22b)or the lid side wall (32a, 32b), wherein the pre-cut (90) is positioned adjacent to the perforation (80) of the strip (60).11. Packaging (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pre-cut (90) is at least partially moveable in the width direction (WD) or the heigth direction (LD) of the packaging (10) by using mechanical force, in particular by the users finger.12. Packaging (10) according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the pre-cut (90) is at least in sections parallel to the split (50) and/or the perforation (80).13. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an indication (100) is printed or arranged on an outer surface (160) of the container side wall (22a, 22b) and/or an outer surface (170) of the lid side wall (32a, 32b) or an outer surface (190) of the container front wall (23) and/or an outer surface (200) of the lid front wall (33) so that the indication (100) shows the position of the strip (60) and/or the perforation (80).14. Packaging (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the strip (60) has a thickness in a range between 0.01 mm and 2 mm, preferably between 0.1 mm and 1 mm.


[EN] Described herein is packaging (1000, 3000) for smoking articles (1100), the packaging (1000, 3000) being configured to transform between a flat configuration and a box configuration; wherein: the box configuration comprises a front wall (1120), a back wall (1130), a top wall (1140), a bottom wall (1150), a left side wall (1160) and a right side wall (1170), each wall being formed of at least one panel; and the left and right side walls (1160, 1170) are respectively formed of left and right side panels (1060, 1070) which overlie respective left and right edge portions (2031, 2032) of a back panel (1030) in the flat configuration, the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) configured to be pivoted inwards respectively from left and right edges (1033, 1034) of said back panel (1030) as part of a transformation from the flat configuration to the box configuration. [EN] CLAIMS 1. Packaging (1000, 3000) for smoking articles (1 100), the packaging (1000, 3000) being configured to transform between a flat configuration and a box configuration; wherein: the box configuration comprises a front wall (1 120), a back wall (1 130), a top wall (1 140), a bottom wall (1 150), a left side wall (1 160) and a right side wall (1170), each wall being formed of at least one panel; and the left and right side walls (1 160, 1170) are respectively formed of left and right side panels (1060, 1070) which overlie respective left and right edge portions (2031, 2032) of a back panel (1030) in the flat configuration, the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) configured to be pivoted inwards respectively from left and right edges (1033, 1034) of said back panel (1030) as part of a transformation from the flat configuration to the box configuration.2. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 1, wherein, in the box configuration, the left and right side walls (1160, 1 170) are inwardly spaced from respective left and right edges (1 123, 1 124, 1 133, 1 134, 1 143, 1 144, 1153, 1154) of each of the front, back, top and bottom walls (1120, 1130, 1 140, 1 150).3. The packaging (1000, 3000) of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the front wall (1120) is formed of two overlapping front panels (1021, 1022).4. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 3, wherein the two overlapping front panels (1021, 1022) comprise securing means (2081, 2082) configured to hold the packaging closed in the box configuration.5. The packaging (1000, 3000) of claim 4, wherein the securing means (2081, 2082) comprise magnets.6. The packaging (1000, 3000) of any preceding claim, formed of card.7. A method (4000) of packaging smoking articles, the method (4000) comprising: with the packaging (1000, 3000) of any preceding claim in the flat configuration, placing (4100) smoking articles (1 100) on a medial portion (1035, 3035) of the back panel (1030) intermediate the left and right edge portions (2031, 2032); and transforming (4200) the packaging (1000, 3000) into the box configuration by pivoting (4210) the left and right side panels (1060, 1070) inwards towards the smoking articles (1 100) and wrapping (4220) the bottom, top and front panels (3050, 3040, 1021, 1022, 3021, 3022) around the smoking articles (1 100) such that they are enclosed by the front, back, top, bottom, left side and right side walls (1 120, 1 130, 1 140, 1 150, 1160, 1 170).8. A blank (2000) for forming the packaging (1000, 3000) of any of claims 1 to 6, the blank (2000) comprising a top front panel (2021), a back panel (2030), a top panel (2040), a bottom panel (2050), a left side panel (2060), a right side panel (2070), a left back flap (2061) and a right back flap (2071); wherein: the top front panel (2021) is articulated along a first fold line (2201) to the top panel (2040), the top panel (2040) is articulated along a second fold line (2202) to the back panel (2030), the back panel (2030) is articulated along a third fold line (2203) to the bottom panel (2050) and the first to third fold lines (2201, 2202, 2203) are all parallel to one another; the left side panel (2060) is articulated along a fourth fold line (2204) to the left back flap (2061), the left back flap (2061) is articulated along a fifth fold line (2205) to the back panel (2030), the back panel (2030) is articulated along a sixth fold line (2206) to the right back flap (2071), the right side panel (2070) is articulated along a seventh fold line (2207) to the right back flap (2071) and the fourth to seventh fold lines (2204, 2205, 2206, 2207) are all parallel to one another and perpendicular to the first fold line (2201).9. The blank (2000) of claim 8, further comprising a left top flap (2062), a left top tab (2063), a left bottom flap (2064), a left bottom tab (2065), a right top flap (2072), a right top tab (2073), a right bottom flap (2074) and a right bottom tab (2075); wherein: the left top tab (2063) is articulated along an eight fold line (2208) to the left top flap (2062), the left top flap (2062) is articulated along a ninth fold line (2209) to the left side panel (2060), the left side panel (2060) is articulated along a tenth fold line (2210) to the left bottom flap (2064), the left bottom flap (2064) is articulated along an eleventh fold line (221 1) to the left bottom tab (2065) and the ninth and tenth fold lines (2209, 2210) are both parallel to the first fold line (2201); the right top tab (2073) is articulated along a twelfth fold line (2212) to the right top flap (2072), the right top flap (2072) is articulated along a thirteenth fold line (2213) to the right side panel (2070), the right side panel (2070) is articulated along a fourteenth fold line (2214) to the right bottom flap (2074), the right bottom flap (2074) is articulated along a fifteenth fold line (2215) to the right bottom tab (2075) and the thirteenth and fourteenth fold lines (2213, 2214) are both parallel to the first fold line (2201); the eighth fold line (2208) is at an acute angle to the ninth fold line (2209) and parallel to the fifteenth fold line (2215); and the eleventh fold line (2211) is at an acute angle to the tenth fold line (2210) and parallel to the twelfth fold line (2212).10. The blank (2000) of either of claims 8 or 9, further comprising a bottom front panel (2022) articulated along a sixteenth fold line (2216) to the bottom panel (2050), the sixteenth fold line (2216) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).11. The blank (2000) of any of claims 8 to 10, further comprising a top front flap (2023) articulated along a seventeenth fold line (2217) to the top front panel (2021), the seventeenth fold line (2217) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).12. The blank (2000) of claim 10, or claim 11 as dependent thereon, further comprising a bottom front flap (2024) articulated along an eighteenth fold line (2218) to the bottom front panel (2022), the eighteenth fold line (2218) being parallel to the first fold line (2201).13. The blank (2000) of claim 12, as dependent on claim 1 1, as indirectly dependent on claim 5, wherein: the top front flap (2023) or top front panel (2021) comprise one or more top magnets (2081); the bottom front flap (2022) or bottom front panel (2022) comprise one or more bottom magnets (2082); and the top and bottom magnets (2081, 2082) are arranged such that they cooperate with one another to hold the packaging (1000, 3000) closed when the blank (2000) is formed into the packaging (1000, 3000) in its box configuration.14. The blank of any of claims 8 to 13, further comprising: a left side flap (2066) articulated along a nineteenth fold line (2219) to the left side panel (2060); and a right side flap (2076) articulated along a twentieth fold line (2220) to the right side panel (2070); the nineteenth and twentieth fold lines (2219, 2220) both being perpendicular to the first fold line (2201).15. A method (5000) of making the packaging (1000, 3000) of any of claims 1 to 6, the method (5000) comprising folding (5300) the blank (2000) of any of claims 8 to 14.


[EN] A holder 8 is disclosed comprising a mouthpiece end 10 and an aerosol generating device end 12 for accommodating an aerosol generating device 2, such as a smoking article. The holder 8 has a longitudinal fold line 14 about which first and second holder portions 18, 20 of the holder can be folded between an unassembled configuration and an assembled configuration. In the assembled configuration longitudinal free edges 19, 21 of the first and second holder portions are joined together to accommodate the aerosol generating device 2 and to provide an airflow channel that extends from the mouthpiece end 10 to the aerosol generating device end 12. [EN] 1. A holder for an aerosol generating device, comprising: a first holder portion and a second holder portion pivotally arranged about a fold line;each of the first and second holder portions extending in a longitudinal direction parallel to the fold line and comprising a mouthpiece end, an aerosol generating device end and a longitudinal free edge;wherein the holder can be folded about the fold line between an unassembled configuration and an assembled configuration, wherein in the assembled configuration the longitudinal free edges of the first and second holder portions are joined together to accommodate the aerosol generating device and to provide an airflow channel that extends from the mouthpiece end to the aerosol generating device end.2. The holder of claim 1, wherein the fold line is provided centrally between the first and second holder portions.3. The holder of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the holder is made of a paper material.4. The holder of claim 3, wherein the holder is injection moulded.5. The holder of any of the preceding claims, wherein, in the assembled configuration, the mouthpiece end has a non-circular cross-sectional shape with a major axis and a minor axis, wherein the major axis is longer than the minor axis.6. The holder of any of the preceding claims, wherein the distance from the mouthpiece end to the aerosol generating device end is at least 20mm, and preferably at least 25mm.7. The holder of any of the preceding claims wherein a connection mechanism is provided on each longitudinal free edge so that the longitudinal free edges can be joined together in the assembled configuration.8. The holder of claim 7, wherein the connection mechanism comprises a flap or a hook.9. A plurality of the holders of any of the preceding claims, wherein the plurality of smoking article holders are nested together in their unassembled configurations.10. A container comprising: a first compartment for accommodating a plurality of aerosol generating devices; anda second compartment for accommodating the holder or any of claims 1 to 8.


[EN] Smoking article (10) with a filter segment (2) and an aerosol generating segment (4) contain-ing tobacco. According to the invention the smoking article (10) comprises an electronic flavor releaser (6), which allows the release of flavors, wherein the electronic flavor releaser (6) also allows the passage of a main stream smoke arising from the aerosol generating segment (4) and wherein the flavor releaser (6) is inserted inside the filter section (2) or adjacent to the filter section (2). [EN] Smoking article with electronic flavor releaser Patent claims 1. A smoking article (10) with a filter segment (2) and an aerosol generating segment (4) aerosol generating material, preferably comprising tobacco, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises an electronic flavor releaser (6), which allows the release of flavors, wherein the electronic flavor releaser (6) also allows the passage of an aerosol arising from the aerosol generating segment (4) and wherein the flavor releaser (6) is inserted inside the filter segment (2) or adjacent to the filter segment (2).2. Smoking article (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an activator (62) that allows a user to activate and/or deactivate the flavor releaser (6).3. Smoking article (10) according to the claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the activator comprises a switch, which can be manually actuated, wherein this switch is arranged on an outer circumference of the smoking article (10)4. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises a first atomizer (64) and especially an electrically pow ered atomizer (64).5. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an energy storage and especially a battery (32).6. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Smoking article comprises a flow sensor (66).7. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim characterized in that the atomizer (64) is controlled by the flow sensor.8. Smoking article (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the flavor releaser (6) comprises a second atomizer (68).9. Smoking article (10) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the first atomizer (64) and the second atomizer (68) can be selectively activated.10. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises at least one indicator (8) to indicate a state of the releaser (6).11. Smoking article according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the filter segment comprises filter material arranged at least at a mouth end, the elec tronic flavor releaser being arranged between said aerosol generating segment and said mouth end section.12. Smoking article according to claim 1 1, characterized in that said filter material at the mouth end has a tubular shape.13. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the smoking article (10) comprises two protection elements (36, 38) wherein the fla vor releaser is located between these two protection elements.14. Smoking article (10) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the flavor releaser has a cylindrical shape and especially a regular cylindrical shape.15. Electronic flavor releaser for a smoking article, configured to allow the release of fla vors within an aerosol stream circulated from an inlet of the electronic flavor releaser to an outlet thereof, characterized in that the flavor releaser comprises an activator that allows a user to activate and/or deacti vate the flavor releaser, wherein the activator comprises a switch which can be manu ally actuated.


[EN] A hygiene sleeve (8) for a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2), wherein said sleeve (8) extends along a longitudinal direction and is foldable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration in a direction transverse to said longitudinal direction, the sleeve (8) comprising: a first sleeve end (12) for receiving the mouthpiece (6); a second sleeve end (10), which is a mouth end; a single projection (22) that extends, in both collapsed and extended configuration from an internal surface of the sleeve (8) to an opposite surface thereof and wherein the projection comprises a first projection end (24) which is spaced away from the sleeve end (12) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of said mouthpiece (6) into the sleeve (8) at the first end (12) by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the projection (22), and wherein the projection (22) extends from the first projection end (24) to a second projection end (26) along a length of the sleeve (8), the distance between said first and second projection ends (24, 26) being at least 20mm. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A hygiene sleeve (8) for a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2), wherein said sleeve (8) extends along a longitudinal direction and is foldable between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration in a direction transverse to said longitudinal direction, characterized in that the sleeve (8) comprises: a first sleeve end (12) for receiving the mouthpiece (6); a second sleeve end (10), which is a mouth end; a single projection (22) that extends, in both collapsed and extended configuration from an internal surface of the sleeve (8) to an opposite surface thereof and in that the projection comprises a first projection end (24) which is spaced away from the sleeve end (12) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of said mouthpiece (6) into the sleeve (8) at the first end (12) by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the projection (22), and in that the projection (22) extends from the first projection end (24) to a second projection end (26) along a length of the sleeve (8), the distance between said first and second projection ends (24, 26) being at least 20mm.2. The sleeve of claim 1, comprising two longitudinal fold lines (14, 16) which are diametrically opposed to one another to allow the sleeve (8) to be folded from the collapsed configuration to the extended configuration.3. The sleeve of claim 2, wherein the projection (22) extends substantially from one fold line towards the other in the extended configuration.4. The sleeve of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the projection (22) is attached to the inner surface substantially at the location of one of the fold lines.5. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the second projection end (26) is arranged substantially in the same plane as the mouthpiece end of the sleeve (12).6. The sleeve of any of claims 2 to 5, wherein the projection (22) has a width of at least half a width of the sleeve (8) between the longitudinal fold lines (14, 16).7. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, comprising card, moulded paper foam or a combination thereof.8. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (22) comprises a rigid paper or card material.9. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sleeve (8) is made from a single blank.10. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the projection (22) comprises a first projection panel (32) and a second projection panel (34) glued together. 1 1. The sleeve of any of the preceding claims, wherein the sleeve (8) is provided with a scented and/or flavoured coating.12. A pair of hygiene sleeves, as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the pair of sleeves are joined by a line of weakening (42) and can be separated from one another along that line of weakening.13. A blank for making a hygiene sleeve, the blank comprising a plurality of panels, the plurality of panels comprising: a first side panel (18) having a first edge along a first fold line (14) and a second edge along a second fold line (16); a second side panel (20) having a first edge along the second fold line (16) and a second edge along a third fold line (14); a first projection panel (32) arranged along a first portion of the first edge of the first side panel (18) on the other side of the first fold line (14) from the first side panel (18); and a second projection panel (34) arranged along a first portion of the second edge of the second side panel (20) on the other side of the third fold line (14) from the second side panel (20), wherein the first projection panel (32) and the second projection panel (34) are configured to be joined together in order to form an internal projection (22) in the hygiene sleeve (8), where the internal projection (22) is spaced away from an end (12) of the hygiene sleeve (8) by a predetermined distance to allow insertion of a mouthpiece (6) of an aerosol generating device (2) into the hygiene sleeve (8) at the end by the predetermined distance whereupon it abuts the internal projection (22).14. The blank of claim 13 further comprising an additional panel (36) axially displaced from the first projection panel (32), the additional panel (36) providing a means for joining a second portion of the first edge of the first side panel (18) and a second portion of the second edge of the second side panel (20).


[EN] The present invention pertains to a handheld printer (10) comprising a housing body (1)a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3), and at least one stationary first inkjet 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 to the feed channel (3). The handheld printer (10) further includes a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a supporting rack (32), the supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a). [EN] CLAIMS 1. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1); a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3); at least one stationary first inkjet 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 to the feed channel (3), the handheld printer (10) being characterized by a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a supporting rack (32), the supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).2. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 1, 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) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).3. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 2, 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 (3).4. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 2, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a sliding carriage configured to receive the object (P) to be imprinted, the sliding carriage being guided along carriage guiding rails (9a) running within and parallel to the feed channel (3).5. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 4, wherein the carriage guiding rails (9a) are running perpendicular to the rack guiding rails (37).6. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 5, comprising a plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a), the plurality of stationary first inkjet 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 to the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).7. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 6, further comprising a printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).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, when referring back to claim 7, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one stationary first inkjet 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 a supporting rack drive having a rack drive motor (39a) coupled to a rack drive belt (38) via a rack drive shaft (39b), the rack drive belt (38) frictionally engaging with the supporting rack (32). 1 1. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 10, wherein the supporting rack (32) includes two hanger brackets (33) having channels (34) formed therethrough, the two rack guiding rails (37) being in sliding engagement with the channels (34) of the two hanger brackets (33).12. The handheld printer (10) according to claims 10 and 1 1, wherein at least one of the two hanger brackets (33) includes an angled belt clamping member (36), the angled belt clamping member (36) frictionally engaging with the rack drive belt (38).13. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 12, wherein the at least one wiping blade (35) is an elastomeric wiper configured to slidingly engage and wipe an ink nozzle orifice of the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) in order to remove accumulated dust, debris and ink residues.14. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 13, wherein the at least one spittoon (31) includes an ink storage reservoir configured to be coupled to vacuum pump, the vacuum pump being configured to remove ink out of the ink storage reservoir by means of negative pressure applied to the ink storage reservoir.15. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 1 to 14, further comprising a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) configured to sealingly enclose a printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) during non-use, the at least one protective cover (22) being mounted on a capping unit supporting rack (23) which is movable towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).16. A handheld printer (10), comprising: a housing body (1); a feed channel (3) formed within the housing body (1), the feed channel (3) having an inlet opening (3a) in a side wall of the housing body (1) for inserting an object (P) to be imprinted into the feed channel (3); at least one stationary first inkjet 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 to the feed channel (3), the handheld printer (10) being characterized by a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) configured to sealingly enclose a printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) during non-use, the at least one protective cover (22) being mounted on a supporting rack (23) which is movable towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).17. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 16, 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) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).18. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 17, 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 within the feed channel (3).19. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 17, wherein the at least one conveying device (9) comprises a sliding carriage configured to receive the object (P) to be imprinted, the sliding carriage being guided along carriage guiding rails (9a) running within and parallel to the feed channel (3).20. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 19, wherein the carriage guiding rails (9a) are running perpendicular to direction of movement of the supporting rack (23).21. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 20, comprising a plurality of stationary first inkjet printing devices (6a), the plurality of stationary first inkjet 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 to the feed channel (3) with staggered offsets along the extension of the feed channel (3).22. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 21, further comprising a printer controller (7a) arranged within the housing body (1) coupled to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a), the printer controller (7a) being configured to output printing control signals to the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).23. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 22, further comprising at least one registration sensor configured to register a position of the object (P) to be imprinted within the feed channel (3).24. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 23, when referring back to claim 22, wherein the printer controller (7a) is coupled to the at least one registration sensor and configured to control the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) on the basis of sensor signals generated by the at least one registration sensor.25. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 24, further comprising a scissor lift (21), the supporting rack (23) forming the scissor lift table.26. The handheld printer (10) according to claim 25, further comprising a lift drive having a lift drive stepper motor (24) coupled to at least one scissor arm of the scissor lift (21) via a lift drive shaft (25), the scissor lift (21) being configured to move the supporting rack (23) towards and away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).27. The handheld printer (10) according to one of the claims 16 to 26, further comprising a spitting and wiping unit (30) having at least one spittoon (31) configured to collect spat out ink from the printhead and at least one wiping blade (35) configured to wipe the printhead, the at least one spittoon (31) and the at least one wiping blade (35) being mounted on a spitting and wiping unit supporting rack (32), the spitting and wiping unit supporting rack (32) being movable along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).28. A method (M) of obtaining a personalised consumer goods package (P), comprising the steps of: inserting (M1) a consumer goods package (P) to be imprinted into an inlet of a feed channel (3) formed within a housing body (1) of a handheld printer (10), the handheld printer (10) having at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) with a printhead arranged within a first inner wall of the feed channel (3) in the housing body (1); moving (M2) a capping unit (20) having at least one protective cover (22) sealingly enclosing the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) away from the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); moving (M3) a spitting and wiping unit (30) mounted on a supporting rack (32) along two rack guiding rails (37) underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); wiping (M4) the printhead using at least one wiping blade (35) of the spitting and wiping unit (30); collecting (M5) spat out ink from the printhead using at least one spittoon (31) of the spitting and wiping unit (30); moving (M6) the spitting and wiping unit (30) away from underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); conveying (M7) the consumer goods package (P) to be imprinted by the handheld printer (10) within the feed channel (3) from the inlet opening (3a) to a position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a); and imprinting (M8) at least one surface of the consumer goods package (P) with the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a).29. The method of claim 28, further comprising the steps of: conveying (M9) the imprinted consumer goods package (P) within the feed channel (3) from the position underneath the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) back to the inlet opening (3a); and retrieving (M10) the imprinted consumer goods package (P) from the inlet opening of the feed channel (3).30. The method of claim 29, further comprising the step of: moving (M1 1) the capping unit (20) towards the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) and having the at least one protective cover (22) sealingly enclose the printhead of the at least one stationary first inkjet printing device (6a) again.


[EN] The invention relates to moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the moisture adjusting device comprises at least one liquid (2), at least one liquid storage (4), in which the liquid (2) is storable, and at least one liquid diffusor (6), which releases the liquid (2) at a controllable rate into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the liquid (2) is transferrable from the liquid storage (4) to the liquid diffusor (6), wherein the moisture adjusting device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package containing at least one smoking article (12). T he moisture adjusting device (1) has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article (12). The invention also relates to a method for diffusing a liquid (2) in a smoking articles package with a moisture adjusting device (1). [EN] Claims 1. Moisture adjusting device (1), comprising at least one liquid storage (4), in which at least one liquid (2), is stored, and at least one liquid diffusor (6), which releases the liquid (2) at a controllable rate into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1), wherein the liquid (2) is transferrable from the liquid storage (4) to the liquid diffusor (6) upon pressurization of the liquid storage (4) by application of a force (18) directed to the inner volume (13) of the liquid storage (4), wherein the moisture adjusting device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package (10) containing at least one smoking article (12) characterized in that, the liquid storage (4) has a cylindrical shape having opposite base areas (16) and com prises at least one outlet (14) located on one of the cylinders base areas (16), through which the liquid (2) is releasable from the inside of the liquid storage (4) to its outside and in that the liquid diffusor (6) is positioned directly next to the outlet (14) of the liquid storage (4), wherein the liquid (2) is absorbable into the liquid diffusor (6) when exiting the liquid storage (4).2. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) and/or liquid storage (4) and/or liquid diffusor (6) con sist of a natural material.3. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, the at least one outlet (14) is constructed as a valve, through which the liquid (2) is releasable from the inside of the liquid storage (4) to its outside.4. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any of claims 1-3, characterized in that, the liquid storage (4) is a squeezable capsule.5. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) comprises two or more liquid storages (4) each con taining a liquid (2) wherein the liquids (2) are individually releasable into the at least one diffusor (6).6. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the moisture adjusting device (1) further comprises a wrapping (7), which is at least in part permeable for the liquid (2).7. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid storages (4) and the liquid diffusors (6) are arranged alternately after one another along the longitudinal cylindrical axis (L) of the moisture adjusting device (1).8. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid (2) is a moisturizing liquid and/or a liquid flavor.9. Moisture adjusting device (1) according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid diffusor (6) consists of a porous material.10. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the liquid diffusor (6) is a cigarette filter rod part.11. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claim, characterized in that, the wrapping (7) comprises printed indications (20).12. Moisture adjusting device according to any preceding claims, Characterized in that, it has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article.13. Method for diffusing a liquid (2) in a smoking articles package (10) with a moisture adjusting device (1) according to any one of claims 1-12, wherein the moisture adjust ing device (1) is replaceably insertable into a smoking articles package (10) containing at least one smoking article (12) and has a cylindrical shape of a smoking article (12), comprising the steps: (a) Applying a force (18) on the liquid storage (4) directed to the inner volume (13) of the liquid storage (4), which releases the liquid (2) from the liquid storage (4) and transfers it to the liquid diffusor (6); (b) Inserting the moisture adjusting device (1) into a smoking articles package (10); (c) Releasing the liquid (2) from the liquid diffusor (6) into the surrounding (8) of the moisture adjusting device (1).


[EN] Packaging (1) is provided which comprises an inner packet part (150, 250) and an outer packet part (100, 200) which are movable relative to each other. The inner packet part can be moved from a closed position to an open position by a user. A locking element and an engagement portion are provided, which provide resistance to this movement, thereby ensuring that the packaging (1) does not open accidentally. Furthermore, the locking element may provide a noise as it is received in one or both of the closed position and the open position. [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 and a second position; and at least one locking mechanism comprising a locking element and an engagement portion, wherein the locking element projects from the inner packet part and the engagement portion protrudes from an internal surface of the outer packet part facing the inner packet part, wherein the locking element and the engagement portion are arranged such that movement of the inner packet part between the first position and the second position is effective to engage the locking element and the engagement portion at a first edge of the engagement portion and to subsequently disengage the locking element and the engagement portion at a second edge of the engagement portion.2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the locking element is concealed by the outer packet part in one or both of the first position and the second position.3. Packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said locking element and said engagement portion are configured such that at least disengagement of said locking element and engagement portion generates a sound. 4 Packaging according to claim 3, wherein sound is generated by elastic release of said locking element from said engagement portion.5. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the engagement portion comprises at least one engagement flap folded in position above an inner face of the outer packet part to form a raised portion on said inner surface, wherein a first edge of the engagement portion is formed by a fold of said engagement flap and a second edge is formed by a distal end of said engagement flap.6. Packaging according claim 5, further comprising a debossed region adjacent to said distal end of said engagement flap.7. Packaging according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said locking element is cut from a corner portion of the inner packet part such that its distal edge projects from the inner packet part.8. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a second locking mechanism, wherein the first locking mechanism and the second locking mechanism are disposed respectively on opposing sides of the packaging with regard to a median plane of said packaging.9. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, 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.10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the outer packet part comprises at least one opening or recess through which one can push or pull the inner packet part to initiate movement of the inner packet part relative to the outer packet part. 1 1. 11.Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein longitudinal edges of the packaging when the inner packet part is in a closed position have a curved profile.12. A blank for forming the inner packet part of any one of the preceding claims.13. A blank for forming the outer packet part of any one of claims 1 to 1 1.14. A method of forming a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 13, comprising the steps of: forming an inner packet part by folding the blank of claim 12, and forming an outer packet part by folding the blank of claim 13 around said inner packet part such that said inner part is in said first position when packaging is complete.


[EN] Packaging (1) for smoking articles. The packaging comprises an outer packet (2) comprising a front wall (21) and a back wall (22) connected by at least a top wall (23), a bottom wall (24) and a side wall (25) to form a sleeve with at least one side-opening (26) opposite the side wall (25). An inner packet part (3) comprises a front wall (31) and a back wall (32) connected to each other by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite substantially parallel side walls (34, 35) to define an enclosure for housing a bundle of smoking articles (B), said enclosure having at least one top opening between said front, back and side walls, the inner packet part (3) being housed within the outer packet part (2) and being movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side-opening between a closed position, in which the inner packet part (3) is fully inserted in the outer packet part (2), and an open position, in which the inner packet part (3) is at least partly extracted from the outer packet part (2). The inner packet part (3) further comprises reinforcement means (4) configured to increase resistance of at least one of its front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32). [EN] CLAIMS: 1. Packaging (1) for smoking articles the packaging comprising: an outer packet part (2) comprising a front wall (21) and a back wall (22) connected by at least a top wall (23), a bottom wall (24) and a side wall (25) to form a sleeve with at least one side- opening (26) opposite the side wall (25); an inner packet part (3) comprising a front wall (31) and a back wall (32) connected to each other by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite substantially parallel side walls (34, 35) to define an enclosure for housing a bundle of smoking articles (B), said enclosure having at least one top opening between said front, back and side walls, the inner packet part (3) being housed within the outer packet part (2) and being movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side-opening between a closed position, in which the inner packet part (3) is fully inserted in the outer packet part (2), and an open position, in which the inner packet part (3) is at least partly extracted from the outer packet part (2), wherein the inner packet part (3) further comprises reinforcement means (4) configured to increase resistance of at least one of its front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32).2. Packaging according to claim 1, wherein the reinforcement means (4) comprises at least one reinforcement plate abutting at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32).3. Packaging according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is applied inside the inner packet part against one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.4. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is applied against a top part of one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.5. Packaging according to any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is further configured to improve resistance to compression forces (Fc) at least one of the corners between at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32) and at least one of said side walls of the inner packet part.6. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) extends against at least one of said side walls of the inner packet part.7. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is attached against one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.8. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) comprises at least one counter panel folded against at least one of said front and back walls (31, 32) along a hinge line at a top end thereof, said hinge line forming, at least partly, a side of said top opening.9. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is positioned against both of said front and back walls (31, 32) and further against at least one of said side wall and is attached thereto.10. Packaging according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the reinforcement means (4) is made of a same material as the inner packet part, preferably of cardboard. 1 1. A method for making a packaging according to any of claims 1 to 10, the method comprising the steps of: forming an inner packet part comprising front and back walls (31, 32) connected in a spaced relationship by at least a bottom wall (33) and two opposite side walls (34, 35) by folding and gluing of a first blank comprising: first and second main panels for forming said front and back walls, a connection panel attached along folding lines to a bottom side of said first and second main panels to form said bottom wall, side counter-panels attached along folding lines on longitudinal sides of the first and second main panels, side counter-panels of the first and second main panels being superimposed and glued to form the side walls of the inner packet part and define an enclosure having at least one top opening (O) for housing a smoking article bundle (B); forming an outer packet part (2) comprising front and back walls (21, 22) connected by at least top and bottom walls (23, 24) by folding and gluing of a second blank comprising: first and second main panels for forming said front and back walls (21, 22), a connection panel attached along folding lines to a longitudinal side of said first and second main panels to form said side wall (25), top counter-panels attached along folding lines on top sides of the first and second main panels, bottom counter-panels attached along folding lines on bottom sides of the first and second main panels, top and bottom counter-panels of the first and second main panels being respectively superimposed and glued to each other form the top and bottom walls of the outer packet part and form a sleeve with at least one side-opening (26) opposite the side wall (25); inserting the inner packet part in the outer packet part such that it is movable relative to the outer packet part through the at least one side- opening between a closed position and an open position, wherein the method further comprises the step of: providing reinforcement means (4) for the inner packet part, the reinforcement means being configured to increase resistance of at least one of the inner packet part front and back walls (31, 32) to compression forces (Fc) having at least one component exerted perpendicularly towards said front and/or back walls (31, 32).12. Method according to claim 1 1, wherein the step of providing the reinforcing part comprises attaching at least one reinforcement plate to one of said front and back walls (31, 32) at least.13. Method according to claims 1 1 or 12, wherein before or during the step of forming the inner packet part the method comprises the step of attaching the reinforcement means to at least one of the first and second main panels of the first blank.14. Method according to any of claims 1 1 to 13, wherein the step of forming the inner packet part comprises folding and gluing said first blank about a wrapped smoking article bundle to house said bundle in the enclosure of said inner packet part and wherein the step of providing the reinforcing part comprises positioning, and attaching, said reinforcement means to the wrapped smoking article bundle before the step of forming the inner packet part.15. Method according to claim 14, wherein the steps of forming the outer packet part and inserting the inner packet part are simultaneous by folding and gluing said second blank about the inner packet part containing the wrapped smoking articles bundle formed in the inner packet part forming step.


[EN] A method of drying cigars during their manufacture comprises the steps of: providing a plurality of tobacco rods; arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; and applying a radio frequency, RF, radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees - 212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level. [EN] 1. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture, the method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of tobacco rods;arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; andapplying a radio frequency, RF, radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees - 212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level.2. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1, wherein the RF radiation has a frequency range of 30 kHz to 0.3 GHz, preferably 13 to 40 MHz.3. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the layer is a stack comprising at least one row of parallel tobacco rods, preferably up to five rows of parallel tobacco rods.4. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 to claim 3, further comprising, before the step of arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer, the step of wrapping each tobacco rod in tobacco leaf.5. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 1 to claim 3, further comprising the step of wrapping each tobacco rod in tobacco leaf.6. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 4 or claim 5, further comprising the step of pressing the wrapped tobacco rods to thereby obtain cigars.7. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 6, further comprising the step of cutting the cigars to a predetermined length.8. A method of drying cigars during their manufacture according to claim 7, further comprising the step of applying a RF radiation to the cigars having a second moisture level to thereby reduce the second moisture level.9. A method according to claim 8, wherein the second moisture level is between 14 and 18 percent by weight moisture, and wherein the second moisture level is reduced to approximately 12 to 13 percent by weight moisture, preferably to 12.5 percent by weight moisture.10. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the tobacco rods are heated at a temperature of 212 degrees Fahrenheit11. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the RF radiation is applied at a power less than 25 kW, preferably between 4 and 25 kW.12. A method according to any preceding claim, wherein the tobacco rods are heated in a time between 20 and 120 seconds.13. A system for of drying cigars during their manufacture, the system comprising: means for providing a plurality of tobacco rods;means for arranging the plurality of tobacco rods in a continuous layer; anda RF dryer adapted, in use, to apply radiation to the plurality of arranged tobacco rods having a first moisture level to thereby heat the tobacco rods at a temperature within the range of 190 degrees -212 degrees Fahrenheit and reduce the first moisture level.


[EN] A heating system for an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a substance to be heated includes at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated, especially a liquid solution or a gel, from a supply reservoir by or under capillary action or surface tension forces, and a heater configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel. [EN] 1. A heating system for an inhaler device for generating an aerosol and/or a vapor from a substance to be heated, the system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel.2. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the heating means comprises at least one first heating element provided within the supply channel, the first heating element preferably extending along a length of the supply channel.3. The heating system of claim 2, wherein the at least one first heating element includes one or more of an electrically conductive wire, strip, foil, or conductive coating in the at least one supply channel; the foil or conductive coating preferably forming a layer or coating on an inner surface of the at least one supply channel.4. The heating system of claim 1, comprising a plurality of supply channels for conveying the substance to be heated under capillary action or surface tension forces; wherein the heating means is configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through each supply channel; and wherein the plurality of supply channels and the heating means together define a first heating zone for the substance to be heated.5. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel is formed in a periphery of, and/or through, a body member which separates the supply reservoir from a vapor chamber from which the aerosol and/or vapor is inhaled.6. The heating system of claim 5, wherein the heating elements are interconnected by electrically conductive bridge elements provided in or on the said body member.7. The heating system of claim 5, wherein the body member separates the supply reservoir from a second heating zone for vaporization of the substance; wherein the at least one supply channel is configured to convey the substance to the second heating zone and preferably extends axially of the body member.8. The heating system of claim 7, wherein the second heating zone includes one or more second heating cavity, and wherein at least one of the supply channels is in fluid communication with a respective second heating cavity.9. The heating system of claim 1, wherein the at least one supply channel has a diameter in the range of 0.1 to 2.0 mm, preferably in the range of 0.1 to 1.0 mm.10. The heating system of claim 1, further comprising a housing that accommodates the supply reservoir for the substance to be heated, and a body member that separates the supply reservoir from a second heating zone and provides fluid communication there-between via the at least one supply channel.11. The heating system of claim 1, further comprising a feed mechanism configured to deliver the substance to be heated from the supply reservoir; wherein the feed mechanism preferably generates fluid pressure in the supply reservoir.12. An inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette or a personal vaporizer, for producing aerosol and/or vapor from a substance to be heated, especially a liquid or a gel, wherein the inhaler device includes a heating system, the heating system comprising: at least one supply channel for conveying a substance to be heated from a supply reservoir under capillary action or surface tension forces within the at least one channel; andheating means configured to heat the substance as it is conveyed through the at least one channel.13. A method of heating a substance, especially a liquid or gel, in an inhaler device, such as an e-cigarette or a personal vaporizer, the method comprising: conveying the substance to be heated from a supply reservoir through at least one supply channel by capillary action or surface tension forces;heating the substance in the at least one supply channel as the substance is conveyed there-through.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of heating the substance is performed by one or more electrical heating element provided in each supply channel.15. The method of claim 13, wherein the step of heating the substance in the at least one supply channel is carried out on a periodical or intermittent basis, desirably in a pulsed or alternating manner.


[EN] According to a first aspect there is provided a humidifier for tobacco products, the humidifier comprising: an absorbent element; and a hydrochromic substance arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the absorbent element, the hydrochromic substance being located such that there is a human-perceptible change in the colour of the humidifier between a wet state and a dry state. According to a second aspect there is provided a tobacco product storage container comprising: a tobacco product storage compartment which can be opened and closed; and the humidifier of the first aspect arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the tobacco product storage compartment's interior. According to a third aspect there is provided a method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of the second aspect, the method comprising wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a colour change. [EN] 1. A humidifier for tobacco products, the humidifier comprising: an absorbent element; anda hydrochromic substance arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the absorbent element, the hydrochromic substance being located such that there is a human-perceptible change in the colour of the humidifier between a wet state and a dry state.2. The humidifier of claim 1, wherein the hydrochromic substance is reversible, such that its colour changes from a first colour in the presence of water to a second colour in the absence of water and from the second colour in the absence of water to the first colour in the presence of water.3. The humidifier of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the hydrochromic substance is a hydrochromic ink.4. The humidifier of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the absorbent element is a sponge.5. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is impregnated in the absorbent element.6. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is provided as a coating on the absorbent element's surface.7. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the colour of the absorbent element substantially matches the colour of the hydrochromic substance in either the presence or absence of water.8. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is translucent or transparent in the presence of water.9. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance's colour in the absence of water is human-perceptibly different to the absorbent element's colour in the absence of the hydrochromic substance, or wherein the hydrochromic substance's colour in the presence of water is human-perceptibly different to the absorbent element's colour in the absence of the hydrochromic substance.10. The humidifier of any preceding claim, wherein the hydrochromic substance is patterned in and/or on only a portion of the absorbent element, such that the change in colour of the humidifier from the wet state to the dry state, or vice versa, reveals an image or message.11. A tobacco product storage container comprising: a tobacco product storage compartment which can be opened and closed; andthe humidifier of any preceding claim arranged in fluid and/or vapour communication with the tobacco product storage compartment's interior.12. The container of claim 11, comprising at least a portion of an external wall which is transparent or translucent, arranged such that the colour of the humidifier can be observed while the tobacco product storage compartment is closed.13. The container of either of claims 11 or 12, comprising a humidifier compartment which can be opened and closed independently from the tobacco product storage compartment, said humidifier compartment housing the humidifier.14. A method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of any of claims 11 to 13, the method comprising wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a colour change.15. The method of claim 14 as dependent on claim 2, further comprising: at a later time detecting that the colour change has reversed; andresponsive thereto, re-wetting the absorbent element such that the humidifier undergoes a further colour change.


[EN] According to a one aspect there is provided a lid for closing a tobacco product storage container, the lid comprising a humidifier compartment configured to contain a humidifier, the lid having first and second opposing sides, wherein: the first side comprises a porous wall of the humidifier compartment configured to permit egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment; and the second side comprises a closure of the humidifier compartment configured to permit access to its interior and further configured to prevent egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment. According to another aspect there is provided a tobacco product storage container comprising such a lid. According to a further aspect there is provided a method of humidifying such a tobacco product storage container. [EN] 1. A lid for closing a tobacco product storage container, the lid comprising a humidifier compartment configured to contain a humidifier, the lid having first and second opposing sides, wherein: the first side comprises a porous wall of the humidifier compartment configured to permit egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment; andthe second side comprises a closure of the humidifier compartment configured to permit access to its interior and further configured to prevent egress of water and/or water vapour from the humidifier compartment.2. The lid of claim 1, wherein the closure is transparent or translucent, such that the interior of the humidifier compartment is visible when the closure is closed.3. The lid of either of claims 1 or 2, wherein the porous wall of the humidifier compartment is porous by virtue of it comprising one or more through-holes.4. The lid of any of claims 1 to 3, wherein the closure comprises a closure peripheral sealing structure, and wherein the second side further comprises a sealing feature configured to engage with the closure peripheral sealing structure so as to seal the humidifier compartment closed.5. The lid of claim 4, wherein the closure peripheral sealing structure comprises a gasket.6. The lid of either of claims 4 or 5, wherein the closure peripheral sealing structure and the sealing feature of the second side are configured to engage one another in a snap fit such that a user receives audible and/or haptic feedback when the closure is closed.7. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the second side further comprises a hinge connecting the closure to the humidifier compartment.8. The lid of claim 7, wherein the hinge is configured to permit the closure to rotate about greater than 90 degrees, such that, when in use, once fully opened the closure will remain open under the action of its own weight.9. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the humidifier compartment only extends across a portion of the lid's footprint.10. The lid of claim 9, wherein the humidifier compartment forms a protrusion on the first side but not the second side.11. The lid of any preceding claim, wherein the closure is arranged to be levered open by a user's finger by means of: a grip portion extending out of the closure's external side; ora recess in the lid's second side which is adjacent an edge of the closure when closed; ora grip portion extending out of the closure's external side, located towards an edge of the closure which is adjacent a recess in the lid's second side when the closure is closed.12. The lid of any preceding claim, further comprising a humidifier in the humidifier compartment.13. The lid of claim 12, wherein the humidifier comprises an absorbent element.14. A tobacco product storage container comprising the lid of any preceding claim.15. A method of humidifying the tobacco product storage container of claim 14, the method comprising: opening the closure;wetting the humidifier; andclosing the closure.


[EN] A container for an aerosol generating device comprises receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device. One or more tanks are each arranged to retain a substance in use. For each tank, there is dispensing means for controllably transferring the substance from the tank to the aerosol generating device while the aerosol generating device is in the container. [EN] 1. A container for an aerosol generating device, the container comprising: receiving means for receiving the aerosol generating device;one or more tanks each arranged to retain a substance in use; and for each tank, dispensing means for controllably transferring the substance from the tank to the aerosol generating device while the aerosol generating device is in the container.2. The container of claim 1, wherein the dispensing means comprises: an outlet valve associated with the tank; andconnecting means for connecting the outlet valve with an inlet valve on the aerosol generating device; arranged such that, in use,the connected outlet and inlet valves form a channel through which the substance may be transferred from the tank to the aerosol generating device by the action of gravity.3. The container of claim 1 further comprising a cover portion configured to move between: an open position in which a device may be received in and removed from the container; anda closed position in which the aerosol generating device is retained within the container.4. The container of claim 3, configured such that the substance is transferred when the cover portion is closed and the aerosol generating device is retained within the container.5. The container of claim 4, wherein the means for connecting the outlet valve with the inlet valve is operated by movement of the cover to the closed position while the aerosol generating device is in the container.6. The container of claim 3, wherein the tank retaining the substance is disposed within the cover portion.7. The container of claim 3, further comprising a slide mechanism to provide the movement between the open and closed position.8. The container of claim 2, further comprising means to restrict the orientation of the aerosol generating device within the container to ensure the inlet valve of the device is aligned with the outlet valve of the tank when connected.9. The container of claim 8 wherein the means to restrict the orientation of the aerosol generating device is provided by the receiving means, comprising: a chamber wherein the size and shape of the chamber is substantially similar to that of the aerosol generating device such that it closely fits within the chamber; andthe cross sectional shape is such that the orientation of the aerosol generating device is restricted within the chamber.10. The container of claim 1, further comprising a battery to supply power to at least one of the aerosol generating device and the dispensing means.11. An aerosol generating device for use with the container of claim 1, the aerosol generating device comprising: one or more internal reservoirs, each arranged to retain a substance in use; and for each internal reservoir,an inlet valve associated with the internal reservoir on an external surface of the aerosol generating device; whereinthe inlet valve is configured such that, when it is connected with a dispensing means of the container, a substance may be transferred though the inlet valve into the associated internal reservoir.12. The aerosol generating device of claim 11 further comprising: a power source;a heater assembly;a heater control means for selectively supplying power from the power source to the heater assembly; anda substance transfer means for controllably drawing the substance from the one or more internal reservoirs to the heater assembly; such that,when power is supplied to the heater assembly together with the substance, an aerosol is generated.13. The aerosol generating device of claim 12 arranged such that, when the inlet valve lies substantially above the associated reservoir, filling of the reservoir will proceed under the action of gravity when the inlet valve is connected with the dispensing means of the container.14. The aerosol generating device of claim 12, wherein the one or more internal reservoirs is configured to contain at least 1 ml of liquid, more preferably 2 ml and even more preferably 3 ml of aerosol-producing substance.


[EN] The present invention relates to improvements in filters, for use in smoking articles, comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres, wherein a loss of particulate additives can be reduced by adding a liquid with a viscosity of at least 2000 m Pa*s at 20 degrees centigrade and normal pressure. [EN] 1. A filter for a smoking article comprising randomly oriented discrete fibres and at least one particulate additive, wherein said filter further comprises a liquid having a viscosity larger than 2000 mPa·s.2. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the viscosity of the liquid is in the range of from about 2200 to about 4500 mPa·s.3. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the amount of liquid is up to 2.0 mg/mm.4. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the liquid comprises at least glycerine and gellan gum, wherein the gellan gum is preferably native gellan gum.5. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the liquid further comprises water and the ratio of glycerine, water and native gellan gum is within a range of 70-95.35 percent glycerine to 29-4.5 percent water to 1-0.15 percent gellan gum, based on 100 weight percent glycerine, water and native gellan gum.6. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the particulate additive comprises or is charcoal.7. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the amount of particulate additive is up to 18 mg/mm.8. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the randomly oriented discrete fibres form a filter tow of type 6.0Y17000.9. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the randomly oriented discrete fibres form a filter tow having a weight that is greater than 1.7 mg/mm.10. The filter according to claim 9, wherein the filter tow weight is about 2.2 to 2.5 mg/mm.11. The filter according to claim 1, wherein the filter has a cylindrical shape with a circumference of the cylinder being equal to or smaller than 23.9 mm, preferably being equal to or smaller than 16.6 mm.12. The filter according to claim 11, wherein the volume fraction of the filter comprising the randomly oriented discrete fibres and the at least one particulate additive material in relation to the total volume of the filter is from 33 percent to 51 percent.13. A smoking article comprising a filter according to claim 1.