[EN] The invention relates to a capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permeable to a vapor flow (F) directed into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interaction with the flavoring material (8). The invention is characterized by a sealing (14) removably arranged at the capsule (1), wherein the sealing (14) seals the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1). [EN] Claims 1. Capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permeable to a vapor flow (F) di rected into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interaction with the flavoring mate rial (8), characterized by a sealing (14) removably arranged at the capsule (1), wherein the sealing (14) seals the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).2. Capsule (1) according to claim 1 characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises at least one sealing layer (15) removably arranged on the outside (18) of the capsule (1).3. Capsule (1) according to claim 2 characterized in that two flexible sealing layers (15) are removably arranged parallel to the respective sur faces (16a, b) of top and bottom wall (4, 6) on the outside (18) of the capsule (1) and af fixed to an outer surface (20) of the capsule (1), wherein the sealing layers (15) seal the inside (8) of the capsule (1) with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).4. Capsule (1) according to claim 2 or 3 characterized in that it comprises a cylindrical shape and a flexible sealing layer edge (22) protrudes parallel to the side wall (2), creating a respective overlap area (24) of the sealing layer (15) with the side wall (2), and is circumferentially affixed thereto.5. Capsule (1) according to any of the claims 2 - 4 characterized in that the respective sealing layers (15) are not affixed to the top and bottom wall (4, 6).6. Capsule (1) according to any of the claims 2 - 5 characterized in that a first surface (15a) of the sealing layer (15), which is directed towards the inside (8) of the capsule (1), is coated with glue (17) which can be activated by heat.7. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material comprises a metal, a polymer and/or a biodegradable polymer, preferably aluminum, silicon, PET and/or PLA.8. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material is a composite material comprising at least two different mate rial layers affixed planarly to each other.9. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises a thickness of at least 10 pm, preferably 15 pm, and up to 100 pm, preferably 50 pm, even more preferred 40 pm.10. Capsule (1) according to any preceding claim characterized in that the sealing (14) material is impermeable to water and vapor and that it is air-tight.11. Method for sealing a capsule (1) usable in a smoking product, wherein the capsule (1) comprises at least one sidewall (2), a top wall (4) and a bottom wall (6), which together confine an inside (8) of the capsule (1) in which a flavoring material (10) is arranged, wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) and the top and bottom walls (4, 6) are permea ble to a vapor flow (F) directed into and out of the capsule (1) and wherein the sidewall (2) is impermeable to the vapor flow (F), wherein the vapor (12) is flavorable by interac tion with the flavoring material (10), comprising the steps: Placing at least one sealing (14) at the capsule (1); Removably affixing the sealing (14) to the capsule (1), wherein the inside (8) of the capsule (1) is sealed with respect to the outside (18) of the capsule (1).12. Method according to claim 11 characterized in that the sealing (14) comprises two sealing layers (15) the edges (22) which are arranged parallel to the respective surfaces (16a, b) of top and bottom wall (4, 6) on the outside (18) of the capsule (1) and the sealing layers (15) are folded towards the side wall (2), creating a respective overlap area (24) of the sealing layer (15) with the side wall (2).13. Method according to claim 11 or 12 characterized in that the sealing layers (15) are affixed only to the sidewall (2) of the capsule (1) and the affix ation is carried out circumferentially in the overlap area (24).14. Method according to any of the claims 11 to 13 characterized in that a first surface (15a) of the sealing layers (15), which is directed towards the inside (8) of the capsule (1), is coated with glue (17) and that the sealing layers (15) are affixed to the capsule (1) by heat activation of the glue (17).15. Method according to any of the claims 11 to 13 characterized in that the sealing layers (15) are affixed to the capsule (1) by ultrasonic welding.


[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device contains an aerosol forming material such as tobacco that can release vapour upon receiving heat from a heater. The cartridge includes a casing with a tab that moves between an open position and a closed position, where the open position extends from the casing to allow rapid cooling of the tab so that the user can easily grip the tab and extract the cartridge from the aerosol generation device. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: a casing;an aerosol forming material provided within the casing adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the aerosol generation device; anda tab arrangeable in a position which extends from the casing, wherein the tab can be gripped by a user to remove the consumable cartridge from the aerosol generation device.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is configured to move between a first position and a second position.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is formed by at least one line of weakening at a surface of the casing.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the tab is hingedly attached to the casing to allow movement between the first position and second position.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab comprises a visual indicator, wherein the visual indicator is indicative of temperature.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 5, wherein information in the visual indicator indicative of temperature is provided using colour.7. The consumable cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the tab is formed of a foldable material.8. The consumable cartridge according to claim 7, wherein the tab and a top surface of the cartridge are formed from a single sheet.9. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a heater; andthe consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material can form an form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the heater.10. (canceled)11. A method of generating aerosol comprising: inserting a consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol forming material into a heating chamber of an aerosol generating device;moving a tab from a first position to a second position to expose an outlet from the consumable cartridge;applying with the device heat to the aerosol forming material in the consumable cartridge;extracting the consumable cartridge from the device by gripping the tab.12. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the tab is formed of a metallic sheet.13. The consumable cartridge of claim 12, wherein the metallic sheet is aluminium foil.


[EN] A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device includes an aerosol forming material such as tobacco that can release vapour upon receiving heat from a heater. The cartridge includes a slot for receiving the heater. The slot can partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction. [EN] 1. A consumable cartridge for an aerosol generation device, the consumable cartridge comprising: an aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the aerosol generation device; anda partitioning element configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and in a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.2. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the partitioning element is further configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a third portion, and wherein the airflow path extends in the third portion in the first direction.3. The consumable cartridge of claim 2, wherein the partitioning element is further configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a fourth portion, and wherein the airflow path extends in the fourth portion in the second direction.4. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the airflow path is sinuous between the first and second portions.5. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, further comprising an outer casing, and wherein the partitioning element is attached to the outer casing.6. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the partitioning element comprises a heating element.7. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the aerosol forming material is arranged to form a guide within which the partitioning element can be positioned.8. The consumable cartridge of claim 1, wherein the first and second portions have respective first and second lengths, that are parallel to the respective first and second directions, and wherein a length of the partitioning element is less than the first and second lengths.9. An aerosol generation device, comprising: a heater;a consumable cartridge comprising an aerosol forming material adapted to form an aerosol upon receiving heat from the heater; anda partitioning element configured to partition the aerosol forming material into a first portion and a second portion, wherein an airflow path extends in a first direction in the first portion and in a second direction in the second portion, wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction.10. A method of generating aerosol comprising: supplying air flow to a consumable, the consumable including aerosol forming material partitioned to at least first and second portions, wherein said flow extends through the first portion in a first direction and the second portion in an opposed second direction.


[EN] The present invention relates to a method and a device of manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco. [EN] Claims 1. A method of manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco, comprising the steps of: providing a packaging, preferably an empty packaging; inserting loose tobacco material into the packaging; introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging; and closing the packaging after inserting the loose tobacco material and introducing the at least one volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging, wherein the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is applied by injection or spraying.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the loose tobacco material is inserted into the packaging before the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is introduced.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the loose tobacco material is inserted into the packaging after the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is introduced.4. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is applied by dripping.5. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the amount of volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is between and including 0.2 and 8 weight percent, preferably between and including 0.3 and 7 weight percent, further preferably between and including 0.5 and 4 weight percent, particularly preferably between and including 1 weight percent and 3 weight percent, of the amount of loose tobacco material, based on the weight of the loose tobacco material.6. The method according to claim 5, wherein the amount of volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, is between and including 0.2 g and 2.0 g.7. The method according to claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the amount of loose tobacco material is between and including 30 g to 50 g.8. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the step of closing the packaging comprises sealing the packaging.9. The method according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the packaging is a pouch.10. A device for manufacturing a packaging comprising loose tobacco, comprising: a unit for providing a packaging which is configured to provide a packaging to the device; a unit for transporting the packaging through the device which is configured to transport the packaging from the unit for providing the packaging through the device; a unit for inserting loose tobacco material into the packaging which is configured to insert loose tobacco into the packaging while the packaging is located on the unit for transporting the packaging; a unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging which is configured to introduce at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging while the packaging is located on the unit for transporting the packaging; and a unit for closing the packaging after inserting the loose tobacco material and introducing the at least one volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, preferably at least ethanol, into the packaging which is configured to close the packaging and which is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging after the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, and the unit for inserting loose tobacco material, wherein the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging comprises a unit for dosing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol dosing unit, which is configured to measure an amount of at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly alcohol, introduced into one packaging, and at least one pipe or tube that is configured to be inserted into the packaging such that the at least one pipe or tube is introduced below an upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.11. The device of claim 10, wherein the unit for inserting loose tobacco is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging before the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, into the packaging.12. The device of claim 10, wherein the unit for inserting loose tobacco is arranged in the device for manufacturing the packaging comprising loose tobacco in the direction of transport of the packaging after the unit for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material, particularly an alcohol, into the packaging.13. The device of any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the at least one pipe or tube is configured to be inserted into the packaging at least 5 mm below the upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.14. The device of claim 13, wherein the at least one pipe or tube is configured to be inserted into the packaging at least 10 mm below the upper edge of the packaging for introducing at least a volatile compound for flavoring the loose tobacco material into the packaging.


[EN] The present invention relates to a method of producing a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use, as well as to a method for producing portioned smokeless tobacco products for oral use, and a portioned smokeless tobacco product for oral use. [EN] Claims 1. A method for producing a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use, the method comprising the steps of: providing a dry tobacco preparation comprising divided tobacco material and at least one salt; adding water and a humectant to the dry tobacco preparation to obtain a moist tobacco preparation; and heating the moist tobacco preparation in a first heating step and a second heating step to obtain a smokeless tobacco composition for a smokeless tobacco product for oral use; wherein the first heating step comprises heating the moist tobacco preparation for a first time period to a first target temperature between 58 degrees centigrade and 8o degrees centigrade, and wherein the second heating step comprises heating the moist tobacco preparation for a second time period to a second target temperature between and including 8o degrees centigrade to 110 degrees centigrade2. The method of claim 1, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated to a first target temperature for a first time period of between and including 30 to 180 minutes during the first heating step.3. The method of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated to a second target temperature for a second time period of 20 to 50 minutes during the second heating step.4. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising a step of cooling the moist tobacco preparation after the second heating step to a target temperature of 30 degrees centigrade or less.5. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising a step of adding at least one pH adjuster to the moist tobacco preparation to adjust the pH of the moist tobacco preparation to a predefined pH range after the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation in the first and second heating steps.6. The method of any preceding claim, further comprising at least one step of adding water to the moist tobacco preparation to adjust its moisture to a predefined moisture level after the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation in the first and second heating steps.7. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the step of heating the moist tobacco preparation is performed within a vessel.8. The method of claim 7, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated in at least one of the first and second heating steps through heating of a vessel wall in contact with the moist tobacco preparation.9. The method of claim 8, wherein the vessel wall is heated through circulation of a first fluid, wherein the temperature of the first fluid is in the range of 95 degrees centigrade to 105 degrees centigrade, preferably about ioo degrees centigrade10. The method of any preceding claim, wherein the moist tobacco preparation is heated in the second heating step by direct contact with a second fluid at a temperature higher than the temperature of the moist tobacco preparation after the first heating step.11. The method of claim 10, wherein the temperature of the second fluid is in the range of ioo degrees centigrade to 110 degrees centigrade12. A method for producing portioned smokeless tobacco products for oral use, the method comprising the steps of: providing a smokeless tobacco composition obtained by the method of any of claims 1 to 11; and portioning the smokeless tobacco composition into individual portions for oral use.13. The method of claim 12, further comprising a step of enclosing each individual portion in a saliva-permeable pouch.14. A portioned smokeless tobacco product for oral use, obtained by the method of claim 12 or 13.


[EN] A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material is disclosed. The method comprises reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size. The invention also relates to vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method. [EN] 1. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising reducing the particle size of the plant fibres to less than 1.5 mm and mixing the plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size.2. A method according to claim 1, wherein the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres comprises a step of cutting the plant fibres.3. A method according to claim 2, wherein the method comprises a 1 further step of sieving the plant fibres after the cutting step to separate fibres of different particle sizes.4. A method according to claim 1, further comprising a step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.5. A method according to claim 1, comprising the following steps: i. drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less; ii. cutting the plant fibres; iii. sieving the cut plant fibres after the cutting step to separate the plant fibres of different particle sizes; iv. adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres; and v. mixing the plant fibres with the humectants.6. A method according to claim 1, wherein the vaporisable material comprises tobacco.7. A method for producing a vaporisable material comprising plant fibres for use in a vapour generating device which generates a vapour by heating the vaporisable material, the method comprising the step of reducing the particle size of the plant fibres by cutting the plant fibres and further characterised in that the plant fibres are not crushed or ground.8. A method according to claim 7, wherein the plant fibres are cut to a particle size of less than 1.5 mm.9. A method according to claim 8, comprising a further step of mixing the plant fibres of at least two ranges of particle size after the cutting step.10. A method according to claim 7, comprising a further step of adding at least one humectant to the plant fibres.11. A method according to claim 7, comprising an initial step of drying the plant fibres to a moisture content of about 5 wt percent or less.12. Vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method of claim 1.13. Vaporisable material comprising plant fibres having particle size values ranging from 0.85 to 0.25 mm and a humectant, and preferably comprising particles having particle size values within two more of the ranges 0.85-0.60 mm, 0.60-0.40 mm and 0.40-0.25 mm.14. A capsule containing the vaporisable material according to claim 12.15. A capsule containing the vaporisable material according to claim 13.16. Vaporisable material for use in a vapour generating device obtainable by the method of claim 7.


[EN] A smoking article includes a rod element including smokeable material and a filter element having a first end for connection to an end of the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user. A liquid-filled capsule is arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element and the liquid-filled capsule is configured to break upon application of an external force to release the liquid. A tipping wrapper connects the filter element and rod element. The tipping wrapper has a wet tensile strength of at least about 0.15 kN/m. The smoking article is resistant to breakage even after the liquid is released. [EN] 1. A smoking article, comprising: a rod element comprising smokeable material;a filter element having a first end for connection to an end of the rod element and an opposite, second end for insertion into a mouth of a user;a liquid-filled capsule arranged between the first and second ends of the filter element, the liquid-filled capsule configured to break upon application of an external force to release liquid contained therein; anda tipping wrapper which connects the filter element and the rod element;wherein the tipping wrapper has a wet tensile strength of at least 0.15 kN/m.2. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper has a dry tensile strength of at least 1 kN/m.3. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein the dry tensile strength of the tipping wrapper is no more than 5 kN/m.4. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the wet tensile strength of the tipping wrapper is no more than 0.55 kN/m.5. The smoking article according to claim 2, wherein a dry tensile strength to wet tensile strength ratio is no more than 15.6. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper is wrapped about the filter element such that a principal stress direction of the tipping wrapper is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the filter element.7. The smoking article according to claim 6, wherein the principal stress direction is a cross direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of a roll of tipping wrapper material.8. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the liquid-filled capsule is a directional capsule.9. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the directional capsule comprises a predefined rupture region configured to break upon application of the external force, and the rupture region is directed towards the first end of the filter element.10. The smoking article according to claim 8, wherein the directional capsule comprises a predefined rupture region configured to break upon application of the external force, and the rupture region is directed towards the second end of the filter element.11. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the filter element further comprises fibrous filtration material between the capsule and the first end of the filter element.12. The smoking article according to claim 11, wherein the fibrous filtration material extends between the capsule and the first end of the filter element at least 7 mm.13. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the capsule contains a liquid volume of at least 0.05 ml.14. The smoking article according to claim 1, wherein the tipping wrapper comprises: fibrous material; anda wet-strength additive which acts to increase bonding between fibres of the fibrous material.15. The smoking article according to claim 14, wherein the fibrous material is paper, and the wet-strength additive is selected from a natural resin, a synthetic resin, or a combination thereof.


[EN] The present invention pertains to an aerosol transferring adapter for an aerosol generating device, comprising a liquid storage component and a mouthpiece. The liquid storage component comprises a liquid reservoir for holding a liquid used to generate an aerosol, an airflow channel leading through the liquid reservoir, and a connector fitting arranged around the airflow channel. The mouthpiece comprises at least two mouthpiece compartments being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from at least one mouthpiece inlet to at least one mouthpiece outlet, and a mouthpiece fitting arranged around the mouthpiece inlet and configured to be alignably connected to the connector fitting of the liquid storage component. [EN] 1. A mouthpiece (10b) for an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from at least one mouthpiece inlet (5a) to at least one mouthpiece outlet (8), and a mouthpiece fitting (5) arranged around the mouthpiece inlet (5a), which mouthpiece fitting (5) is configured to be alignably connected to an aerosol generating device (100).2. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) comprises an aerosol modifying medium arranged therein.3. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a flavourant, tobacco, tobacco derivative(s) or a combination thereof.4. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a filtration material.5. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein the aerosol modifying medium comprises a moisturizing/drying pad.6. The mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 2, wherein at least two of the mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) comprise different aerosol modifying mediums arranged therein.7. An aerosol transferring adapter (10) for an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: a liquid storage component (10a) comprising:a liquid reservoir (11) for holding a liquid (11a) used to generate an aerosol, an airflow channel (2) leading from the liquid reservoir (11), and a connector fitting (3) arranged around the airflow channel (2); and a mouthpiece (10b) according to claim 1, the mouthpiece fitting (5) being configured to be alignably connected to the connector fitting (3) of the liquid storage component (10a).8. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, further comprising: at least one sealing ring (4) fitted between the connector fitting (3) and the mouthpiece fitting (5) fluidly sealing the interface between the liquid storage component (10a) and the mouthpiece (10b) against the environment.9. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, wherein the connector fitting (3) and the mouthpiece fitting (5) realize complementary snap-fit parts or interlocking clearances.10. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7, wherein the mouthpiece (10b) is rotatable against the liquid storage component (10a), the rotation causing the airflow channel (2) to connect to a different compartment of the at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) depending on the rotation position of the mouthpiece (10b).11. The aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 10, further comprising: one or more alignment marks (7a; 7b) in the outer housing of the mouthpiece (10b) and/or the liquid storage component (10a) configured to indicate the rotation position of the mouthpiece (10b) to a user of the aerosol generating device (100).12. An aerosol generating device (100), comprising: an aerosol transferring adapter (10) according to claim 7; anda heating element (102) coupled to the liquid reservoir (11) at a liquid interface (1) and configured to heat liquid (11a) in the liquid reservoir (11), thereby generating aerosol in the airflow channel (2).13. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 12, further comprising: an electrical power source (101) coupled to the heating element (102) and configured to provide the heating element (102) with electrical energy.14. The aerosol generating device (100) according to claim 13, further comprising: a housing (103) enclosing at least the heating element (102) and the electrical power source (101).15. A method (20) for transferring aerosol within an aerosol generating device (100), comprising: generating (21) aerosol by volatilizing compounds of a liquid composition in a liquid reservoir (11) of the aerosol generating device (100);guiding (22) the generated aerosol to a mouthpiece (10b) of the aerosol generating device (100), the mouthpiece (10b) comprising at least two mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) being fluidly separated from each other and each leading from a mouthpiece inlet (5a) to a mouthpiece outlet;aligning (23) the position of the mouthpiece (10b) with respect to the liquid reservoir (11); andguiding (24) the generated aerosol through at least one of the mouthpiece compartments (9a; 9b; 9c; 9d) depending on the aligned position of the mouthpiece (10b) with respect to the liquid reservoir (11).


[EN] A wrapped container of consumer goods, includes a container for housing consumer goods enclosed by a wrapper with a tear tape, a label positioned between the container and the wrapper, the label and the tear tape arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed, wherein at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container. [EN] 1. A wrapped container of consumer goods, comprising: a container for housing consumer goods enclosed by a wrapper with a tear tape,a label positioned between the container and the wrapper at a side or rear wall of the container, the label and the tear tape arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed,wherein at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container.2. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is located between distal ends of the tear tape.3. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is substantially rectangular and is positioned such that a shortest side of the rectangular label is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the container.4. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label is positioned at a height of less than 50 percent of a total height of the container, the height measured from a bottom edge of the container along the longitudinal axis of the container.5. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the label comprises a weakening arranged such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed at least at the weakening.6. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the tear tape comprises first and second bands that intersect each other at an intersection to form first and second intersecting branches.7. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the first and second bands are arranged such that opening of the wrapper follows a first opening stage along the first branch from a first end thereof, followed by a second stage along the first and second intersecting branches from said intersection until at least one of a second end of the first branch and an end of the second branch.8. The wrapped container according to claim 7, wherein the at least a portion of the tear tape is one of the first and second bands.9. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein one of the first and second bands is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the container.10. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the label is located between the intersection of the first and second bands and a distal end of one of the first and second bands.11. The wrapped container according to claim 6, wherein the container comprises a plurality of walls, wherein the intersection between the first and second bands and the label are provided at the same wall of the container.12. The wrapped container according to claim 1, wherein the container comprises a box with an open top end closed by a lid hinged to the box along a hinge line, and wherein an end of the tear tape is provided near a longitudinal edge connecting a box front wall to a box side wall.13. A method of manufacturing a wrapped container of consumer goods, the method comprising the steps of: providing a container of consumer goods;providing a sheet of wrapping material;applying a label to one of the sheet of wrapping material and the container;applying a tear tape to the sheet of wrapping material;applying the wrapping material comprising the tear tape to the container such that at least a portion of the tear tape is at an angle with a longitudinal axis of the container and with a transverse axis of the container, and such that the label is adhered to both the container and the tear tape of the wrapping material, such that actuation of the tear tape to open the wrapper causes the label to become severed; andsealing the container with the wrapping material.14. The method of claim 13, wherein the tear tape is affixed to the label by the application of a heat-activatable adhesive to one or both of the tear tape and the label.15. The method of claim 13, further comprising the step of providing a weakening in the label.


[EN] A refilling assembly for use with an aerosol inhaler or electronic cigarette includes a supply reservoir containing an aerosol forming substance or aerosol precursor and a supply conduit in fluid communication with the supply reservoir for supplying the aerosol forming substance to a receiving reservoir, which is a tank in the aerosol inhaler or electronic cigarette. A return conduit is provided to receive fluid from the tank when the aerosol forming substance is supplied by the supply conduit. A protrusion or connection member is provided to achieve a sealed connection between the tank, the supply conduit and the return conduit. A displaceable member is operable to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, towards the receiving reservoir. [EN] 1. A refilling assembly for refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol inhaler with an aerosol forming substance, the system comprising: a supply reservoir to contain the aerosol forming substance;a supply conduit in fluid communication with the supply reservoir for supplying the aerosol forming substance to the receiving reservoir;a return conduit configured to receive fluid from the receiving reservoir when the aerosol forming substance is supplied to the receiving reservoir by the supply conduit;a connection member configured to provide a sealed connection between the receiving reservoir, the supply conduit and the return conduit; anda displaceable member operable to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, to the receiving reservoir.2. The refilling assembly of claim 1, further comprising a return reservoir in fluid communication with the return conduit, the return reservoir configured to receive fluid from the receiving reservoir.3. The refilling assembly of claim 2, wherein the supply reservoir and the return reservoir are arranged in a common housing.4. The refilling assembly of claim 2, wherein a sealed circuit is provided for transmission of fluid between the supply reservoir and the return reservoir, via the receiving reservoir, the sealed circuit including the supply reservoir, the supply conduit, the connection member, and the return conduit.5. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member comprises a deformable wall of the supply reservoir.6. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member is displaceable from a first position in order to displace the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir, through the supply conduit, towards the receiving reservoir, and wherein the displaceable member is biased towards the first position.7. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein the displaceable member is displaceable from a first position to a second position in order to displace a first volume of the aerosol forming substance which is substantially matched to a volume of the receiving reservoir.8. The refilling assembly of claim 1, further comprising an electric pump which includes the displaceable member.9. The refilling assembly of claim 8, wherein the electric pump is a peristaltic pump configured to pump the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir towards the receiving reservoir.10. The refilling assembly of claim 9, wherein the displaceable member includes a first engagement member to provide a constriction to move along the supply conduit for pumping of the aerosol forming substance from the supply reservoir to the receiving reservoir, and wherein the displaceable member includes a second engagement member to provide a constriction to move along the return conduit for pumping of the fluid from the supply reservoir to the receiving reservoir.11. The refilling assembly of claim 1, wherein an outlet of the supply conduit is arranged to point in a first direction and an inlet of the return conduit is arranged to point in a second direction, wherein the first and second directions are different from one another.12. The refilling assembly of claim 11, wherein the inlet and the outlet are peripherally disposed about a common axis and the first and second directions are arranged on respective radially extending lines that are separated by 90-270 degrees.13. A system for refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol generation system with an aerosol forming substance, the system comprising: the refilling assembly of claim 1; anda storage portion including the receiving reservoir adapted to be connected to the connection member.14. (canceled)15. A method of refilling a receiving reservoir of an aerosol generation system with an aerosol forming substance, the method comprising the steps of: actuating a displaceable member to displace the aerosol forming substance from a supply reservoir, through a supply conduit, to the receiving reservoir; andreceiving fluid from the receiving reservoir in a return conduit.16. The refilling assembly of claim 11, wherein the inlet and the outlet are peripherally disposed about a common axis and the first and second directions are arranged on respective radially extending lines that are separated by 120-240 degrees.


[EN] An aerosol generating article comprises includes a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid, a liquid absorbing material for absorbing aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir and a non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir The liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device to generate a flavoured aerosol for inhalation by a user. An aerosol generating system and a method for generating a flavoured aerosol are also described. [EN] 1. An aerosol generating article comprising: a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid;a liquid absorbing material for absorbing aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir; anda non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir;wherein the liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.2. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, further comprising an inductively heatable susceptor, wherein the liquid absorbing material and the non-liquid flavour generating material are arranged to be heated simultaneously by the inductively heatable susceptor when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.3. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is distributed in the liquid absorbing material.4. The aerosol generating article according to claim 2, wherein the inductively heatable susceptor is distributed in the non-liquid flavour generating material.5. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material is distributed in the liquid absorbing material.6. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material and the liquid absorbing material are arranged separately, preferably wherein the liquid absorbing material is arranged to be positioned closer to a heater or an induction coil than the non-liquid flavour generating material when the aerosol generating article is positioned in an aerosol generating device.7. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material includes an aerosol forming liquid in an amount less than approximately 20 percent on a dry weight basis.8. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material includes water in an amount less than approximately 15 percent on a dry weight basis.9. The aerosol generating article according to claim 1, wherein the non-liquid flavour generating material is not positioned downstream of the liquid absorbing material relative to an aerosol flow direction within the article.10. An aerosol generating system comprising: an aerosol generating device comprising a cavity; andthe aerosol generating article according to claim 1 positioned in the cavity;the aerosol generating device further comprising an atomiser for heating the aerosol generating article to generate an aerosol from aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material from the reservoir and to generate a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material.11. A method for generating a flavoured aerosol, the method comprising: providing an aerosol generating article comprising a reservoir for an aerosol forming liquid, a liquid absorbing material and a non-liquid flavour generating material positioned outside the reservoir;transferring aerosol forming liquid from the reservoir to the liquid absorbing material;generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material;generating a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material; andmixing the aerosol and the flavour to generate a flavoured aerosol.12. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material comprises heating the liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material.13. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating a flavour from the non-liquid flavour generating material comprises heating the non-liquid flavour generating material.14. The method according to claim 11, wherein the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material provides greater than approximately 85 percent of the total aerosol content of the flavoured aerosol.15. The method according to claim 11, wherein the aerosol generated by the step of generating an aerosol from the aerosol forming liquid absorbed in the liquid absorbing material does not flow through the non-liquid flavour generating material.


[EN] A cartridge (1) is disclosed for use in an aerosol-generating device. The cartridge comprises a tubular outer body (2), an internal compartment (14), first and second air-permeable end caps (4,6), and at least one heating member (8). The internal compartment is for accommodating a solid or semisolid aerosol-generating substrate (16), and the first and second air-permeable end caps are configured to retain the aerosol-generating substrate and to allow an airflow in the internal compartment. The least one heating member is configured to extend within the internal compartment and to heat the aerosol¬ generating substrate contained therein, wherein the heating member is fixedly connected to one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A cartridge for use in an aerosol-generating device, the cartridge comprising: a tubular outer body; an internal compartment for accommodating a solid or semi-solid aerosol-generating substrate; first and second air-permeable end caps configured to retain the aerosol-generating substrate and to allow an airflow in the internal compartment; and at least one rod shaped heating member configured to extend within the internal compartment and to be in direct contact, and thereby heat, the aerosol-generating substrate contained therein, wherein the heating member is fixedly connected to one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body.2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein the heating member is further connected to an electrical connector arranged at an outer surface of said one of the first and second end caps or to the tubular body.3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein the electrical connector is integral with the heating member.4. The cartridge of claim 2 or 3, wherein the heating member comprises an electrical resistor that can be electrically heated when electricity is supplied through the electrical connector.5. The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the heating member comprises an inductively energizable susceptor material.6. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular outer body comprises a thermal insulator.7. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the heating member extends along more than a third, preferably more than half, of the length of the internal compartment between the first and second air-permeable end caps.8. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, comprising the aerosol-generating substrate contained within the internal compartment.9. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the aerosol-generating substrate comprises tobacco.10. The cartridge of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and/or second end cap is removable to allow access to the internal compartment for removal and replacement of the aerosol-generating substrate.11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein the first and/or second end cap comprises a thread and the tubular outer body comprises a corresponding complementary thread for attaching the first and/or second end cap to the tubular outer body.12. The cartridge of any of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first and second end caps are fixed in place so that access to the internal compartment is prevented.13. An aerosol-generating device, comprising: a housing; a cartridge according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the cartridge is removably receivable in a compartment of the housing; an airflow channel arranged in the housing to allow an airflow from outside the housing into the internal compartment of the cartridge through at least one of the first and second end caps; a power source, wherein the power source is configured to supply energy to the heating member and thereby generate an aerosol by heating the aerosol-generating substrate; and a mouthpiece through which a user can inhale the generated aerosol, wherein the mouthpiece is fluidly connected to the internal compartment of the cartridge and the airflow channel.14. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 13 as being dependent upon any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the power source comprises an electrical connector configured to contact said electrical connector of the cartridge when the cartridge is arranged in said compartment of the housing.15. An aerosol-generating device according to claim 13 as being dependent upon claim 5, further comprising an inductor electrically connected to the power source, wherein the inductor is configured to energize the susceptor in the cartridge to generate an aerosol through heating of the aerosol-generating substrate contained in the cartridge.


[EN] The present invention relates to a pouch for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope with a front wall that opposes a back wall and is affixed to the back wall alongside of at least two lateral edges of the envelope. A lid covers at least a portion of the front wall in a closed state of the envelope. The pouch also comprises a first compartment for the reception of loose articles, wherein said first compartment being delimited by the back wall. The pouch further comprises a second compartment being delimited from the first compartment. Moreover, the pouch comprises an additional stabilizing sleeve removably arranged in the first or second compartment. The invention also relates to a method of producing said pouch and comprising the steps of a) providing the envelope, b) folding the envelope to provide the pouch with the first and second compartment, c) providing the additional sleeve, which is folded and d) arranging the sleeve in a compartment of the pouch. [EN] 1. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall (20) alongside of at least two lateral edges (3a, 3b) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front wall (10) in a closed state of the envelope (3), wherein the pouch (1) comprises a first compartment (6) for the reception of loose articles, the first compartment (6) being delimited by the back wall (20), the pouch (1) further comprises a second compartment (7) being delimited from the first compartment (6),characterized in that the pouch comprises an additional stabilizing sleeve (50) removably arranged in the first (6) or second (7) compartment.2. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 1,characterized in that A stiffness of the material of the sleeve (50) is higher than a stiffness of the material of the envelope (3).3. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) is foldable from an unfolded state to a folded state and/or vice versa and/or the sleeve (50) is foldable by exertion of pressure on at least a first sleeve side edge and an opposing second sleeve side edge.4. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) consists of or comprises one coherent piece comprising at least a sleeve front panel and a sleeve back panel.5. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a flap, which is affixed to the sleeve front and/or sleeve back panel.6. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a protrusion (70), which is positioned at an upper edge of the sleeve (50).7. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) is shaped rectangular.8. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises at least a first spacer section, which is able to space the sleeve front panel from the sleeve back panel.9. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 8,characterized in that the spacer section is a cutout folding web, which is affixed to the sleeve front panel and the sleeve back panel.10. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that at least a part of an inner face of the cutout folding web is affixed to an inner surface of the sleeve front or sleeve back panel.11. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the sleeve (50) comprises a paper, carton, cardboard or plastics material.12. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to any of previous claims,characterized in that the outer envelope (3) of the Pouch (1) consists of or comprises one coherent piece comprising the lid (4), the back (20) wall, the front (10) wall and an intermediate wall (30) partially delimiting the second compartment (7).13. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 12,characterized in that a front part of the envelope (3), which is connected to the back wall (20) at a lower edge (3c) of the envelope (3), is folded such that the front part defines the front wall (10) and the intermediate wall (30).14. Pouch (1) for housing loose articles according to claim 12,characterized in that the front part of the envelope (3) is folded such that at least a part of the intermediate wall (30) and/or at least a part of the front wall (10) is a double layer of the material of the envelope (3).15. Method of producing a pouch (1) for housing loose articles comprising an outer envelope (3) with a front wall (10) that opposes a back wall (20) and is affixed to the back wall (20) alongside of at least two lateral edges (3a, 3b) of the envelope (3), a lid (4) covering at least a portion of the front wall (10) in a closed state of the envelope (3), wherein the pouch (1) comprises a first compartment (6) for the reception of loose articles, the first compartment (6) being delimited by the back wall (20), the pouch (1) further comprises a second compartment (7) being delimited from the first compartment (6), wherein the pouch comprises an additional sleeve (50) arranged in the first (6) or second (7) compartment, comprising the steps of: a. Providing the envelope (3),b. folding the envelope (3) to provide the pouch with the first (6) and second (7) compartment,c. providing the additional sleeve (50), which is folded or unfolded,d. arranging the sleeve (50) in a compartment of the pouch (1).


[EN] An electronic cigarette (100) is provided and comprises a tubular body having a longitudinal axis; a first component (112) and a second component (114) configured to introduce first and second characteristics respectively to an aerosol inhaled by a user, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and a slider (116) configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved from their respective first position to their respective second position, in the airflow. [EN] CLAIMS 1. An electronic cigarette, comprising: a tubular body having a longitudinal axis; a first component and a second component housed within the tubular body, configured to alter first and second characteristics respectively of an aerosol inhaled by a user, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and a slider configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved from their respective first position to their respective second position, in the airflow.2. The electronic cigarette of claim 1, comprising a first slider associated with the first component and a second slider associated with the second component.3. The electronic cigarette of claim 2, comprising a mechanism configured to be activated when the first component is moved from its first position to its second position, wherein activation of the mechanism causes movement of the second component from its second position to its first position.4. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the tubular body includes a tapered internal channel and the slider is configured to move the first or second component longitudinally against the tapered internal channel from the first position to the second position.5. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second components include respective flavourings with different characteristics.6. The electronic cigarette of any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first and second components are air-permeable filters that can be delivered to the airflow in the respective second positions.7. The electronic cigarette of any of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first and second components comprise a respective liquid reservoir and vaporiser.8. The electronic cigarette of claim 7, wherein the first and second components comprise respective first and second liquid reservoirs positioned either side of the vaporiser.9. The electronic cigarette of claim 7 or claim 8, comprising electrical contacts configured to engage with the vaporiser of the first component or the second component when the first component or the second component is in its respective second position.10. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the slider is biased towards the first position.11. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, wherein the slider includes a locking mechanism that can securely position the first or second component in the second position.12. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding claims, comprising a rotatable member engageable with the slider, the rotatable member configured to selectively position the slider with respect to the first or second component.13. The electronic cigarette of any of the preceding clams, further comprising at least a third component configured to introduce a third characteristic to the aerosol, wherein the third component has a respective first position in which the third component is not positioned in the airflow and a second position, longitudinally displaced from the first position, in which the third component is positioned in the airflow, and wherein the slider is configured to selectively move the third component longitudinally so that it can be moved from its first position to its second position where it can introduce the third characteristic to the aerosol in the airflow.14. The electronic cigarette of claim 13, wherein the first, second and third components are positioned annularly around the longitudinal axis in their respective first positions.15. A method of introducing a characteristic into an aerosol, the method comprising: arranging a first component and a second component configured to introduce first and second characteristics respectively to an aerosol, wherein the first and second components have respective first positions in which the first and second components are not positioned in an airflow, which flows mainly in a longitudinal direction, and respective second positions, longitudinally displaced from the respective first positions, in which the first and second components are positioned in the airflow; and arranging a slider configured to selectively move the first or second component longitudinally so that the first or second component can be moved between their respective first positions and their respective second positions, in the airflow.


[EN] The present invention relates to an improved method for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition wherein the tobacco material can be cooled down, after being heated to a temperature of 80 degrees centigrade or more, to a temperature of below 25 degrees centigrade during a time period of 20 min or less. [EN] 1. A method for preparing a tobacco composition suitable for use as a smokeless tobacco composition, comprising the following steps: (a) providing a tobacco material in a vessel;(b) heating the tobacco material to a temperature of 80 degrees centigrade or more;(c) introducing a cryogenic fluid through a first opening of the vessel to cool down the temperature of the tobacco material to a temperature of below 25 degrees centigrade during a time period of 20 min or less.2. The method according to claim 1, wherein 0.01 -10 kg cryogenic liquid are used per kg tobacco material.3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is introduced ata flow rate of 0.01 or more kg/min/kg tobacco material.4. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step of adding water to the tobacco material prior to the heating step (b) or during the heating step (b).5. The method according to claim 4, wherein the additional step of adding water to the tobacco material during the heating step (b) comprises introducing steam.6. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step of adding a salt to the tobacco prior to the heating step (b) or during the heating step (b).7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the tobacco material is stirred during the step (c).8. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is introduced in the vessel for a period of 4 minutes.9. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cryogenic fluid is liquid nitrogen or liquid carbon dioxide.10. The method according to claim 1, comprising an additional step (d) of adding a buffer to the tobacco material to adjust the pH to a value in the range of 7.0 to 9.0.11. A tobacco composition obtainable by the method according to claim 1.12. Use of the tobacco composition according to claim 11 for a smokeless tobacco product.13. A smokeless tobacco product comprising the tobacco composition according to claim 11.14. A portioned smokeless tobacco product comprising the tobacco composition according to claim 11.


[EN] A flavour adjuster (4; 104; 204) is disclosed for an electronic cigarette (2). The flavour adjuster (4; 104; 204) includes a flavour disc (16; 116; 216) comprising a plurality of holes (26a, 26b, 26c, 26d; 126a, 126b, 126c, 126d; 226a, 226b, 226c, 226d) and each hole is configured to accommodate a flavourant. A mask disc (14; 114; 214) is provided, which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, and which comprises a single hole (24; 124; 224) that can be rotated to align with a hole in the flavour disc so that the airflow can pass through the aligned holes. The flavour disc and the mask disc are engageable with one another in order to prevent relative rotation of the respective discs. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A flavour adjuster for an electronic cigarette, the flavour adjuster comprising: a flavour disc comprising a plurality of holes, wherein each hole is configured to accommodate a flavourant; and a mask disc which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, wherein the mask disc comprises at least one hole that can be rotated to align with one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc so that an airflow can pass through the aligned holes, wherein the flavour disc and the mask disc are engageable with one another in order to prevent relative rotation of the respective discs.2. The flavour adjuster of claim 1, wherein one of the mask disc and the flavour disc comprises a projection that can engage with a corresponding recess in the other of the mask disc and the flavour disc.3. The flavour adjuster of claim 2, wherein the recess comprises a sealing member which can seal against the projection.4. The flavour adjuster of claim 2 or claim 3, wherein the projection is provided on the mask disc and the recess is provided by one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.5. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, wherein the flavour disc and the mask disc are configured to engage with one another in a longitudinal direction, with respect to a longitudinal axis of the flavour adjuster.6. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, wherein each of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc accommodates a different flavourant that can provide a different flavour adjustment.7. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a filter disc which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc and/or the mask disc, wherein the filter disc comprises a plurality of holes with at least one element positioned in at least one hole to adjust a characteristic of the vapour.8. The flavour adjuster of claim 7, wherein the filter disc is engageable with the flavour disc or the mask disc in order to prevent relative rotation of the discs.9. The flavour adjuster of claim 7 or claim 8, wherein the at least one element in the filter disc comprises a flavourant configured to adjust the flavour of the vapour or a nicotine booster configured to adjust the amount of nicotine in the vapour.10. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a pressure drop adjustment disc having a plurality of holes with different sizes, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc is rotatable to selectively align one of its plurality of holes with the hole in the mask disc and to adjust airflow through the pressure drop adjustment disc.11. The flavour adjuster of claim 10, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc comprises two holes having different sizes.12. The flavour adjuster of claim 10 or claim 11, wherein the pressure drop adjustment disc includes a ventilation hole which can be rotated to selectively draw atmospheric air into the airflow.13. The flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims, further comprising a mixing disc positioned between the mask disc and the flavour disc, and which is rotatable relative to the flavour disc, wherein the mixing disc comprises a channel configured to receive the airflow from the hole in the mask disc and guide the airflow into at least two of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.14. The flavour adjuster of claim 13, wherein the mixing disc further comprises a hole that can be rotated into alignment with a selected one of the plurality of holes in the flavour disc.15. An electronic cigarette comprising: a vapour generation device positioned in an airflow and configured to generate a vapour for inhalation by a user; a mouthpiece through which the user can inhale the generated vapour; and the flavour adjuster of any of the preceding claims.


[EN] The safety means comprise at least a control circuit, said circuit comprising a first hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a first element of an aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a second element of an aerosol generating device. Said loops are independent from each other, and each of said loops is further configured to directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device. [EN] CLAIMS 1. A control circuit for an aerosol generation device, said circuit comprising a first hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a first element of the aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a second element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said loops are independent from each other, and wherein each of said loops is further configured to directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device.2. The control circuit as defined in claim 1, wherein said circuit comprises a third hardware safety loop configured to monitor a property of a third element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said third element is a current flowing between the first element (12) and the second element (20).3. The control circuit as defined in claim 1 or 2, wherein said first element is a battery (12) of the aerosol generation device and the property of said first element is the temperature of the battery (12) wherein said second element is a heater (20) of the aerosol generation device and the property of said second element is the temperature of the heater (20).4. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a first thermistor (13) in said first loop and a second thermistor (21) in said second loop, said thermistors being configured to measure the temperature of said first and second element.5. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said loops are connected through wired-or means such that the wired-or means output a triggering signal in response to receiving a fault signal from any safety loop. 8. 6.The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said protection means comprise a multi-disconnection circuit (16,17) between said first and second elements of the devicewherein the multi-disconnection circuit comprise at least two switches (18,17) in series.7. The control circuit as defined in one of claims 1-8, wherein said circuit comprises an OR-gate (40,41) in each of said safety loops, said OR-gates receiving the signal corresponding to the monitored property and a test signal.8. The control circuit as defined in one of the preceding claims, wherein said circuit comprises means to generate a periodical self-test of at least one safety loop.9. The control circuit as defined in claim 8, wherein said means to generate the self-test comprise an additional OR gate for said at least one safety loop such that said loop may receive either a measured signal corresponding to a measured property or a test signal, said protection means being activated either by the measured signal or by the test signal.10. The control circuit as defined in claim 9, wherein said test signal is generated automatically or by a user.11. A method of controlling an aerosol generation device, with a circuit using at least a first hardware safety loop monitoring a property of a first element of the aerosol generating device and a second hardware safety loop monitoring a property of a second element of the aerosol generating device, wherein said loops are independent from each other, and wherein each of said loops directly activate protection means of said aerosol generation device when a predetermined condition is met.12. The method as defined in claim 11, wherein said loop(s) execute(s) a periodical self-test routine to check its operation capability, wherein said self-test stimulates a condition activating said protection means.13. The method as defined in claim 12, wherein said self-test is activated automatically or by a user.14. The method as defined in one of claims 12 or 13, wherein when the self-test is foiled a warning is send and/or the device is disabled.15. A device comprising a control circuit as defined in one of the preceding claims 1 to 10 and/or using a method as defined in one of the preceding claims 11 to 14.


[EN] An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour (V) for inhalation includes a body portion for generating the vapour for inhalation; and a mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and including at least one channel for conveying the vapour to the user. The mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion, especially translational movement and/or rotational movement, between a first position and a second position in order to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state, respectively. A corresponding method of operating an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette is also provided. [EN] 1. An inhaler device, such as a personal vaporizer or an electronic smoking article, for generating vapour for inhalation, the device comprising: a body portion; anda mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and including at least one channel for conveying vapour generated to the user;wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion, or at least part thereof, between a first position and a second position to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state in which the device is able to generate the vapour for inhalation, respectively.2. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion at least partially in the axial direction between the first and the second positions.3. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the mouthpiece is configured for movement relative to the body portion at least partially in rotation about the axis between the first and the second positions.4. An inhaler device according to any one of claims 1, wherein the mouthpiece is resiliently biased to the first position via compression spring to maintain the device in the deactivated state against a predetermined biasing force.5. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined biasing force is selected to exceed an expected manual strength of a child to render switching of the device to an activated state child resistant.6. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the mouth-piece comprises a sleeve member which surrounds an end region of the body portion, wherein the sleeve member is configured to be displaced axially and rotated about ta longitudinal axis defined by the body portion for movement relative to the body portion between the first and second positions.7. An inhaler device according to claim 6, wherein the sleeve member includes a slot defining a path for the movement of the mouthpiece between the first and second positions.8. An inhaler device according to claim 7, wherein the body portion includes a follower element, registered in the slot, and wherein opposite ends of the slot define the respective first and second positions for the mouthpiece relative to the body portion.9. An inhaler device according to claim 1, wherein the body portion comprises one or more of: a reservoir or receptacle for holding or storing a substance to be vaporized;aerosol generating means for vaporizing the substance;a power supply for supplying power, especially electrical power, to the aerosol generating means; anda control unit for controlling operation of the aerosol generating means.10. An inhaler device according to claim 9, wherein, in the first position, an electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means is interrupted to switch the device to the deactivated state, and wherein, in the second position, the electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means is completed to switch the device to the activated state.11. A method of operating an inhaler device, such as an electronic cigarette, comprising a body portion, and a mouthpiece provided on the body portion for insertion into the mouth of a user and having at least one channel for conveying vapour to the user, the method comprising: moving the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between a first position and a second position in order to switch the device between a deactivated state and an activated state, respectively.12. A method according to claim 11, wherein moving the mouthpiece to the first position interrupts an electrical connection between a power supply and an aerosol generating means in the body portion to switch the device to the deactivated state, and wherein moving the mouthpiece to the second position completes the electrical connection between the power supply and the aerosol generating means to switch the device to the activated state.13. A method according to claim 11, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the moving of the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between the first and the second positions is at least partially in the axial direction.14. A method according to claim 11, wherein the body portion is generally elongate and defines a longitudinal axis for the device, and wherein the moving of the mouthpiece relative to the body portion between the first and the second positions is at least partially in rotation about the axis.15. An inhaler device according to claim 4, wherein the mouth-piece comprises a sleeve member which surrounds an end region of a casing the body portion, wherein the sleeve member is configured to be displaced axially and rotated about a longitudinal axis defined by the body portion for movement relative to the body portion between the first and second positions.16. An inhaler device according to claim 8, wherein the follower element is a pin.


[EN] A package for storing smoking articles includes a body having a plurality of walls defining a volume, including a front wall and a rear wall, and an opening; a lid for closing the opening and having a plurality of walls and being hinged on the rear wall, allowing the lid to be moved between closed and open positions; a locking tab; and an engagement recess for engaging the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position. The locking tab is connected to one of either the front wall of the body or an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is located on the other one. The locking tab and the engagement recess each have a respective engagement edge for mutual engagement. The engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line. [EN] 1. A package for storing smoking articles, the package comprising: a body comprising a plurality of walls defining a volume for storing the smoking articles, including a front wall and a rear wall substantially opposite the front wall, and an opening for accessing the volume and inserting or removing any smoking articles stored therein;a lid for closing the opening of the body, the lid comprising a plurality of walls and being hinged on the rear wall of the body, allowing the lid to be moved between a closed position and an open position;a locking tab;an engagement recess for engaging with the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position;wherein the locking tab is connected to one of either (a) the front wall of the body of the package or (b) an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is located on the other one of either (a) the front wall of the body of the package, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess each have a respective engagement edge for mutual engagement between the locking tab and the engagement recess, wherein the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.2. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of both the locking tab and the engagement recess follow a curved line.3. A package according to claim 2, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess follows a first curved line and the engagement edge of the locking tab follows a second curved line which is parallel to and offset in a longitudinal direction of the package from the first curved line when the lid is in the closed position.4. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of the locking tab is inscribed in a first ellipse.5. A package according to claim 4, wherein each end of the engagement edge is located at a different respective end of a major axis of the first ellipse and a locking tab hinge extends along the major axis of the first ellipse.6. A package according to claim 5, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess is inscribed in a second ellipse.7. A package according to claim 6, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends along at least half of the second ellipse between vertices on a major axis of the second ellipse and wherein the major axis of the second ellipse is parallel to the locking tab hinge when the lid is in the closed position.8. A package according to claim 7, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends to, and is fully delimited by, the second ellipse.9. A package according to claim 7, wherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are arranged such that, when the lid is in the closed position, the major axis of the first ellipse is coaxial and smaller than the major axis of the second ellipse.10. A package according to claim 1, wherein the locking tab is located on the front wall of the body and connected to the front wall of the body by a fold line and wherein the engagement recess is located on the inner side of the front wall of the lid.11. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement recess is located on the front wall of the body and is formed by a cut-out therein and wherein the locking tab is formed on the inner side of the front wall of the lid.12. A package according to claim 1, wherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are arranged such that the locking tab fits into the engagement recess in the closed position of the lid and engages with the engagement recess in a hooking fashion upon opening of the lid towards the open position.13. A package according to claim 1, further comprising an inner frame and wherein the front wall of the body of the package comprises a front wall of the inner frame.14. A blank or set of blanks for forming the package of claim 1, the blank or set of blanks comprising: a plurality of panels for forming the walls of the body and the lid of the package, including a front wall panel for forming the front wall of the body and a rear wall panel for forming the rear wall of the body;a crease line for forming a hinged connection between the lid and the rear wall panel, the hinged connection allowing the lid to be moved between the closed position and the open position;wherein the locking tab is formed on one of either (a) the front wall panel or (b) a panel for forming the inner side of the front wall of the lid, and the engagement recess is formed on the other one of either (a) the front wall panel, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are located to allow mutual engagement between the respective engagement edges of the locking tab and the engagement recess and are formed such that the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.15. A method of forming a package comprising folding the blank or set of blanks of claim 14.16. A package according to claim 1, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess is inscribed in a second ellipse.17. A package according to claim 16, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends along at least half of the second ellipse between vertices on a major axis of the second ellipse and wherein the major axis of the second ellipse is parallel to a locking tab hinge when the lid is in the closed position.18. A package according to claim 17, wherein the engagement edge of the engagement recess extends to, and is fully delimited by, the second ellipse.19. A blank for forming a package for storing smoking articles, the blank comprising: a plurality of panels for forming a body and a lid of the package, the body comprising a plurality of walls defining a volume for storing the smoking articles, including a front wall and a rear wall substantially opposite the front wall, and an opening for accessing the volume and inserting or removing any smoking articles stored therein, the lid for closing the opening of the body, the lid comprising a plurality of walls, the plurality of panels including a front wall panel for forming the front wall of the body and a rear wall panel for forming the rear wall of the body;a crease line for forming a hinged connection between the lid and the rear wall panel, the hinged connection allowing the lid to be moved between a closed position and an open position;wherein a locking tab is formed on one of either (a) the front wall panel or (b) a panel for forming an inner side of a front wall of the lid, and an engagement recess for engaging with the locking tab when the lid is in the closed position is formed on the other one of either (a) the front wall panel, or (b) the inner side of the front wall of the lid; andwherein the locking tab and the engagement recess are located to allow mutual engagement between respective engagement edges of the locking tab and the engagement recess and are formed such that the engagement edge of at least one of the locking tab and the engagement recess follows a curved line.


[EN] The present invention relates to an electronic smoking system comprising an aerosol generating device with a compressed fluid reservoir and a tank mount and as well as a tank to be mounted in the tank mount. The tank (1) comprises a cavity (7), which comprises at least a first compartment (8), which is fillable with a vaporizable liquid and a second compartment (9) in which a pressure generator and a pressure regulator is arranged. In a state in which the tank is mounted in the tank mount, the compressed fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the second compartment with the fluid communication preferably to be controllable by the pressure regulator.The invention also relates to a method of pressurizing vaporizable liquids in a tank of an aerosol generating device. The device comprises a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable. The cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with the vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged. The method comprises the steps of: a) Generating a pressure directed from the second compartment to the orifice, b) regulating the pressure by using a mechanical and/or electrical operated pressure regulator and c) transferring the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid. [EN] 1. Aerosol generating device for generating an aerosol comprising a tank mount, suitable for removably mounting a tank for vaporizable liquids,characterized in that, the device comprises a compressed fluid reservoir, which is fillable with compressed fluid and which is connected in fluid communication to at least a device pressurization port, wherein the pressurization port is arranged at the tank mount.2. Aerosol generating device according to claim 1,characterized in that it comprises a pressure regulator arranged between the device pressurization port and the compressed fluid reservoir.3. Tank to be removably mounted on a tank mount of an aerosol generating device, comprising a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable, wherein the cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with a vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged,characterized in that, the tank comprises a pressure regulator, which regulates a pressure of the vaporizable liquid directed from the pressure generator against the orifice to create a flow of the vaporizable liquid from the second compartment through the orifice and out of the tank.4. Tank according to claim 3,characterized in that it comprises a separator separating the first compartment and the second compartment, wherein this separator is at least partially movable with respect to the cavity.5. Tank according to the preceding claim,characterized in that the separator is able to transfer the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid by being movable.6. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the pressure generator comprises or is a compressed gas.7. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, the pressure regulator comprises at least one of a screw, a compressor or a valve.8. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, It comprises at least a tank pressurization port, which is in fluid connection to the second compartment and is preferably removably connectable to a countering device pressurization port.9. Tank according to the preceding claim,characterized in that, The pressure regulator is arranged between the tank pressurization port and the second compartment.10. Tank according to at least one of claims 7-9,characterized in that, The pressure regulator is able to regulate an opening of the valve.11. Tank according to at least one of the preceding claims,characterized in that, It comprises a gauge for detecting a filling level of the vaporizable liquid and/or pressure of the liquid, wherein the gauge is preferably linked to the pressure regulator via data technology, wherein preferably the gauge is able to send a regulation signal to the pressure regulator in order to trigger the opening of the valve.12. An electronic smoking system comprising an Aerosol generating device according to claim 1-2 and a tank according to claim 3-11, wherein the tank is mounted in the tank mount,characterized in that,the tank is fluidically and/or electronically connected to the aerosol generating device so that the compressed fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the second compartment, wherein preferably that fluid communication is controllable by the pressure regulator.13. An electronic smoking system according to the preceding claim,characterized in that, it comprises a window and/or a display able to show a level of the pressure or a filling level of the vaporizable liquid.14. Method of pressurizing vaporizable liquids in a tank of an aerosol generating device comprising a cavity that is defined by at least one wall, which comprises an orifice, through which a vaporizable liquid is pressable, wherein the cavity comprises at least a first compartment, which is fillable with the vaporizable liquid and a second compartment in which a pressure generator is arranged, comprising the steps of: a. Generating pressure directed from the second compartment to the orifice,b. Regulating the pressure by using a mechanical and/or electrical operated pressure regulator,c. Transferring the pressure from the pressure generator to the vaporizable liquid.15. Method according to claim 14,characterized by, two additional steps: d. opening the orifice,e. releasing the pressure by allowing the vaporizable liquid to flow from the first compartment through the orifice and out of the tank.