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公开(公告)号:US10744694B2
公开(公告)日:2020-08-18
申请号:US16266573
申请日:2019-02-04
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
IPC: B29C48/00 , B29C48/07 , B29C48/92 , A23G3/02 , A23G3/34 , A24B15/16 , A24B15/12 , A24B15/24 , A24B15/14 , B29C48/12
Abstract: A machine for forming a plurality of oral products includes an extruder, pairs of forming rollers, and a cutting device. The extruder is configured to form an extrudate. The pairs of forming rollers include a first pair of forming rollers and a second pair of forming rollers. The first pair of forming rollers cooperate to define a first passage therebetween. The first passage is configured to receive the extrudate from the extruder. The second pair of forming rollers cooperate to define a second passage therebetween. The second passage is configured to receive the extrudate from the first pair of forming rollers. The cutting device is configured to receive the extrudate from the first pair of forming rollers and cut the extrudate.
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公开(公告)号:US20170143029A1
公开(公告)日:2017-05-25
申请号:US15194912
申请日:2016-06-28
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory James Griscik , Carl Gregory Miller
CPC classification number: A24B3/14 , A23G4/068 , A24B13/00 , A24B15/18 , A24B15/30 , B29C43/003 , B29C43/006 , B29C43/52 , B29K2021/003 , B29K2511/00 , B29L2031/7414
Abstract: A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.
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公开(公告)号:US11478014B2
公开(公告)日:2022-10-25
申请号:US16282860
申请日:2019-02-22
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory Alan Holmes , Carl Gregory Miller
Abstract: At least one example embodiment discloses a conditioning system including a first roller, a second roller, a first drive system configured to rotate the first roller in a first rotational direction and rotate the second roller in a second rotational direction and a second drive system configured to move the first roller and the second roller in opposing linear directions, the first drive system and the second drive system being configured to cooperatively control the first roller and the second roller to process a substance.
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公开(公告)号:US20190246685A1
公开(公告)日:2019-08-15
申请号:US16395669
申请日:2019-04-26
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory James GRISCIK , Carl Gregory Miller
CPC classification number: A24B3/14 , A23G4/068 , A24B13/00 , A24B15/18 , A24B15/30 , B29C43/003 , B29C43/006 , B29C43/52 , B29K2021/003 , B29K2511/00 , B29L2031/7414
Abstract: A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.
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公开(公告)号:US10195777B2
公开(公告)日:2019-02-05
申请号:US16106065
申请日:2018-08-21
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Abstract: A method of forming an oral product includes extruding a mixture, conveying the extruded mixture through one or more pairs of forming rollers, and cutting the extruded mixture into one or more oral products. The mixture can include polymer and at least one flavorant, sweetener, active ingredient, or combination thereof. The extruded mixture forms an extrudate having a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The one or more pairs of forming rollers abut to define a passage there between as each forming roller rotates. The passage has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the predetermined cross-sectional shape. The method can be performed using a machine including an extruder, one or more pairs of forming rollers, and a cutting device.
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公开(公告)号:US20180354180A1
公开(公告)日:2018-12-13
申请号:US16106065
申请日:2018-08-21
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
CPC classification number: B29C47/0066 , A23G3/0021 , A23G3/0023 , A23G3/0242 , A23G3/0247 , A24B15/12 , A24B15/14 , A24B15/16 , A24B15/243 , B29C47/0004 , B29C47/0019 , B29C47/003 , B29C47/0038 , B29C47/004 , B29C47/92 , B29C2947/926 , B29C2947/92647 , B29C2947/92923
Abstract: A method of forming an oral product includes extruding a mixture, conveying the extruded mixture through one or more pairs of forming rollers, and cutting the extruded mixture into one or more oral products. The mixture can include polymer and at least one flavorant, sweetener, active ingredient, or combination thereof. The extruded mixture forms an extrudate having a predetermined cross-sectional shape. The one or more pairs of forming rollers abut to define a passage there between as each forming roller rotates. The passage has a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the predetermined cross-sectional shape. The method can be performed using a machine including an extruder, one or more pairs of forming rollers, and a cutting device.
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公开(公告)号:US11737485B2
公开(公告)日:2023-08-29
申请号:US17130579
申请日:2020-12-22
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory James Griscik , Carl Gregory Miller
IPC: A24B3/14 , A23G4/06 , A24B13/00 , A24B15/18 , A24B15/30 , B29C43/00 , B29C43/52 , B29K21/00 , B29K511/00 , B29L31/00
CPC classification number: A24B3/14 , A23G4/068 , A24B13/00 , A24B15/18 , A24B15/30 , B29C43/003 , B29C43/006 , B29C43/52 , B29K2021/003 , B29K2511/00 , B29L2031/7414
Abstract: A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.
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公开(公告)号:US10881130B2
公开(公告)日:2021-01-05
申请号:US16395669
申请日:2019-04-26
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory James Griscik , Carl Gregory Miller
IPC: A24B3/14 , A23G4/06 , A24B15/30 , B29C43/00 , A24B15/18 , B29C43/52 , A24B13/00 , B29K21/00 , B29K511/00 , B29L31/00
Abstract: A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.
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公开(公告)号:US10271572B2
公开(公告)日:2019-04-30
申请号:US15194912
申请日:2016-06-28
Applicant: Altria Client Services LLC
Inventor: Gregory James Griscik , Carl Gregory Miller
IPC: A24B3/14 , B29C43/00 , B29C43/52 , A24B13/00 , A24B15/18 , A24B15/30 , A23G4/06 , B29K21/00 , B29K511/00 , B29L31/00
Abstract: A method for making a smokeless tobacco article can include combining thermoplastic polymer particles with tobacco particles to form a mixture of particles, compressing the mixture of particles within a pressing apparatus to form the mixture into a predetermined shape, separating the mixture from the pressing apparatus such that it retains the predetermined shape, and heating the mixture outside of the pressing apparatus to at least partially melt at least some of the thermoplastic polymer particles and form a matrix of polymer and tobacco particles.
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公开(公告)号:US20160280455A1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-29
申请号:US15078560
申请日:2016-03-23
Applicant: ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC
Inventor: Carl Gregory Miller , Jonathan David Watson , Gregory James Griscik , David Alvarez , Larry I. Shelton , David B. Kane , Lawrence E. Tipton , Jeremy Straight , Rosana C. Altoveros , John R. Nelson
IPC: B65D85/804
CPC classification number: B65D85/8043
Abstract: A disposable package makes a beverage when liquid is supplied thereto by a beverage forming apparatus. The package comprises an impermeable capsule including a bottom wall and a tubular side wall. The side wall includes an annular shelf extending downwardly and outwardly from an upper end thereof. The side wall includes vertical indentations formed therein wherein upper ends thereof terminate at the annular shelf. An annular upper lip, which surrounds an opening to the interior space, is configured to locate the package in a receptacle of the apparatus. A lid seals the opening. A liquid supply component supplies liquid to the interior space of the capsule which combines with a flavor medium to form a beverage. Pressure build up in the interior space of the capsule deforms the capsule such that the annular shelf tears away from at least one indentation to form one or more through openings. The beverage dispenses through the openings.
Abstract translation: 当通过饮料形成装置向其供应液体时,一次性包装形成饮料。 该包装包括一个包括底壁和一个管状侧壁的不透水胶囊。 侧壁包括从其上端向下和向外延伸的环形搁架。 侧壁包括形成在其中的垂直凹陷,其中上端终止于环形架。 围绕到内部空间的开口的环形上唇被构造成将包装定位在设备的容器中。 盖子密封开口。 液体供应部件将液体供应到胶囊的内部空间,所述内部空间与调味剂介质组合以形成饮料。 在胶囊的内部空间中积聚的压力使胶囊变形,使得环形架从至少一个压痕撕开以形成一个或多个通孔。 饮料通过开口分配。
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