公开(公告)号：WO2013049169A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：PCT/US2012/057290

申请日：2012-09-26

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY ,  NOVAK, Charles, Jacob, III. ,  BARNES, Vernon, Brent ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  LOVETTE, Margarette, Elisa ,  GUENTHER, Quentin, Paul, Jr. ,  PIPES, Jerry, Wayne ,  COLLETT, William, Robert

Inventor： NOVAK, Charles, Jacob, III. ,  BARNES, Vernon, Brent ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  LOVETTE, Margarette, Elisa ,  GUENTHER, Quentin, Paul, Jr. ,  PIPES, Jerry, Wayne ,  COLLETT, William, Robert

IPC: A24D3/02

CPC classification number: A24D3/0216

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for forming a cigarette filter rod member defining a longitudinal axis. A rod-forming unit is configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An insertion unit configured to insert a carrier carrying a plurality of frangible microcapsule objects into the rod member. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于形成限定纵向轴线的香烟过滤杆构件的装置。 杆形成单元构造成连续地将过滤材料供应到连续的圆柱形杆件中。 插入单元，构造成将携带多个易碎微胶囊物体的载体插入到杆构件中。 还提供了相关的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2007038053A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/036313

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY ,  THOMAS, Timothy, Frederick ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  FAGG, Barry, Smith

Inventor： THOMAS, Timothy, Frederick ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  FAGG, Barry, Smith

IPC: A24D3/02

CPC classification number: A24D3/0229 ,  A24C5/47 ,  A24D3/0216 ,  A24D3/0287 ,  A24D3/0295 ,  A24D3/061 ,  Y10S493/941

Abstract: Apparatus incorporating a filter tow processing unit (218) adapted- to supply- filter tow to a continuous rod forming unit (212) includes an object insertion unit (214) that positions objects within the filter tow to manufacture a filter rod (220) containing objects (50,308,310,312,314) positioned at predetermined intervals. The apparatus also includes an upper hopper (360) that acts as a reservoir for a plurality of objects, and provides for supply of objects to a lower hopper (380) . The lower hopper (380) is shaped so that objects are stacked therein. The bottom of the lower hopper is shaped so as to cooperate with a portion of upper region of a rotating wheel (248) . The peripheral face of the rotating wheel (248) incorporates a plurality of spaced pockets (454) , each pocket (454) being of sufficient shape and size to accommodate one object. Objects within the lower hopper are aligned in a single line along a portion of the peripheral face (458) in the upper region of the rotating wheel (248) .

Abstract translation: 包括适于向连续棒形成单元（212）供应过滤丝束的过滤丝束处理单元（218）的装置包括物体插入单元（214），其将过滤丝束内的物体定位以制造过滤杆（220），其包含 定位在预定间隔的物体（50,308,310,312,314）。 该装置还包括用作多个物体的储存器的上料斗（360），并且用于将物品供应到下料斗（380）。 下料斗（380）的形状使得物体堆叠在其中。 下料斗的底部成形为与旋转轮（248）的上部区域的一部分配合。 旋转轮（248）的外周面包括多个间隔开的凹穴（454），每个口袋（454）具有足够的形状和尺寸以容纳一个物体。 下料斗内的物体沿着旋转轮（248）的上部区域中的周边面（458）的一部分排成一行。

公开(公告)号：WO2009099793A3

公开(公告)日：2011-04-07

申请号：PCT/US2009032074

申请日：2009-01-27

Applicant: REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO R ,  ADEME BALAGER ,  BARNES VERNON BRENT ,  HOWARD TRAVIS EUGENE ,  BENFORD ROBERT WILLIAM ,  BRANTLEY FRANKLIN FORREST ,  CARTER BRENT WALKER ,  COLLETT WILLIAM ROBERT ,  DIXON DARRELL THOMAS ,  MCCANN LARRY DEAN ,  NELSON JOHN LARKIN ,  ROBERTS GREGORY J ,  THOMAS TIMOTHY FREDERICK ,  HENDERSON CALVIN WAYNE

Inventor： ADEME BALAGER ,  BARNES VERNON BRENT ,  HOWARD TRAVIS EUGENE ,  BENFORD ROBERT WILLIAM ,  BRANTLEY FRANKLIN FORREST ,  CARTER BRENT WALKER ,  COLLETT WILLIAM ROBERT ,  DIXON DARRELL THOMAS ,  MCCANN LARRY DEAN ,  NELSON JOHN LARKIN ,  ROBERTS GREGORY J ,  THOMAS TIMOTHY FREDERICK ,  HENDERSON CALVIN WAYNE

IPC: A24D3/02 ,  A24C5/34

CPC classification number: A24C5/3412 ,  A24D3/0216 ,  A24D3/0295 ,  Y10S131/905 ,  Y10S131/907

Abstract: A system and associated method for analyzing a filter element of at least one of a filter rod and a smoking article is provided. At least one sensor element is adapted to interact with the filter element so as to determine an object insertion status with respect thereto and to generate an output signal in response. The object insertion status includes at least one of an object presence within the filter element, an object absence from the filter element, a proper insertion of an object into the filter element, a defective insertion of an object into the filter element, a proper object within the filter element, and a defective object within the filter element. An analysis unit is in communication with the at least one sensor element and responsive to the output signal therefrom to generate an indicia corresponding to the object insertion status.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分析过滤杆和吸烟制品中的至少一个的过滤元件的系统和相关方法。 至少一个传感器元件适于与滤波器元件相互作用，以便确定相对于其的物体插入状态并响应于产生输出信号。 对象插入状态包括过滤元件内的对象存在，过滤元件中的对象不存在，对象进入过滤元件的正确插入，对象进入过滤器元件的有缺陷的插入状态中的至少一个，适当的对象 在过滤元件内，以及过滤元件内的缺陷物体。 分析单元与所述至少一个传感器元件通信并且响应于其输出信号以产生对应于对象插入状态的标记。

公开(公告)号：WO2011031445A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：PCT/US2010/046433

申请日：2010-08-24

Applicant: R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY ,  NOVAK, IIII, Charles Jacob ,  PIPES, Jerry Wayne ,  BENFORD, Robert William ,  THOMAS, Timothy Frederick

Inventor： NOVAK, IIII, Charles Jacob ,  PIPES, Jerry Wayne ,  BENFORD, Robert William ,  THOMAS, Timothy Frederick

IPC: A24C5/32

CPC classification number: B65G47/06 ,  A24C5/325 ,  A24C5/343

Abstract: A feeder system and associated method are provided for feeding rod components of a tobacco product, particularly a rod-shaped, cylindrical, or stick-type tobacco product, wherein such a tobacco product may be intended to be used in a smokeless manner. A hopper is configured to receive a plurality of rod components therein. A separator device is operably engaged with the hopper and is configured to receive one of the plurality of rod components at a time therefrom. An orienting device is operably engaged with the separator device. The orienting device is configured to receive the one of the plurality of rod components in a first orientation and to direct the one of the plurality of rod components into a second orientation, different from the first orientation, and toward a subsequent process.

Abstract translation: 提供了馈送系统和相关方法，用于对烟草产品，特别是棒状，圆柱形或棒状烟草制品的棒组件进行馈送，其中这种烟草制品可以无烟的方式使用。 料斗构造成在其中容纳多个杆组件。 分离器装置与料斗可操作地接合并且构造成在其间一次接收多个杆部件中的一个。 定向装置与分离装置可操作地接合。 定向装置被配置为以第一取向接收多个杆部件中的一个，并且将多个杆部件中的一个引导到不同于第一定向的第二方位，并且朝向后续过程。

公开(公告)号：WO2009099793A2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-13

申请号：PCT/US2009/032074

申请日：2009-01-27

Applicant: R. J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY ,  ADEME, Balager ,  BARNES, Vernon, Brent ,  HOWARD, Travis, Eugene ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  BRANTLEY, Franklin, Forrest ,  CARTER, Brent, Walker ,  COLLETT, William, Robert ,  DIXON, Darrell, Thomas ,  MCCANN, Larry, Dean ,  NELSON, John, Larkin ,  ROBERTS, Gregory, J. ,  THOMAS, Timothy, Frederick ,  HENDERSON, Calvin, Wayne

Inventor： ADEME, Balager ,  BARNES, Vernon, Brent ,  HOWARD, Travis, Eugene ,  BENFORD, Robert, William ,  BRANTLEY, Franklin, Forrest ,  CARTER, Brent, Walker ,  COLLETT, William, Robert ,  DIXON, Darrell, Thomas ,  MCCANN, Larry, Dean ,  NELSON, John, Larkin ,  ROBERTS, Gregory, J. ,  THOMAS, Timothy, Frederick ,  HENDERSON, Calvin, Wayne

IPC: A24D3/00

CPC classification number: A24C5/3412 ,  A24D3/0216 ,  A24D3/0295 ,  Y10S131/905 ,  Y10S131/907

Abstract: A system and associated method for analyzing a filter element of at least one of a filter rod and a smoking article is provided. At least one sensor element is adapted to interact with the filter element so as to determine an object insertion status with respect thereto and to generate an output signal in response. The object insertion status includes at least one of an object presence within the filter element, an object absence from the filter element, a proper insertion of an object into the filter element, a defective insertion of an object into the filter element, a proper object within the filter element, and a defective object within the filter element. An analysis unit is in communication with the at least one sensor element and responsive to the output signal therefrom to generate an indicia corresponding to the object insertion status.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于分析过滤杆和吸烟制品中的至少一个的过滤元件的系统和相关方法。 至少一个传感器元件适于与滤波器元件相互作用，以便确定相对于其的物体插入状态并响应于产生输出信号。 对象插入状态包括过滤元件内的对象存在，过滤元件中的对象不存在，对象进入过滤元件的正确插入，对象进入过滤器元件的有缺陷的插入状态中的至少一个，适当的对象 在过滤元件内，以及过滤元件内的缺陷物体。 分析单元与所述至少一个传感器元件通信并且响应于其输出信号以产生对应于对象插入状态的标记。