Abstract:
A product (100) including a package (102) is provided. One or more tobacco-containing articles (112) may be received in the package. A power producer (120) may be configured to produce an electrical current. An output mechanism (122) may be configured to receive the electrical current from the power producer and output a perceptible effect. The perceptible effect may, for example, increase a consumer's interest in the product. A related method is also provided.
Abstract:
Methods for obtaining natural colorants from plant material (e.g., tobacco material) and for using such natural colorants to dye various substrates are provided. Natural colorants are obtained using particular enzymes and particular conditions (e.g., time, temperature, and pH profiles). Such colorants can be used to dye substrates, for example, using conventional dyeing techniques or using unique in situ methods.
Abstract:
A package (800) that may be employed to store a tobacco-containing material (824) is provided. The package may include a container (801) including a body portion (802) and a cover (804) configured to engage the body portion. The body portion may define an internal space (812) therein configured to receive a product. An internal surface (882A,882B) of one or both of the body portion and the cover may include a wood liner (886A,886B). The wood liner may be a wood veneer.