Smoking article with visible contents
US10165794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24D3/17
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a smoking article (8) comprising a smokeable material and a mouthpiece (1), the mouthpiece comprising at least three segments (2, 3, 5) in axial alignment. One segment defining a cavity (5) is disposed between two other segments (2, 3) and a fluid-containing breakable capsule (6) is arranged in the cavity. A first wrapper (4) circumscribes at least the cavity, wherein the first wrapper comprises a substantially smooth transparent section overlaying at least a part of the cavity, such that the capsule is at least partially visible through the first wrapper. The first wrapper has one or more layers of transparent varnish applied thereto. The invention further relates to a mouthpiece for a smoking article and a method of producing a smoking article.
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