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Method and apparatus for introducing additives to smokeless tobacco products

US10238140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2220/18
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods of processing tobacco for the production of an oral tobacco product. According to one embodiment the method comprises providing a base blend of tobacco, delivering a pre-determined quantity of said base blend of tobacco to an individual consumer-portion container and introducing an additive to the tobacco directly in the container. Apparatuses for such methods are also provided.

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