Method and apparatus for introducing additives to smokeless tobacco products
US10238140B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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