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Smoking article filter and insertable filter unit therefor

US10729171B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2012
Grant dateAug 4, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 5, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24D3/14
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A smoking article filter (20) comprises a recess (25) to receive a filter insert unit (30). The filter insert unit (30) is secured to the filter (20) once inserted. The filter (20) and the filter insert unit (30) may comprise additives such as flavourants, colourants or sorbents.

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