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Oral pouch product with flavored wrapper

US8616221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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84References

17Claims

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Assignee

Philip Morris USA Inc. · US

Inventors

Karen M. Torrence · Chester, US
Warren D. Winterson · Chester, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 26, 2008
Grant date	Dec 31, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 2, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY02W90/10
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner material may include non-tobacco, plant material fibers and preferably has a low moisture content so as to prevent the need for preservatives or refrigeration.

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