Tobacco pouch product

US8671952B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Philip Morris USA Inc. · US

Inventors

• Warren D. Winterson · Chester, US
• Timothy D. Cochran · Richmond, US
• Tommy C. Holland · Midlothian, US
• Karen M. Torrence · Chester, US
• Steve Rinehart · Midlothian, US
• G. Robert Scott · Midlothian, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 16, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 18, 2014
• Expiry date: Jun 16, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T156/1039
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A pouched tobacco product includes a lined pouch material of a web and a water-soluble liner adjacent the web and a tobacco component contained within the lined pouch material. The water-soluble liner is interposed between the web and the tobacco component. The liner preferably reduces staining of the web by the tobacco component. Additionally, the liner may include a flavorant.