Product and package including power producer and output mechanism, and related method

US9968129B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• R.J. REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANY · US

Inventors

• Andries Don Sebastian · Clemmons, US
• Percy D. Phillips · Mill Brook, US
• Pankaj Patel · Clemmons, US
• Stephanie A. Whittington · Kernersville, US
• Bruce Alan Bengtsson · Winston-Salem, US
• Wesley Steven Jones · Lexington, US
• Ercilia Hernandez Garcia · Clayton, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 31, 2015
• Grant date: May 15, 2018
• Expiry date: Feb 5, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H02N1/04
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A product including a package is provided. One or more tobacco-containing articles may be received in the package. A power producer may be configured to produce an electrical current. An output mechanism may be configured to receive the electrical current from the power producer and output a perceptible effect. The perceptible effect may, for example, increase a consumer's interest in the product. A related method is also provided.