[go: up one dir, main page]

US20040118422A1 - Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture - Google Patents

Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture Download PDF

Info

Publication number
US20040118422A1
US20040118422A1 US10/322,469 US32246902A US2004118422A1 US 20040118422 A1 US20040118422 A1 US 20040118422A1 US 32246902 A US32246902 A US 32246902A US 2004118422 A1 US2004118422 A1 US 2004118422A1
Authority
US
United States
Prior art keywords
thickening agent
tobacco
thixogum
xanthan gum
mixture
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
Application number
US10/322,469
Inventor
Jorgen Lundin
Fredrik Hodin
Jan Arnarp
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Swedish Match North Europe AB
Original Assignee
Swedish Match North Europe AB
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Swedish Match North Europe AB filed Critical Swedish Match North Europe AB
Priority to US10/322,469 priority Critical patent/US20040118422A1/en
Assigned to SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE AB reassignment SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE AB ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST (SEE DOCUMENT FOR DETAILS). Assignors: ARNARP, JAN, HODIN, FREDRIK, LUNDIN, JORGEN
Priority to AT03781248T priority patent/ATE430493T1/en
Priority to DE60327556T priority patent/DE60327556D1/en
Priority to SI200331629T priority patent/SI1575383T1/en
Priority to EP03781248A priority patent/EP1575383B1/en
Priority to AU2003288867A priority patent/AU2003288867A1/en
Priority to PCT/SE2003/002031 priority patent/WO2004056218A1/en
Priority to DK03781248T priority patent/DK1575383T3/en
Publication of US20040118422A1 publication Critical patent/US20040118422A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
    • A24B15/00—Chemical features or treatment of tobacco; Tobacco substitutes, e.g. in liquid form
    • A24B15/18—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes
    • A24B15/183—Treatment of tobacco products or tobacco substitutes sterilization, preservation or biological decontamination
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23—FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23L—FOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L33/00—Modifying nutritive qualities of foods; Dietetic products; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L33/10—Modifying nutritive qualities of foods; Dietetic products; Preparation or treatment thereof using additives
    • A23L33/17—Amino acids, peptides or proteins
    • A23L33/175—Amino acids
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24B—MANUFACTURE OR PREPARATION OF TOBACCO FOR SMOKING OR CHEWING; TOBACCO; SNUFF
    • A24B13/00—Tobacco for pipes, for cigars, e.g. cigar inserts, or for cigarettes; Chewing tobacco; Snuff
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F23/00—Cases for tobacco, snuff, or chewing tobacco

Definitions

  • This invention concerns the technical field of tobacco products, preferably moist snuff, in particular a smoke-less tobacco composition comprising a thickening agent, a method for obtaining a smoke-less tobacco products, preferably a moist snuff, comprising one or more thickening agents, and a smoke-less tobacco product obtainable from said method.
  • Moist snuff and other tobacco products presently available on the market are difficult to form. Their formability is very limited which is a drawback for consumers wishing to form a certain amount of tobacco product, preferably moist snuff, into a dainty and inviting piece of tobacco product. Also the water keeping characteristics of the tobacco products of today have drawbacks. Thus it is desirable to be able to provide a method for obtaining an easily formable tobacco product and also a such product with enhanced water keeping characteristics.
  • the present invention solves one or more of the above problems by providing according to a first aspect a smoke-less tobacco composition comprising at least one thickening agent.
  • a method for manufacturing a composition according to the first aspect is provided.
  • tobacco raw material or “tobacco” (used interchangeably in the present description) embrace any tobacco type available or mixtures thereof.
  • tobacco types are: Rustika, Va., Burley, Oriental and Kentucky.
  • the tobacco is tobacco in powder form, moist snuff or finely divided tobacco.
  • Most preferred the tobacco is moist snuff produced essentially in accordance with GothiaTek® (trademark owned by Swedish Match) standard.
  • the smoke-less tobacco composition (or smoke-less tobacco product) according to the first aspect of the invention is preferably a chewing tobacco, nose snuff or a moist snuff product, most preferred a moist snuff product.
  • the smoke-less tobacco composition (or smoke-less tobacco product) according to the first aspect of the invention is especially preferred a “snus” or a moist snuff product manufactured in accordance with GothiaTek® standard.
  • thickening agent embrace any thickening agent or mixtures thereof for use in food products.
  • the thickening agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of guar gum (E412), Acacia gum (incl.
  • the thickening agent is not necessarily limited to the above group but can also be any other substance capable of giving a similar consistency as a thickening agent selected from the above group or a mixture thereof. Most preferred mixtures are those comprising xanthan gum.
  • mixtures comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan; and b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum; preferably thickening agents sold under the trade marks Thixogum STM and Thixogum XTM (trademark owned by Colloides Naturels, Inc) e.g. provided by Kemiflor AB. Especially preferred is Thixogum STM.
  • the thickening agent is preferably added in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product.
  • the thickening agent is then treated before added to the tobacco as follows:
  • the thickening agent is added, preferably by dusting, into an aqueous solution under heating and vigorous stirring, preferably when a vortex appears in the solution.
  • the thickening agent may also be “dusted” without using a carrier, i.e. a liquid as set out above, into the tobacco.
  • the tobacco is then treated so that a large surface area is available for the thickening agent dust to blend in.
  • the tobacco end product preferably has a content of thickening agent(s) of from 0.00001 to 2% (weight/weight), preferably 0.00001 to 0.6%.
  • the desired characteristics of the end product may also be amplified by adding compounds comprising potassium and/or calcium-ions.
  • “Snus”, i.e. one example of a moist snuff, produced in accordance with GothiaTek® standard is manufactured using essentially the following method set out below:
  • the moist snuff is made from selected tobaccos, salts, humectants and flavour additives.
  • the moist snuff is made from mainly air cured tobaccos. Traditionally fire-cured tobacco may also be used. Tobacco may be purchased from North and South America, Asia and also from a few countries in Africa and Europe. Tobacco samples are taken already in the farmers barns and sent to laboratories for analysis.
  • the main ingredients except for tobacco are normally water, salt (table salt; NaCl) and sodium carbonate.
  • Flavour additives and humectants may also be used.
  • one or more thickening agents are added to the tobacco composition, preferably a moist snuff composition.
  • Salt is added mainly for its effect on taste but also has a preservative action which contributes to improved shelf life of the products.
  • Sodium carbonate is used to give the products their characteristic flavour profile but also brings the pH value to the slightly alkaline side. Sodium carbonate will convert to baking soda immediately after it is added.
  • Flavour additives in general are natural or artificial flavour compounds that comply with food regulations. Flavours are usually dissolved in alcohol when added. Most of the alcohol evaporates during production. Only trace quantities remain.
  • Humectants may also be added to protect the products from drying out. Two types may be used: glycerol and propylene glycol. Both of them also have a preservative effect since they lower the water activity of the product, thus preventing microorganisms from growing.
  • the moist snuff is manufactured in three major steps, a) grinding (cutting), b) processing and c) packing (see also FIG. 1).
  • the tobacco is broken up, dried and fed into a grinder.
  • the ground tobacco is sieved into three particle size fractions, coarse, medium and fine.
  • Pre-set quantities of the three fractions are fed into a mixer silo where the tobacco flour is mixed.
  • the tobacco flour is fed into a storage silo, from which flour is automatically taken to the processing operation.
  • Each type of tobacco flour is kept in a separate silo.
  • Manufacturing of moist snuff is preferably done in a batch operation.
  • the whole process may be computer controlled and can be run day and night, all week around.
  • tobacco flour is automatically weighed and fed into the process blender.
  • Water and salt is added to the batch under stirring.
  • the batch is then heated and kept heated up for a specified time, which varies with brands.
  • Temperature and stirring is preferably controlled by a process computer program. This part of the process is traditionally named “sweating” but is more close to a pasteurisation process. After pasteurisation the moist snuff batch is cooled down and the rest of the ingredients are added.
  • the thickening agent may be added, in accordance with the present invention, at any time during the above processing steps.
  • the thickening agent(s) is (are) preferably added at the end of the processing.
  • the thickening agent(s) is (are) further preferably added in the form of a solution as set out above.
  • the power of the mixing and the time period for the mixing may be crucial for obtaining an optimal product.
  • Some of the above mentioned water may be used to form an aqueous solution of the thickening agent before adding said agent to the tobacco during the above process. This may enhance the water keeping characteristics of the end product, preferably a moist snuff.
  • the water-binding characteristics of the thickening agent(s) may also reduce the microbiological growth.
  • Containers preferably cans, may be filled in automatic filling machines. Filled cans are preferably sealed with a lid. After lidding all cans are weighed on a check-weigher, which also regulates the filling volume of the cans. Then the cans may be labelled in a labelling machine, shrink-sealed in a distribution pack and packed in cases.
  • Paraffin coated cardboard cans or plastic cans may preferably be used for most loose moist snuff and obviously also for “snus”.
  • the lids are preferably made of polypropylene.
  • For the pouch products cans may be used which are made of polypropylene. Pouch products are more sensitive to drying than loose moist snuff so plastic cans help to increase shelf life of these products.
  • the paper material used to pack individual pouches may be made of viscose.
  • an adhesive which is approved as packaging material in contact with food is preferably used.
  • All finished moist snuff may preferably be kept in a cold storage a few days before it is shipped out to the trade in order to ripen and obtain its characteristic flavour.
  • a smoke-less tobacco composition which is a moist snuff composition, preferably snus.
  • a smoke-less tobacco composition wherein the content of the thickening agent(s) is from 0.00001 to 20% (weight/weight), preferably from 0.00001 to 2% (weight/weight), most preferred 0.00001 to 0.6% in the end product.
  • the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum.
  • a smoke-less tobacco composition wherein the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum STM or Thixogum XTM, most preferred Thixogum STM.
  • the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum STM or Thixogum XTM, most preferred Thixogum STM.
  • the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum STM or Thixogum XTM, most preferred Thixogum STM.
  • step b) processing of tobacco (preferably in the form of a flour) obtained in step a);
  • step b i.e. the processing, comprises the following steps:
  • the thickening agent is added in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product.
  • the thickening agent is added in solid form giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product.
  • the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum, preferably a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, most preferred Thixogum STM or Thixogum XTM, especially preferred Thixogum STM.
  • a smoke-less tobacco product or a moist snuff composition presented in the form of a reel or coil, optionally equipped with spacing paper intermediate the layers in the reel or coil.
  • a container containing a smoke-less tobacco product or a moist snuff composition according to the first aspect of the invention wherein preferably said container is a can, most preferred a can provided with a lid.
  • the method according to the second aspect of the invention may further be used in other moist snuff manufacturing processes such as in the manufacturing process disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,528,993.
  • FIG. 1 shows the manufacturing process of moist snuff in accordance with GothiaTek® standard.
  • the thickening agent(s) may be added at any time of the processing step.
  • Moist snuff was manufactured in accordance with the GothiaTek standard as set out above and two different thickening agents were added in two different batches of moist snuff during the processing step as set out above.
  • the thickening agents were Thixogum STM and Thixogum XTM provided by Kemiflor AB.
  • the thickening agents were added during the processing steps (“pasteurisation”) as set out above.
  • Two different tobacco “doughs” were obtained.
  • Both moist snuff products demonstrated good performance with regards to plasticity and unity. Both the plasticity and the unity characteristics were enhanced in comparison with “normal” moist snuff manufactured in accordance with the GothiaTek standard. The best results were obtained using Thixogum STM but also Thixogum XTM provided good results.

Landscapes

  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Chemical Kinetics & Catalysis (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Proteomics, Peptides & Aminoacids (AREA)
  • Mycology (AREA)
  • Nutrition Science (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Polymers & Plastics (AREA)
  • Manufacture Of Tobacco Products (AREA)

Abstract

A smoke-less tobacco composition includes at least one thickening agent such as xanthan gum or a mixture of xanthan gum and galactomannan.

Description

  • This invention concerns the technical field of tobacco products, preferably moist snuff, in particular a smoke-less tobacco composition comprising a thickening agent, a method for obtaining a smoke-less tobacco products, preferably a moist snuff, comprising one or more thickening agents, and a smoke-less tobacco product obtainable from said method. [0001]
    • BACKGROUND
  • Moist snuff and other tobacco products presently available on the market are difficult to form. Their formability is very limited which is a drawback for consumers wishing to form a certain amount of tobacco product, preferably moist snuff, into a dainty and inviting piece of tobacco product. Also the water keeping characteristics of the tobacco products of today have drawbacks. Thus it is desirable to be able to provide a method for obtaining an easily formable tobacco product and also a such product with enhanced water keeping characteristics. [0002]
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention solves one or more of the above problems by providing according to a first aspect a smoke-less tobacco composition comprising at least one thickening agent. According to second aspect of the invention a method for manufacturing a composition according to the first aspect is provided. [0003]
    • DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  • It is intended throughout the present description that the expression “tobacco raw material” or “tobacco” (used interchangeably in the present description) embrace any tobacco type available or mixtures thereof. Examples of tobacco types are: Rustika, Va., Burley, Oriental and Kentucky. Preferably the tobacco is tobacco in powder form, moist snuff or finely divided tobacco. Most preferred the tobacco is moist snuff produced essentially in accordance with GothiaTek® (trademark owned by Swedish Match) standard. The smoke-less tobacco composition (or smoke-less tobacco product) according to the first aspect of the invention is preferably a chewing tobacco, nose snuff or a moist snuff product, most preferred a moist snuff product. The smoke-less tobacco composition (or smoke-less tobacco product) according to the first aspect of the invention is especially preferred a “snus” or a moist snuff product manufactured in accordance with GothiaTek® standard. [0004]
  • It is intended throughout the present description that the expression “thickening agent” embrace any thickening agent or mixtures thereof for use in food products. The thickening agent is preferably selected from the group consisting of guar gum (E412), Acacia gum (incl. gum Arabic E414), xanthan gum (E415), Locust bean gum (Carob) (E410), alginates (E400 to 405), carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) (E466), other types of cellulose (E460 till E465), pectins (E440), carrageenan (E407), Furcellaran, Tragacanth gum (E413), Karaya gum (E416), galactomannan and Gellan gum (E418) or combinations (mixtures) thereof. The thickening agent is not necessarily limited to the above group but can also be any other substance capable of giving a similar consistency as a thickening agent selected from the above group or a mixture thereof. Most preferred mixtures are those comprising xanthan gum. Especially preferred are mixtures comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan; and b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum; preferably thickening agents sold under the trade marks Thixogum S™ and Thixogum X™ (trademark owned by Colloides Naturels, Inc) e.g. provided by Kemiflor AB. Especially preferred is Thixogum S™. The thickening agent is preferably added in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product. The thickening agent is then treated before added to the tobacco as follows: The thickening agent is added, preferably by dusting, into an aqueous solution under heating and vigorous stirring, preferably when a vortex appears in the solution. The thickening agent may also be “dusted” without using a carrier, i.e. a liquid as set out above, into the tobacco. The tobacco is then treated so that a large surface area is available for the thickening agent dust to blend in. The tobacco end product preferably has a content of thickening agent(s) of from 0.00001 to 2% (weight/weight), preferably 0.00001 to 0.6%. The desired characteristics of the end product may also be amplified by adding compounds comprising potassium and/or calcium-ions. [0005]
  • “Snus”, i.e. one example of a moist snuff, produced in accordance with GothiaTek® standard is manufactured using essentially the following method set out below: The moist snuff is made from selected tobaccos, salts, humectants and flavour additives. The moist snuff is made from mainly air cured tobaccos. Traditionally fire-cured tobacco may also be used. Tobacco may be purchased from North and South America, Asia and also from a few countries in Africa and Europe. Tobacco samples are taken already in the farmers barns and sent to laboratories for analysis. When making “snus” the main ingredients except for tobacco are normally water, salt (table salt; NaCl) and sodium carbonate. Flavour additives and humectants may also be used. However in the present invention one or more thickening agents are added to the tobacco composition, preferably a moist snuff composition. Salt is added mainly for its effect on taste but also has a preservative action which contributes to improved shelf life of the products. Sodium carbonate is used to give the products their characteristic flavour profile but also brings the pH value to the slightly alkaline side. Sodium carbonate will convert to baking soda immediately after it is added. Flavour additives in general are natural or artificial flavour compounds that comply with food regulations. Flavours are usually dissolved in alcohol when added. Most of the alcohol evaporates during production. Only trace quantities remain. Humectants may also be added to protect the products from drying out. Two types may be used: glycerol and propylene glycol. Both of them also have a preservative effect since they lower the water activity of the product, thus preventing microorganisms from growing. [0006]
  • The moist snuff is manufactured in three major steps, a) grinding (cutting), b) processing and c) packing (see also FIG. 1). [0007]
  • a) Grinding, Sieving [0008]
  • The tobacco is broken up, dried and fed into a grinder. The ground tobacco is sieved into three particle size fractions, coarse, medium and fine. Pre-set quantities of the three fractions are fed into a mixer silo where the tobacco flour is mixed. After blending, the tobacco flour is fed into a storage silo, from which flour is automatically taken to the processing operation. Each type of tobacco flour is kept in a separate silo. [0009]
  • b) Processing [0010]
  • Manufacturing of moist snuff is preferably done in a batch operation. The whole process may be computer controlled and can be run day and night, all week around. To start the process, tobacco flour is automatically weighed and fed into the process blender. Water and salt is added to the batch under stirring. The batch is then heated and kept heated up for a specified time, which varies with brands. Temperature and stirring is preferably controlled by a process computer program. This part of the process is traditionally named “sweating” but is more close to a pasteurisation process. After pasteurisation the moist snuff batch is cooled down and the rest of the ingredients are added. The thickening agent may be added, in accordance with the present invention, at any time during the above processing steps. The thickening agent(s) is (are) preferably added at the end of the processing. The thickening agent(s) is (are) further preferably added in the form of a solution as set out above. The power of the mixing and the time period for the mixing may be crucial for obtaining an optimal product. Some of the above mentioned water may be used to form an aqueous solution of the thickening agent before adding said agent to the tobacco during the above process. This may enhance the water keeping characteristics of the end product, preferably a moist snuff. The water-binding characteristics of the thickening agent(s) may also reduce the microbiological growth. [0011]
  • c) Packing of Loose Moist Snuff [0012]
  • Containers, preferably cans, may be filled in automatic filling machines. Filled cans are preferably sealed with a lid. After lidding all cans are weighed on a check-weigher, which also regulates the filling volume of the cans. Then the cans may be labelled in a labelling machine, shrink-sealed in a distribution pack and packed in cases. [0013]
  • Packaging Material [0014]
  • Paraffin coated cardboard cans or plastic cans may preferably be used for most loose moist snuff and obviously also for “snus”. The lids are preferably made of polypropylene. For the pouch products cans may be used which are made of polypropylene. Pouch products are more sensitive to drying than loose moist snuff so plastic cans help to increase shelf life of these products. [0015]
  • The paper material used to pack individual pouches may be made of viscose. When sealing an adhesive which is approved as packaging material in contact with food is preferably used. [0016]
  • Cold Storage [0017]
  • All finished moist snuff (including “snus”) may preferably be kept in a cold storage a few days before it is shipped out to the trade in order to ripen and obtain its characteristic flavour. [0018]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a smoke-less tobacco composition, which is a moist snuff composition, preferably snus. [0019]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a smoke-less tobacco composition wherein the content of the thickening agent(s) is from 0.00001 to 20% (weight/weight), preferably from 0.00001 to 2% (weight/weight), most preferred 0.00001 to 0.6% in the end product. [0020]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum. [0021]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a smoke-less tobacco composition wherein the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, most preferred Thixogum S™. [0022]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method wherein the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, most preferred Thixogum S™. [0023]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method for obtaining a moist snuff composition according to the first aspect comprising the following steps: [0024]
  • a) grinding, cutting and optionally sieving, of tobacco raw material, [0025]
  • b) processing of tobacco (preferably in the form of a flour) obtained in step a); [0026]
  • c) and optionally packing, [0027]
  • wherein at least one thickening agent is added during the processing step b). [0028]
  • Preferably step b), i.e. the processing, comprises the following steps: [0029]
  • i) adding water and NaCl to the tobacco flour under stirring to form a mixture; [0030]
  • ii) heating and keeping the mixture heated up for a specified time, thus achieving a pasteurisation or “sweating” of the mixture; [0031]
  • iii) cooling the moist snuff mixture; and [0032]
  • iv) adding at least one thickening agent and optionally other ingredients such as other salts (e.g. sodium carbonate), humectants and flavour additives. [0033]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention the thickening agent is added in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product. [0034]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention the thickening agent is added in solid form giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product. [0035]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum, preferably a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, most preferred Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, especially preferred Thixogum S™. [0036]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention there is provided a smoke-less tobacco product obtainable by the above method. [0037]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the second aspect of the present invention there is provided a moist snuff composition obtainable by the above method. [0038]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a smoke-less tobacco product or a moist snuff composition presented in the form of a reel or coil, optionally equipped with spacing paper intermediate the layers in the reel or coil. [0039]
  • According to a preferred embodiment of the first aspect of the present invention there is provided a container containing a smoke-less tobacco product or a moist snuff composition according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein preferably said container is a can, most preferred a can provided with a lid. [0040]
  • The method according to the second aspect of the invention may further be used in other moist snuff manufacturing processes such as in the manufacturing process disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,528,993. [0041]
  • Preferred features of each aspect of the invention are as for each of the other aspects mutatis mutandis. The prior art documents mentioned herein are incorporated to the fullest extent permitted by law. The invention is further described in the following examples in conjunction with the appended figure, which do not limit the scope of the invention in any way. Embodiments of the present invention are described in more detail with the aid of examples of embodiments and figure, the only purpose of which is to illustrate the invention and are in no way intended to limit its extent.[0042]
    • SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
  • FIG. 1 shows the manufacturing process of moist snuff in accordance with GothiaTek® standard. The thickening agent(s) may be added at any time of the processing step.[0043]
    • EXAMPLES
  • Moist snuff was manufactured in accordance with the GothiaTek standard as set out above and two different thickening agents were added in two different batches of moist snuff during the processing step as set out above. The thickening agents were Thixogum S™ and Thixogum X™ provided by Kemiflor AB. The thickening agents were added during the processing steps (“pasteurisation”) as set out above. Two different tobacco “doughs” were obtained. Both moist snuff products demonstrated good performance with regards to plasticity and unity. Both the plasticity and the unity characteristics were enhanced in comparison with “normal” moist snuff manufactured in accordance with the GothiaTek standard. The best results were obtained using Thixogum S™ but also Thixogum X™ provided good results. [0044]
  • Various embodiments of the present invention have been described above but a person skilled in the art realizes further minor alterations, which would fall into the scope of the present invention. The breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents. For example, any of the above-noted methods can be combined with other known methods. Other aspects, advantages and modifications within the scope of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains. [0045]

Claims (16)

1. A smoke-less tobacco composition comprising at least one thickening agent.
2. A tobacco composition according to claim 1 characterized by that it is moist snuff composition, preferably snus.
3. A tobacco composition according to claim 1 or 2 characterized by that the content of the thickening agent(s) is from 0.00001 to 20% (weight/weight), preferably from 0.00001 to 2% (weight/weight), most preferred 0.00001 to 0.6%.
4. A tobacco composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3 wherein the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum.
5. A tobacco composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4 wherein the thickening agent is a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, most preferred Thixogum S™.
6. A method for obtaining a smokeless tobacco composition according to claim 1 comprising adding at least one thickening agent to a tobacco raw material.
7. A method according to claim 6 wherein the thickening agent is a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, preferably Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, most preferred Thixogum S™.
8. A method for obtaining a moist snuff composition according to claim 2 comprising the following steps:
a) grinding or cutting and optionally sieving, of tobacco raw material,
b) processing of tobacco obtained in step a);
c) and optionally packing,
wherein at least one thickening agent is added during the processing step b).
9. A method according to claim 8 wherein step b) comprises the following steps:
i) adding water and NaCl to the tobacco flour under stirring to form a mixture;
ii) heating and keeping the mixture heated up, thus achieving a pasteurisation or “sweating” of the mixture;
iii) cooling the moist snuff mixture; and
iv) adding at least one thickening agent and optionally other ingredients such as other salts, humectants and flavour additives.
10. A method according to any one of claim 6 to 9 wherein the thickening agent is added in the form of an aqueous solution or dispersion giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product.
11. A method according to any one of claim 6 to 10 wherein the thickening agent is added in a solid form giving 0.00001-20% (weight) of thickening agent in the end product.
12. A method according to any one of claim 6 to 11 wherein the thickening agent is xanthan gum or a mixture comprising xanthan gum, preferably a mixture comprising a) xanthan gum and galactomannan or b) Acacia gum and xanthan gum, most preferred Thixogum S™ or Thixogum X™, especially preferred Thixogum S™.
13. A smoke-less tobacco product obtainable by a method according to any one of claims 6 to 7.
14. A moist snuff composition obtainable by a method according to any one of claims 8 to 12.
15. A smoke-less tobacco product according to claim 1 or 13 or a moist snuff composition according to claim 2 or 14 presented in the form of a reel or coil, optionally equipped with spacing paper intermediate the layers in the reel or coil.
16. A container containing a smoke-less tobacco product according to claim 1 or 13 or a moist snuff composition according to claim 2 or 14, wherein preferably said container is a can, most preferred a can provided with a lid.
US10/322,469 2002-12-19 2002-12-19 Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture Abandoned US20040118422A1 (en)

Priority Applications (8)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/322,469 US20040118422A1 (en) 2002-12-19 2002-12-19 Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture
AT03781248T ATE430493T1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 MOIST SNUFF COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE THICKENER AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF
DE60327556T DE60327556D1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 HUMIDIFIED SNIP-ABABUS COMPOSITION CONTAINING AT LEAST ONE THICKENING AGENT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF
SI200331629T SI1575383T1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 A moist snuff composition comprising at least one thickening agent and a method for its manufacture
EP03781248A EP1575383B1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 A moist snuff composition comprising at least one thickening agent and a method for its manufacture
AU2003288867A AU2003288867A1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 A moist snuff composition comprising at least one thickening agent and a method for its manufacture
PCT/SE2003/002031 WO2004056218A1 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 A moist snuff composition comprising at least one thickening agent and a method for its manufacture
DK03781248T DK1575383T3 (en) 2002-12-19 2003-12-19 Moist snuff tobacco composition comprising at least one thickener and a process for making it

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US10/322,469 US20040118422A1 (en) 2002-12-19 2002-12-19 Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
US20040118422A1 true US20040118422A1 (en) 2004-06-24

Family

ID=32592997

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
US10/322,469 Abandoned US20040118422A1 (en) 2002-12-19 2002-12-19 Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture

Country Status (1)

Country Link
US (1) US20040118422A1 (en)

Cited By (170)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US20070062549A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-22 Holton Darrell E Jr Smokeless tobacco composition
US20070186944A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-16 U. S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco Articles and Methods
US20070186941A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2007-08-16 Holton Darrell E Jr Smokeless tobacco composition
US20080029116A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-02-07 John Howard Robinson Smokeless tobacco
US20080029117A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-02-07 John-Paul Mua Smokeless Tobacco
US20080029110A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2008-02-07 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US20080149121A1 (en) * 2006-05-26 2008-06-26 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable tobacco film strips and method of making the same
US20080156338A1 (en) * 2006-12-28 2008-07-03 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Sterilized moist snuff and method
US20080173317A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-07-24 John Howard Robinson Smokeless tobacco
US20080202533A1 (en) * 2006-11-15 2008-08-28 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US20090014018A1 (en) * 2007-06-01 2009-01-15 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Coated colloidal ground plant materials
US20090025739A1 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-01-29 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US20090025738A1 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-01-29 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US20090038631A1 (en) * 2007-08-09 2009-02-12 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral tobacco product having a hydrated membrane coating and a high surface area
US20090065013A1 (en) * 2006-04-28 2009-03-12 Swedish Match North Europe Ab moist snuff non-tobacco composition and a method for producing thereof
WO2009015142A3 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-08-27 R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
US20090301505A1 (en) * 2008-02-08 2009-12-10 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US20100018540A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 David James Doolittle Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018539A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 Paul Andrew Brinkley Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018882A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 St Charles Frank K Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018541A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 Anthony Richard Gerardi Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100116281A1 (en) * 2008-11-07 2010-05-13 Jerry Wayne Marshall Tobacco products and processes
US20100163062A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2010-07-01 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Articles
WO2010080599A1 (en) 2008-12-19 2010-07-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco granules and method of producing tobacco granules
US7819124B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2010-10-26 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco articles and methods
US7913699B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2011-03-29 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US20110083681A1 (en) * 2009-03-16 2011-04-14 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Colloidal plant powder/extract encapsulation with pectin-protein coacervate gels
US20110083688A1 (en) * 2009-10-09 2011-04-14 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist smokeless tobacco product with textured coating
US20110100382A1 (en) * 2009-10-13 2011-05-05 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral moist smokeless tobacco products with net-structured gel coating and methods of making
US20110108043A1 (en) * 2009-11-12 2011-05-12 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral chewable tobacco product and method of manufacture thereof
WO2011130414A1 (en) 2010-04-14 2011-10-20 Altria Client Services Inc. Preformed smokeless tobacco product
WO2012019025A2 (en) 2010-08-05 2012-02-09 Frank Scott Atchley Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
WO2012019035A2 (en) 2010-08-05 2012-02-09 Frank Scott Atchley Composite smokeless tobacco products, systems, and methods
WO2012030946A1 (en) 2010-09-02 2012-03-08 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Apparatus for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product incorporating an object, and associated method
US8168855B2 (en) 2007-02-23 2012-05-01 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco compositions and methods of making
WO2012061192A1 (en) 2010-11-01 2012-05-10 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco products and processes
WO2012078960A1 (en) 2010-12-10 2012-06-14 Altria Client Services Inc. Smokeless tobacco packaging system and method
WO2012106237A1 (en) 2011-01-31 2012-08-09 American Snuff Company, Llc Container for smokeless tobacco products
EP1819243A4 (en) * 2004-11-12 2012-12-26 Swedish Match North Europe Ab NEW TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR ORAL USE
USD674134S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-08 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Oral tobacco article
USD674536S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Set of oral tobacco articles
USD674537S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokelss Tobacco Company LLC Set of oral tobacco articles
USD674538S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Set of oral tobacco articles
CN103005668A (en) * 2007-07-23 2013-04-03 R.J.雷诺兹烟草公司 Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
WO2013090366A2 (en) 2011-12-14 2013-06-20 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco product comprising effervescent composition
US8469036B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2013-06-25 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
WO2013109961A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2013-07-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
WO2013109931A2 (en) 2012-01-20 2013-07-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
WO2013122948A1 (en) 2012-02-13 2013-08-22 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Whitened tobacco composition
WO2013166285A1 (en) 2012-05-04 2013-11-07 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Transparent moisture barrier coatings for containers
WO2013192519A1 (en) 2012-06-22 2013-12-27 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Composite tobacco-containing materials
US8627828B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2014-01-14 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US20140026912A1 (en) * 2012-07-30 2014-01-30 British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited Fleece for Smokeless Tobacco
WO2014047333A1 (en) 2012-09-19 2014-03-27 Lusso Marcos Fernando De Godoy METHODS OF REDUCING TOBACCO-SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES (TSNAs) AND/OR IMPROVING LEAF QUALITY IN TOBACCO
WO2014144254A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-18 Altria Client Services Inc. Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
WO2014152956A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
WO2014150870A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Bacteriophage and methods of making and using
WO2014151434A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Modifying taste and sensory irritation of smokeless tobacco and non-tobacco products
WO2014150957A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Ujwala Warek Nitrite-degrading and tsna-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
WO2014159403A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Altria Client Services Inc. Smokeless tobacco article
WO2014159673A2 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Altria Client Services Inc. Soft oral product
WO2014164509A1 (en) 2013-03-11 2014-10-09 Niconovum Usa, Inc. Method and apparatus for differentiating oral pouch products
WO2014186288A1 (en) 2013-05-13 2014-11-20 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
WO2015051306A1 (en) 2013-10-03 2015-04-09 Altria Client Services Inc. Dissolvable chewable tablet
WO2015051308A1 (en) 2013-10-03 2015-04-09 Altria Client Services Inc. Lozenge
WO2015085299A1 (en) 2013-12-06 2015-06-11 Altria Client Services Inc. Tobacco plants having altered amounts of one or more alkaloids in leaf and methods of using such plants
US9155772B2 (en) 2008-12-08 2015-10-13 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable products
WO2015157359A1 (en) 2014-04-08 2015-10-15 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
WO2016004193A1 (en) 2014-07-02 2016-01-07 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
WO2016040754A1 (en) 2014-09-12 2016-03-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Nonwoven pouch comprising heat sealable binder fiber
WO2016057515A2 (en) 2014-10-06 2016-04-14 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
US9351936B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2016-05-31 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
WO2016090075A1 (en) 2014-12-05 2016-06-09 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pouch
US9386800B2 (en) 2012-09-21 2016-07-12 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Fibrous composite tobacco-containing materials
WO2016123427A1 (en) 2015-01-29 2016-08-04 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of using
WO2016182833A1 (en) 2015-05-14 2016-11-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Treatment of tobacco
EP2965637A4 (en) * 2013-06-19 2016-12-07 Japan Tobacco Inc PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TOBACCO RAW MATERIAL
WO2016200804A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-12-15 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Container for smokeless tobacco products comprising a pulp material and related packaged product assembly and method
US9521864B2 (en) 2013-07-19 2016-12-20 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
WO2016210303A1 (en) 2015-06-26 2016-12-29 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US9591875B2 (en) 2012-09-21 2017-03-14 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Fibrous composite tobacco-containing materials
US9635881B2 (en) 2012-04-10 2017-05-02 Swedish Match North Europe Ab Smokeless tobacco composition comprising non-tobacco fibers and a method for its manufacture
WO2017120073A1 (en) 2016-01-05 2017-07-13 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco product
WO2017130161A1 (en) 2016-01-28 2017-08-03 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco-derived flavorants
WO2017134586A1 (en) 2016-02-02 2017-08-10 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Method for preparing flavorful compounds isolated from black liquor and products incorporating the flavorful compounds
WO2017156535A1 (en) 2016-03-11 2017-09-14 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
WO2017180853A1 (en) 2016-04-13 2017-10-19 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using the same
US9854830B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-01-02 Altria Client Services Llc Oral tobacco product
US9854831B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-01-02 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9884015B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-02-06 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9896228B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2018-02-20 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
WO2018064043A2 (en) 2016-09-27 2018-04-05 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco beads
WO2018067985A1 (en) 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (tsnas)
WO2018068000A1 (en) 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants having increased nitrogen efficiency and methods of using such plants
US9986756B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-06-05 Altria Client Services Llc Exhausted-tobacco oral product
US9999243B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-06-19 Altria Client Services Llc Exhausted tobacco lozenge
WO2018119124A1 (en) 2016-12-21 2018-06-28 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2018126262A2 (en) 2016-12-30 2018-07-05 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless products containing non-tobacco plant materials
WO2018172995A1 (en) 2017-03-24 2018-09-27 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines
WO2018185708A1 (en) 2017-04-06 2018-10-11 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smoke treatment
US10105320B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-10-23 Altria Client Services Soluble fiber lozenge
WO2019046756A1 (en) 2017-09-01 2019-03-07 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and compositions related to improved nitrogen utilization efficiency in tobacco
WO2019051232A1 (en) 2017-09-11 2019-03-14 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US10239089B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2019-03-26 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus
US10244786B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2019-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco lozenge
WO2019140312A1 (en) 2018-01-12 2019-07-18 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US10357056B2 (en) 2015-01-29 2019-07-23 Altria Client Services Llc Endolysin from bacteriophage against Geobacillus and methods of using
US10357054B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2019-07-23 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
WO2019162903A1 (en) 2018-02-23 2019-08-29 American Snuff Company, Llc Container for smokeless tobacco products
WO2019195237A1 (en) 2018-04-03 2019-10-10 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having increased phenylalanine and reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (tsnas)
WO2019198055A2 (en) 2018-04-13 2019-10-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Lid for a container for smokeless tobacco products
WO2019212632A1 (en) 2018-03-05 2019-11-07 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality
WO2020023864A1 (en) 2018-07-26 2020-01-30 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on pmt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US10568338B2 (en) 2008-12-30 2020-02-25 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable films impregnated with encapsulated tobacco, tea, coffee, botanicals, and flavors for oral products
US10626409B2 (en) 2014-07-08 2020-04-21 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic locus imparting a low anatabine trait in tobacco and methods of using
WO2020128971A1 (en) 2018-12-20 2020-06-25 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Method for whitening tobacco
WO2020154466A1 (en) 2019-01-24 2020-07-30 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants comprising reduced nicotine and reduced tobacco specific nitrosamines
WO2020225768A1 (en) 2019-05-09 2020-11-12 American Snuff Company, Llc Stabilizer for moist snuff
WO2020243276A1 (en) 2019-05-29 2020-12-03 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US10881133B2 (en) 2015-04-16 2021-01-05 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco-derived cellulosic sugar
WO2021048768A1 (en) 2019-09-11 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
WO2021048770A1 (en) 2019-09-11 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Alternative methods for whitening tobacco
WO2021048769A1 (en) 2019-09-13 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
WO2021072241A1 (en) 2019-10-10 2021-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality via manipulating leaf quality genes
WO2021072288A1 (en) 2019-10-10 2021-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on qpt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US11019840B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2021-06-01 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Oral pouch products
WO2021113337A1 (en) 2019-12-03 2021-06-10 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2021116894A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with heat sealable binder
WO2021116893A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product and method of manufacture
WO2021116853A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Fibrous fleece material
WO2021116852A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with dissolvable component
WO2021154738A1 (en) 2020-01-27 2021-08-05 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on pmt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2021236791A1 (en) 2020-05-20 2021-11-25 Altria Client Services Llc A hybrid air and fire curing combination process to reduce harmful and potentially harmful constituents in cured tobacco
WO2021247740A1 (en) 2020-06-03 2021-12-09 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2022049536A1 (en) 2020-09-04 2022-03-10 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
WO2022162558A1 (en) 2021-01-28 2022-08-04 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for sealing pouches
US11457659B2 (en) 2017-08-04 2022-10-04 Altria Client Services Llc Stabilization methods for tobacco and tobacco products
US11503853B2 (en) 2013-09-09 2022-11-22 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition incorporating a botanical material
US11576423B2 (en) 2012-06-20 2023-02-14 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco product
US11617744B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-04-04 Nico Ventures Trading Limited Moist oral compositions
WO2023062109A1 (en) 2021-10-13 2023-04-20 Wm19 Holding Ag Oral formulations comprising nicotine salt
WO2023084499A1 (en) 2021-11-15 2023-05-19 Nicoventures Trading Limited Products with enhanced sensory characteristics
US11672862B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-06-13 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with reduced irritation
US11771127B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-10-03 Altria Client Services Llc Chewable dissolvable nicotine tablet
US11779045B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-10-10 Altria Client Services Llc Dissolvable-chewable exhausted-tobacco tablet
WO2023194959A1 (en) 2022-04-06 2023-10-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with heat sealable binder
US11793230B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-10-24 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with improved binding of active ingredients
US11826462B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-11-28 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with sustained flavor release
US11839602B2 (en) 2020-11-25 2023-12-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral cannabinoid product with lipid component
US11849752B2 (en) 2016-12-30 2023-12-26 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless products containing non-tobacco plant materials
US11872231B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-01-16 Nicoventures Trading Limited Moist oral product comprising an active ingredient
US11883527B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-01-30 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral composition and method of manufacture
US11889856B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-02-06 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral foam composition
US11896711B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-02-13 Nicoventures Trading Limited Process of making nanoemulsion
US11944114B2 (en) 2012-06-20 2024-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco lipid granules
WO2024074988A1 (en) 2022-10-04 2024-04-11 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Stackable arrangement of product containers and related method of stacking
WO2024074942A1 (en) 2022-10-03 2024-04-11 Nicoventures Trading Limited Sealing member for packaging
WO2024079696A1 (en) 2022-10-14 2024-04-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Apparatus and method for manufacturing and inspecting a pouched product or at least one object associated therewith
WO2024079697A1 (en) 2022-10-14 2024-04-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Apparatus and method for manufacturing a pouched product
US11969502B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-04-30 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products
US12137723B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-11-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with active ingredient combinations
US12151023B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-11-26 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral composition with beet material
US12171872B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-12-24 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral compositions and methods of manufacture
US12213510B2 (en) 2019-09-11 2025-02-04 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with enhanced flavor stability
US12274276B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2025-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Dissolvable-chewable tablet
US12274779B2 (en) 2020-06-08 2025-04-15 Nicoventures Trading Limited Effervescent oral composition
US12310394B2 (en) 2021-07-30 2025-05-27 Nicoventures Trading Limited Aerosol-generating substrate comprising microcrystalline cellulose
US12310959B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2025-05-27 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral compositions with reduced water content
US12342847B2 (en) 2019-09-11 2025-07-01 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with cellulosic flavor stabilizer
US12382982B2 (en) 2021-06-25 2025-08-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products and method of manufacture

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4497331A (en) * 1982-08-11 1985-02-05 Tmci, Inc. Tobacco product with high filling power and process of making same
US4545392A (en) * 1983-07-25 1985-10-08 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Tobacco product
US20040241242A1 (en) * 2002-12-06 2004-12-02 Kosmos Pharma Thin film delivery systems for volatile decongestants

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4497331A (en) * 1982-08-11 1985-02-05 Tmci, Inc. Tobacco product with high filling power and process of making same
US4545392A (en) * 1983-07-25 1985-10-08 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Tobacco product
US20040241242A1 (en) * 2002-12-06 2004-12-02 Kosmos Pharma Thin film delivery systems for volatile decongestants

Cited By (435)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8627828B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2014-01-14 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US10098376B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2018-10-16 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US8636011B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2014-01-28 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US8469036B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2013-06-25 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US10765140B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2020-09-08 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
US10945454B2 (en) 2003-11-07 2021-03-16 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions
EP1819243A4 (en) * 2004-11-12 2012-12-26 Swedish Match North Europe Ab NEW TOBACCO PRODUCTS FOR ORAL USE
NO339553B1 (en) * 2004-11-12 2016-12-27 Swedish Match North Europe Ab New oral tobacco product
US20070062549A1 (en) * 2005-09-22 2007-03-22 Holton Darrell E Jr Smokeless tobacco composition
US7918231B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2011-04-05 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US20090126746A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2009-05-21 U.S. Smokless Tobacco Manufacturing Company, a CT corporation Tobacco Articles and Methods
US8387623B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2013-03-05 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Smokeless tobacco articles
US20100163062A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2010-07-01 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Articles
US10555551B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2020-02-11 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US11252988B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2022-02-22 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US8627826B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2014-01-14 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco articles and methods
US20110220133A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2011-09-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco Articles and Methods
US9427019B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2016-08-30 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Smokeless tobacco articles
US11957154B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2024-04-16 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US7913699B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2011-03-29 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US20070186944A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2007-08-16 U. S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco Articles and Methods
US8627827B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2014-01-14 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco articles
US20110023899A1 (en) * 2006-01-31 2011-02-03 James Arthur Strickland Tobacco Articles and Methods
US7819124B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2010-10-26 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco articles and methods
US10420366B2 (en) 2006-01-31 2019-09-24 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco articles and methods
US8695609B2 (en) 2006-02-10 2014-04-15 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
US20070186941A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2007-08-16 Holton Darrell E Jr Smokeless tobacco composition
US20080029110A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2008-02-07 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US7810507B2 (en) 2006-02-10 2010-10-12 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
US7861728B2 (en) 2006-02-10 2011-01-04 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition having an outer and inner pouch
US20110061666A1 (en) * 2006-02-10 2011-03-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US20090065013A1 (en) * 2006-04-28 2009-03-12 Swedish Match North Europe Ab moist snuff non-tobacco composition and a method for producing thereof
EP2012601A4 (en) * 2006-04-28 2010-03-10 Swedish Match North Europe Ab WET TOBACCO FREE COMPOSITION AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
EP2401927A1 (en) 2006-04-28 2012-01-04 Swedish Match North Europe AB A Moist Snuff Non-Tobacco Composition And A Method For Production Thereof.
NO346052B1 (en) * 2006-04-28 2022-01-24 Swedish Match North Europe Ab Moist snuff composition that does not contain tobacco and a process for its manufacture
US20110041860A1 (en) * 2006-04-28 2011-02-24 Swedish Match North Europe Ab Moist snuff non-tobacco composition and a method for producing thereof
US20080149121A1 (en) * 2006-05-26 2008-06-26 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable tobacco film strips and method of making the same
US7946296B2 (en) 2006-05-26 2011-05-24 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable tobacco film strips and method of making the same
US10383355B2 (en) 2006-05-26 2019-08-20 Philip Morris Usa, Inc. Smokeless tobacco product sized, shaped and adapted for oral consumption
US20110220135A1 (en) * 2006-05-26 2011-09-15 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable tobacco film strips and method of making the same
US20080029117A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-02-07 John-Paul Mua Smokeless Tobacco
US20080173317A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-07-24 John Howard Robinson Smokeless tobacco
US20080029116A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2008-02-07 John Howard Robinson Smokeless tobacco
US20100294291A1 (en) * 2006-08-01 2010-11-25 John Howard Robinson Smokeless Tobacco
US9924739B2 (en) 2006-11-15 2018-03-27 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US10426190B2 (en) 2006-11-15 2019-10-01 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US20080202533A1 (en) * 2006-11-15 2008-08-28 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US11278049B2 (en) 2006-11-15 2022-03-22 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US12053014B2 (en) 2006-11-15 2024-08-06 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US9032971B2 (en) 2006-11-15 2015-05-19 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist tobacco product and method of making
US20080156338A1 (en) * 2006-12-28 2008-07-03 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Sterilized moist snuff and method
WO2008081341A3 (en) * 2006-12-28 2009-04-02 Philip Morris Prod Sterilized moist snuff and method
US9173371B2 (en) 2007-02-23 2015-11-03 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco compositions and methods of making
US8168855B2 (en) 2007-02-23 2012-05-01 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Tobacco compositions and methods of making
US9629334B2 (en) 2007-02-23 2017-04-25 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco compositions and methods of making
US9532592B2 (en) 2007-06-01 2017-01-03 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Coated colloidal ground plant materials
US20090014018A1 (en) * 2007-06-01 2009-01-15 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Coated colloidal ground plant materials
US8356606B2 (en) 2007-06-01 2013-01-22 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Production of micronized encapsulated tobacco particles for tobacco flavor delivery from an oral pouch
CN103005668A (en) * 2007-07-23 2013-04-03 R.J.雷诺兹烟草公司 Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
JP2013153755A (en) * 2007-07-23 2013-08-15 R J Reynolds Tobacco Co Smokeless tobacco composition and method for treating tobacco for use therein
US20090025739A1 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-01-29 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US20090025738A1 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-01-29 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Composition
US8061362B2 (en) 2007-07-23 2011-11-22 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
EP2179666A2 (en) 2007-07-23 2010-04-28 R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Compositions And Methods For Treating Tobacco For Use Therein
JP2016165283A (en) * 2007-07-23 2016-09-15 アール・ジエイ・レイノルズ・タバコ・カンパニー Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
WO2009015142A3 (en) * 2007-07-23 2009-08-27 R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
EP2377413A1 (en) 2007-07-23 2011-10-19 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco compositions and methods for treating tobacco for use therein
US10219537B2 (en) 2007-07-23 2019-03-05 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
US9237769B2 (en) 2007-07-23 2016-01-19 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
US7946295B2 (en) 2007-07-23 2011-05-24 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition
EP2179666A3 (en) * 2007-07-23 2010-09-22 R.J.Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless Tobacco Compositions And Methods For Treating Tobacco For Use Therein
US8312886B2 (en) 2007-08-09 2012-11-20 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral tobacco product having a hydrated membrane coating and a high surface area
US8869804B2 (en) 2007-08-09 2014-10-28 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral tobacco product having a hydrated membrane coating and a high surface area
US20090038631A1 (en) * 2007-08-09 2009-02-12 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral tobacco product having a hydrated membrane coating and a high surface area
US8469037B2 (en) * 2008-02-08 2013-06-25 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US8746256B2 (en) 2008-02-08 2014-06-10 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US20090301505A1 (en) * 2008-02-08 2009-12-10 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US9072318B2 (en) 2008-02-08 2015-07-07 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Pre-portioned moist product and method of making
US20100018539A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 Paul Andrew Brinkley Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018541A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 Anthony Richard Gerardi Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018882A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 St Charles Frank K Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100018540A1 (en) * 2008-07-28 2010-01-28 David James Doolittle Smokeless tobacco products and processes
US20100116281A1 (en) * 2008-11-07 2010-05-13 Jerry Wayne Marshall Tobacco products and processes
US10039312B2 (en) 2008-11-07 2018-08-07 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco products and processes
EP3479704A1 (en) 2008-11-07 2019-05-08 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco products and processes
US10245227B2 (en) 2008-12-08 2019-04-02 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable products
US9155772B2 (en) 2008-12-08 2015-10-13 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable products
US11712415B2 (en) 2008-12-08 2023-08-01 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Soft, chewable and orally dissolvable and/or disintegrable products
WO2010080599A1 (en) 2008-12-19 2010-07-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco granules and method of producing tobacco granules
US12396476B2 (en) 2008-12-19 2025-08-26 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco granules and method of producing tobacco granules
US10820622B2 (en) 2008-12-19 2020-11-03 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Tobacco granules and method of producing tobacco granules
US12121040B2 (en) 2008-12-30 2024-10-22 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable films impregnated with encapsulated tobacco, tea, coffee, botanicals, and flavors for oral products
US10952452B2 (en) 2008-12-30 2021-03-23 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable films impregnated with encapsulated tobacco, tea, coffee, botanicals, and flavors for oral products
US10568338B2 (en) 2008-12-30 2020-02-25 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Dissolvable films impregnated with encapsulated tobacco, tea, coffee, botanicals, and flavors for oral products
US20110083681A1 (en) * 2009-03-16 2011-04-14 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Colloidal plant powder/extract encapsulation with pectin-protein coacervate gels
US11224247B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2022-01-18 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Coated tobacco particles suitable for usage in a smokeless tobacco product
US9167847B2 (en) 2009-03-16 2015-10-27 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Production of coated tobacco particles suitable for usage in a smokeless tobacoo product
US9687023B2 (en) 2009-10-09 2017-06-27 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist smokeless tobacco product for oral usage having on a portion of the outer surface at least one friction reducing strip that provides texture during use
US20110083688A1 (en) * 2009-10-09 2011-04-14 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Moist smokeless tobacco product with textured coating
US20110100382A1 (en) * 2009-10-13 2011-05-05 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral moist smokeless tobacco products with net-structured gel coating and methods of making
US8539958B2 (en) 2009-10-13 2013-09-24 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral moist smokeless tobacco products with net-structured gel coating and methods of making
US9648903B2 (en) 2009-10-13 2017-05-16 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral moist smokeless tobacco products with net-structured gel coating and methods of making
US20110108043A1 (en) * 2009-11-12 2011-05-12 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral chewable tobacco product and method of manufacture thereof
US8640714B2 (en) 2009-11-12 2014-02-04 Philip Morris Usa Inc. Oral chewable tobacco product and method of manufacture thereof
US10327467B2 (en) 2010-04-14 2019-06-25 Altria Client Services Llc Preformed smokeless tobacco product
WO2011130414A1 (en) 2010-04-14 2011-10-20 Altria Client Services Inc. Preformed smokeless tobacco product
US9237768B2 (en) 2010-04-14 2016-01-19 Altria Client Services Llc Preformed smokeless tobacco product
US11957152B2 (en) 2010-04-14 2024-04-16 Altria Client Services Llc Preformed smokeless tobacco product
US10645968B2 (en) 2010-04-14 2020-05-12 Altria Client Services Llc Preformed smokeless tobacco product
US12150476B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2024-11-26 Altria Client Services Llc Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
US9814261B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2017-11-14 Altria Client Services Llc Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
WO2012019035A2 (en) 2010-08-05 2012-02-09 Frank Scott Atchley Composite smokeless tobacco products, systems, and methods
US9066540B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2015-06-30 Altria Client Services Inc. Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
WO2012019025A2 (en) 2010-08-05 2012-02-09 Frank Scott Atchley Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
US10736354B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2020-08-11 Altria Client Services Llc Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
US11540560B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2023-01-03 Altria Client Services Llc Fabric having tobacco entangled with structural fibers
US9756875B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2017-09-12 Altria Client Services Llc Composite smokeless tobacco products, systems, and methods
US10448669B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2019-10-22 Altria Client Services Llc Non-tobacco product having polyurethane structural fibers
US8978661B2 (en) 2010-08-05 2015-03-17 Altria Client Services Inc. Composite smokeless tobacco products, systems, and methods
US11172702B2 (en) 2010-09-02 2021-11-16 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Apparatus for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product incorporating an object, and associated method
US10028520B2 (en) 2010-09-02 2018-07-24 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Apparatus for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product incorporating an object, and associated method
WO2012030946A1 (en) 2010-09-02 2012-03-08 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Apparatus for manufacturing a smokeless tobacco product incorporating an object, and associated method
US8931493B2 (en) 2010-11-01 2015-01-13 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. Smokeless tobacco products
WO2012061192A1 (en) 2010-11-01 2012-05-10 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco products and processes
USD674538S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Set of oral tobacco articles
US11357256B2 (en) 2010-12-10 2022-06-14 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco packaging system and method
US9468233B2 (en) 2010-12-10 2016-10-18 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco packaging system and method
WO2012078960A1 (en) 2010-12-10 2012-06-14 Altria Client Services Inc. Smokeless tobacco packaging system and method
USD674134S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-08 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Oral tobacco article
US10285439B2 (en) 2010-12-10 2019-05-14 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco packaging system and method
USD674537S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokelss Tobacco Company LLC Set of oral tobacco articles
USD674536S1 (en) 2010-12-10 2013-01-15 U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company Llc Set of oral tobacco articles
WO2012106237A1 (en) 2011-01-31 2012-08-09 American Snuff Company, Llc Container for smokeless tobacco products
WO2013090366A2 (en) 2011-12-14 2013-06-20 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco product comprising effervescent composition
US11540554B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2023-01-03 Altria Client Services Llc Oral tobacco product
US9884015B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-02-06 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US11541001B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2023-01-03 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US12167743B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2024-12-17 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
EP3440945A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2019-02-13 Altria Client Services LLC Oral product
WO2013109961A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2013-07-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
WO2013109931A2 (en) 2012-01-20 2013-07-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
EP3444297A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2019-02-20 Altria Client Services LLC Oral product
US10660359B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2020-05-26 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9986756B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-06-05 Altria Client Services Llc Exhausted-tobacco oral product
US10639275B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2020-05-05 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US10631568B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2020-04-28 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
EP4042882A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2022-08-17 Altria Client Services LLC Oral product
US10602768B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2020-03-31 Altria Client Services Llc Oral tobacco product
US11369129B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2022-06-28 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US10959454B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2021-03-30 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US11864578B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2024-01-09 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9930909B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-04-03 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9854830B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-01-02 Altria Client Services Llc Oral tobacco product
US9854831B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-01-02 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US9872516B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2018-01-23 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US12193470B2 (en) 2012-01-20 2025-01-14 Altria Client Services Llc Oral tobacco product
EP4001355A1 (en) 2012-01-20 2022-05-25 Altria Client Services LLC Oral product
EP4445751A2 (en) 2012-02-13 2024-10-16 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Whitened tobacco composition
WO2013122948A1 (en) 2012-02-13 2013-08-22 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Whitened tobacco composition
EP3461351A1 (en) 2012-02-13 2019-04-03 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Whitend tobacco composition
US9635881B2 (en) 2012-04-10 2017-05-02 Swedish Match North Europe Ab Smokeless tobacco composition comprising non-tobacco fibers and a method for its manufacture
WO2013166285A1 (en) 2012-05-04 2013-11-07 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Transparent moisture barrier coatings for containers
US11944114B2 (en) 2012-06-20 2024-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco lipid granules
US11576423B2 (en) 2012-06-20 2023-02-14 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco product
WO2013192519A1 (en) 2012-06-22 2013-12-27 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Composite tobacco-containing materials
US11490650B2 (en) 2012-06-22 2022-11-08 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Composite tobacco-containing materials
US10973256B2 (en) 2012-07-30 2021-04-13 British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited Fleece for smokeless tobacco
US20140026912A1 (en) * 2012-07-30 2014-01-30 British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited Fleece for Smokeless Tobacco
US9913491B2 (en) * 2012-07-30 2018-03-13 British American Tobacco (Investments) Limited Fleece for smokeless tobacco
US10390556B2 (en) 2012-09-19 2019-08-27 Altria Client Services Llc Methods of reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and/or improving leaf quality in tobacco
WO2014047333A1 (en) 2012-09-19 2014-03-27 Lusso Marcos Fernando De Godoy METHODS OF REDUCING TOBACCO-SPECIFIC NITROSAMINES (TSNAs) AND/OR IMPROVING LEAF QUALITY IN TOBACCO
US9521863B2 (en) 2012-09-19 2016-12-20 Altria Client Services Llc Methods of reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) and/or improving leaf quality in tobacco
US9591875B2 (en) 2012-09-21 2017-03-14 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Fibrous composite tobacco-containing materials
US9386800B2 (en) 2012-09-21 2016-07-12 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Fibrous composite tobacco-containing materials
WO2014164509A1 (en) 2013-03-11 2014-10-09 Niconovum Usa, Inc. Method and apparatus for differentiating oral pouch products
US10258076B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-04-16 Altria Client Services Llc Fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product
US9763473B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2017-09-19 Altria Client Services Llc Fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product
US9693582B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2017-07-04 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US10834960B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2020-11-17 Altria Client Services Llc Soft oral product
US10881130B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2021-01-05 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco article
US10905151B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2021-02-02 Altria Client Services Llc Fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product
US12342848B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2025-07-01 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco article
US20170208854A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2017-07-27 Altria Client Services Llc Product Portion Enrobing Process and Apparatus, and Resulting Products
US9462827B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2016-10-11 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
US9420827B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2016-08-23 Altria Client Services Llc Soft oral product
US12193473B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2025-01-14 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US10244787B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Soft oral product
US10588339B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2020-03-17 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US9414624B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2016-08-16 Altria Client Services Llc Fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product
US12161147B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2024-12-10 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
EP4218429A2 (en) 2013-03-14 2023-08-02 Altria Client Services LLC Fiber-wrapped smokeless-tobacco product
US11723394B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2023-08-15 Altria Client Services Llc Fiber-wrapped smokeless tobacco product
US10271572B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-04-30 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco article
US12357019B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2025-07-15 Altria Client Services Llc Soft oral product
US11889857B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2024-02-06 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US10306916B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2019-06-04 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US11737485B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2023-08-29 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco article
US10531685B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2020-01-14 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
US11103002B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2021-08-31 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing machines and methods
US11382350B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2022-07-12 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
WO2014152956A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Product portion enrobing process and apparatus, and resulting products
US11758938B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2023-09-19 Altria Client Services Llc Soft oral product
WO2014152938A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Product portion enrobing machines and methods
WO2014152945A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Fiber-wrapped smokeless-tobacco product
US9402414B2 (en) 2013-03-14 2016-08-02 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless tobacco article
WO2014159673A2 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Altria Client Services Inc. Soft oral product
WO2014159403A1 (en) 2013-03-14 2014-10-02 Altria Client Services Inc. Smokeless tobacco article
US10028521B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2018-07-24 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US10765142B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2020-09-08 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
WO2014150957A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Ujwala Warek Nitrite-degrading and tsna-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
WO2014151434A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Modifying taste and sensory irritation of smokeless tobacco and non-tobacco products
WO2014150870A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-25 Altria Client Services Inc. Bacteriophage and methods of making and using
US10377992B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2019-08-13 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of making and using
US11812776B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2023-11-14 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US11375740B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2022-07-05 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
WO2014144013A1 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-18 Altria Client Services Inc. Pouch material for smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US10799548B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2020-10-13 Altria Client Services Llc Modifying taste and sensory irritation of smokeless tobacco and non-tobacco products
US10039309B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2018-08-07 Altria Client Services Llc Pouch material for smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US9433239B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2016-09-06 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of making and using
US11034936B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2021-06-15 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of making and using
US10888109B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2021-01-12 Altria Client Services Llc Nitrite-degrading and TSNA-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
US11000060B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2021-05-11 Altria Client Services Llc Pouch material for smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
EP4154736A1 (en) 2013-03-15 2023-03-29 Altria Client Services LLC Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
WO2014144254A2 (en) 2013-03-15 2014-09-18 Altria Client Services Inc. Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US11284643B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2022-03-29 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US11882866B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2024-01-30 Altria Client Services Llc Pouch material for smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US12350306B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2025-07-08 Altria Client Services Llc Modifying taste and sensory irritation of smokeless tobacco and non-tobacco products
US10463070B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2019-11-05 Altria Client Services Llc Pouch material for smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US10813382B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2020-10-27 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and machines for pouching smokeless tobacco and tobacco substitute products
US10226064B2 (en) 2013-03-15 2019-03-12 Altria Client Services Llc Nitrite-degrading and TSNA-degrading bacteria and methods of making and using
EP4613457A2 (en) 2013-05-13 2025-09-10 Altria Client Services LLC Oral product
US9185931B2 (en) 2013-05-13 2015-11-17 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
US12133848B2 (en) 2013-05-13 2024-11-05 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US11517566B2 (en) 2013-05-13 2022-12-06 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
US10183016B2 (en) 2013-05-13 2019-01-22 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
WO2014186288A1 (en) 2013-05-13 2014-11-20 Altria Client Services Inc. Oral product
US10780085B2 (en) 2013-05-13 2020-09-22 Altria Client Services Llc Oral product
EP2965637A4 (en) * 2013-06-19 2016-12-07 Japan Tobacco Inc PROCESS FOR PRODUCING TOBACCO RAW MATERIAL
US10349672B2 (en) 2013-07-19 2019-07-16 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
US11076631B2 (en) 2013-07-19 2021-08-03 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
US9521864B2 (en) 2013-07-19 2016-12-20 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
US11944115B2 (en) 2013-07-19 2024-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
EP3622834A1 (en) 2013-07-19 2020-03-18 Altria Client Services LLC Methods and systems for incorporating nicotine into oral products
EP4410290A2 (en) 2013-09-09 2024-08-07 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition incorporating a botanical material
US11503853B2 (en) 2013-09-09 2022-11-22 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco composition incorporating a botanical material
US11554099B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-01-17 Altria Client Services Llc Soluble fiber lozenge
US10925309B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2021-02-23 Altria Client Sendees LLC Tobacco lozenge
US12274276B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2025-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Dissolvable-chewable tablet
WO2015051306A1 (en) 2013-10-03 2015-04-09 Altria Client Services Inc. Dissolvable chewable tablet
US12109313B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2024-10-08 Altria Client Services Llc Soluble fiber lozenge
US10244786B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2019-04-02 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco lozenge
US9351936B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2016-05-31 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
WO2015051308A1 (en) 2013-10-03 2015-04-09 Altria Client Services Inc. Lozenge
US10702516B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2020-07-07 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
US11849753B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-12-26 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco lozenge
US11779045B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-10-10 Altria Client Services Llc Dissolvable-chewable exhausted-tobacco tablet
US10105320B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-10-23 Altria Client Services Soluble fiber lozenge
EP3881824A1 (en) 2013-10-03 2021-09-22 Altria Client Services LLC Lozenge
US12083110B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2024-09-10 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
US11116758B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2021-09-14 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
US12357016B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2025-07-15 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco lozenge
US9999243B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-06-19 Altria Client Services Llc Exhausted tobacco lozenge
US11723904B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-08-15 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
US9943511B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2018-04-17 Altria Client Services Llc Nicotine lozenge
US11771127B2 (en) 2013-10-03 2023-10-03 Altria Client Services Llc Chewable dissolvable nicotine tablet
US10568355B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2020-02-25 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
US12048321B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2024-07-30 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
US11540555B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2023-01-03 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
US12408692B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2025-09-09 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
US10980271B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2021-04-20 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
US10357054B2 (en) 2013-10-16 2019-07-23 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pastille
WO2015085299A1 (en) 2013-12-06 2015-06-11 Altria Client Services Inc. Tobacco plants having altered amounts of one or more alkaloids in leaf and methods of using such plants
EP4449859A2 (en) 2013-12-06 2024-10-23 Altria Client Services LLC Tobacco plants having altered amounts of one or more alkaloids in leaf and methods of using such plants
EP3957190A2 (en) 2014-03-14 2022-02-23 Altria Client Services LLC Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
US10384816B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2019-08-20 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
EP3597052A1 (en) 2014-03-14 2020-01-22 Altria Client Services LLC Product portion enrobing process and apparatus
US9896228B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2018-02-20 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
US10239089B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2019-03-26 Altria Client Services Llc Product portion enrobing process and apparatus
US11198151B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2021-12-14 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
US11731162B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2023-08-22 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
US12151260B2 (en) 2014-03-14 2024-11-26 Altria Client Services Llc Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
EP4458169A2 (en) 2014-03-14 2024-11-06 Altria Client Services LLC Polymer encased smokeless tobacco products
US11304440B2 (en) 2014-04-08 2022-04-19 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
EP3626826A1 (en) 2014-04-08 2020-03-25 Altria Client Services LLC Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
WO2015157359A1 (en) 2014-04-08 2015-10-15 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
WO2016004193A1 (en) 2014-07-02 2016-01-07 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US12371703B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2025-07-29 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US11019840B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2021-06-01 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Oral pouch products
US10113174B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2018-10-30 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US10851384B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2020-12-01 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US11981903B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2024-05-14 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US11492633B2 (en) 2014-07-02 2022-11-08 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco having altered leaf properties and methods of making and using
US11873500B2 (en) 2014-07-08 2024-01-16 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic locus imparting a low anatabine trait in tobacco and methods of using
US10626409B2 (en) 2014-07-08 2020-04-21 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic locus imparting a low anatabine trait in tobacco and methods of using
US11299743B2 (en) 2014-07-08 2022-04-12 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic locus imparting a low anatabine trait in tobacco and methods of using
US12291715B2 (en) 2014-07-08 2025-05-06 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic locus imparting a low anatabine trait in tobacco and methods of using
WO2016040754A1 (en) 2014-09-12 2016-03-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Nonwoven pouch comprising heat sealable binder fiber
US10959456B2 (en) 2014-09-12 2021-03-30 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Nonwoven pouch comprising heat sealable binder fiber
US11793235B2 (en) 2014-09-12 2023-10-24 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Nonwoven pouch comprising heat sealable binder fiber
US10435700B2 (en) 2014-10-06 2019-10-08 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
EP3739053A1 (en) 2014-10-06 2020-11-18 Altria Client Services LLC Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
US11236349B2 (en) 2014-10-06 2022-02-01 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
EP3470521A1 (en) 2014-10-06 2019-04-17 Altria Client Services LLC Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
WO2016057515A2 (en) 2014-10-06 2016-04-14 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
US12203082B2 (en) 2014-10-06 2025-01-21 Altria Client Services Llc Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
EP4268584A2 (en) 2014-10-06 2023-11-01 Altria Client Services LLC Genetic control of axillary bud growth in tobacco plants
WO2016090075A1 (en) 2014-12-05 2016-06-09 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pouch
EP4442128A1 (en) 2014-12-05 2024-10-09 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco pouch
US11096414B2 (en) 2015-01-29 2021-08-24 Altria Client Services Llc Endolysin from bacteriophage against geobacillus and methods of using
US10357056B2 (en) 2015-01-29 2019-07-23 Altria Client Services Llc Endolysin from bacteriophage against Geobacillus and methods of using
WO2016123427A1 (en) 2015-01-29 2016-08-04 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of using
US9781929B2 (en) 2015-01-29 2017-10-10 Altria Client Services Llc Bacteriophage and methods of using
US10881133B2 (en) 2015-04-16 2021-01-05 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco-derived cellulosic sugar
US9918492B2 (en) 2015-05-14 2018-03-20 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Treatment of tobacco
WO2016182833A1 (en) 2015-05-14 2016-11-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Treatment of tobacco
US10321708B2 (en) 2015-05-14 2019-06-18 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Treatment of tobacco
WO2016200804A1 (en) 2015-06-10 2016-12-15 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Container for smokeless tobacco products comprising a pulp material and related packaged product assembly and method
US10405571B2 (en) 2015-06-26 2019-09-10 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2016210303A1 (en) 2015-06-26 2016-12-29 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
EP4218404A2 (en) 2015-06-26 2023-08-02 Altria Client Services LLC Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2017120073A1 (en) 2016-01-05 2017-07-13 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smokeless tobacco product
WO2017130161A1 (en) 2016-01-28 2017-08-03 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco-derived flavorants
US10499684B2 (en) 2016-01-28 2019-12-10 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Tobacco-derived flavorants
WO2017134586A1 (en) 2016-02-02 2017-08-10 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Method for preparing flavorful compounds isolated from black liquor and products incorporating the flavorful compounds
US11807860B2 (en) 2016-03-11 2023-11-07 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US10731173B2 (en) 2016-03-11 2020-08-04 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US12209249B2 (en) 2016-03-11 2025-01-28 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
WO2017156535A1 (en) 2016-03-11 2017-09-14 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
WO2017180853A1 (en) 2016-04-13 2017-10-19 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using the same
US10457953B2 (en) 2016-04-13 2019-10-29 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using
US11174490B2 (en) 2016-04-13 2021-11-16 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using
EP4488369A2 (en) 2016-04-13 2025-01-08 Altria Client Services LLC Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using the same
US11845946B2 (en) 2016-04-13 2023-12-19 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants exhibiting altered photosynthesis and methods of making and using
WO2018064043A2 (en) 2016-09-27 2018-04-05 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco beads
US10827777B2 (en) 2016-09-27 2020-11-10 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco beads
EP4268623A2 (en) 2016-09-27 2023-11-01 Altria Client Services LLC Tobacco beads
US11445744B2 (en) 2016-09-27 2022-09-20 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco beads
US12295403B2 (en) 2016-09-27 2025-05-13 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco beads
US12129474B2 (en) 2016-10-07 2024-10-29 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)
US11266174B2 (en) 2016-10-07 2022-03-08 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants having increased nitrogen efficiency and methods of using such plants
US12163139B2 (en) 2016-10-07 2024-12-10 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants having increased nitrogen efficiency and methods of using such plants
WO2018068000A1 (en) 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants having increased nitrogen efficiency and methods of using such plants
US10647989B2 (en) 2016-10-07 2020-05-12 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)
US11634724B2 (en) 2016-10-07 2023-04-25 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)
WO2018067985A1 (en) 2016-10-07 2018-04-12 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (tsnas)
EP4342290A2 (en) 2016-10-07 2024-03-27 Altria Client Services LLC Tobacco plants having increased nitrogen efficiency and methods of using such plants
WO2018119124A1 (en) 2016-12-21 2018-06-28 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US11849752B2 (en) 2016-12-30 2023-12-26 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless products containing non-tobacco plant materials
WO2018126262A2 (en) 2016-12-30 2018-07-05 Altria Client Services Llc Smokeless products containing non-tobacco plant materials
EP4473849A1 (en) 2016-12-30 2024-12-11 Altria Client Services LLC Smokeless products containing non-tobacco plant materials
WO2018172995A1 (en) 2017-03-24 2018-09-27 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines
US11891364B2 (en) 2017-03-24 2024-02-06 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines
US11091446B2 (en) 2017-03-24 2021-08-17 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Methods of selectively forming substituted pyrazines
WO2018185708A1 (en) 2017-04-06 2018-10-11 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smoke treatment
US10470487B2 (en) 2017-04-06 2019-11-12 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Smoke treatment
US11457659B2 (en) 2017-08-04 2022-10-04 Altria Client Services Llc Stabilization methods for tobacco and tobacco products
US12193474B2 (en) 2017-08-04 2025-01-14 Altria Client Services Llc Stabilization methods for tobacco and tobacco products
WO2019046756A1 (en) 2017-09-01 2019-03-07 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and compositions related to improved nitrogen utilization efficiency in tobacco
US11602118B2 (en) 2017-09-01 2023-03-14 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and compositions related to improved nitrogen utilization efficiency in tobacco
US10888064B2 (en) 2017-09-01 2021-01-12 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and compositions related to improved nitrogen utilization efficiency in tobacco
US12284977B2 (en) 2017-09-01 2025-04-29 Altria Client Services Llc Methods and compositions related to improved nitrogen utilization efficiency in tobacco
US11104912B2 (en) 2017-09-11 2021-08-31 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US12286637B2 (en) 2017-09-11 2025-04-29 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
WO2019051232A1 (en) 2017-09-11 2019-03-14 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US11879130B2 (en) 2017-09-11 2024-01-23 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US12075746B2 (en) 2018-01-12 2024-09-03 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2019140297A1 (en) 2018-01-12 2019-07-18 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US11950563B2 (en) 2018-01-12 2024-04-09 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2019140312A1 (en) 2018-01-12 2019-07-18 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2019162903A1 (en) 2018-02-23 2019-08-29 American Snuff Company, Llc Container for smokeless tobacco products
US11859192B2 (en) 2018-03-05 2024-01-02 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality
US11220695B2 (en) 2018-03-05 2022-01-11 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality
EP4328312A2 (en) 2018-03-05 2024-02-28 Altria Client Services LLC Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality
WO2019212632A1 (en) 2018-03-05 2019-11-07 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality
WO2019195237A1 (en) 2018-04-03 2019-10-10 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having increased phenylalanine and reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (tsnas)
EP4062774A1 (en) 2018-04-03 2022-09-28 Altria Client Services LLC Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having increased phenylalanine and reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (tsnas)
US11377665B2 (en) 2018-04-03 2022-07-05 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having increased phenylalanine and reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)
US11999961B2 (en) 2018-04-03 2024-06-04 Altria Client Services Llc Composition and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having increased phenylalanine and reduced tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)
WO2019198055A2 (en) 2018-04-13 2019-10-17 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Lid for a container for smokeless tobacco products
WO2020023864A1 (en) 2018-07-26 2020-01-30 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on pmt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US11384361B2 (en) 2018-07-26 2022-07-12 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on PMT engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2020128971A1 (en) 2018-12-20 2020-06-25 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Method for whitening tobacco
WO2020154466A1 (en) 2019-01-24 2020-07-30 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants comprising reduced nicotine and reduced tobacco specific nitrosamines
US12077765B2 (en) 2019-01-24 2024-09-03 Altria Client Services Llc Tobacco plants comprising reduced nicotine and reduced tobacco specific nitrosamines
US11213062B2 (en) 2019-05-09 2022-01-04 American Snuff Company Stabilizer for moist snuff
WO2020225768A1 (en) 2019-05-09 2020-11-12 American Snuff Company, Llc Stabilizer for moist snuff
WO2020243276A1 (en) 2019-05-29 2020-12-03 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
EP4166671A1 (en) 2019-05-29 2023-04-19 Altria Client Services LLC Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US11447790B2 (en) 2019-05-29 2022-09-20 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having reduced or eliminated suckers
US12342847B2 (en) 2019-09-11 2025-07-01 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with cellulosic flavor stabilizer
US12213510B2 (en) 2019-09-11 2025-02-04 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with enhanced flavor stability
WO2021048770A1 (en) 2019-09-11 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Alternative methods for whitening tobacco
WO2021048768A1 (en) 2019-09-11 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
WO2021048769A1 (en) 2019-09-13 2021-03-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
US12270037B2 (en) 2019-10-10 2025-04-08 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality via manipulating leaf quality genes
WO2021072288A1 (en) 2019-10-10 2021-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on qpt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2021072241A1 (en) 2019-10-10 2021-04-15 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels with desirable leaf quality via manipulating leaf quality genes
WO2021113337A1 (en) 2019-12-03 2021-06-10 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US11793230B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-10-24 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with improved binding of active ingredients
US12318479B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2025-06-03 Nicoventures Trading Limited Process of making nanoemulsion
US12151023B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-11-26 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral composition with beet material
US11969502B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-04-30 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products
US11617744B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-04-04 Nico Ventures Trading Limited Moist oral compositions
US11896711B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-02-13 Nicoventures Trading Limited Process of making nanoemulsion
US11889856B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-02-06 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral foam composition
US11883527B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-01-30 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral composition and method of manufacture
US12171872B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-12-24 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral compositions and methods of manufacture
US11672862B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-06-13 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with reduced irritation
US12137723B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-11-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products with active ingredient combinations
WO2021116894A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with heat sealable binder
US12064424B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-08-20 Nicoventures Trading Limited Moist oral compositions
WO2021116852A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with dissolvable component
WO2021116853A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Fibrous fleece material
US11872231B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2024-01-16 Nicoventures Trading Limited Moist oral product comprising an active ingredient
US11826462B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2023-11-28 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product with sustained flavor release
US12310959B2 (en) 2019-12-09 2025-05-27 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral compositions with reduced water content
WO2021116893A1 (en) 2019-12-09 2021-06-17 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral product and method of manufacture
WO2021154738A1 (en) 2020-01-27 2021-08-05 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods based on pmt engineering for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
WO2021236791A1 (en) 2020-05-20 2021-11-25 Altria Client Services Llc A hybrid air and fire curing combination process to reduce harmful and potentially harmful constituents in cured tobacco
WO2021247740A1 (en) 2020-06-03 2021-12-09 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US12234469B2 (en) 2020-06-03 2025-02-25 Altria Client Services Llc Compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants and products having altered alkaloid levels
US12274779B2 (en) 2020-06-08 2025-04-15 Nicoventures Trading Limited Effervescent oral composition
WO2022049536A1 (en) 2020-09-04 2022-03-10 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for whitening tobacco
US11839602B2 (en) 2020-11-25 2023-12-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral cannabinoid product with lipid component
WO2022162558A1 (en) 2021-01-28 2022-08-04 Nicoventures Trading Limited Method for sealing pouches
US12382982B2 (en) 2021-06-25 2025-08-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Oral products and method of manufacture
US12310394B2 (en) 2021-07-30 2025-05-27 Nicoventures Trading Limited Aerosol-generating substrate comprising microcrystalline cellulose
WO2023062109A1 (en) 2021-10-13 2023-04-20 Wm19 Holding Ag Oral formulations comprising nicotine salt
DE112022004882T5 (en) 2021-10-13 2024-08-01 Wm19 Holding Ag NICOTINE SALT COMPREHENSIVE ORAL FORMULATIONS
WO2023084499A1 (en) 2021-11-15 2023-05-19 Nicoventures Trading Limited Products with enhanced sensory characteristics
WO2023194959A1 (en) 2022-04-06 2023-10-12 Nicoventures Trading Limited Pouched products with heat sealable binder
WO2024074942A1 (en) 2022-10-03 2024-04-11 Nicoventures Trading Limited Sealing member for packaging
WO2024074988A1 (en) 2022-10-04 2024-04-11 R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Stackable arrangement of product containers and related method of stacking
WO2024079697A1 (en) 2022-10-14 2024-04-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Apparatus and method for manufacturing a pouched product
WO2024079696A1 (en) 2022-10-14 2024-04-18 Nicoventures Trading Limited Apparatus and method for manufacturing and inspecting a pouched product or at least one object associated therewith

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US20040118422A1 (en) Tobacco dough and a method for its manufacture
EP1819243B1 (en) A new oral tobacco product
CA2685023C (en) Moist non-tobacco snuff product
US20230292811A1 (en) Smokeless tobacco lipid granules
EP2649888B1 (en) A smokeless tobacco composition comprising non-tobacco fibers and a method for its manufacture
EP2401927B1 (en) A moist snuff non-tobacco composition and a method for production thereof.
US20220095671A1 (en) An oral nicotine product comprising a ph adjusting agent
WO2008056135A2 (en) A smokeless tobacco product and method for forming such a product
KR20120081202A (en) Coil packaging for smokeless tobacco
WO2024192975A1 (en) Tobacco shreds and preparation method therefor, and cigarette
EP1575383B1 (en) A moist snuff composition comprising at least one thickening agent and a method for its manufacture
NO346000B1 (en) AN ORAL NICOTINE PRODUCT COMPRISING A pH ADJUSTING AGENT
RU2807117C2 (en) NICOTINE-CONTAINING PRODUCT FOR ORAL USE WITH pH REGULATING AGENT
DK1819243T3 (en) A new oral tobacco product

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AS Assignment

Owner name: SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EUROPE AB, SWEDEN

Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:LUNDIN, JORGEN;HODIN, FREDRIK;ARNARP, JAN;REEL/FRAME:013595/0923

Effective date: 20021218

STCB Information on status: application discontinuation

Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION