US2008302683A1PendingUtilityA1

Cigarette paper and dispensing package

Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jun 11, 2007Filed: Jun 11, 2007Published: Dec 11, 2008
Est. expiryJun 11, 2027(~0.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Michael Tanzer
A24F 17/00
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Abstract

Cellulose-glycerol cigarette papers are described which has advantages such as milder taste, less chemicals, a slower burn with less ash and smoke, and also it is self-adhering when a water-based agent is applied. A cigarette paper dispensing package is also provided which enables easy access to a single cigarette paper. Tear-off mouthpiece filters are also integrally provided for within the package, while providing efficient dispensing of a single cigarette paper without spillage or grabbing too many inadvertently.

Claims

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1 . An assembled vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising: a front wall, a top edge, a rear wall, a bottom edge, and two opposed sidewalls, wherein said rear wall has at least one horizontal slot for receiving a rear flap. 
   
   
       2 . The assembled vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 1  further comprising two bottom side flaps connected to each of said two opposed sidewalls. 
   
   
       3 . The assembled vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 1  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap. 
   
   
       4 . The assembled vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 1  further comprising an aperture located at the top of said rear wall to facilitate access to said cigarette paper, wherein said aperture has an arcuate shape. 
   
   
       5 . The assembled vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 3  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap, wherein at least one said perforated segment at said proximal end is inserted into said horizontal slot. 
   
   
       6 . A vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 a front wall with a top edge, a first opposed sidewall with an upper tab insert and a lower tab insert and a second opposed sidewall, a first bottom edge with a bottom insert;   a rear wall connected to said second opposed sidewall of said front wall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal located is located near said aperture, a second bottom edge, a bottom tab extending from said bottom edge, and a third opposed sidewall, wherein said third opposed sidewall has an upper side flap for insertion into said upper tab insert of said front wall and a lower side flap for insertion into said lower tab insert of said front wall; and   a rear flap connected to said top edge wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment.   
   
   
       7 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 6  further comprising two bottom side flaps wherein each of said bottom side flaps are respectively connected to said first opposed sidewall and said second opposed sidewall of said front wall. 
   
   
       8 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 6  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap. 
   
   
       9 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 6  further comprising an aperture located at the top of said rear wall to facilitate access to said cigarette paper, wherein said aperture has an arcuate shape. 
   
   
       10 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 8  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap, wherein at least one said perforated segment at said proximal end is inserted into said horizontal slot. 
   
   
       11 . A vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 a front wall with a top edge, a first opposed sidewall, and a first bottom edge with a bottom insert;   a rear wall connected to said first opposed sidewall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal slot is located near said aperture, a second bottom edge, a bottom tab extending from said second bottom edge, and a second opposed sidewall a glue tab is connected to said third opposed sidewall; and   a rear flap connected to said top edge of said rear flap wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment.   
   
   
       12 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 11  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap. 
   
   
       13 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 11  further comprising an aperture located at the top of said rear wall to facilitate access to said cigarette paper, wherein said aperture has an arcuate shape. 
   
   
       14 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 12 , wherein at least one said perforated segment at said proximal end is inserted into said horizontal slot. 
   
   
       15 . A vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 a front wall with a top edge, and a bottom edge;   a rear wall connected to said bottom edge of said front wall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal slot is located near said aperture, and two opposed sidewalls wherein each of said opposed sidewalls is connected with a glue tab; and   a rear flap connected to said top edge wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment.   
   
   
       16 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 15  further comprising at least one perforated segment located at a proximal end of said rear flap. 
   
   
       17 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 15  further comprising an aperture located at the top of said rear wall to facilitate access to said cigarette paper, wherein said aperture has an arcuate shape. 
   
   
       18 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 15  further comprising two outer bilateral fold or score lines and an inner sliced segment therein to facilitate access to said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       19 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 18  wherein said inner sliced segment is jagged. 
   
   
       20 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 18  wherein said inner sliced segment is arcuate. 
   
   
       21 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 18  wherein said inner sliced segment is semi-rectangular. 
   
   
       22 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 18  wherein said inner sliced segment is semi-triangular. 
   
   
       23 . The vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package of  claim 16 , wherein at least one said perforated segment at said proximal end is inserted into said horizontal slot. 
   
   
       24 . A method for utilizing a vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 having a front wall with a top edge, a first opposed sidewall with an upper side tab insert and a lower side tab insert and a second opposed sidewall, a first bottom edge with a bottom insert;   having a rear wall connected to said second opposed sidewall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal slot is located near said aperture, a second bottom edge, a bottom tab extending from said bottom edge, an upper side flap, a lower side flap, and a third opposed sidewall having an upper side flap for insertion into an upper side tab insert of said front wall and a lower side flap for insertion into a lower side tab insert of said front wall;   having a rear flap connected to said top edge wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment;   folding said top edge of said front wall;   folding said first opposed sidewall and said second opposed sidewall of said front wall;   folding said two bottom side flaps of said front wall;   folding said first bottom edge of said front wall;   folding said third opposed sidewall of said rear wall;   folding said upper side flap of said rear wall;   folding said lower side flap of said rear wall;   folding said second bottom edge of said rear wall;   folding said bottom tab of said rear wall;   folding said rear flap;   inserting said upper side flap of said rear wall into said upper side tab insert of said front wall;   inserting said lower side flap of said rear wall into said lower side tab insert of said front wall; and   inserting said bottom tab of said rear wall in said bottom insert of said front wall.   
   
   
       25 . The method of  claim 24  wherein said perforated segment is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       26 . The method of  claim 24  wherein said rear flap is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       27 . The method of  claim 25  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       28 . The method of  claim 26  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       29 . The method of  claim 27  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       30 . The method of  claim 28  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       31 . The method of  claim 29  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       32 . The method of  claim 30  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       33 . The method of  claim 27  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       34 . The method of  claim 28  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       35 . The method of  claim 24  further comprising: inserting said rear flap through said horizontal slot of said rear wall. 
   
   
       36 . A method for utilizing a vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 having a front wall with a top edge, a first opposed sidewall and a second opposed sidewall, a first bottom edge, a bottom insert;   having a rear wall connected to said second opposed sidewall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal slot is located near said aperture, a second bottom edge, a bottom tab extending from said bottom edge, and a third opposed sidewall, wherein said third opposed sidewall has an upper side flap for insertion into an upper side tab insert of said front wall and a lower side flap for insertion into a lower tab insert of said front wall;   having a rear flap connected to said top edge of said rear flap wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment;   folding said top edge of said front wall;   folding said first opposed sidewall and said second opposed sidewall of said front wall;   folding said first bottom edge of said front wall;   folding said third opposed sidewall and said fourth opposed sidewall of said rear wall;   folding said upper side flap of said rear wall;   folding said lower side flap of said rear wall;   folding said second bottom edge of said rear wall;   folding said bottom tab of said rear wall;   folding said rear flap;   inserting said upper side flap of said rear wall in a corresponding first tab insert of said front wall;   inserting said lower side flap of said rear wall in a corresponding second tab insert of said front wall;   inserting said bottom tab of said rear wall in said bottom insert of said front wall; and   inserting said rear flap through said horizontal slot of said rear wall.   
   
   
       37 . The method of  claim 36  wherein said perforated segment is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       38 . The method of  claim 36  wherein said rear flap is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       39 . The method of  claim 37  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       40 . The method of  claim 38  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       41 . The method of  claim 39  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       42 . The method of  claim 40  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       43 . The method of  claim 41  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       44 . The method of  claim 42  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       45 . The method of  claim 43  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       46 . The method of  claim 44  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       47 . A method for utilizing a vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 having a front wall with a top edge, a first opposed sidewall, a first bottom edge with a bottom insert;   having a rear wall connected to said first opposed sidewall of said front wall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall wherein said horizontal slot is located near said aperture, a second bottom edge, a bottom tab extending from said second bottom edge, a second opposed sidewall wherein a first side of said second opposed sidewall is connected to said front wall and wherein a second side of said second opposed sidewall is connected to a glue tab;   having a rear flap connected to said top edge of said rear flap wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment;   folding said top edge of said front wall;   folding said first opposed sidewall of said front wall;   folding said first bottom edge of said front wall;   folding said second opposed sidewall and said third opposed sidewall of said rear wall;   applying a suitable adhesive to said glue tab of said rear wall and folding said glue tab of said rear wall, wherein said glue tab is adhered to an underside of said front wall;   folding said second bottom edge of said rear wall;   folding said bottom tab of said rear wall;   folding said rear flap; and   inserting said rear flap in said horizontal slot of said rear wall.   
   
   
       48 . The method of  claim 47  wherein said perforated segment is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       49 . The method of  claim 47  wherein said rear flap is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       50 . The method of  claim 48  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       51 . The method of  claim 49  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       52 . The method of  claim 50  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       53 . The method of  claim 51  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       54 . The method of  claim 52  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       55 . The method of  claim 53  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       56 . The method of  claim 54  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       57 . The method of  claim 55  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       58 . A method for utilizing a vertically oriented cigarette paper dispensing package comprising:
 having a front wall with a top edge, and a bottom edge;   having a rear wall connected to said bottom edge of said front wall with at least one horizontal slot, an aperture located at the top of said rear wall, a first opposed sidewall wherein said first opposed sidewall is connected to a first glue tab, and a second opposed sidewall wherein said second opposed sidewall is connected to a second glue tab;   having a rear flap connected to said top edge wherein said rear flap has at least one perforated segment;   folding said top edge of said front wall;   folding said bottom edge of said front wall;   folding said two opposed sidewalls of said rear wall;   applying a suitable adhesive to said first glue tab and said second glue tab and folding each said first glue tab and said glue tab to adhere with one another;   folding said front wall to adhere to one of said first glue tab or said second glue tab;   folding said rear flap; and   inserting said rear flap through said horizontal slot of said rear wall.   
   
   
       59 . The method of  claim 58  wherein said perforated segment is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       60 . The method of  claim 58  wherein said rear flap is bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper when said rear flap is raised by a user and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       61 . The method of  claim 58  wherein outer bilateral fold or score lines are bent or folded to facilitate access by a user to a cigarette paper and an inner sliced segment is partially exposed and at least one perforated segment of said rear flap is exposed when said rear flap is raised by a user. 
   
   
       62 . The method of  claim 61  wherein said inner sliced segment is jagged. 
   
   
       63 . The method of  claim 61  wherein said inner sliced segment is arcuate. 
   
   
       64 . The method of  claim 61  wherein said inner sliced segment is semi-rectangular. 
   
   
       65 . The method of  claim 61  wherein said inner sliced segment is semi-triangular. 
   
   
       66 . The method of  claim 59  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       67 . The method of  claim 60  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       68 . The method of  claim 61  wherein said aperture provides a user access to said cigarette paper and wherein said user removes said cigarette paper for subsequent use. 
   
   
       69 . The method of  claim 66  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       70 . The method of  claim 67  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       71 . The method of  claim 68  further comprising: removing a perforated segment by tearing said perforated segment along a perforated line of said perforated segment. 
   
   
       72 . The method of  claim 69  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       73 . The method of  claim 70  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       74 . The method of  claim 71  further comprising: rolling said perforated segment and inserting said perforated segment into a proximal end of said cigarette paper for use as a mouthpiece filter. 
   
   
       75 . The method of  claim 72  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       76 . The method of  claim 73  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       77 . The method of  claim 74  further comprising: applying a water-based agent to an end of said cigarette paper, placing smokable contents on said cigarette paper, rolling said cigarette paper, and applying sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       78 . A cigarette paper comprising cellulose and glycerol having a layer thickness of about 22 gsm to about 24 gsm, wherein said glycerol has about 5% w/w concentration to about 25% w/w concentration. 
   
   
       79 . The cigarette paper of  claim 78  wherein said cellulose is naturally-occurring. 
   
   
       80 . The cigarette paper of  claim 78  wherein said cellulose has about 9% w/w concentration. 
   
   
       81 . The cigarette paper of  claim 78  wherein said layer thickness is about 24 gsm. 
   
   
       82 . The cigarette paper of  claim 78  further comprising a mouthpiece filter, wherein said mouthpiece filter is inserted into a proximal end of said cigarette paper. 
   
   
       83 . The cigarette paper of  claim 82  wherein said mouthpiece filter is proximally-oriented in relation to a user's lips. 
   
   
       84 . The cigarette paper of  claim 78 , wherein said paper is self-adhering when a water-based agent is applied to said paper. 
   
   
       85 . The cigarette paper of  claim 84 , wherein smokable contents are placed on said cigarette paper, said cigarette paper is rolled, and a user applies sufficient pressure to seal said cigarette paper.

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