US2014026901A1PendingUtilityA1

Process for Producing Smokeless Tobacco Pouches and Device For Performing the Same

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Assignee: BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO COPriority: May 4, 2007Filed: Jun 18, 2013Published: Jan 30, 2014
Est. expiryMay 4, 2027(~0.8 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Gary Fallon
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Abstract

Easier handling during packing and reduced pouch spotting is seen when a moist smokeless tobacco product is at a sub-refrigeration temperature during formation and sealing of portioned product.

Claims

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         15 . A portioned smokeless tobacco product, wherein preparation of said portioned smokeless tobacco product comprises:
 providing units of a snus product to a wrapping material;   sealing the wrapping material around the units of snus; and   cooling at least a portion of the snus product to a temperature of o° C. or below prior to the sealing.   
     
     
         16 . A device for preparing a portioned smokeless tobacco product, comprising:
 means to provide units of a snus product to a wrapping material;   means to seal the wrapping material around the units of snus; and   means to cool at least a portion of the snus product to a temperature of o° 0  C. or below prior to the sealing.

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