Apparatus for inserting microcapsule objects into a filter element of a smoking article, and associated method

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PATENT NO 12178240
APP PUB NO 20230346010A1
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18346651

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An apparatus is provided for forming a cigarette filter rod member defining a longitudinal axis. A rod-forming unit is configured to form a continuous supply of a filter material into a continuous cylindrical rod member. An insertion unit configured to insert a carrier carrying a plurality of frangible microcapsule objects into the rod member. Associated apparatuses and methods are also provided.

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R J REYNOLDS TOBACCO COMPANYWINSTON-SALEM NC

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Barnes, Vernon Brent Advance, US 54 2080
Benford, Robert William Kernersville, US 17 334
Collett, William Robert Lexington, US 40 2524
Guenther,, Jr Quentin Paul Winston-Salem, US 34 659
Lovette, Margarette Elisa Winston-Salem, US 9 65
Novak,, III Charles Jacob Winston-Salem, US 95 3968
Pipes, Jerry Wayne Clemmons, US 40 623

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