Method of preparing a rod for use in the preparation of a smoking article

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8381736
APP PUB NO 20090301503A1
SERIAL NO

12162328

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A method of preparing a rod for use in the preparation of a smoking article is described. The rod has a first end and a second end. The rod has located therein a solid support. The solid support extends in a linear fashion from the first end of said rod to the second end of said rod. At least a portion of said solid support is coated and/or impregnated with an additive. The rod is prepared using rod forming means, wherein said rod forming means comprises a channel ending in an open exit, wherein material may pass through at least part of the channel and leave via the open exit in the form of a rod.

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  • BRITISH AMERICA TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED;BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO (INVESTMENTS) LIMITED

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lewis, William David Southampton, GB 12 83
White, Peter Rex Southampton, GB 10 61

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