Cigarette filter comprising a degradable fiber
AssigneeR.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
InventorRonald Keith Hutchens
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Abstract
A cigarette filter is provided that includes at least one filter segment having at least one biodegradable fiber imbedded therein, the biodegradable fiber optionally carrying an additive capable of altering the flavor or aroma of mainstream smoke, such as an adsorbent material, a flavorant, or a deodorizing agent. Smoking articles incorporating such a cigarette filter are also provided.
Claims16
A cigarette filter comprising at least one filter segment having at least one degradable fiber imbedded therein, the degradable fiber optionally carrying an additive capable of altering the flavor or aroma of mainstream smoke.
A cigarette filter comprising at least one filter segment having at least one biodegradable fiber imbedded therein, the biodegradable fiber carrying an additive selected from the group consisting of adsorbent materials, flavorants, deodorizing agents, and combinations thereof, wherein the biodegradable fiber is a bamboo fiber or a polylactic acid fiber.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.