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| (54) | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING A FINISHED SMOKABLE PRODUCT INCLUDING A BOOKLET CONTAINING A PLURALITY OF SHEETS EACH HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS WHICH ARE IRREGULARLY TORN OPEN TO CAUSE A SHREDDING EFFECT TO ASSIST IN THE SEALING OF A CUSTOM MADE SMOKABLE PRODUCT |
| (57) A finished smokable product is formed using a booklet of smoking rolling papers comprising:
(a) a plurality of smokable sheets being stacked together each sheet having first
and second longitudinal edge portions along with first and second lateral edge portions,
and first and second faces, and a plurality of openings adjacent the first longitudinal
edge portion, and the first longitudinal edge portion having a first length, and the
first lateral edge portions having a first length; (b) wherein the plurality of sheets
are bound together by a plurality of connecting loops; (c) wherein the plurality of
openings have bound and unbound states, wherein in the bound state the openings are
unbroken and have a mean diameter opening and mean spacing between unbroken openings,
and in the unbound state the openings are broken open with the mean spacing remaining
constant but the first lateral edge portion having a second length, the second length
being greater than the first length of the first lateral edge portion; and (d) wherein
the bound plurality of sheets and plurality connecting loops are packaged for sale.
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BACKGROUND
[0001] The variety, quality and size of ready-made cigars and/or cigarillos satisfy the majority of the public. However, a small segment of connoisseurs insist that nothing can compare with the taste and smell of custom-blended smoking products. These knowledgeable individuals are very selective in the manner their smoking products are rolled and in the grade of smokable filler used. A still smaller segment of aficionados prefers to roll their own smokable products. They buy tobacco leaves or cigar wrappings and use their preferred brand of crushed tobacco. Some people buy inexpensive cigars, cut them with a sharp blade along the side, and carefully pry the cut cigar open. The innermost layers are then removed and substituted with a favorite brand of crushed tobacco, which may come from cigarettes or bulk tobacco blend. The user then brings the cut edges of the cigar together, closing the outer layers of the cigar over the "stuffing." The edges are then sealed with a liquid or honey, and a new cigar is ready for smoking.
[0002] Some reports indicate that the roll-your-own tobacco market is flourishing. In some countries, the roll-your-own products now hold a substantial share of the tobacco market, and their consumers represent more than 10% of the smoking population. This may be explained by the ability of a consumer to create a tailor-made product, as opposed to commercially available types of tobacco products.
[0003] A disadvantage of the prior art is the difficulty of sealing the rolled smokable product. To address this disadvantage various prior art rolling papers include a glue line. However, a percentage of users do not like to use glue as such is believe to take away from the enjoyment of the smokable product and change its taste and/or smell.
[0004] It would be advantageous to provide a tobacco product which avoids the disadvantages of the prior art.
[0005] While certain novel features of this invention shown and described below are pointed out in the annexed claims, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details specified, since a person of ordinary skill in the relevant art will understand that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation may be made without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention. No feature of the invention is critical or essential unless it is expressly stated as being "critical" or "essential".
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0006] In one embodiment the pre-rolled smokable sheet includes binder and wrapper layers with a plurality of openings (but no glue or adhesive in connection openings) for assisting with sealing of a custom made finished cigar or cigarillo.
[0010] In various embodiments the pre-rolled smokable sheets are comprised of smokable materials chosen from any combination of the following materials: natural leaf, homogenized tobacco paper, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, cellulose (clear, opaque, or colored), bleached or non-bleached paper, cigarette paper, rice paper, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus, salvia, salvia eivinorm, wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John's Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca, Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah, hemp, Hemia salicifolia, Kava Kava, Avena Sativa, scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga, Leonurus sibiricus, Kanna, Sinicuichi, chocolate, herbal components, and/or lactuca virosa.
[0011] In various embodiments the smokable filler material used to make the custom cigar or cigarillo is selected from any combination of the following types of filler material: smoking tobacco, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus, salvia, salvia eivinorm, wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John's Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca, Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah, Hemia salicifolia, Kava Kava, Avena Sativa, scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga, Leonurus sibiricus, Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or lactuca virosa.
[0012] One embodiment additional smokable sheets with pluralities of openings on their edges, the sheets being made of the same material, such as homogenized tobacco paper, natural leaf, rolling paper, and/or sheets of other smokable materials. One embodiment includes possible combinations of the different types of sheets of homogenized tobacco paper, natural leaf, rolling paper, and/or sheets of other smokable materials. One embodiment includes sheets comprised of different smokable materials chosen from any combination of the following types of materials: natural leaf, homogenized tobacco paper, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus, salvia, salvia eivinorm, wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John's Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca, Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah, Hemia salicifolia, Kava Kava, Avena Sativa, scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga, Leonurus sibiricus, Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or lactuca virosa.
[0013] One embodiment of the method enables an end user to make his or her own custom finished tobacco products with a selected, custom filler material/blend of filler material. The method preferably includes the use of a liquid for moisturizing, and also preferably includes flavoring and/or scenting. The liquid can be, in whole or in part, water, alcohol, solvent, oil, propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, benzyl alcohol as examples. The liquid can be flavored and/or scented with items such as for example apple, apple martini, berries, blueberry, champagne, chocolate, coco/vanilla, cognac, cosmo, gin, grape, honey, lychee, mango, menthol, mint choco, peach, piña colada, punch, purple, rum, strawberry/kiwi, vanilla, watermelon, wet cherry, and/or whiskey.
[0014] The flavors are preferably added to the form casings and/or pre-rolled sheets with a liquid. This flavored liquid is typically applied at levels of between about 0.01 to 45% by weight, and preferably between about 0.1% to 10% by weight. This flavored liquid is typically applied to the at least one pre-rolled sheet with a carrier liquid such as ethyl alcohol, propylene glycol, water or the like. Glycerin and invert sugar can also be used as a carrier. Some humectants can also be used, however, little or no humectants can be used. In general terms, the flavors can be provided by botanical extracts, essential oils, or artificial flavor chemicals, any one of which or a combination thereof mixed with a carrying solvent such as propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, glycerin, benzyl alcohol, or other alcohol, for example. Other flavors can include cocoa, licorice, coffee, vanilla or other botanical extracts. Essentials oils can be used such as wine essence, cognac oil, rose oil, mate or other oils.
[0015] In various embodiments the smokable sheets can be coated and/or plated with smokable components which include but are not limited to metals such as gold.
[0016] In various embodiments instructions can be provided with the packaging (or on the packaging) showing one or more of the steps of unrolling a pre-rolled sheet, filling the interior volume with a consumer's custom tobacco filler material, and closing the inner shell using the plurality of openings to create a seal between the opposed edges of the pre-rolled sheet to form a custom made cigar or cigarillo.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals, and wherein:
Figure 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a smokable sheet having a plurality of openings where the openings extend the length of the sheet and to a specified depth.
Figure 2 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a plurality of smokable sheets of Figure 1 are stacked together to be spirally bound between a cover and rear using a spiral or helical connector.
Figure 3 is a top perspective view of the plurality of smokable sheets of Figure 2 being placed between the cover and rear.
Figure 4 includes top perspective views showing the plurality of smokable sheets of Figure 2 being spirally bound to each other and the cover and rear.
Figure 5 is a top perspective view of a booklet of spirally bound smokable sheets.
Figure 6 is a top perspective view of a booklet of spirally bound smokable sheets now opened to expose two spirally bound smokable sheets.
Figure 7 is a top perspective view of the open booklet of spirally bound smokable sheets of Figure 6 with one of the smokable sheets shown in the process of being torn out of the booklet.
Figure 8 is a top perspective view of the open booklet of spirally bound smokable sheets of Figure 6 with one of the smokable sheets now torn out of the booklet and including an enlarged portion to better show the type of arms created by the tearing process.
Figure 9 is a top view of the smokable sheet of Figure 8 after being removed from the booklet.
Figure 10 is a perspective view of the smokable sheet of Figure 9 with smokable filler material in the process of being added to the sheet.
Figure 11 is a perspective view of the smokable sheet of Figure 9 with smokable filler material now placed on the sheet.
Figure 12 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet in the process of being rolled with the added smokable filler.
Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet further in the process of being rolled with the added smokable filler.
Figure 14 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet in the process of being wetted.
Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet now wetted.
Figure 16 is a perspective view showing pressure being applied to the wetted smokable sheet to cause the longitudinal edge to stick creating a custom made finished cigar or cigarillo which is now ready to smoke.
Figures 17 and 18 are perspective views showing a sheet of detachable filter tips adjacent the rear of the booklet.
Figure 19 is a perspective view of a booklet with a grinder on the inside of its cover.
Figure 20 is a perspective view of an alternative booklet which includes a grinder located on the interior face of cover.
Figures 21 through 23 are perspective views of an alternative booklet which includes a removable grinder located on the interior face of cover, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application.
Figures 24 through 28 are perspective views showing an alternative booklet including a removable funnel sheet, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Detailed descriptions of one or more preferred embodiments are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in any appropriate system, structure or manner. Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals.
[0019] Figure 1 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a smokable sheet 100 having a plurality of openings 1000 where the openings extend the length 142 of the sheet 100 and to a specified depth 114.
[0020] Sheet 100 includes interior face 102, exterior face 104 spaced opposite of interior face, opposed longitudinal edges 120 and 140, and oppose lateral edges 110 and 130. Longitudinal edge 120 can have a length of 122. Longitudinal edge 140 can have a length of 142, and length 142 can be equal to length 122. Lateral edge 110 can have a length of 112. Lateral edge 130 can have a length of 132, and length 132 can be equal to length 112.
[0021] In various embodiments plurality of openings 1000 can be located adjacent one edge of sheet 100 (e.g., edge 120) and extend away from such edge a defined amount (e.g., along edge 110 and dimension 114) leaving the remaining portion of sheet 100 without openings (e.g., along dimension 116). In various embodiments plurality of openings 1000 can extend about 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and/or 60 percent of sheet 100's height (e.g., length 112). In various embodiments ranges between any two of the above specified percentages can be used for limiting the extent 114 of plurality of opening 1000 extend along the height 112 of sheet 100. In Figure 1, the extent that plurality of openings extend along height 112 can be represented by dimension 114, and the extent of height not occupied by plurality of openings 1000 can be represented by dimension 116. Dimension 116 added to dimension 114 equals dimension 112, representing the full height of edge 110.
[0022] In various embodiments no additional cigar glue or adhesive is contained in the area of the plurality of openings 1000.
[0023] Sheet 100 can be comprised of smokable materials chosen from any combination of the following materials: natural leaf, homogenized tobacco paper, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, cellulose (clear, opaque, or colored), paper, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus, salvia, salvia eivinorm, wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John's Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca, Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah, Hemia salicifolia, Kava Kava, Avena Sativa, scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga, Leonurus sibiricus, Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or lactuca virosa.
[0024] In one embodiment sheet 100 can have lengths 122 and 142 being between about 68-70 millimeters and lengths 112 and 132 being between about 34-36 millimeters, which is about 2.75 x 1.4 inches.
[0025] In one embodiment sheet 100 can have lengths 122 and 142 being between about 76-78 millimeters and lengths 112 and 132 being between about 45-48millimeters, which is about 3.1 x 1.8 inches.
[0026] In one embodiment sheet 100 can have lengths 122 and 142 being between about 76-78 millimeters and lengths 112 and 132 being between about 60-62millimeters, which is about 3.1 x 2.4 inches.
[0027] In one embodiment sheet 100 can have lengths 122 and 142 being between about 76-78 millimeters and lengths 112 and 132 being between about 63-88 millimeters, which is about 3.1 x 2.5-3.5 inches.
[0028] In one embodiment sheet 100 can have lengths 122 and 142 being between about 100-105 millimeters and lengths 112 and 132 being between about 55-60millimeters, which is about 4 x 2 inches.
[0029] In various embodiments up to the dimension 114 can be added to lengths 112 and 130 so that the lengths after tearing out of booklet 500 can approximate the above referenced sizes for lengths 112 and 132.
[0030] In various embodiments the diameter 1010 for the plurality of openings 1000 should preferably have an average size of greater than 0.1 millimeters. In different embodiments the average size of the openings can be greater than about 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5 millimeters. In various embodiments the average size of the openings can range between about any two of the above specified average sizes.
[0031] In various embodiments the spacing 1050 for the plurality of openings 1000 should preferably be greater than 0.1 millimeters. In different embodiments the spacing 1050 between the openings can be greater than about 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5 millimeters. In various embodiments the spacing 1050 can range between about any two of the above specified spacing 1050 amounts.
[0032] In various embodiments dimension 114 for the plurality of openings 1000 can be greater than 0.1 millimeters. In different embodiments the dimension 114 can be greater than about 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.8, 2, 2.2, 2.4, and 2.5 millimeters. In various embodiments dimension 114 fall within a range between about any two of the above specified dimension 114 amounts.
[0033] In various embodiments plurality of openings 1000 can be located adjacent one edge of sheet 100 (e.g., edge 120) and extend along a substantial portion (although not its entire longitudinal length). In various embodiments plurality of openings 1000 can extend about 50, 55, 60, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, and/or 100 percent of sheet 100's longitudinal length (e.g., length 122). In various embodiments plurality of openings can extend along the longitudinal length 122 of sheet 100 an amount that falls within a range of between any of the two above specified percentages of the longitudinal length 122 (e.g., extending between 55 and 85 percent of longitudinal length 122, or between 55 and 90 percent).
[0034] Plurality of broken openings 1100 located along a substantial portion of the longitudinal length 122 of sheet 100 assists users (compared to nothing and/or unbroken openings) in sealing edge 120 of sheet 100.
[0035] Figure 2 is a top perspective view of one embodiment of a plurality of smokable sheets 400 stacked together to be spirally bound between a cover 510 and rear 550 using a spiral or helical connector 600. Figure 3 is a top perspective view of the plurality of stacked smokable sheets 400 being placed between the cover 510 and rear 550. Figure 4 includes top perspective views showing the plurality of stacked smokable sheets 400 being spirally bound to each other and the cover 510 and rear 550.
[0036] Spiral wound wire 600 can include a plurality of loops 650 which are connected to each other forming a spiral or helical shape. Although not shown, plurality of loops 650 can also be a plurality of independent binding rings 650' which each ring is independent of each other ring in the plurality of binding rings 650' (e.g., not connected to each other). In various embodiments a combination of helical or spiral subsections can be used for spiral wound wire 600.
[0037] Figures 5 through 16 illustrate the steps in one embodiment for making a custom made rolled smoking product using sheet 100.
[0038] Figure 5 is a top perspective view of a finished booklet 500 of spirally bound smokable sheets 400. The first step would be to remove sheet 100 from booklet 500 (see Figures 5 through 8), and creating a plurality of broken arms 1100.
[0039] Figure 6 is a top perspective view of a booklet 500 of spirally bound smokable sheets 400 now opened (schematically indicated by arrows 50) to expose two spirally bound smokable sheets 100' and 100".
[0040] Figure 7 is a top perspective view of the open booklet 500 of spirally bound smokable sheets 400 with one of the smokable sheets 100"' shown in the process of being torn out of the booklet (schematically indicated by arrow 52).
[0041] Figure 8 is a top perspective view of the open booklet 500 of spirally bound smokable sheets 400 with one of the smokable sheets 100"' now torn out of the booklet 500 and including an enlarged portion to better show the type of irregularly shaped and positioned arms created by the tearing process. Figure 8 shows the type of skewing of arms created by the openings or perforations when torn from spiral 600. In various embodiments a plurality of the broken arms 1100 can have their longitudinal center lines (e.g., 1113 and 1121) of said arms (e.g., arms 1112 and 1120) being skewed at least 5 degrees relative to each other after removal of the sheet 100 from the booklet 500. In various embodiments the skewing can be at least 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, and 90 degrees relative to each other. In various embodiments the amount of relative skewing between a plurality of the arms after tearing can fall within a range of between any two of the above referenced relative degree amounts of minimum skewing.
[0042] Figure 9 is a top view of the smokable sheet 100 after being removed from the booklet 500. Plurality of broken arms 1100 can serve as attachment surfaces vehicles to face 104. The user can apply moisture to edge 120 and/or plurality of broken arms 1100 to effect a seal between edge 120 and face 104.
[0043] Figure 10 is a perspective view of the smokable sheet 100 with smokable filler material 20 in the process of being added to the sheet (schematically indicated by arrow 54). Next, the step of adding a selected custom smokable filler 20 material (schematically indicated by arrow 22), and to roll. Arrows 56 and 58 schematically indicate rolling of sheet 100.
[0044] Figure 11 is a perspective view of the smokable sheet 100 with smokable filler 20 material now placed on the sheet.
[0045] Figure 12 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet 100 in the process of being rolled with the added smokable filler 22 (schematically indicated by arrow 56). Figure 13 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet 100 the process of being rolled with the added smokable filler 22 (schematically indicated by arrow 58). Figures 12 and 13 schematically indicate that the sheet 100 is rolled with the smokable filler material 22 in the inner volume such that the plurality of broken arms 1100 are placed over the opposing edge 140 of the pre-rolled sheet 100 to cause the edge 120 to seal against face 104.
[0046] Figure 14 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet 100 in the process of being wetted (schematically indicated by arrow 60). Moisture can be applied by the user on the outside surface 102 of sheet 100 at the location of the plurality of broken arms 1100 which applied moisture can travel from outside surface 102, through plurality of broken arms 1100, and into inside surface 104, wetting both the underside 104 of edge 120 and top side 102 plurality of broken arms 1100. Arrow 60 in Figure 14 schematically indicate the step of applying moisture to plurality of broken arms 1100.
[0047] Figure 15 is a perspective view showing the smokable sheet 100 now wetted. In one embodiment a set of instructions for wetting top side of the plurality of broken arms 1100 can be provided. Instructions can be printed on booklet 500 or on packaging for booklet 500, instructing the consumer that the sheets 100,100',100",etc. can be torn off of spiral 600 creating a plurality of broken arms which are to be wetted topside, and such wetting will seal the overlapping edges. In other embodiments the instructions can be printed on the sheets 400 themselves, or included inside booklet 500.
[0048] Figure 16 is a perspective view showing pressure being applied (schematically indicated by arrows 62) to the wetted smokable sheet 100 to cause the longitudinal edge 120 to stick to face/surface 104 creating a custom made finished cigar or cigarillo 10 which is now ready to smoke. Pressure can be applied to plurality of broken arms 1100 (schematically indicated by arrows 70 along with the area between these two arrows), to effect a seal between plurality of broken arms 1100 and surface 104. In one embodiment moisture is applied by licking top side plurality of broken arms 1100.
[0049] Custom made finished cigar or cigarillo 10 is now ready to smoke, and first end (located at edge 110 of smokable sheet 100) can be lit and second end (located at edge 130 of smokable sheet 100) can be placed in the mouth of the smoker.
[0050] Booklet 500 can be placed in packaging and offer for sale, such as to consumers. Although not shown, packaging materials can include, but are not limited to, Low & High Density Polyethylene with EVA additive, Linear Low Density Poly, Polypropylene, Orientated Polypropylene, Cast Polypropylene, PVC, Polyester, Vaper Barrier packaging, Moisture Barrier packaging, Laminated packaging, Shrink film, Stretch Film, Foil Films (which can be translucent or opaque), Metalized Film, Cellophane, and Polyethylene Terephthalate. In addition to an "EVA" additive a barrier foil lamination can be used being either coated or metallized. The packaging, whether plastic, aluminum, or glass, keeps moisture in or dramatically slows down moisture loss from the pre-rolled sheet(s). It is preferable that the wrapping material have adequate moisture resistant properties so that the tobacco product does not dry out before use by consumers. The packaging can have indicia which provides consumers with information concerning tearing out the sheets and making a custom rolled tobacco product.
[0051] Figures 17 and 18 show an alternative sheet 3000 of a plurality of detachable filter strips 3010 which can be formed into a filter tip for the custom rolled smoking product made in other embodiments, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application. Sheet 3000 can include plurality of orthogonal perforated lines 3020 to assist a user in removing one of the plurality of filter strips to make a filter tip. Additionally, sheet 3000 can include longitudinal perforated line 3050 which allows each of the plurality of filter strips 3010 to be removed without the user seeing the holes or openings in sheet 3000 used to bind it to spiral 600 (e.g., see a flat edge).
[0052] Figure 19 is a perspective view of an alternative booklet 500 which includes a grinder 2000 located on the interior face of cover 510, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application. Grinder 2000 can include a plurality of grinding openings, edges, or prongs 2010. A user can use grinder 2000 to grind smokable filler 20 to be added.
[0053] Figure 20 is a perspective view of an alternative booklet 500 which includes a grinder 2000 located on the interior face of cover 510, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application. Grinder 2000 can include a plurality of grinding openings 2200 which can extend from one face of grinder to the second face of grinder. Each of the plurality of openings 2200 can include a cutting edge. A user can use grinder 2000 to grind smokable filler 20 to be added.
[0054] Figures 21 through 23 are perspective views of an alternative booklet 500 which includes a removable grinder 2000 located on the interior face of cover 510, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application. Removable grinder 2000 can include a plurality of grinding openings 2200 which can extend from one face of grinder to the second face of grinder. Each of the plurality of openings 2200 can include a cutting edge. A user can remove removable grinder 2000 from holding sleeve 2210, and use grinder 2000 to grind smokable filler 20 to be added. A user can then reinsert removable grinder 2000 into sleeve 2210 for storage and later grinding use.
[0055] Figures 24 through 28 are perspective views showing an alternative booklet 500 including a removable funnel sheet 2500, which can be added to any of the other embodiments disclosed in this application. Removable funnel sheet 2500 can include a series of openings on which it can be spirally bound to spiral 600, and can include a perforation line 2530 for removable from spiral 600. Removable funnel sheet 2500 can include a series of bend or fold lines or areas 2550,2560,2570,2580, and 2590 which can be used to transform removable funnel sheet 2500 into a finished funnel 2900 having for assisting in the adding of smokable filler 20 into the custom rolled smoking product. To increase the size of finished funnel 2900 removable funnel sheet 2500 can be folded in half about fold line 2550 while in booklet 500 (Figure 24). Edge 2502 can be separated from edge 2504 to fully open removable funnel sheet (Figure 25).
[0056] Sheet 2500 can be removed from booklet 500 using perforation line 2530, folded about the bend or fold lines or areas 2550,2560,2570,2580, and 2590 to create finished funnel 2900 having funneling volume 2700 (Figures 26 to 29). Volume 2700 of finished funnel can then be used by a user to place smokable filler 20 into and then direct this placed smokable filler onto the sheet to be rolled using either fold areas 2670 (planar walls 2682/2684) or fold area 2680 (planar walls 2682/22684).
[0057] As part of the method, the smokable products disclosed in this application can be sprayed with a liquid that preferably includes a flavoring.
[0058] In various embodiments the cover 510, rear 550, and/or packaging for booklet 500 can include cross marketing/advertising materials 4000 inviting, suggesting, and/or directing a consumer to utilize a specific type and/or brand of smokable filler (see e.g., Figure 5). In various embodiments cross marking/advertising materials 4000 can be selected from the group consisting of smoking tobacco, pipe tobacco, different types of flavored tobacco, tea leaves, kanna, blue lotus, salvia, salvia eivinorm, wild dagga, kratom, herbal non-tobacco, Celandine Poppy, Mugwort, Purple Lavender Flowers, Coltsfoot Leaf, Ginger root, California Poppy, Sinicuichi, St. John's Wort, Capillarius herba, Yerba Lenna Yesca, Calea Zacatechichi, Leonurus Sibericus Flowers, Wild Dagga Flowers, Klip Dagga Leaf, Damiana, Hookah, Hemia salicifolia, Kava Kava, Avena Sativa, scotch broom topps, Valarian, capillarius, herba, Wild clip dagga, Leonurus sibiricus, Kanna, Sinicuichi, and/or lactuca virosa.
[0059] In various embodiments the plurality of smokable sheets 400 can be of a single color which can be chosen from the set of primary colors or set of non-primary colors. In various embodiments one or more of the plurality of smokable sheets 400 can be of a different color from one or more of the other of the plurality of smokable sheets which colors can be selected from the group of primary colors and non-primary colors.
[0060] In various embodiments the plurality of smokable sheets can have the following unit weights: between about 8 grams per square meter (gsm) to about 110 gsm, between about 8 gsm to about 50 gsm, or between about 10 gsm to 25 gsm.
[0061] In various embodiments can include a kit comprising a booklet of a plurality of bound smokable sheets 400 with one or more of the accessories disclosed in this application (e.g., filler sheet 3000 of plurality of filter tips 310, grinder 2000, and/or funnel 2900). In various embodiments the booklets 500 can include cross marketing materials 4000.
REFERENCE NUMERAL LIST
| REFERENCE NO. | DESCRIPTION |
| 10 | rolled smokable product |
| 20 | smokable filler material |
| 22 | added smokable filler material |
| 50 | arrow |
| 52 | arrow |
| 54 | arrow |
| 56 | arrow |
| 58 | arrow |
| 60 | arrow |
| 62 | arrow |
| 70 | moisture arrow |
| 71 | moisture arrow |
| 72 | moisture arrow |
| 90 | adhesive |
| 100 | smokable sheet |
| 102 | interior face |
| 104 | exterior face |
| 110 | edge |
| 112 | height of sheet on edge 110 |
| 113 | maximum height of sheet on edge 110 after perforations or openings are broken |
| 114 | dimension regarding depth of openings or perforations |
| 115 | spacing of perforations or openings from longitudinal edge |
| 116 | dimension regarding depth of sheet not having openings or perforations |
| 120 | edge |
| 122 | length of sheet on edge 120 |
| 130 | edge |
| 140 | edge |
| 150 | first end |
| 160 | second end |
| 170 | longitudinal opening |
| 400 | one or more stacked sheet(s) |
| 500 | booklet |
| 502 | arrow |
| 510 | cover |
| 514 | plurality of openings |
| 550 | rear |
| 554 | plurality of openings |
| 600 | spiral wound wire |
| 610 | arrow |
| 620 | arrow |
| 650 | plurality of loops |
| 770 | indicia and/or instructions |
| 800 | finished rolled smokable product with smokable filler |
| 1000 | plurality of openings or perforations |
| 1010 | mean diameter of openings or perforations |
| 1050 | spacing between openings or perforations |
| 1100 | plurality of broken openings or perforations |
| 1110 | first arm |
| 1112 | second arm |
| 1120 | first arm |
| 1122 | second arm |
| 1120 | first arm |
| 1122 | second arm |
| 2000 | grinder |
| 2010 | plurality of grinder cutting portions |
| 2100 | sleeve |
| 2200 | plurality of grinder openings or perforations |
| 2210 | plurality of cutting edges |
| 2500 | funnel sheet |
| 2502 | edge |
| 2504 | edge |
| 2510 | first side |
| 2520 | second side |
| 2530 | perforation line |
| 2550 | fold line |
| 2560 | fold line |
| 2570 | fold line |
| 2580 | fold line |
| 2590 | fold line |
| 2600 | arrow showing folding |
| 2651 | arrow showing folding |
| 2661 | arrow showing folding |
| 2670 | containment wall |
| 2672 | first planar wall |
| 2674 | second planar wall |
| 2676 | angle between first and second containment walls |
| 2680 | containment wall |
| 2682 | first planar wall |
| 2684 | second planar wall |
| 2686 | angle between first and second containment walls |
| 2700 | holding volume |
| 2710 | first planar wall |
| 2720 | second planar wall |
| 2730 | angle between first and second containment walls |
| 2900 | funnel |
| 3000 | filter sheet |
| 3010 | plurality of detachable filter strips |
| 3020 | plurality of openings for spiral binding |
| 3030 | plurality of perforated lines |
| 3050 | longitudinal perforated line |
| 4000 | cross marketing materials |
[0062] It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above. Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention set forth in the appended claims. The foregoing embodiments are presented by way of example only; the scope of the present invention is to be limited only by the following claims.
[0063] Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the words "comprise" and "contain" and variations of them mean "including but not limited to", and they are not intended to (and do not) exclude other moieties, additives, components, integers or steps. Throughout the description and claims of this specification, the singular encompasses the plural unless the context otherwise requires. In particular, where the indefinite article is used, the specification is to be understood as contemplating plurality as well as singularity, unless the context requires otherwise.
[0064] Features, integers, characteristics, compounds, chemical moieties or groups described in conjunction with a particular aspect, embodiment or example of the invention are to be understood to be applicable to any other aspect, embodiment or example described herein unless incompatible therewith. All of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), and/or all of the steps of any method or process so disclosed, may be combined in any combination, except combinations where at least some of such features and/or steps are mutually exclusive. The invention is not restricted to the details of any foregoing embodiments. The invention extends to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the features disclosed in this specification (including any accompanying claims, abstract and drawings), or to any novel one, or any novel combination, of the steps of any method or process so disclosed.
[0065] The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with or previous to this specification in connection with this application and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference.
1. A method of making a custom made cigar comprising the steps of:
(a) a consumer purchasing a plurality of smokable sheets each having first and second longitudinal edge portions and first and second faces, and a plurality of openings adjacent the first longitudinal edge portion, wherein the plurality of sheets are bound together by a plurality of loops extending through at least one of the plurality of openings of each of the plurality of sheets, and wherein the bound plurality of sheets are packaged for sale;
(b) removing one of the plurality of sheets from the state of being bound by the plurality of loops wherein a plurality of the openings on the removed sheet are placed in an open state;
(c) adding a selected smokable filler material to the first face of the removed sheet;
(e) rolling the removed sheet together with the selected smokable filler such that the plurality of perforations in the open state extends over the second face of the removed sheet in a sealing area, wetting at least one of the sealing area and plurality of perforations in the open state, and placing pressure on the plurality of perforations in the open state so that the first longitudinal edge portion tends to stick to the second face of the removed sheet, and thereby forming a custom-tailored rolled smoking product.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "a" the plurality of binding loops form a helix
or spiral.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "b" the removed sheet is comprised of natural
tobacco leaves.
4. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "b" the removed sheet is comprised of homogenized
tobacco.
5. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "b" neither the first nor second longitudinal
edge portions of the removed sheet include adhesives.
6. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "b" the plurality of perforations of the removed
sheet are in a straight line.
7. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "b" the plurality of perforations of the removed
sheet, before being sealed in step "e", freely allow air flow through the perforations.
8. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "c" the smokable filler is tobacco.
9. The method of claim 1, wherein in step "c" the smokable filler is non-tobacco.
10. A booklet of smoking rolling papers comprising:
(a) a plurality of smokable sheets being stacked together each sheet having
first and second longitudinal edge portions along with first and second lateral edge
portions, and
first and second faces, and
a plurality of openings adjacent the first longitudinal edge portion, and
the first longitudinal edge portion having a first length, and
the first lateral edge portions having a first length;
(b) wherein the plurality of sheets are bound together by a plurality of connecting loops;
(c) wherein the plurality of openings have bound and unbound states, wherein in the bound state the openings are unbroken and have a mean diameter opening and mean spacing between unbroken openings, and in the unbound state the openings are broken open with the mean spacing remaining constant but the first lateral edge portion having a second length, the second length being greater than the first length of the first lateral edge portion; and
(d) wherein the bound plurality of sheets and plurality connecting loops are packaged for sale.
11. The booklet of claim 10, wherein in the unbound state a plurality of the plurality
of broken openings of the unbound sheet have a pair of broken arms which are skewed
in relation to each other.
12. The booklet of claim 10, wherein in the unbound state a plurality of the plurality
of broken openings of the unbound sheet have a pair of broken arms having substantially
different arm lengths.
13. The booklet of claim 10, wherein in the unbound state a plurality of the plurality
of broken openings of the unbound sheet have a pair of broken arms having substantially
different arm lengths.
14. The booklet of claim 13, wherein a plurality of the broken arms have a length that
is greater than the mean spacing.
15. The booklet of claim 13, wherein a plurality of the broken arms have a length that
is smaller than one half of the mean diameter.