METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING A SMOKABLE PRODUCT

摘要

The present invention relates methods and apparatuses for hydrating a smokable filler or tobacco product. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for hydrating and smoking a smokable filler or tobacco product packaged for sale and for packaging a smokable filler or tobacco product for sale and apparatuses for hydrating a smokable filler or tobacco product packaged for sale. In one embodiment, separate volumes of fluid and dried tobacco are in separate chambers of a common package. In another embodiment, separate volumes of fluid and dried tobacco are in separate chambers separated by a valve that can be opened to enable a mix of the fluid with the dried tobacco material.

主权项

1. A method for packaging a smokable filler product for sale, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a package having a top and a bottom, an interior located between the top and bottom, the top having an opening that communicates with the interior, an openable and reclosable seal positioned next to the top at said opening, a funnel located next to the bottom, the funnel having a tapered section with larger and smaller portions, and an outlet that communicates with the smaller portion of the funnel; (b) placing dehydrated smokable filler/dehydrated tobacco material filler in the interior via the seal, wherein the dehydrated smokable filler/dehydrated tobacco material filler is desirably hydrated before being smokable; (c) sealing the packaging.