Smoking article and method

摘要

A method of constructing a cigar includes the providing of a plurality of frusto-conically shaped tubes, each tube being of a smokable material such as a spirally wrapped layer of tobacco material. The tubes are nested, one tube inside the other tube. The nested tubes are then attached to a mouthpiece having a socket that is internally threaded. The nested tubes and mouthpiece are packaged either filled with tobacco filler material, partially filled, or unfilled in a container.

主权项

1. A method of constructing a cigar, comprising the steps of:
a) providing a plurality of frusto-conically shaped tubes, each having a spirally wrapped layer of tobacco material and each having proximal and distal end portions; wherein at least one of said tubes has a closure tab that can be opened, enabling a user to open the tube by manipulating the closure tab; b) nesting one said tube inside the other said tube; c) providing a mouthpiece having a socket that is internally threaded; d) attaching the mouthpiece to the proximal end of the nested tubes; and e) packaging the nested tubes and mouthpiece unfilled in a container; f) enabling the user to enlarge the proximal end opening after removal from the container.