EP3815553B1 - Filter device for cigarettes and/or pipes - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
- A24D3/06—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
- A24D—CIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
- A24D3/00—Tobacco smoke filters, e.g. filter-tips, filtering inserts; Filters specially adapted for simulated smoking devices; Mouthpieces for cigars or cigarettes
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- A24D3/061—Use of materials for tobacco smoke filters containing additives entrapped within capsules, sponge-like material or the like, for further release upon smoking
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- the invention relates to a filter device for a cigarette and/or pipe for filtering harmful substances when smoking, the filter device comprising at least one filter layer with a carrier medium.
- the invention also relates to a cigarette with at least one filter device according to the invention.
- the invention relates to a whistle with at least one filter device according to the invention.
- Smoking is the main cause for the development of many deadly diseases. Such consequences of smoking not only lead to a deterioration in general well-being and the ability to work, but also damage all organs and systems in the human organism.
- Cigarette smoke contains more than half of the total amount of all chemical components contained in the cigarette itself, while the total amount of heavy metals in the smoke of both classic and light cigarettes is the same.
- DE68916902 T2 describes a filter device for a cigarette or pipe for filtering harmful substances when smoking, the filter device comprising at least one filter layer with a carrier medium.
- the carrier medium is coated with inorganic salt material, where the salt consists of a strong mineral acid such as HCl or HBr and selected metals from main groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table or transition metals, including calcium, potassium, zinc, lithium and magnesium, e.g. ZnCl2, LiBr , KBr, CaBr2, MnCl2, MgCl2.
- JP2001000165A refers to a cigarette or pipe with a filter that reduces unwanted components such as tar and heavy metals found in tobacco smoke.
- a granular basic calcium phosphate can be inserted between two filter layers.
- WO2007028476 A2 discloses a cigarette filter having at least two additives selected from activated carbon, polymer resin, metal oxides and metal hydrates, primarily those of aluminum, silicon, titanium and magnesium.
- DE2906510 A1 teaches a filter material for gaseous or liquid media, containing activated carbon and at least one of the metals Ca, Mg, Ba, Al, Cu and transition metals.
- CN102090716A teaches the absorption of heavy metals in cigarette smoke by carboxymethyl chitosan.
- US3943940A describes a cigarette filter comprising a capsule which can be broken by pressing with fingers and which is filled with an aqueous solution containing potassium permanganate and chlorine. Before the Smoking breaks the capsule, the potassium permanganate solution permeates the filter, and then when smoked, oxidizes the nicotine in the smoke.
- US3390686A discloses a cigarette filter containing capsules which rupture upon gentle squeezing during smoking and may contain water, flavorings and metal salts, preferably iron salt, for absorbing unwanted constituents of cigarette smoke.
- filter devices at least one with a Salt layer coated filter layer compared to conventional filter devices have a significantly improved filter effect.
- an increased sorption capacity of the filter device for the elements lead, strontium, calcium and vanadium could be demonstrated.
- the filter device comprises two or more filter layers.
- the filter layers can be glued together in order to prevent the individual filter layers from shifting relative to one another.
- the at least one filter layer can be in the form of a single-layer pressed tablet, preferably with a thickness of 0.1 to 100 ⁇ m.
- Textile materials made of linen or cotton, gauze and/or non-woven fabric can be used, for example, as carrier materials which form the filter layers coated with salt.
- the inorganic salt which forms the salt layer contains a sodium salt.
- a saline solution for example, is expediently used for the coating.
- the salt layer according to the invention can therefore also consist of only a single inorganic salt, preferably a sodium salt, particularly preferably common salt.
- the salt layer can comprise at least one further salt which is selected from the group consisting of: potassium salt, calcium salt, magnesium salt, manganese salt.
- additional salts or salt mixtures can also be used within the scope of the invention.
- sea salt can also be used to coat the salt layers on the support media.
- the salt flower of Sea salt for example, consists on average of more than 97% sodium chloride, 0.5% calcium sulfate, 0.3% magnesium chloride, 0.2% magnesium sulfate ("Epsom salt”) and about 0.1% potassium chloride, the rest is remaining water.
- the salt layer has a layer thickness of 0.5 to 10 ⁇ m, preferably 1 to 5 ⁇ m.
- the filter device comprises at least one brine capsule, the at least one brine capsule containing an aqueous salt solution which is surrounded by a capsule shell, the at least one brine capsule being arranged on the at least one filter layer.
- the filter effect of the filter device can be further improved by moistening the salt layers on the at least one filter layer.
- One or more brine capsules which are integrated in the filter device and which can be opened by simply squeezing to then release the brine contained therein, are a particularly convenient variant for moistening the filter device according to the invention before or during smoking.
- brine means an aqueous solution of salts containing at least 14 g of dissolved substances per 1 kg of water.
- brine is mainly used today for appropriately concentrated sodium chloride solutions.
- the saline solution is a saline solution with a salt concentration of 0.9 to 35.9%.
- an isotonic saline solution or a solution of saline (sodium chloride) in injection-suitable water that is isoosmotic to the blood plasma can be used for coating the carrier medium.
- the capsule shell of the at least one brine capsule can be opened by external force, the capsule shell preferably being made of gelatine or a material containing gelatine.
- the carrier medium can be formed from gauze, linen and/or non-woven fabric.
- the object is also achieved by a cigarette with at least one filter device according to the invention.
- the object is also achieved by a whistle with at least one filter device according to the invention.
- FIG. 1 1 shows an exemplary cigarette 1 with a filter device 10 for filtering harmful substances when smoking, the filter device 10 in the figure shown comprising three filter layers 100 each having a carrier medium 110 .
- the filter layers 100 each have a salt layer which is arranged on the carrier medium 110, the salt layer being formed at least from common salt, the salt layer being able to comprise at least one further salt which is selected from the group consisting of: potassium salt, calcium salt, magnesium salt , manganese salt.
- the salt layers each have a layer thickness of 0.5 to 10 ⁇ m, preferably 1 to 5 ⁇ m.
- FIG. 2 10 shows a detailed view of the three filter layers 100 of the filter device 10 1 , wherein the individual filter layers 100 are connected by means of an adhesive 150 .
- FIG. 3 12 shows another exemplary cigarette 2 comprising a brine capsule 200 containing an aqueous saline solution 220 surrounded by a capsule shell 210 , the brine capsule 200 being disposed on a filter layer 100.
- FIG. A more detailed view of the brine capsule 200 is in 4 to see.
- the brine capsule 200 contains an aqueous saline solution 220 of 0.1 to 1 ml, the saline solution 220 being a saline solution with a salt concentration of 0.9 to 35.9%.
- the capsule shell 210 of the brine capsule 200 can be opened by external force, so that the aqueous saline solution contained therein escapes and can get onto or into the filter layer 100 , the capsule shell 210 preferably being made of gelatin or a material containing gelatin.
- the carrier medium 110 of the filter layer 100 can be formed from gauze, linen and/or non-woven fabric.
- Cigarette 1.2 filter device 10 filter layer 100 carrier medium 110 adhesive 150 brine capsule 200 capsule shell 210 saline solution 220
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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Filtervorrichtung für eine Zigarette und/oder Pfeife zur Filterung von gesundheitsschädlichen Stoffen beim Rauchen, wobei die Filtervorrichtung zumindest eine Filterschicht mit einem Trägermedium umfasst.The invention relates to a filter device for a cigarette and/or pipe for filtering harmful substances when smoking, the filter device comprising at least one filter layer with a carrier medium.
Weiters betrifft die Erfindung eine Zigarette mit zumindest einer erfindungsgemäßen Filtervorrichtung.The invention also relates to a cigarette with at least one filter device according to the invention.
Weiters betrifft die Erfindung eine Pfeife mit zumindest einer erfindungsgemäßen Filtervorrichtung.Furthermore, the invention relates to a whistle with at least one filter device according to the invention.
Rauchen ist die Hauptursache für die Entwicklung vieler letaler Krankheiten. Derartige Folgen des Rauchens führen nicht nur zu einer Verschlechterung des Allgemeinbefindens und der Arbeitsfähigkeit, sondern fügen allen Organen und Systemen im menschlichen Organismus Schaden zu.Smoking is the main cause for the development of many deadly diseases. Such consequences of smoking not only lead to a deterioration in general well-being and the ability to work, but also damage all organs and systems in the human organism.
Der Zigarettenrauch, der vom Menschen beim Rauchen eingeatmet wird enthält Schwefel, Chlor, Kalium, Calcium, Brom und praktisch das gesamte Spektrum von Schwermetallen wie Blei, Cadmium, Chrom, Mangan, Eisen, Kupfer, Strontium, Zink und Nickel.Cigarette smoke inhaled by humans when they smoke contains sulphur, chlorine, potassium, calcium, bromine and virtually the entire spectrum of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, chromium, manganese, iron, copper, strontium, zinc and nickel.
Im Zigarettenrauch sind mehr als die Hälfte der Gesamtmenge aller chemischen Komponenten enthalten, welche in der Zigarette selbst enthalten sind, wobei die Gesamtmenge an Schwermetallen im Rauch sowohl klassischer als auch leichter Zigaretten die gleiche ist.Cigarette smoke contains more than half of the total amount of all chemical components contained in the cigarette itself, while the total amount of heavy metals in the smoke of both classic and light cigarettes is the same.
Es ist eine Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Filtervorrichtung für Zigaretten und/oder Pfeifen bereitzustellen, welche verbesserte Filtereigenschaften aufweist.It is an object of the invention to provide a filter device for cigarettes and/or pipes which has improved filter properties.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale der Ansprüche 1 und 5 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of
In bisher noch nicht veröffentlichten Voruntersuchungen konnte von den Erfindern überraschenderweise festgestellt werden, dass Filtervorrichtungen zumindest einer mit einer Salzschicht beschichtete Filterschichte im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Filtervorrichtungen eine deutlich verbesserte Filterwirkung aufweisen. Mit Hilfe der Röntgen-Fluoreszenz-Analyse konnte eine erhöhte Sorptionsfähigkeit der Filtervorrichtung bei den Elementen Blei, Strontium, Calcium und Vanadium nachgewiesen werden.In previously unpublished preliminary studies, the inventors surprisingly found that filter devices at least one with a Salt layer coated filter layer compared to conventional filter devices have a significantly improved filter effect. With the help of X-ray fluorescence analysis, an increased sorption capacity of the filter device for the elements lead, strontium, calcium and vanadium could be demonstrated.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Filtervorrichtung zwei oder mehrere Filterschichten umfasst.It can be provided that the filter device comprises two or more filter layers.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zwei oder mehreren Filterschichten zumindest abschnittsweise miteinander verbunden sind. Beispielsweise können die Filterschichten miteinander verklebt sein, um solcherart ein gegenseitiges Verschieben der einzelnen Filterschichten zu vermeiden.Provision can be made for the two or more filter layers to be connected to one another at least in sections. For example, the filter layers can be glued together in order to prevent the individual filter layers from shifting relative to one another.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zumindest eine Filterschicht in Form einer einschichtig gepressten Tablette ausgebildet ist, vorzugsweise mit einer Dicke von 0,1 bis 100 µm.Provision can be made for the at least one filter layer to be in the form of a single-layer pressed tablet, preferably with a thickness of 0.1 to 100 μm.
Besonders zweckmäßig kann es sein, wenn bei einer erfindungsgemäßen Filtervorrichtung zwei oder mehrere Filterschichten aus unterschiedlichen Trägermedien hergestellt sind.It can be particularly expedient if, in a filter device according to the invention, two or more filter layers are produced from different carrier media.
Als Trägermaterialien, die die mit Salz beschichteten Filterschichten bilden, können beispielsweise Textilmaterialien aus Leinen oder Baumwolle, Mull, und/oder Vliesstoff eingesetzt werden.Textile materials made of linen or cotton, gauze and/or non-woven fabric can be used, for example, as carrier materials which form the filter layers coated with salt.
Besonders vorteilhaft kann es sein, wenn das anorganische Salz, welches die Salzschicht bildet, ein Natriumsalz enthält. Zweckmäßig wird zur Beschichtung beispielsweise eine Kochsalzlösung verwendet. Die Salzschicht gemäß der Erfindung kann somit auch nur aus einem einzigen anorganischen Salz, vorzugsweise einem Natriumsalz, besonders bevorzugt aus Kochsalz, bestehen.It can be particularly advantageous if the inorganic salt which forms the salt layer contains a sodium salt. A saline solution, for example, is expediently used for the coating. The salt layer according to the invention can therefore also consist of only a single inorganic salt, preferably a sodium salt, particularly preferably common salt.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Salzschicht zumindest ein weiteres Salz umfasst, das ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe bestehend aus: Kaliumsalz, Calciumsalz, Magnesiumsalz, Mangansalz. Im Rahmen der Erfindung können neben Kochsalz auch noch andere Salze oder Salzmischungen eingesetzt werden. Beispielsweise kann auch Meersalz zum Beschichten der Salzschichten auf den Trägermedien verwendet werden. Die Salzblume von Meersalz besteht beispielhaft im Mittel aus über 97 % Natriumchlorid, 0,5 % Calciumsulfat, 0,3 % Magnesiumchlorid, 0,2 % Magnesiumsulfat ("Bittersalz") und etwa 0,1 % Kaliumchlorid, der Rest ist verbliebenes Wasser.Provision can be made for the salt layer to comprise at least one further salt which is selected from the group consisting of: potassium salt, calcium salt, magnesium salt, manganese salt. In addition to table salt, other salts or salt mixtures can also be used within the scope of the invention. For example, sea salt can also be used to coat the salt layers on the support media. The salt flower of Sea salt, for example, consists on average of more than 97% sodium chloride, 0.5% calcium sulfate, 0.3% magnesium chloride, 0.2% magnesium sulfate ("Epsom salt") and about 0.1% potassium chloride, the rest is remaining water.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Salzschicht eine Schichtdicke von 0,5 bis 10 µm, vorzugsweise 1 bis 5 µm, aufweist.It can be provided that the salt layer has a layer thickness of 0.5 to 10 μm, preferably 1 to 5 μm.
Die Aufgabe wird ebenso gemäß Anspruch 5 dadurch gelöst, dass die Filtervorrichtung zumindest eine Salzsolekapsel umfasst, wobei die zumindest eine Salzsolekapsel eine wässrige Salzlösung enthält, die von einer Kapselhülle umgeben ist, wobei die zumindest eine Salzsolekapsel an der zumindest einen Filterschicht angeordnet ist.The object is also achieved according to claim 5 in that the filter device comprises at least one brine capsule, the at least one brine capsule containing an aqueous salt solution which is surrounded by a capsule shell, the at least one brine capsule being arranged on the at least one filter layer.
In den Voruntersuchungen der Erfinder hat sich überraschend gezeigt, dass durch Befeuchten der Salzschichten auf der zumindest eine Filterschicht die Filterwirkung der Filtervorrichtung weiter verbessert werden kann. Eine oder mehrere Salzsolekapseln, die in der Filtervorrichtung integriert sind und die durch einfaches Zusammendrücken geöffnet werden können, um sodann die darin befindliche Salzsole freizusetzen, sind eine besondere komfortable Variante, um die erfindungsgemäße Filtervorrichtung vor oder während des Rauchens befeuchten zu können.The preliminary investigations of the inventors surprisingly showed that the filter effect of the filter device can be further improved by moistening the salt layers on the at least one filter layer. One or more brine capsules, which are integrated in the filter device and which can be opened by simply squeezing to then release the brine contained therein, are a particularly convenient variant for moistening the filter device according to the invention before or during smoking.
Unter dem Begriff "Salzsole" versteht man eine wässrige Lösung von Salzen, die mindestens 14 g gelöster Stoffe pro 1 kg Wasser enthält. Die Bezeichnung Salzsole wird heute hauptsächlich für entsprechend konzentrierte Natriumchlorid-Lösungen verwendet.The term "brine" means an aqueous solution of salts containing at least 14 g of dissolved substances per 1 kg of water. The term brine is mainly used today for appropriately concentrated sodium chloride solutions.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Salzlösung eine Kochsalzlösung mit einer Salzkonzentration von 0,9 bis 35,9% ist.It can be provided that the saline solution is a saline solution with a salt concentration of 0.9 to 35.9%.
Beispielsweise können eine isotonische Kochsalzlösung, oder eine zum Blutplasma isoosmotische Lösung aus Kochsalz (Natriumchlorid) in injektionsgeeignetem Wasser zur Beschichtung des Trägermediums verwendet werden.For example, an isotonic saline solution or a solution of saline (sodium chloride) in injection-suitable water that is isoosmotic to the blood plasma can be used for coating the carrier medium.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die zumindest eine Salzsolekapsel von 0,1 bis 1 ml einer wässrigen Salzlösung enthält.Provision can be made for the at least one brine capsule to contain from 0.1 to 1 ml of an aqueous saline solution.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass die Kapselhülle der zumindest einen Salzsolekapsel durch äußere Krafteinwirkung öffenbar ist, wobei die Kapselhülle vorzugsweise aus Gelatine oder einem Gelatine-enthaltenden Material hergestellt ist.It can be provided that the capsule shell of the at least one brine capsule can be opened by external force, the capsule shell preferably being made of gelatine or a material containing gelatine.
Es kann vorgesehen sein, dass das Trägermedium aus Mull, Leinen und/oder Vliesstoff gebildet ist.Provision can be made for the carrier medium to be formed from gauze, linen and/or non-woven fabric.
Die Aufgabe wird ebenso gelöst durch eine Zigarette mit zumindest einer erfindungsgemäßen Filtervorrichtung.The object is also achieved by a cigarette with at least one filter device according to the invention.
Die Aufgabe wird ebenso gelöst durch eine Pfeife mit zumindest einer erfindungsgemäßen Filtervorrichtung.The object is also achieved by a whistle with at least one filter device according to the invention.
Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand von beispielhaften Zeichnungen näher erläutert. Hierbei zeigt
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Fig. 1 eine beispielhafte Zigarette mit einer Filtervorrichtung mit drei Filterschichten; -
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Fig. 3 eine weitere beispielhafte Zigarette mit einer Filtervorrichtung, welche eine Salzsolekapsel umfasst; und -
Fig. 4 eine Detailansicht der Salzsolekapsel ausFig. 3 .
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3 another exemplary cigarette having a filter device comprising a brine capsule; and -
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Die Filterschichten 100 weisen jeweils eine Salzschicht auf, welche auf dem Trägermedium 110 angeordnet ist, wobei die Salzschicht zumindest aus Kochsalz gebildet ist, wobei die Salzschicht zumindest ein weiteres Salz umfassen kann, das ausgewählt ist aus der Gruppe bestehend aus: Kaliumsalz, Calciumsalz, Magnesiumsalz, Mangansalz.The
Die Salzschichten weisen dabei jeweils eine Schichtdicke von 0,5 bis 10 µm, vorzugsweise 1 bis 5 µm, auf.The salt layers each have a layer thickness of 0.5 to 10 μm, preferably 1 to 5 μm.
Die Salzsolekapsel 200 enthält dabei eine wässrige Salzlösung 220 von 0,1 bis 1 ml, wobei die Salzlösung 220 eine Kochsalzlösung mit einer Salzkonzentration von 0,9 bis 35,9% ist.The
Die Kapselhülle 210 der Salzsolekapsel 200 ist durch äußere Krafteinwirkung öffenbar, sodass die darin enthaltene wässrige Salzlösung austritt und auf bzw. in die Filterschicht 100 gelangen kann, wobei die Kapselhülle 210 vorzugsweise aus Gelatine oder einem Gelatine-enthaltenden Material hergestellt ist.The
Bei beiden gezeigten Varianten der Zigaretten 1, 2 kann das Trägermedium 110 der Filterschicht 100 aus Mull, Leinen und/oder Vliesstoff gebildet sein.
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- Filter device (10) for a cigarette and/or pipe for filtering substances harmful to health during smoking, the filter device (10) comprising at least one filter layer (100) with a carrier medium (110), the at least one filter layer (100) having a salt layer arranged on the carrier medium (110), the salt layer being formed from at least one inorganic salt
characterized in that
the inorganic salt forming the salt layer comprises common salt. - Filter device according to claim 1, characterized in that the filter device (10) comprises two or more filter layers (100).
- Filter device according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the salt layer comprises at least one further salt selected from the group consisting of: Potassium salt, Calcium salt, Magnesium salt, Manganese salt.
- Filter device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the salt layer has a layer thickness of 0.5 to 10 µm, preferably 1 to 5 µm.
- Filter device for a cigarette and/or pipe for filtering substances harmful to health during smoking, wherein the filter device (10) comprises at least one filter layer (100) with a carrier medium (110), characterized in that the filter device comprises at least one salt-sole capsule, wherein the at least one salt capsule (200) contains an aqueous salt solution (220) surrounded by a capsule shell (210), wherein the at least one salt capsule (200) is disposed on the at least one filter layer (100), wherein the salt solution is a common salt solution.
- Filter device according to claim 5, characterized in that the salt solution (220) is a saline solution having a salt concentration of 0.9 to 35.9%.
- Filter device according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the at least one salt capsule (200) contains from 0.1 to 1 ml of an aqueous salt solution (220).
- Filter device according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that the capsule shell (210) of the at least one salt capsule (200) is openable by external force, wherein the capsule shell (210) is preferably made of gelatin or a gelatin-containing material.
- Filter device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the carrier medium (110) is formed of gauze, linen and/or nonwoven fabric.
- Cigarette having at least one filter device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
- Pipe having at least one filter device according to any one of claims 1 to 9.
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