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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2024
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2020
Altria Client Services Llc, Richmond, VA (US);
Andrew Nathan Carroll, Chester, VA (US);
Shannon Maxwell Black, Richmond, VA (US);
Tommy C. Holland, Midlothian, VA (US);
Jason Andrew Macko, Richmond, VA (US);
Christopher Joseph Dinovi, Ruther Glen, VA (US);
Altria Client Services LLC, Richmond, VA (US);
Abstract
Some embodiments of a smokeless tobacco system include one or more preformed smokeless tobacco products configured to generally retain their shape during processing, shipping, and consumer handling. In particular embodiments, each smokeless tobacco product can comprise a moist smokeless tobacco in combination with a selected binder such that the final product is configured to have material properties providing improved handling, an improved mouth feel, and a satisfying flavor profile.