Patent Issued for Multi-segment filter element including smoke-altering flavorant (USPTO 11957163).

A patent has been issued to R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company for a multi-segment filter element that includes a smoke-altering flavorant. The invention aims to efficiently remove certain gas phase components from mainstream cigarette smoke while still maintaining desirable sensory characteristics. The filter element consists of a first section of filter material with channels for the passage of smoke, a smoke-altering material, and a second section of filter material. The patent provides detailed descriptions of the materials and configurations used in the filter element. [Extracted from the article]