US 12,279,643 B2
Cigarette filter enhancer apparatus
Arthur Berberian, Glendale, CA (US)
Assigned to Z Brands LLC, Glendale, CA (US)
Filed by Z BRANDS LLC, Glendale, CA (US)
Filed on Jul. 15, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/866,148.
Prior Publication US 2024/0016203 A1, Jan. 18, 2024
Int. Cl. A24D 3/04 (2006.01); A24D 1/00 (2020.01); A24D 1/04 (2006.01); A24D 3/06 (2006.01); A24D 3/10 (2006.01)
CPC A24D 3/048 (2013.01) [A24D 1/002 (2013.01); A24D 1/045 (2013.01); A24D 3/061 (2013.01); A24D 3/10 (2013.01)] 19 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An apparatus for attachment to a cigarette, the apparatus comprising:
a) a cylindrical element composed of filter material and having a distal end and a proximal end, the cylindrical element including a cylindrical void extending from the distal end toward the proximal end;
b) an opening on the distal end of the cylindrical void, the opening configured for accepting and releasably attaching to a filter end of the cigarette via a friction fit;
c) a smoke filter located at the proximal end of the cylindrical element, the smoke filter configured for filtering smoke passing through the cylindrical void and emanating from the cigarette; and
d) a flavor capsule located within and completely surrounded by the smoke filter, the flavor capsule configured for adding flavor to the smoke passing through the smoke filter and releasing flavor when exposed to smoke.