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Mint-based wrapper for smoking

a tobacco and paper wrapper technology, applied in the field of tobacco wrappers for smoking, can solve the problems of increasing operational complexity and production costs, undesirable compounds in combustion, and degrading the final paper quality, and achieve the effect of enhancing the taste of smoking articles and reducing risks

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-16
FERNANDEZ PAOLA +2
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Benefits of technology

The patent is about a type of wrapping paper that can be used for smoking cigarettes. This paper has a special flavor and burns slowly, providing a more pleasant and flavorful smoking experience. It also reduces the risk of toxic substance exposure and addiction to smoking.

Problems solved by technology

One drawback associated with the chemical process includes residual solvent impurities and derivatives that further degrade the final paper quality and may produce undesirable compounds on combustion.
One limitation of the currently available additives or flavoring chemicals is that the chemical flavoring process increases operational complexity and production cost.
In addition, available synthetic flavoring substances reduce the product's shelf life due to short storage time and sublimation losses during processing pertaining to those volatile components.

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[0030]The invention can be understood better by examining the FIGS. 1 through 5, wherein FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary process flow diagram for manufacturing a wrapper paper according to the teachings of the invention. FIG. 2 illustrates a pulping system according to the present invention and FIG. 3 illustrates a homogenized wrapping sheet made from mint-based fiber pulp for smoking articles.

[0031]In FIG. 1, a raw material obtained from natural resources is processed using four steps—pulp preparation 128, modulation 126, papermaking 124, and paper finishing 122—to manufacture the wrapping paper for the smoking article. The composition of the resultant wrapping paper contains herbal mint to impart a pleasant aroma to the side-stream smoke during consumption. The herbal mint paper, as per disclosure, is a mint-based wrapping paper that burns more slowly, coolly, and smoothly than existing papers, and reduces the risk of harmful chemicals.

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[0032]The pulp prep...

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[0051]The homogenized pulp mixture is prepared from the following ingredients:

[0052]Herbal mint leaves—60%

[0053]Cellulose fiber—18%

[0054]Methylcellulose—10%

[0055]Guar gum—10%

[0056]Glycerol—2%

[0057]The herbal mint is harvested from the leaves of the plant and dried to remove water from them. Using a grinder, the leaves are powdered to granular form. The mint powder is added to the water solution (which acts as a solvent), methylcellulose (acts as a thickening agent), gaur gum (binding agent), and glycerol (modifier and humectant) to prepare the homogenized mixture.

[0058]The mixture is passed through machine rollers to form a base sheet with the desired thickness, and the said base sheet is dried on a heat plate to obtain the paper sheet. Thereafter, the paper sheet is cut into the desired length to manufacture the wrapping paper for smoking articles.

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[0059]The homogenized pulp mixture is prepared from the following ingredients:

[0060]Flavoring agent from a plant belonging to genus Mentha and contributing 58.5-61.5% to the composition; it enhances the flavor of the side smoke in the smoking article during consumption.

[0061]Cellulose fiber sourced from any fibrous leaf in the range of 17.5-18.5; it binds fiber with glue to reduce combustion speed.

[0062]Naturally occurring fiber thickening agent in the range of 9.5-10.5%; it binds fibers to hold paper.

[0063]Naturally occurring binding substances in the range of 9.5-10.5%; they provide strength and slow combustion.

[0064]Naturally occurring modifier and humectant substance in the range of 1.5-2.5%; it controls the combustion properties.

[0065]The flavoring agent is harvested from the leaves, roots, and stems, and dried in shadow places to yield higher amount of mint. The dried mint is powered by the mechanical pulping apparatus. The mixture is added with the water solution and other in...

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Abstract

The present invention provides a homogenized organic wrapping sheet made from mint-based fiber pulp for smoking articles. The wrapping sheet imparts distinctive properties to the smoking article, including slow burning, and smooth, cool and pleasant experience to smokers. Furthermore, the invention describes a method to manufacture the homogenized wrapping paper and smoking article.

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CLAIM OF PRIORITY[0001]This utility patent application is related to and claims priority from pending U.S. Patent Application No. 62 / 204,262 filed on Aug. 12, 2015 entitled Homogenized mint sheets made from mint to create a wrapper, to common inventor Layth Samarah.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The invention generally relates to wrapping paper for smoking.BACKGROUNDInterpretation Considerations[0003]This section describes technical field in detail and discusses problems encountered in the technical field. Therefore, statements in the section are not to be construed as prior art.Discussion of Prior Art[0004]The current papermaking process for smoking wrappers comprises four main steps: pulp preparation, modulation, papermaking, and finishing. Pulp preparation includes a collection of non-wood fiber raw materials, including flax, hemp, sisal, rice straw, and esparto and / or similar materials, and converting them into pulp by a mechanical / chemical process. The pulp preparation step separates use...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A24D1/02D21H11/12D21F11/00D21H17/06D21B1/06A24D1/00D21H17/32
CPCA24D1/02A24D1/002D21H11/12D21F11/00D21H17/06D21B1/063D21H17/32
Inventor FERNANDEZ, PAOLASAMARAH, LAYTHFERNANDEZ, JOSE A.
Owner FERNANDEZ PAOLA
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