Strength enhancers and method of achieving strength enhancement in an electronic vapor device

Abstract

A pre-vaporization formulation pre-vaporization formulation for an e-vaping device, the pre-vaporization formulation including a vapor former including a combination of propylene glycol and glycerol, and an additive including at least one of capsicum, allyl isothiocyanate, piperine, isoeugenol, carvacrol, thymol, menthol, monomenthyl succinate, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2,3-dimethyl-2-isopropyl butanamide, horseradish oil, garlic extract, onion oil, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ginger oil, thyme oil, cinnamon bark oil, turmeric, fenugreek, cardamom, rosemary extract, grapefruit oil and andrographis extract.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]Field[0002]Example embodiments relate generally to a pre-vaporization formulation for e-vaping devices. More particularly, example embodiments relate to strength enhancers in pre-vaporization formulations.[0003]Related Art[0004]Electronic vaping devices (or e-vaping devices) are used to vaporize a pre-vaporization formulation such as, for example, a liquid material, into a vapor in order for an adult vaper to inhale the vapor. E-vaping devices typically include a heater which vaporizes the pre-vaporization formulation to produce the vapor. An e-vaping device may include several e-vaping elements including a power source, a cartridge or e-vaping tank including the heater, and a reservoir holding the pre-vaporization formulation.[0005]A tobacco-based smoking article produces a vapor known to create a desired sensory experience for adult smokers, including a low to moderate harshness response in the throat and a perceived warmth or strength in the chest of an adult smok...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text discusses using acids to reduce the harshness of e-vaping devices while maintaining their strength. The acids reduce the amount of nicotine in the vapor produced by the device. This results in a more pleasant experience for the user. The strength of the device is increased without increasing the amount of nicotine delivered or the harshness of the experience. The formulation also ensures the formation of a vapor with a gas phase component that is reduced by the acid. In one example, about 70% of the gas phase nicotine content is reduced.

Problems solved by technology

Also, as an amount of nicotine in the gas phase of the vapor generated by the e-vaping device increases, the harshness of the e-vaping device increases.

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