System and Method for Incorporating and Releasing a Substance into a Smokable Element

a technology of smokable elements and smokable substances, which is applied in the field of manufacturing and using smokable elements, can solve the problems of ineffective dispersion of psychoactive substances, ineffective dispersion of vapors inside filters, and ineffective dispersal of vapors, so as to increase the overall thickness of the cigarette or the wrapper portion, and the effect of increasing the level of th

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-11-12
SHADE BRENDON
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[0009]For example, assume the filler is cannabis having a first level of THC and the liquid includes (at least in part) a cannabinoid oil having a second level of THC. By crushing the capsule and releasing the liquid, the cannabinoid oil would flow or seep into and over the surrounding cannabis, resulting in a “splash zone” having a higher THC level than that of the cannabis itself. This would allow a user to “boost” the level of THC that is ingested by merely pressing inward on the second wrapper, thereby crushing the capsule and releasing the liquid into the filler. In one embodiment of the present invention, the second wrapper is shorter than the first wrapper, thereby providing structural functionality where needed, without increasing the overall thickness of the cigarette, or the wrapper portion thereof.
[0010]It should be appreciated that the liquid inside the capsule is not limited to any particular liquid, and may include any fluid, such as liquid nicoti

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And because only vapor is inhaled, it limits the types of substances that can be included in the bead.
For example, a psychoactive substance, such as liquid nicotine, that is intended to be ingested (e.g., smoked, etc.) would be ineffective if dispersed inside a filter.
So too would other substances that do not put off vapors or whose vapors are an ineffective delivery mechanism.
Finally, with other smokable elements becoming more popular (e.g., marijuana c

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[0045]In the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 2A-D, a cigarette 100 includes a first wrapper 110 and a filler 140, where the first wrapper 110 encases the filler 140 (forming a relatively cylindrical shape), has a distal end 102, and has a proximal end 104. As shown in FIG. 3, the proximal end 104 is configured to be placed between the user's lips (see, e.g., 310) and the distal end 103 is configured to be lit by an external source 320. Once the distal end is lit, resulting in combustion of the filler 140 adjacent the distal end 102, inhalation by the user 310 (creating a vacuum) results in air being drawn from the distal end 102 toward the proximal end 104 (illustrated by arrow 330), allowing smoke from the combustion to be inhaled by the user 310. Depending on the type of filler, the smoke will have a different effect on the user. For example, if the filler is tobacco containing nicotine, the user may feel calm, relaxed, and experience a tingling sensation. If the filler is ca...

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[0067]In the present invention, the cigarette may be both cylindrical and tapered, where the diameter of the cigarette increases from a proximal end to a distal end. This can be seen in FIG. 16, where the cigarette 1500 includes a first wrapper 110, a second wrapper 120, a filler 140, and a capsule 130 embedded within the filler 140. As with the other embodiments, the cigarette 1500 includes a proximal end 104 and a distal end 102. However, in this embodiment, the diameter of the cigarette 1500 increases from the proximal end 104 to the distal end 102. Those skilled in the art will understand that there are certain benefits to this “tapered” shape. For example, by increasing the width of the cigarette 1500 at the distal end 102 and decreasing the width of the cigarette 1500 at the proximal end 104, less filler 140 is tainted by smoke drawn though the cigarette 1500.

[0068]FIG. 17 illustrates how the second embodiment would look to the user prior to combustion. Because the second wrap...

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A system and method for incorporating and releasing a substance into a smokable element is provided. In one embodiment of the present invention, a smokable element (e.g., a cigarette) includes a first wrapper and a filler (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, etc.) encased by the first wrapper. A capsule is then embedded within a second wrapper and placed at least partially inside the first wrapper. The capsule may comprise a liquid (e.g., cannabinoids, terpenes, etc.) encased within a shell. By squeezing the first wrapper surrounding the capsule, the shell can be crushed (or broken open), releasing the liquid, thereby creating a “splash zone.” Vapors and/or smoke from the splash zone can then be inhaled by a user, enhancing the user's smoking experience.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]The present invention relates to manufacturing and using a smokable element (e.g., cigarette, etc.), and more particularly to an element that includes a filler and at least one capsule containing a substance (e.g., liquid, etc.), wherein the substance can be released into the element (e.g., by crushing the capsule, etc.), allowing the substance to be inhaled and / or smoked by the user, preferably during combustion of the element or a portion thereof.2. Description of Related Art[0002]Smokable elements, like cigarettes, exist in all different shapes, sizes, and varieties. For example, while Marlboro™ offers a standard-length cigarette referred to as Reds, they also offer a shorter version referred to as 72's. And while Reds are considered a “full flavored” cigarette, Marlboro also offers lighter versions, such as Golds and Silvers. They also offer different flavors, such as Southern Cut, which is a sweeter blend, Menthols, thei...

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IPC IPC(8): A24D1/00A24D1/02
CPCA24D1/002A24D1/02
Inventor SHADE, BRENDON
Owner SHADE BRENDON
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