Smokable rollable card

The smokable rollable card with capillary channels and a smoke-directing component addresses the issue of uncontrolled burning and smoke progression in current rolling papers, providing a more enjoyable and controlled smoking experience.

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Application Number
PCT/IL2024/050825
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2023-08-16
Filing Date
2024-08-15
Publication Date
2025-02-20

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Technical Problem

Current rolling papers lack control over the burning rate and smoke progression, leading to unpleasant smoking experiences, especially when consuming medical-grade cannabis, due to uneven heat distribution and rapid, uncontrollable burning.

Method used

A smokable rollable card featuring a fibrous material sheet with capillary channels of varying thicknesses and a smoke-directing component, such as a bar or conduits, to control the burning rate and smoke flow.

Benefits of technology

The smokable card allows for controlled burning and smoke direction, optimizing the smoking experience by ensuring smoke reaches the user at an optimal temperature and prolonging the smoking time.

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Abstract

A smokable card is disclosed. The smokable card comprising: a fibrous material sheet, a plurality of capillary channels formed on at least one side of the card, wherein the plurality of capillary channels forms a pattern characterized by areas having different thicknesses of the fibrous material; and a smoke directing component. The smokable card may further comprise a smokable substance comprising an active material deposited on at least a portion of at least one surface of the card.
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Description

SMOKABLE ROLLABLE CARDCROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 532,940, filed on August 16, 2023, entitled “SMOKABLE ROLLABLE CARD”, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates generally to smokable articles. More specifically, the present invention relates to smokable rollable cards.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Rolling papers are used all over the world by smokers to consume tobacco, cannabis, and the like. One may buy an already rolled cigarette or may buy the rolling paper and fill it with a smokable substance (e.g., tobacco, cannabis flowers, etc.) and roll it by himself / herself.

[0004] The currently available rolling papers are plane papers made from combustible materials that may be combined with a filter for filtering the smoke.

[0005] However, the currently available rolling papers lack the ability to affect the progress of the smoke and / or the burning rate of the cigarette. Therefore, in some cases, the smoke may reach the smoker at an elevated temperature, which will make the smoking unpleasant. Additionally, the burning may rapidly and uncontrollably progress, shortening the time of the smoking. This is specifically critical when smoking a medical grade cannabis.

[0006] Accordingly, there is a need for smokable rollable cards for use with a smokable substance that has a controllable burning rate and / or controllable smoke-directing paths.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0007] Some aspects of the invention are directed to a smokable card comprising: a fibrous material sheet, a plurality of capillary channels formed on at least one side of the card, wherein the plurality of capillary channels forms a pattern characterized by areas having different thicknesses of the fibrous material; and a smoke directing component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first thickness is between 0.05 to 0.1 mm and the second thickness is between 0.1 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channelsextends from a first edge of the card. In some embodiments, the length of the capillary channel is between 3 to 300 mm. In some embodiments, the depth of the capillary channel is between 0.4 to 2 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the capillary channel is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

[0009] In some embodiments, the smoke-directing component is a bar attached to a second edge of the card. In some embodiments, the smoke-directing component is a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar.

[0010] In some embodiments, the smoke-directing component comprises a plurality of smoke directing conduits formed on at least one surface of the card, extending from the second edge of the card. In some embodiments, the length of each smoke-directing conduit is between 10 to 40 mm. In some embodiments, the depth of the smoke-directing conduit is between 0.4 to 2 mm. In some embodiments, the width of the smoke-directing conduit is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

[0011] In some embodiments, the smokable further comprises a smokable substance deposited on at least a portion of the card. In some embodiments, the smokable substance covers a portion of the card comprising the capillary channels, or is deposited on the card at predefined locations in the pattern. In some embodiments, the smokable substance comprises an active material selected from nicotine, CBD, THC, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, terpenes, and any combination thereof.

[0012] Some additional aspects of the invention may be directed to another smokable card comprising: a fibrous material sheet; a plurality of capillary channels formed on at least one surface of the card; and a smokable substance deposited on at least a portion of at least one surface of the card. In some embodiments, the smokable substance comprises an active material selected from nicotine, CBD, THC, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, terpenes, and any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the smokable substance comprises non-active materials.

[0013] In some embodiments, the smokable substance covers a portion of the card comprising the capillary channels. In some embodiments, the surface density of the active material is between 0.014 to 223 pgr / mm2. In some embodiments, a first area covered by a first substance having a first active material and a second area covered by a second substancehaving a second active material. In some embodiments, the smokable substance may be deposited on both surfaces of the card.

[0014] In some embodiments, the smokable substance is deposited on the card at predetermined locations. In some embodiments, each location comprises between 0.1 mg to 0.2 g of active material. In some embodiments, a first type of substance is deposited in a first group of locations and a second type of substance is deposited in a second group of locations, wherein the first type comprises different composition from the second type. In some embodiments, at least two types of substances may be deposited one on top of the other at the same location.

[0015] In some embodiments, the active material is selected from, nicotine, CBD, THC, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, terpenes, cannabinoids, and any combination thereof.

[0016] In some embodiments, the smokable card further comprises an additional top fibrous material sheet or and additional smokable card covering at least one of, the smokable substance and the capillary channels.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of the specification. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0018] Figs. 1A-1D are illustrations of different views of a smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0019] Figs. 1E-1H are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0020] Figs. 2A-2D are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0021] Figs. 3A-3B are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0022] Figs. 4A-4F are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention;

[0023] Figs. 5A-5E are illustrations of smoke-directing components according to some embodiments of the invention.

[0024] It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements may be exaggerated relative to other elements for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals may be repeated among the figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0025] One skilled in the art will realize the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. The foregoing embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respects illustrative rather than limiting of the invention described herein. Scope of the invention is thus indicated by the appended claims, rather than by the foregoing description, and all changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are therefore intended to be embraced therein.

[0026] Some aspects of the invention may be directed to smokable cards to be used for rolling smokable substances therein. In some embodiments, the smoking substances may be or may contain additional fillers, such as, tobacco and / or cannabis flowers to be rolled inside the card. Additionally or alternatively, the smokable substance may be applied / deposited on the card. In such case, the rolled card itself already contains the smokable substance and therefore also the active material (e.g., Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), nicotine, and the like). In some embodiments, the smokable substance may include in addition or instead the active material, flavoring, pigments, terpenes, sealing agent, and the like.

[0027] A smokable card according to embodiments of the invention may have a unique and novel structure that may allow controlling both the card’s burning rate and the smoke progress towards the mouth of the user. This unique and novel structure may include a plurality of capillary channels and a smoke-directing component, as disclosed herein below.

[0028] Reference is now made to Figs. 1A, IB, 1C, and ID which are illustrations of different views of a smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention. A smokable card 10 may include a fibrous material sheet 11 having include a plurality of capillary channels 12 formed on at least one side of. Sheet 11 may include or may be madefrom any suitable fibrous material, such as wood (e.g., paper wood), hemp, and the like. Sheet 11 may be fabricated at various sizes suitable for making cigarettes, cigars, and the like. Some non-limiting examples for such sizes may include, 50mm x 90mm, 60mm x 100mm, 80mm x 110mm, and the like.

[0029] In some embodiments, a plurality of capillary channels 12 forms a pattern 14 that may slow the progress of the smoke, and / or control the progress of the smoke towards the mouth. In some embodiments, slowing down the progress of the smoke may allow the smoke to reach the user’s mouth at an optimal temperature.

[0030] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 12 forms pattern 14 characterized by areas 13 and 15 having different thicknesses of the fibrous material. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 1A, IB, 1C, and ID, the plurality of capillary channels 12 forms waves pattern 14 in which areas 13 located inside the wave-like capillary channels 12 having a first thickness and areas 15 located in between wave-like capillary channels 12 having a second thickness. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art, that controlling the total size of first areas 13 and second areas 15, one can control the burning rate of smokable card 10.

[0031] For example, the first thickness may be between 0.05 to 0.1 mm and the second thickness may be between 0.1 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, sheet 11 is pressed in order to form capillary channels 12.

[0032] In some embodiments, areas 13 and 15 of pattern 14 have substantially the same thicknesses and differ only in the geometrical shape.

[0033] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 12 extends from a first edge 18 of sheet 11. In some embodiments, the length of capillary channel 12 is between 3 to 300 mm. For example, the length of capillary channel 12 may be between 3 to 5 mm, between 5 to 10 mm, between 10 to 50 mm, between 50 to 100 mm, between 100 to 200 mm, between 200 to 300 mm, and any value or range in between.

[0034] In some embodiments, the depth of capillary channel 12 is between 0.4 to 2 mm. For example, the depth of capillary channel 12 is between 0.2 to 0.4 mm, between 0.4 to 0.6 mm, between 0.5 to 1 mm, between 1 mm to 1.5 mm, between 1 to 2 mm, between 1 to 3 mm, and any value and range in between.

[0035] In some embodiments, the width of capillary channel 12 is between 0.4 to 2 mm. For example, the width of capillary channel 12 is between 0.2 to 0.4 mm, between 0.4 to 0.6mm, between 0.5 to 1 mm, between 1 mm to 1.5 mm, between 1 to 2 mm, between 1 to 3 mm, and any value and range in between.

[0036] In some embodiments, card 10 may further include a smoke-directing component 16. Smoke-directing component 16 may direct the smoke into the user’s mouth in order to optimize the distribution of the smoke in the mouth. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 1 A, IB, 1C, and ID, smoke-directing component 16 may include a plurality of straight smokedirecting conduits 17 formed on at least one surface of sheet 11, extending from the second edge 19 of sheet 11. In some embodiments, the length of each smoke-directing conduit 17 is between 10 to 40 mm, for example, between 10 to 20 mm, 15 to 30 mm, 25 to 50 mm, 40 to 60 mm and any value or range in between.

[0037] In some embodiments, the depth of smoke-directing conduits 17 is between 0.4 to 2 mm. For example, the depth of smoke-directing conduits is between 0.2 to 0.4 mm, between 0.4 to 0.6 mm, between 0.5 to 1 mm, between 1 mm to 1.5 mm, between 1 to 2 mm, between 1 to 3 mm and any value and range in between.

[0038] In some embodiments, the width of smoke-directing conduits 17 is between 0.4 to 2 mm. For example, the width of smoke-directing conduits is between 0.2 to 0.4 mm, between 0.4 to 0.6 mm, between 0.5 to 1 mm, between 1 mm to 1.5 mm, between 1 to 2 mm, between 1 to 3 mm, and any value and range in between.

[0039] Additionally or alternatively, the smoke-directing component 16 may be a bar (not illustrated in Figs. 1A-1D) made from either porous material or nonporous material attached to a second edge of the card and / or a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar, as discussed with respect to smoke-directing component 50 illustrated in Figs. 4 to 5.

[0040] Reference is now made to Figs. IE, IF, 1G, and 1H which are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention. A smokable card 100 may be a fibrous material sheet 11 (similar to sheet 11 of card 10) and a plurality of capillary channels 112 formed on at least one side of sheet 11.

[0041] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 112 forms pattern 114 characterized by areas 113 and 115 having different thicknesses of the fibrous material. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. IF, 1G, and 1H, the plurality of capillary channels 112 forms a straight lines pattern 114 in which areas 113 located inside capillary channels 112having a first thickness, and areas 115 located in between capillary channels 12 having a second thickness.

[0042] In some embodiments, capillary channels 112 length, width and depth may be substantially the same as the length, width and depth of capillary channels 12.

[0043] In some embodiments, smokable card 100 may further include smoke-directing component, such as smoke-directing component 16 illustrated in Figs 1A-1D. In such case capillary channels 112 may collide with the straight smoke-directing conduits. Additionally or alternatively, smokable card 100 may include smoke-directing component in a form of a bar, illustrated and discussed with respect to Figs. 4 to 5.

[0044] Reference is now made to Figs. 2A, 2B, 2C, and 2D which are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention. A smokable card 20 may be a fibrous material sheet 21 and a plurality of capillary channels 22 formed on at least one side of sheet 21. Sheet 21 may include or may be made from any suitable fibrous material, such as wood (e.g., paper wood), hemp, and the like. Sheet 11 may be fabricated at various sizes suitable for making cigarettes, cigars, and the like. Some nonlimiting examples for such sizes may include, 50mm x 90mm, 60mm x 100mm, 80mm x 110mm, and the like.

[0045] In some embodiments, plurality of capillary channels 22 forms a pattern 24 that may slow the progress of the smoke, and / or control the progress of the smoke towards the mouth. In some embodiments, slowing down the progress of the smoke may allow the smoke to reach the user’s mouth at an optimal temperature.

[0046] In some embodiments, a plurality of capillary channels 22 forms a pattern 24 characterized by areas 23 and 25 having different thicknesses of the fibrous material. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 2 A, 2B, 2C, and 2D, the plurality of capillary channels 22 forms a honeycomb pattern 24 in which areas 23 located inside hexagonal-type channels 22 having a first thickness and areas 25 located inside the hexagons having a second thickness.

[0047] For example, the first thickness may be between 0.05 to 0.1 mm, and the second thickness may be between 0.1 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, sheet 21 is pressed in order to form capillary channels 22.

[0048] In some embodiments, areas 23 and 25 of pattern 24 have substantially the same thicknesses and differ only in the geometrical shape.

[0049] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 22 extends from a first edge 28 of sheet 21. In some embodiments, the length, depth, and width of capillary channel 22 are substantially the same as the length, depth, and width of capillary channel 12 discussed herein above.

[0050] In some embodiments, card 20 may further include a smoke-directing component 26. Smoke-directing component 26 may be substantially the same as smoke-directing component 16 and may include a plurality of straight smoke-directing conduits 27.

[0051] In some embodiments, card 20 may further include a conduit 29 for accommodating a smoke-directing component in a form of a bar, as illustrated in Figs. 4A, 4B and 4C. The bar may be made from porous material or nonporous material attached to a second edge of the card and / or a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar, as discussed with respect to smokedirecting component 50 illustrated in Figs. 4 to 5.

[0052] Reference is now made to Figs. 3A and 3B which are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention. A smokable card 30 may include a fibrous material sheet 31 and a plurality of capillary channels 32 formed on at least one side of sheet 31. Sheet 31 may be substantially similar to sheets 11 and 21 discussed above.

[0053] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 32 forms a pattern 34 that may slow the progress of the smoke, and / or control the progress of the smoke towards the mouth. In some embodiments, slowing down the progress of the smoke may allow the smoke to reach the user’s mouth at an optimal temperature.

[0054] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 32 forms pattern 34 characterized by areas 33 and 35 having different thicknesses of the fibrous material. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 3A and 3B, the plurality of capillary channels 32 forms an X’s pattern 24 in which areas 33 located outside the X’s forming capillary channels 32 and having a first thickness; and areas 35 located inside the X’s having a second thickness. In some embodiments, areas having denser fibrous material may bum slower than areas having a more porous structure, due to the oxygen access. By controlling the total size of first areas 33 and second areas 35, one can control the burning rate of smokable card 20.

[0055] For example, the first thickness may be between 0.05 to 0.1 mm and the second thickness may be between 0.1 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, the differences in thickness is achieved by adding additional material to sheet 31 in order to form capillary channels 32.

[0056] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 32 extends from a first edge 38 of card 31. In some embodiments, the length, depth and width of capillary channel 32 are substantially the same as the length, depth, and width of capillary channels 12 and 22 discussed herein above.

[0057] In some embodiments, areas 33 and 35 of pattern 34 have substantially the same thicknesses and differ only in the geometrical shape.

[0058] In some embodiments, card 30 may further include a smoke-directing component 36. Smoke-directing component 36 may be substantially the same as smoke-directing components 16 and 26 and may include a plurality of straight smoke-directing conduits 37.

[0059] In some embodiments, card 30 may include a smoke-directing component in a form of a bar. The bar may be made from porous material or nonporous material attached to a second edge of the card and / or a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar, as discussed with respect to smoke-directing component 50 illustrated in Figs. 4 to 5.

[0060] Reference is now made to Figs. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, and 4F which are illustrations of different views of another smokable card according to some embodiments of the invention. A smokable card 40 may include a fibrous material sheet 41 m and a plurality of capillary channels 42 formed on at least one side of card 41. Fibrous material sheet 41 may be substantially similar to fibrous material sheets 11, 21, and 31 discussed above.

[0061] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 42 forms a pattern 44 that may slow the progress of the smoke, and / or control the progress of the smoke towards the month. In some embodiments, slowing down the progress of the smoke may allow the smoke to reach the user’s mouth at an optimal temperature.

[0062] In some embodiments, the plurality of capillary channels 42 forms pattern 44 characterized by areas 43 and 45 having different thicknesses of the fibrous material. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 4A to 4C, the plurality of capillary channels 42 forms ellipsoids forming pattern 44 in which areas 43 are located outside the ellipsoids having a first thickness and areas 45 located inside the ellipsoids having a second thickness. It should beappreciated that by controlling the total size of first areas 43 and second areas 45, one can control the burning rate of smokable card 40.

[0063] For example, the first thickness is between 0.05 to 0.1 mm and the second thickness is between 0.1 to 1.2 mm. In some embodiments, areas 43 and 45 of pattern 44 have substantially the same thicknesses and differ only in the geometrical shape.

[0064] In some embodiments, card 40 may further include a smoke-directing component46. Smoke-directing component 46 may be substantially the same as smoke-directing components 16, 26, and 36 and may include a plurality of straight smoke-directing conduits47.

[0065] In some embodiments, card 40 may further include a conduit 49 for accommodating a smoke-directing component in a form of a bar 50, as illustrated. Bar 50 may be made from porous material or nonporous material attached to a second edge of card 40. In the nonlimiting example of Figs. 4A to 4C bar 50 is a full bar. When made from nonporous material it blocks the path of the smoke in the middle of a rolled card 40, thus forcing the smoke to pass via smoke-directing conduits 47. When made from porous material bar 50 slow down the progress of the smoke in the middle of a rolled card 40, thus forcing the majority of smoke to pass via smoke-directing conduits 47. Some nonlimiting examples of porous material may include, wood, paper, a polymeric foam, and the like. Some nonlimiting examples of nonporous material includes various polymers, glass, ceramics, alloys, and the like.

[0066] In some embodiments, bar 50 may be a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar, as discussed with respect to bars 50A, 50B and 50C illustrated in Figs. 5A, 5B and 5C.

[0067] As should be understood by the one skilled in the art smokable cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 may include smoke directing components 16, 26, 36, 46 comprise the plurality of straight smoke directing conduits 17, 27, 37, and 46 and / or a smoke-directing component in a form of a bar 50.

[0068] Reference is now made to Figs. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, and 5E which includes illustrations of smoke-directing components in a form of bars according to some embodiments of the invention. A bar 50A illustrated in Fig. 5A may include a single internal hole 51, a bar 50B illustrated in Fig. 5B may include a plurality of internal holes 21, and a bar 50C illustrated in Fig. 5C may include one or more recesses 52 on an external surface of bar 50C. Bars 50Dand 50E are illustrated in Figs. 5D and 5E may include a spiral recess for directing the smoke with two different endings each. In some embodiments, bar 50D may include two truncated (rounded or diagonal) ends, and bar 50E may include two flat ends. In some embodiments, a bar (e.g., 50D or 50E) may include one flat end and one truncated end.

[0069] Bars 50A, 50B , 50C, 50D, or 50E may be made from a nonporous material or from a porous material. According to some embodiments, bar 50A, 50B, 50C, 50D, or 50E may have no hole or recess and may block smoke from passing through the middle of the rolled card, thus ensuring the passage of the smoke along the periphery of the rolled card and ensures the smoke would cool down before reaching the mouth of the user.

[0070] In some embodiments, any one of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 may further include a smokable substance deposited on at least a portion of at least one surface of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40. In some embodiments, the smokable substance may be deposited on both surfaces of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40, In some embodiments, the smokable substance may include an active material selected from nicotine, CBD, THC, terpenes, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, other cannabinoids, any other plant extract, and any combination thereof. Additionally or alternatively, the smokable substance may include, flavoring, pigments, sealing agent, and the like. The smokable substance may be deposited on either surface of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40, regardless is the surface continues the capillary channels or not.

[0071] In some embodiments, the smokable substance covers a portion of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 comprising the capillary channels 12, 22, 32 or 42 (on either surfaces). For example, only * of the area in cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 that comprises the channels may be covered by the smokable substance. In some embodiments, the size of the portion (e.g., the area) may determine the amount of active material consumed in each smoking (e.g., included in cards 10, 20, 30, and 40). In some embodiments, the smokable substance may be deposited at different surface densities. For example, the surface density of the active material may be between 0.014 to 223 pgr / mm2. In some embodiments, smokable substances having active material at different surface densities may be deposited at different portions of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40. Additionally or alternatively, different smokable substances may be deposited at different portions of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40. For example, a first portion of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 close to the smoke-directing component may be covered by a first smokable substance followed by a second portion covered by a second smokable substance. Therefore, in a nonlimiting example, when smoking the rolled card, the user may first inhale the firstactive material and then inhale the second active material. Alternatively, the first and second smokable substances may be deposited side-by-side along the longitudinal direction of the cards, thus providing both the first and second active materials at each inhale.

[0072] In some embodiments, the smokable substance may be deposited on both surfaces of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40. For example, a first smokable substance may be deposited on at least portions of a first surface I la and a second smokable substance may be deposited on at least portions of a second surface 11b, illustrated in Fig. 1C. In some embodiments, the first smokable substance is similar to the second smokable substance. In some embodiments, the first smokable substance is different from the second smokable substance. For example, the first smokable substance may include a first active material, like, and the second smokable substance may include a second active material or a coating comprising non active material, such as, flavoring, pigments, sealing agents, etc.

[0073] Several deposition methods may be used for depositing the one or more smokable substances on portions of the cards. Some nonlimiting examples may include printing (e.g., screen printing, ped printing, etc.), spraying, coating with wax including the active material (e.g., CBD), applying a thin biomass film (e.g., of cannabis), and the like.

[0074] In some embodiments, the smokable substance is deposited on the card at predetermined locations. For example, the smokable substance may be deposited only at areas 15, 25, 35, and 45 of cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 or at areas 13, 23, 33, and 35 of cards 10, 20, 30. In some embodiments, each location may include between 0.1 mg to 0.2 g of active material. In some embodiments, cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 may include between 5 to 300 locations (e.g., points) at which the smokable substance is deposited. For example, cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 may include between 5 to 10 locations, between 10 to 50 locations, between 30 to 100 locations, between 50 to 200 locations, between 100 to 300 locations and any number or range in between.

[0075] In some embodiments, a first type of substance having a first active material is deposited in a first group of locations and a second type of substance having a second active material is deposited in a second group of locations. In some embodiments, at least two types of substances may be deposited one or top of the other at the same location.

[0076] In some embodiments, smokable cards 10, 20, 30, and 40 may include an additional top sheet covering at least one of, the smokable substance and the capillary channels (notillustrated). The additional top card may be a plane sheet (e.g., hemp, paper, etc.) or may be an additional patterned card as discussed with respect to cards 10, 20, 30, and 40.

[0077] Unless explicitly stated, the method embodiments described herein are not constrained to a particular order or sequence. Furthermore, all formulas described herein are intended as examples only and other or different formulas may be used. Additionally, some of the described method embodiments or elements thereof may occur or be performed at the same point in time.

[0078] While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents may occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

[0079] Various embodiments have been presented. Each of these embodiments may of course include features from other embodiments presented, and embodiments not specifically described may include various features described herein.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A smokable card comprising: a fibrous material sheet, a plurality of capillary channels formed on at least one side of the card, wherein the plurality of capillary channels forms a pattern characterized by areas having different thicknesses of the fibrous material; and a smoke directing component.

2. The smokable card of claim 1, wherein the first thickness is between 0.05 to 0.1 mm and the second thickness is between 0.1 to 1.2 mm.

3. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the plurality of capillary channels extends from a first edge of the card.

4. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the length of the capillary channel is between 3 to 300 mm.

5. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the depth of the capillary channel is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

6. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the width of the capillary channel is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

7. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the smoke directing component is a bar attached to a second edge of the card.

8. The smokable card of claim 7, wherein the bar is one of:(a) made from porous material selected from: wood, paper, and a polymeric foam; or(b) made from nonporous material selected from polymer, glass, ceramic and alloy.

9. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the smoke directing component is a perforated bar comprising at least one of: one or more internal holes and one or more recesses on an external surface of the bar.

10. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the smoke directing component comprises a plurality of smoke directing conduits formed on at least one surface of the card, extending from the second edge of the card.

11. The smokable card of claim 10, wherein the length of each smoke directing conduit is between 10 to 40 mm.

12. The smokable card according to any one of claims 10 to 11, wherein the depth of the smoke directing conduit is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

13. The smokable card according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the width of the smoke directing conduit is between 0.4 to 2 mm.

14. The smokable card according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a smokable substance deposited on at least a portion of the card.

15. The smokable card of claim 14, wherein the smokable substance covers a portion of the card comprising the capillary channels, or is deposited on the card at predefined locations in the pattern.

16. The smokable card of claim 14 or claim 15, wherein the smokable substance comprises an active material selected from, nicotine, CBD, THC, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, terpenes and any combination thereof.

17. A smokable card comprising: a fibrous material sheet; a plurality of capillary channels formed on at least one surface of the card; and a smokable substance deposited on at least a portion of at least one surface of the card.

18. The smokable card of claim 17, wherein the smokable substance comprises an active material.

19. The smokable card of claim 17 or claim 18, wherein the smokable substance covers a portion of the card comprising the capillary channels.

20. The smokable card of claim 18, wherein the surface density of the active material is between 0.014 to 223 pgr / mm2.

21. The smokable card of claim 18, comprising a first area covered by a first substance having a first active material and a second area covered by a second substance having a second active material.

22. The smokable card of claim 18, wherein the smokable substance is deposited on the card at predetermined locations.

23. The smokable card of claim 22, wherein each location comprises between 0.1 mg to 0.2 g of active material.

24. The smokable card of claim 18, wherein a first type of smokable substance is deposited in a first group of locations and a second type of smokable substance is deposited in a second group of locations, wherein the first type comprises different composition from the second type.

25. The smokable card of claim 24, wherein at least two types of substances may be deposited one on top of the other at the same location.

26. The smokable card according to any one of claims 17 to 25, wherein the smokable substance is deposited both surfaces of the card.

27. The smokable card of claim 18, wherein the active material is selected from, nicotine, CBD, THC, cannabis extract, full spectrum cannabis extract, terpenes, cannabinoids, and any combination thereof.

28. The smokable card according to any one of claims 17 to 27, further comprising a smoke directing component.

29. The smokable card according to any one of claims 17 to 28, further comprising an additional top fibrous material sheet or an additional smokable card covering at least one of the smokable substance and the capillary channels.

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