Smokeless article
The smokeless article with a sugar alcohol-nicotine complex and insoluble bulking agent achieves a desirable nicotine release and enhanced user experience through faster initial delivery and sustained release, addressing the need for improved design in existing smokeless articles.
EP4631366A1Inactive Publication Date: 2025-10-15IMPERIAL TOBACCO LTD
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Patent Information
- Application Number
- EP2024169047
- Authority / Receiving Office
- EP · EP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-08
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-15
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing smokeless articles lack an improved design to enhance user experience and achieve a desirable nicotine release profile and mouthfeel.
Method used
A smokeless article comprising a pouch enclosing a content with a complex of sugar alcohol and nicotine, which is mixed with a water insoluble bulking agent to provide a faster initial nicotine release followed by a gradual tailing off, and includes a fibrous mouthfeel through the use of natural fibers.
Benefits of technology
The smokeless article offers a stronger nicotine perception with a balanced release profile and improved user satisfaction, providing a fibrous mouthfeel and efficient manufacturing process.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a smokeless article for oral consumption comprising a pouch enclosing an oral nicotine delivery (OND) formulation, the OND formulation comprising a water insoluble bulking agent and an active component comprising a complex of a sugar alcohol and nicotine. Methods of manufacturing the article and kits comprising the article are also described.
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