An oral smokeless product comprising an active agent and / or a flavour

EP4710777A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-06-03SWEDISH MATCH NORTH EURO
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Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-12-06
Publication Date
2026-06-03

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Technical Problem

Existing oral smokeless products, such as pouched tobacco and non-tobacco products, are perceived as less discrete, cause discomfort, and have variable release rates of active components like nicotine, leading to unsatisfactory user experience.

Method used

A pouchless oral smokeless product in the form of an oral patch comprising a fibrous carrier made of a water-insoluble nonwoven material, impregnated with active agents and flavors, and optionally coated with a thickening agent like alginate and glycerol, which provides quick and immediate release.

Benefits of technology

The oral patch offers a comfortable, discrete, and pleasant mouthfeel with fast delivery of flavors and active agents, eliminating discomfort and ensuring consistent release rates.

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Abstract

An oral smokeless product in the form of an oral patch (100) comprising a carrier (101) and an active agent and / or a flavour. The carrier (101) consists of a water insoluble fibrous nonwoven material. The oral patch further comprises a thickening agent. The oral smokeless product has a thickness (t) of 0.7 mm to 1.5 mm. A method for manufacturing the oral smokeless product. The method comprises: providing a single-layer nonwoven carrier material in the form of a coherent nonwoven web or as individual patches of the nonwoven carrier material; providing a liquid solution comprising flavour and / or an active agent, a thickening agent such as glycerol, alginate or gum acacia, and water; applying the liquid solution to the nonwoven material.
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