Smoking products and methods of manufacture

Abstract

A tobacco-free smoking product made from combustible materials and additives. The tobacco-free smoking product is manufactured with a moisture content of 9-10% by weight for any desired nicotine level within a range (e.g., 0 mg to 20 mg).

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates generally to smoking products. More specifically, the present invention relates to tobacco-free smoking products. [Background technology]

[0002] Smoking products are burned to produce smoke that is inhaled by the user. An example of a smoking product is a conventional cigarette. A cigarette is a cylindrically shaped tube that contains a combustible material. One end is placed in the user's mouth and the other end is lit to combust the material, resulting in smoke that is orally inhaled by the user.

[0003] Conventional cigarettes contain tobacco, a plant grown for its leaves, which are typically blended with other ingredients and used as a combustible material. Cigarette smoke from tobacco contains thousands of chemicals, including arsenic, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, hydrogen cyanide, lead, and other toxic substances, including over 70 chemicals labeled as carcinogenic.

[0004] There are many known health risks associated with smoking tobacco cigarettes, including respiratory disease, cancer, and heart disease, to name a few.

[0005] What is needed is a smoking product that does not contain tobacco and provides the user with the same enjoyment as a traditional cigarette. There is also a need for tobacco-free smoking products that can be used to aid in smoking cessation. The present invention meets these needs. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The present invention relates to a tobacco-free smoking product. A combustible material is mixed with an additive according to a formula to achieve a smoking product with a moisture content of 9-10% by weight at different nicotine levels in the range of 0 milligrams (mg) to 20mg. The different nicotine levels for each tobacco-free smoking product can be, for example, 18-20mg, 12-14mg, 7-9mg, 3-5mg, 0mg, although any nicotine level is contemplated, for example, this formula can be used to obtain a smoking product with a moisture content of 9-10% by weight at a nicotine level of 40mg.

[0007] At each nicotine level ranging from 0 mg to 20 mg, tobacco-free smoking products have a moisture content of 9-10% by weight. A moisture content of 9-10% by weight provides ideal smoking quality in terms of fire holding capacity, burn rate, and burn uniformity. To the user, this equates to a smooth or consistent taste and feel.

[0008] Two or more additives are mixed together. The mixture is blended with a combustible material until the combustible material is uniformly coated with the mixture. The blended mixture is placed within a paper-based product to produce a smoking product.

[0009] The combustible substance can be any smokable material, but is preferably cannabis (i.e., Cannabis containing less than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis). Cannabis is a source of cannabidiol (CBD) and other phytocannabinoids that may provide many health benefits - sedation, pain relief - without psychoactive effects. Decarboxylating or exposing cannabis flowers to heat activates the cannabinoids, allowing them to interact with the endocannabinoid system and thus exhibit their healing effects.

[0010] In addition to cannabis, the following combustible substances are contemplated for the present invention: any Cannabis species, tea leaves, yarrow flowers (Achillea millefolium), Salvia species (including sage, Salvia apiana, and Salvia divinorum), Lamiaceae species (including mints - peppermint and spearmint), Leonotis species (including winter jasmine, Leonotis, and Clipdaga), Papaveraceae plants (including celandine poppy and Eschscholzia californica (California poppy)), Nymphaea caerulea (blue lily), Nymphaea alba (White Lily), Entada rheedii, Argemone mexicana, Arnica, Asteraceae (Chamomile), Brassica oleracea (Cabbage), Canavalia maritima (Sea Bean), Cecropia obtusifolia, Cestrum nocturnum, Cynoglossum virginianum (Wild Comfrey), Humulus japonicus (Chinese Grass), Sida acuta and / or Sida rhombifolia. rhombifolia (both known as wireweed), kratom, non-tobacco plants, Artemisia vulgaris (European mugwort), coltsfoot leaf, Heimia salicifolia, St. John's wort, lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), Scutellaria laterifolialaterifolia (Skullcap), Scutellaria galericulata, Scutellaria nana, Scutellaria galericulata, Scutellaria nana, Yerba lenna yesca, Capillaris Herba, Calea zacatechichi, Leonurus sibericus (Honeyweed), Leonurus cardiaca (Motherwort), Lobelia cardinalis, Damiana, Kava, Silene capensis, Avena sativa, Valerian, Canna, Wild lettuce (Lactuca virosa (Opium lettuce), Syzygium aromaticum (Clove), Origanum majorana (Marjoram), Origanum vulgare (Oregano), Fittonia albivenis, Myrrh, Willow, Cornus (Dogwood including American dogwood), Chimaphila umbellata, Japanese knotweed, Kinnikinnick, Chamomile, Manzanita, Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow), Amaranthus dubius, Arctostaphylos Arctostaphylos spp. including bearberry (Uva-ursi), Madrone, Arbutus menziesii, Rubia spp. including Rubus occidentalis (raspberry, blackberry, etc.), Rubiaceae, Cytisus scoparius,scoparius), Calamus, Verbascum spp. (Mullein), Cinnamomum spp., Elettatia cardamomum, Aquilaria plants, Crocus sativus, Santalum album, Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Mucuna pruriens, Celastrus paniculatus, Emblica officinalis, Terminalia chebula, Terminalia bellerica, Solanum xanthocarpum, Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice), Ocimum sanctum sanctum, plants of the Zingiberaceae family (including Curcuma longa (turmeric) and Zingiber officinale (ginger)), a'hai, celery plant (Apium graveolens), Commiphora mukul, Boswellia serrata, Vitex negundo, Bacopa monnieri, Cyperus rotundus, Myristica fragrans, Valeriana wallichii, Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi), Mimosa hostilis, Acacia confusa, Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower), Pedicularis groenlandica (Elephant Head), and Pedicularis densifloraPassifloraceae species including Echinacea purpurea, milk thistle (Silybum marianum), Tagetes lucida (Mexican tarragon), Tarchonanthus camphoratus, Turnera diffusa (Damiana), Tussilago farfara (Coltsfoot), and Zornia latifolia (Maconha brava), Angelica species (including Angelica archangelica), catnip plant (Nepeta cataria), lavender (including Lavandula angustifolia), Lobelia siphilitica, Taraxacum species (including dandelion), linden tree flower, lemon verbena (Aloysia citrodora), and gotu kola (Centella asiatica).

[0011] The additives are those that integrate well with the combustible material and provide protection to the smoking product. According to the present invention, the additives include synthetic additives, flavor additives and nicotine additives.

[0012] Synthetic additives are additives that absorb water. Propylene glycol is preferred, but any glycerin is contemplated, such as vegetable glycerin. Other synthetic additives may include propanediol, polyethylene glycol, and ethyl alcohol.

[0013] Flavor additives insert flavor and aroma characteristics into smoking products. They may be natural or artificial flavors. Terpene additives are preferred, but any flavor additive is contemplated. Examples of terpenes include fruit terpenes such as pineapple and strawberry, citrus terpenes such as orange and lemon, menthol terpenes, or even tobacco terpenes.

[0014] A nicotine additive is an additive that contains nicotine. Nicotine salts are preferred, but any natural or artificial nicotine is contemplated. Nicotine salts are formed by nicotine base and a weak acid, such as benzoic acid or lactic acid, or levulinic acid.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the additives are propylene glycol, terpenes, and nicotine salts. The mixture of additives is blended with the cannabis material and placed in a cylindrical shaped tube to arrive at a tobacco-free cigarette. The method according to the invention can be used to provide smoking products with different nicotine levels, for example, 18-20 mg, 12-14 mg, 7-9 mg, 3-5 mg, 0 mg nicotine. Formulations are provided to determine the amount of each additive to arrive at different nicotine levels while consistently achieving a moisture content of 9-10% by weight.

[0016] The present invention, together with its attributes and advantages, will be further understood and appreciated by reference to the following detailed description of the presently contemplated embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0017] Preferred embodiments of the present invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a flow chart of one method of manufacturing a smoking article according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of another method of producing a smoking article according to the present invention. [Diagram 3]FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of another method of producing a smoking article according to the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of another method of producing a smoking article according to the present invention. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 illustrates an unassembled smoking article according to the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 illustrates an assembled smoking article according to the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is a graph of additives according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] 1 shows a flow chart 100 of one method of making a smoking product according to the present invention. At step 110, a combustible substance is obtained. At step 120, two or more additives are mixed. At step 130, the combustible substance and the mixture are blended until the combustible substance is uniformly coated with the mixture. At step 140, the blended mixture is placed within a paper-based product to produce the smoking product.

[0020] 2 shows a flow chart 200 of another method of manufacturing a smoking product according to the present invention. At step 210, a combustible substance is obtained. At step 220, a synthetic additive and a flavor additive are mixed. At step 230, the combustible substance and the mixture are blended until the combustible substance is uniformly coated with the mixture. At step 240, the blended mixture is wrapped in a paper-based product to produce the smoking product.

[0021] 3 shows a flow chart 300 of another method of manufacturing a smoking product according to the present invention. At step 310, a combustible substance is obtained. At step 320, a synthetic additive and a nicotine additive are mixed. At step 330, the combustible substance and the mixture are blended until the combustible substance is uniformly coated with the mixture. At step 340, the blended mixture is wrapped in a paper-based product to produce the smoking product.

[0022] 4 shows a flow chart 400 of another method of manufacturing a smoking product according to the present invention. At step 410, a combustible substance is obtained. At step 420, a synthetic additive, a flavor additive, and a nicotine additive are mixed. At step 430, the combustible substance and the mixture are blended until the combustible substance is uniformly coated with the blended mixture. At step 440, the blended mixture is wrapped in a paper-based product to produce the smoking product.

[0023] Figure 5 shows an unassembled smoking product including wrapping paper 520 and blended mixture 510. The blended mixture 510 is wrapped around wrapping paper 520 to form a smoking product (with filter) shown as cigarette 500 in Figure 6. It is contemplated that the smoking product may further include a filter. The filter may be made from a plastic, such as cellulose acetate fibers, paper, or activated carbon.

[0024] Formulations are provided to determine the amount of each additive to reach different nicotine levels while consistently achieving a moisture content of 9-10% by weight:

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[0025] According to this formula, for every pound (454 grams) of combustible material (BM), 60 grams of one or more of synthetic additives (S), flavor additives (F), and nicotine additives (N) are added. It should be noted that the gram amounts of the mixed additives and the gram amounts of combustible material directly correlate to determine the moisture content of 9-10% by weight. As an example, if the additives are halved to 30 grams, the combustible material must also be halved to 227 grams.

[0026] As the amount of nicotine additive is varied to reach a particular nicotine level, the amount of synthetic and / or flavor additives is also varied so that a moisture content of 9-10% by weight is consistently achieved.

[0027] The nicotine level is determined by the amount of each additive in the mixture, i.e., the gram amount of nicotine additive combined with the gram amount of synthetic additive and the gram amount of flavor additive.

[0028] According to one embodiment, the nicotine salt is dissolved by propylene glycol and a terpene additive. This mixture is blended with the cannabis material and placed in a cylindrical tube to arrive at a tobacco-free cigarette. The propylene glycol additive absorbs excess water and protects the combustible material. The terpene additive inserts flavor and aroma into the combustible material.

[0029] Below is a table showing the formulations to determine the indicated nicotine levels per smoking product. In this example, the flavor additives are held constant at 20 grams (g). As a result, the synthetic additives and nicotine additives are inversely related, as shown in Figure 7. [Table 1]

[0030] Further modifications and alternative embodiments of various aspects of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art in view of this description. This description should therefore be construed as illustrative only and for the purpose of teaching those skilled in the art the general manner of carrying out the invention. It should be understood that the forms of the invention shown and described herein should be construed as examples of embodiments. Elements and materials may be substituted for those shown and described herein, parts and processes may be reversed, and certain features of the invention may be utilized independently, all as would be apparent to one skilled in the art after having the benefit of this description of the invention. Changes may be made to the elements described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. 1. A method for producing a tobacco-free smoking product having a moisture content of 9-10% by weight, comprising: mixing two or more additives; blending the additive mixture with the combustible material until the combustible material is uniformly coated with the mixture; placing the blended mixture within a paper-based product to produce said tobacco-free smoking product; The method includes:

2. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein said two or more additives are equal to 60 grams (g) and said combustible material is equal to 454 g.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the two or more additives are a synthetic additive, a flavor additive and a nicotine additive.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein the synthetic additive is propylene glycol.

5. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the combustible substance is a cannabis substance.

6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the nicotine additive is a nicotine salt.

7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the flavor additive is a terpene additive.

8. 8. The method of claim 7, wherein the terpene additive is one selected from the group consisting of fruit terpenes, menthol terpenes, and tobacco terpenes.

9. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein the nicotine level per smoking product is produced using synthetic additives, flavor additives, and nicotine additives according to the table below. 【Table 1】

10. 1. A method for producing a tobacco-free smoking product having a moisture content of 9-10% by weight, comprising: mixing a synthetic additive, a flavor additive, and a nicotine additive; blending the mixture of the synthetic additive, the flavor additive, and the nicotine additive with the combustible substance until the combustible substance is uniformly coated with the mixture; disposing the blended mixture within a paper-based product to produce the tobacco-free smoking product, the blended mixture comprising a nicotine level within the range of 0 milligrams (mg) to 20 mg per smoking product; The method includes:

11. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the nicotine level per smoking product is produced using the synthetic additives, the flavor additives, and the nicotine additives per 454 grams of combustible material according to the following table: 【Table 2】

12. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the synthetic additive is propylene glycol, the flavor additive is a terpene additive, the nicotine additive is a nicotine salt, and the combustible substance is a cannabis substance.

13. 1. A tobacco-free smoking product having a moisture content of 9-10% by weight, comprising: mixing 40 grams (g) propylene glycol and 20 g of a terpene additive; blending the mixture with 464 g of the cannabis material until the cannabis material is evenly coated with the mixture, the blended mixture having a nicotine level of 0 mg; placing the blended mixture within a paper-based product to produce the tobacco-free smoking product; Smoking products, including:

14. 1. A tobacco-free smoking product having a moisture content of 9-10% by weight, comprising: mixing 10 grams (g) of propylene glycol, 20 g of a terpene additive, and 30 g of a nicotine salt; blending the mixture with 464 g of the cannabis material until the cannabis material is evenly coated with the mixture, the nicotine level of the blended mixture being 18-20 mg; placing the blended mixture within a paper-based product to produce the tobacco-free smoking product; Smoking products, including:

15. 1. A tobacco-free smoking product having a moisture content of 9-10% by weight, comprising: mixing 25 grams (g) of propylene glycol, 20 g of a terpene additive, and 15 g of a nicotine salt; blending the mixture with 464 g of the cannabis material until the cannabis material is evenly coated with the mixture, the nicotine level of the blended mixture being 7-9 mg; placing the blended mixture within a paper-based product to produce the tobacco-free smoking product; Smoking products, including:

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