Compositions and methods

Abstract

This invention provides an amorphous solid used for aerosol generation. [Solution] The amorphous solid comprises about 1 to about 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives or extracts, about 10 to about 80% by weight of aerosol-forming material, a gelling agent including cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and optionally a filler, with the total amount of the gelling agent and optional filler being about 10 to about 60% by weight, and the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to aerosol generation for the delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. The invention also relates to compositions for the oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Background

[0002] Smoking articles such as cigarettes and cigars produce tobacco smoke by burning tobacco during use. Alternatives to these types of articles release inhalable aerosols or vapors by heating a substrate material without combustion, thereby releasing compounds from the substrate. These are sometimes called non-combustible smoking articles, aerosol-generating assemblies, or non-combustible aerosol-supplying systems.

[0003] An example of such a product is a heating device that releases compounds by heating a solid aerosolizable material without combustion. In some examples, this solid aerosolizable material may include tobacco material. Heating volatilizes at least one component of the material, typically forming an inhalable aerosol. These products are sometimes called heat-not-burn devices, tobacco heating devices, or tobacco heating products (THPs). Various different configurations are known for volatilizing at least one component of the solid aerosolizable material.

[0004] Another example is the e-cigarette / tobacco heated product hybrid device, also known as an e-cigarette hybrid device. These hybrid devices include a liquid source (which may or may not contain nicotine) that vaporizes upon heating to produce an inhalable vapor or aerosol. The device further includes a solid aerosolizable material (which may or may not contain tobacco material), the components of which are entrained in the inhalable vapor or aerosol to form an inhalation medium. Summary of Disclosure

[0005] In a first embodiment, an amorphous solid used for aerosol generation is provided. This amorphous solid is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Aerosol-forming material of approximately 10-80% by weight, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). Includes, Here, the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0006] In a second embodiment, an aerosol-generating material comprising an amorphous solid of the first embodiment is provided.

[0007] In a third embodiment, a consumable for use in a non-combustible aerosol supply device is provided. This consumable includes an aerosol generating material according to the second embodiment.

[0008] In a fourth embodiment, a non-combustible aerosol supply system is provided, comprising consumables and a non-combustible aerosol supply device according to the third embodiment.

[0009] In a fifth embodiment, a composition for oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts is provided. This composition comprises an amorphous solid, which is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Approximately 10-80% by weight of moisturizer, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). Includes, Here, the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0010] In a sixth embodiment, a method is provided for forming an amorphous solid according to the first embodiment or an amorphous solid as defined in the fifth embodiment. This method is (a) A step of preparing a slurry comprising hemp components, derivatives or extracts, a gelling agent including cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, an aerosol-forming material or humectant, a solvent, and any further components of an amorphous solid, (b) The step of forming a slurry layer, (c) Optionally, a step to solidify the slurry layer, (d) A step of drying the slurry to form an amorphous solid, It is equipped with.

[0011] In a seventh embodiment, a slurry is provided. This slurry is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, Approximately 10 to 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material or humectant, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight) and (Here, the weight percentage is calculated on a dry weight basis.) Solvent and, Includes.

[0012] The aerosol-forming material in amorphous solids used for aerosol generation is the same as the humectant in amorphous solids used for the oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts.

[0013] Features described herein in relation to one aspect of the present invention are expressly disclosed in combination with each of the other aspects, insofar as they can be combined.

[0014] Further aspects of the present invention described herein may provide the use of amorphous solids, aerosol-generating materials, consumables, or non-combustible aerosol supply systems in the generation of inhalable aerosols.

[0015] Further features and advantages of the present invention are provided for illustrative purposes only and will become apparent from the following description, which refers to the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0016] [Figure 1] It is a cross-sectional view of an example of a consumable. [[ID=]10] [Figure 2] It is a perspective view of the consumable of FIG. 1. [Figure 3] It is a cross-sectional elevation view of an example of a consumable. [Figure 4] It is a perspective view of the consumable of FIG. 3. [Figure 5] It is a perspective view of an example of a non-combustible aerosol supply system. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view of an example of a non-combustible aerosol supply system. [Figure 7] It is a perspective view of an example of a non-combustible aerosol supply system. [Figure 8] It is an exploded view of an example of a consumable. [Figure 9] It is an example of a consumable including a plurality of separate parts of an aerosol-forming material. Detailed Description

[0017] As described above, an amorphous solid used for aerosol generation is provided. This amorphous solid comprises about 1 to about 50% by weight of an asafoetida component, derivative or extract, about 10 to about 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material, a gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivative and a non-cellulosic gelling agent, optionally, a filler (where the amount of the gelling agent and any filler together is about 10 to about 60% by weight), where the % by weight values are calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0018] Also provided is a composition for oral delivery of an asafoetida component, derivative or extract. This composition comprises an amorphous solid which comprises about 1 to about 50% by weight of an asafoetida component, derivative or extract, Approximately 10-80% by weight of moisturizer, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). This includes, where the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0019] Amorphous solids may form part of the aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating material is a material capable of generating aerosols when energy is supplied, for example, by heating, radiation, or any other method. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material includes an aerosol-generating film which is an amorphous solid.

[0020] Amorphous solids are sometimes referred to as "monolithic solids" (i.e., non-fibrous materials). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can hold some fluid, such as a liquid, within it. In some embodiments, the held fluid may be water (such as water absorbed from the surroundings of the amorphous solid), or the held fluid may be a solvent (such as when the amorphous solid is formed from a slurry). In some embodiments, the solvent may be water.

[0021] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may include, for example, about 50% by weight, 60% by weight, or 70% by weight of amorphous solid to about 90% by weight, 95% by weight, or 100% by weight of amorphous solid, based on the weight of the aerosol-generating material. These weight percentage values ​​are calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB), i.e., including any water or other solvent present in the aerosol-generating material or amorphous solid.

[0022] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material consists of an amorphous solid.

[0023] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-generating material essentially consists of, or comprises, a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, components, derivatives or extracts of hemp, and optionally a fragrance, and / or optionally further active substances, and / or optionally a filler.

[0024] In some examples, amorphous solids and / or aerosol-forming materials consist essentially of, or comprise, gelling agents, solvents, aerosol-forming materials, and components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp.

[0025] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-generating material essentially consists of, or comprises, a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabinoid, and optionally a fragrance, and / or optionally further active substances, and / or optionally a filler.

[0026] In some cases, amorphous solids and / or aerosol-forming materials consist essentially of, or comprise, gelling agents, solvents, aerosol-forming materials, and cannabinoids.

[0027] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-generating material essentially consists of, or comprises, a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, components, derivatives or extracts of hemp, and optionally a fragrance, and / or optionally further active substances, and / or optionally a filler.

[0028] In some examples, amorphous solids and / or aerosol-forming materials consist essentially of, or comprise, a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, and components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp.

[0029] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-generating material essentially consists of, or comprises, a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabinoid, and optionally a fragrance, and / or optionally further active substances, and / or optionally a filler.

[0030] In some cases, amorphous solids and / or aerosol-forming materials consist essentially of, or comprise, a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabinoid.

[0031] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid is a hydrogel containing less than about 20% by weight of water on a wet weight basis. In some examples, the hydrogel may contain less than 15% by weight, 12% by weight, or 10% by weight of water on a wet weight basis (WWB). In some examples, the hydrogel may contain at least about 1% by weight, 2% by weight, or at least about 5% by weight of water (WWB).

[0032] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain less than about 20% by weight of water on a wet weight basis (WWB), for example, about 15% by weight, 12% by weight, or less than 10% by weight of water. For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 1 to 15% by weight of water on a wet weight basis (WWB), for example, 3 to 12% by weight of water. In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain about 1 to 5% by weight of water on a wet weight basis (WWB).

[0033] Cannabis components, derivatives, or extracts Preferably, the amorphous solid may contain about 1 to about 50% by weight of one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp, for example, about 1.5% by weight, or 2% to about 10% by weight, 8% by weight, 7% by weight, or 6% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 1 to 12% by weight, about 1.5 to 10% by weight, about 1.5 to 8% by weight, about 2 to 8% by weight, or about 2 to 6% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. The amorphous solid may also contain about 20% by weight, 25% by weight, 30% by weight, or 35% to about 40% by weight, 43% by weight, or 45% by weight of one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 15-50% by weight, 25-45% by weight, approximately 30-43% by weight, or approximately 35-40% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts.

[0034] When used herein, any compound or mixture of compounds that can be obtained from hemp may be its components, derivatives, or extracts, including synthetic versions of such compounds or such compounds derived from other natural sources.

[0035] In some embodiments, the hemp components, derivatives, or extracts comprise or are comprised of one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids, optionally THC and / or CBD, optionally phytocannabinoids, terpenes, optionally triterpenes, alkaloids, and flavonoids.

[0036] In some embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract comprises one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids, optionally phytocannabinoids, or terpenes, optionally triterpenes.

[0037] In some embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract comprises one or more cannabinoids, optionally phytocannabinoids.

[0038] Cannabinoids are a class of naturally occurring or synthetic compounds that act on intracellular cannabinoid receptors (i.e., CB1 and CB2) that inhibit the release of neurotransmitters in the brain. Cannabinoids may be naturally occurring in plants such as hemp (phytocannabinoids), naturally occurring in animals (endogenous cannabinoids), or artificially produced (synthetic cannabinoids). Hemp species express at least 85 different phytocannabinoids, which are divided into subcategories including cannabigerol, cannabichromene, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinol, and cannabinodiol, as well as other cannabinoids. Cannabinoids found in hemp include, but are not limited to, cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromvaline (CBCV), cannabigerovaline (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerol acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabitriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and tetrahydrocannabivaric acid (THCV A).

[0039] In some embodiments, the cannabinoid is a phytocannabinoid.

[0040] In some embodiments, the terpene is a triterpene.

[0041] In certain embodiments, the hemp components, derivatives, or extracts include or are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and / or cannabidiol (CBD).

[0042] In some embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract contains or is THC.

[0043] In certain embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract contains or is CBD.

[0044] The inventors have found that hemp components, derivatives, or extracts such as CBD may have limited solubility in solutions used in liquid electronic smoking delivery systems, meaning that such systems may not be able to deliver such materials at high levels. Using amorphous solids may enable the incorporation of higher levels of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, and therefore, the delivery of larger quantities of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts to the user.

[0045] Aerosol-forming materials The aerosol-forming material may contain one or more components capable of forming aerosols.

[0046] Preferably, the amorphous solid may contain about 10% to about 80% by weight of aerosol-forming material (calculated on a dry weight basis), for example, about 20%, 30%, or 40% to about 80%, 75%, 60%, or 50% by weight of aerosol-forming material. In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain about 20% to 80% by weight of aerosol-forming material. In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain about 50% to 80% by weight of aerosol-forming material, for example, about 60% to 80% by weight. In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain about 30% to 40% by weight of aerosol-forming material.

[0047] In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may contain one or more of the following: glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyline, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0048] In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may comprise one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin. In some examples, the aerosol-forming material comprises, essentially consists of, or comprises glycerol, or a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol.

[0049] In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of glycerol to propylene glycol of about 3:1 to 1:3, about 2:1 to 1:2, about 1.5:1 to 1:1.5, about 55:45 to 45:55, or about 45:55.

[0050] The aerosol-forming material may also act as a plasticizer. If the plasticizer content is too high, the amorphous solid may absorb water, resulting in a material that does not produce a satisfactory consumption experience during use. If the plasticizer content is too low, the amorphous solid may become brittle and easily break. The plasticizer content specified herein results in amorphous solid flexibility that allows the amorphous solid or aerosol-forming material sheet to be wound onto a bobbin, which is useful in the manufacture of aerosol products (consumables).

[0051] Gelling agent Preferably, the amorphous solid contains about 10% to about 60% by weight of a total gelling agent, for example, about 10% by weight, 15% by weight, 20% by weight, or 25% to about 60% by weight, 50% by weight, 45% by weight, 40% by weight, 35% by weight, or 30% by weight of a total gelling agent (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 10-50% by weight, 15-45% by weight, 20-45% by weight, 15-40% by weight, or 20-30% by weight of a total gelling agent.

[0052] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain a total of about 15 to 35% by weight of a gelling agent.

[0053] The gelling agent includes cellulose or its derivatives, and non-cellulose gelling agents.

[0054] The term "cellulose-based" may be used herein in place of the term "cellulose or its derivatives." Examples of cellulose-based gelling agents include, but are not limited to, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). In some embodiments, the cellulose-based gelling agent is selected from hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and / or carboxymethylcellulose. In some embodiments, the cellulose-based gelling agent includes carboxymethylcellulose. In some embodiments, the cellulose-based gelling agent is carboxymethylcellulose.

[0055] The non-cellulose gelling agent may be selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose, gelatin, gums such as xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum, silica or silicone compounds such as PDMS and sodium silicate, clay such as kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol. In some embodiments, the non-cellulose gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, or guar gum. In some embodiments, the non-cellulose gelling agent includes alginate. In some embodiments, the non-cellulose gelling agent is alginate.

[0056] In some embodiments, the gelling agent includes, essentially consists of, or comprises carboxymethylcellulose and alginate.

[0057] In some embodiments, the weight ratio of cellulosic gelling agent to non-cellulosic gelling agent is 1:4 to 4:1, 2:3 to 7:3, 2:3 to 3:2, or 1:1 to 3:2. In some embodiments, the weight ratio of cellulosic gelling agent to non-cellulosic gelling agent is >1:1. That is, in some embodiments, the cellulosic gelling agent is present in a greater amount than the non-cellulosic gelling agent. In some embodiments, the weight ratio of cellulosic gelling agent to non-cellulosic gelling agent is approximately 1:1.

[0058] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid contains a crosslinking agent. In some examples, the crosslinking agent contains calcium ions. In some examples, the amorphous solid may contain carboxymethylcellulose and a calcium crosslinking agent. The crosslinking agent may also be described as a solidifying agent. In some embodiments, the gelling agent is not crosslinked. The absence of crosslinking in the gelling agent facilitates faster delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts (as well as any further active substances and / or fragrances) from the amorphous solid.

[0059] While we do not wish to be bound by theory, it is thought that the release temperature of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts can be controlled by including a gelling agent containing (i) cellulose or its derivatives and (ii) a non-cellulose gelling agent in an amorphous solid. For example, the temperature at which hemp components, derivatives, or extracts are released can be increased by increasing the amount of CMC relative to alginate. Increasing the amount of cellulosic gelling agent relative to non-cellulose gelling agent (such as alginate) may also be preferable for cost reduction and / or ease of manufacture. Therefore, combinations of cellulosic and non-cellulose gelling agents (e.g., CMC and alginate) may enable cost reduction and / or easier manufacture than formulations containing alginate alone. Combinations of cellulosic and non-cellulose gelling agents (e.g., CMC and alginate) may also allow for adjustment of the active release temperature.

[0060] Filler The aerosol-forming material may further contain fillers. The use of fillers can help reduce the tackiness of amorphous solids, for example, when a high level of aerosol-forming material is present.

[0061] Preferably, the amorphous solid contains about 10% to about 60% by weight of a gelling agent and an optional filler.

[0062] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may contain less than about 50% by weight of filler, for example, about 1% to 50% by weight, or 5% to 40% by weight, or 5% to 30% by weight, or 10% to 20% by weight of filler.

[0063] In other embodiments, the amorphous solid contains less than 20% by weight, preferably less than 10% by weight or less than 5% by weight of filler. In some examples, the amorphous solid contains less than 1% by weight of filler, and in some examples, it contains no filler.

[0064] If a filler is present, the filler may include one or more inorganic fillers, such as calcium carbonate, perlite, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, colloidal silica, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate, and a suitable inorganic adsorbent (such as molecular sieves). The filler may also include one or more organic fillers, such as wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fiber, starch and starch derivatives, such as maltodextrin and chitosan, and cellulose and cellulose derivatives, such as ground cellulose, crystalline cellulose, and nanocrystalline cellulose. In certain examples, the amorphous solid does not contain calcium carbonate, such as chalk.

[0065] As those skilled in the art will understand, crystalline cellulose can be formed by depolymerizing cellulose through a chemical process (e.g., using an acid or enzyme). One example of a method for forming crystalline cellulose involves the acid hydrolysis of cellulose using an acid such as HCl. The cellulose produced after this treatment is crystalline (i.e., no amorphous regions remain). Suitable methods and conditions for forming crystalline cellulose are well known in the art.

[0066] In certain embodiments including a filler, the filler is fibrous. For example, the filler may be a fibrous organic filler material, such as wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fiber, cellulose, or a cellulose derivative. In some embodiments, the fibrous organic filler material is wood pulp, hemp fiber, cellulose, or a cellulose derivative. In some embodiments, the fibrous filler is wood pulp. While we do not wish to be bound by theory, it is thought that including a fibrous filler in an amorphous solid may increase the tensile strength of the material. This may be particularly advantageous in examples where the amorphous solid is provided as a sheet, for example, when an amorphous solid sheet surrounds a rod of aerosolizable material.

[0067] In some embodiments, the gelling agent comprises CMC and is used together with wood pulp as a filler.

[0068] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may further include one or more other functional materials.

[0069] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may further comprise one or more additional active substances and / or fragrances, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0070] Further active substances In certain embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract is the sole active substance present in the amorphous solid. In certain embodiments, the hemp component, derivative, or extract is the sole active substance present in the aerosol-generating material. However, the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-generating material may further contain additional active ingredients.

[0071] In some examples, the amorphous solid may contain, in addition to hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, about 1% by weight, 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 15% by weight, 20% by weight, or 25% by weight to about 65% by weight, 60% by weight, 50% by weight, 45% by weight, 40% by weight, 35% by weight, or 30% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of another active substance.

[0072] Further active substances used herein are physiologically active materials, i.e., materials for achieving or enhancing physiological reactions. Further active substances may be selected from, for example, functional foods, nootropics, and psychoactive substances. Further active substances may be naturally occurring or obtained by synthesis. Further active substances may include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins (such as B6, B12, and C), melatonin, or components, derivatives, or combinations thereof. Further active substances may include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other plant materials.

[0073] In one embodiment, the active substance is a legally recognized recreational drug.

[0074] In some embodiments, the further active substance includes nicotine.

[0075] In some embodiments, further active substances include caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0076] As described herein, further active substances may include or be derived from one or more plant materials or their components, derivatives, or extracts. As used herein, the term “plant material” includes, but is not limited to, any material derived from a plant, including extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, shells, peels, etc. Alternatively, the material may include active compounds that are naturally present in plant materials or obtained by synthesis. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, shards, sheets, etc. Examples of plant-based ingredients include tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cocoa, coffee, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo biloba extract, hazelnut, hibiscus, laurel, licorice, matcha, mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (green tea, black tea, etc.), thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed, basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, and laurel. Vander, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, wintergreen, shiso, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, damiana, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, calvi, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof.The mint may be selected from the following mint varieties: Mentha arvensis, Mentha cv, Mentha niliaca, Mentha piperita, Mentha piperita citrata cv, Mentha piperita cv, Mentha spicata crispa, Mentha cordifolia, Mentha longifolia, Mentha suaveolens variegata, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata cv, and Mentha suaveolens.

[0077] In some embodiments, the further active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plant substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, the plant substance being tobacco.

[0078] In some embodiments, the further active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plant substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, the plant substances being selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, and hemp.

[0079] In some embodiments, the further active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plant substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof, the plant substances being selected from rooibos and fennel.

[0080] For example, in some cases the amorphous solid further comprises tobacco material and / or nicotine. In some cases the amorphous solid may contain 5 to 60% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of tobacco material and / or nicotine.

[0081] In some examples, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 1% by weight, 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 15% by weight, 20% by weight, or 25% to approximately 65% ​​by weight, 60% by weight, 50% by weight, 45% by weight, 40% by weight, 35% by weight, or 30% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of tobacco material. For example, the amorphous solid may contain up to approximately 50% by weight of tobacco material. For example, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 10-50% by weight, 15-40% by weight, or 20-35% by weight of tobacco material. In some examples, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 1% by weight, 2% by weight, 3% by weight, or 4% to approximately 20% by weight, 18% by weight, 15% by weight, or 12% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of nicotine. For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 1-20% by weight, 2-18% by weight, or 3-12% by weight of nicotine.

[0082] In some cases, the amorphous solid contains further active substances such as tobacco extract. In some cases, the amorphous solid may contain 5–60% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of tobacco extract. In some cases, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 15% by weight, 20% by weight, or 25% to approximately 60% by weight, 50% by weight, 45% by weight, 40% by weight, 35% by weight, or 30% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of tobacco extract. For example, the amorphous solid may contain approximately 10–50% by weight, 15–40% by weight, or 20–35% by weight of tobacco extract. The tobacco extract may contain nicotine at a concentration such that the amorphous solid contains approximately 1% by weight, 1.5% by weight, 2% by weight, or 2.5% to approximately 6% by weight, 5% by weight, 4.5% by weight, or 4% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of nicotine. In some cases, nicotine other than that derived from any tobacco extract may not be present in the amorphous solid.

[0083] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid in the aerosol-generating material does not contain tobacco material but contains nicotine. In some such examples, the amorphous solid may contain about 1% by weight, 2% by weight, 3% by weight, or 4% to about 20% by weight, 18% by weight, 15% by weight, or 12% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of nicotine. For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 1 to 20% by weight, 2 to 18% by weight, or 3 to 12% by weight of nicotine.

[0084] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid and aerosol-generating material are substantially free of tobacco material (including tobacco extract) or nicotine.

[0085] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid does not contain tobacco fibers. In certain embodiments, the amorphous solid does not contain fibrous material.

[0086] In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material does not contain tobacco fibers. In certain embodiments, the aerosol-generating material does not contain fibrous material.

[0087] fragrance Amorphous solids and / or aerosol-generating materials may optionally contain fragrances. For example, an amorphous solid may contain up to about 65% by weight, 55% by weight, 50% by weight, or 45% by weight of fragrance. In some examples, an amorphous solid may contain at least about 0.1% by weight, 1% by weight, 10% by weight, 20% by weight, 30% by weight, 35% by weight, or 40% by weight of fragrance (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, an amorphous solid may contain 1–65% by weight, 10–65% by weight, 20–50% by weight, or 30–40% by weight of fragrance.

[0088] As used herein, the terms “flavoring” and “flavoring” refer to materials that can be used to create a desired taste, aroma, or other somatosensory effect in products intended for adult consumers, where local regulations permit. These include naturally occurring flavoring materials, plant materials, extracts of plant materials, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, hemp, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, mint, anise, cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango). Clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruits, papaya, rhubarb, grapes, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, citrus Shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, pimento, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint oil from any variety of mint, eucalyptus, star anise, cacao, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, laurel, mate, orange peel, rose, tea (green tea, black tea, etc.), Thai (Lumin, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, shiso, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, calvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitter taste receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators, or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose,It may contain acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol, as well as other additives, such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plant materials, or breath fresheners. These may be imitation ingredients, synthetic ingredients, natural ingredients, or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, such as liquid (e.g., oil), solid (e.g., powder), or gas.

[0089] In some embodiments, the fragrance includes menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint.

[0090] In some embodiments, the flavoring includes flavor components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit, and / or red berry.

[0091] In some embodiments, the fragrance contains eugenol.

[0092] In some embodiments, the fragrance includes flavoring components extracted from tobacco.

[0093] In some embodiments, the fragrance includes flavor components extracted from hemp.

[0094] In some embodiments, the fragrance may include sensory agents intended to achieve somatosensory effects that are normally chemically induced and perceived by stimulating the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) in addition to, or instead of, the olfactory nerve or gustatory nerve, and these may include agents that provide a heating effect, a cooling effect, a tingling effect, or a numbing effect. A suitable heating agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and a suitable cooling agent may be, but is not limited to, eucolyptol or WS-3 (N-ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide).

[0095] In some examples, the amorphous solid may further contain an emulsifier, which emulsifies the molten flavor during manufacturing. For example, the amorphous solid may contain about 5% to about 15% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of emulsifier, preferably about 10% by weight. The emulsifier may contain acacia gum.

[0096] In some embodiments, the total content of further active substances and / or fragrances may be at least about 0.1% by weight, 1% by weight, 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 20% by weight, 25% by weight, or 30% by weight. In some examples, the total content of further active substances and / or fragrances may be less than about 60% by weight, 50% by weight, or 40% by weight (all calculated on a dry weight basis).

[0097] In some examples, the total content of tobacco material, nicotine, and / or flavorings may be at least about 0.1% by weight, 1% by weight, 5% by weight, 10% by weight, 20% by weight, 25% by weight, or 30% by weight. In some examples, the total content of tobacco material, nicotine, and / or flavorings may be less than about 60% by weight, 50% by weight, or 40% by weight (all calculated on a dry weight basis).

[0098] Other functional materials One or more other functional materials may include one or more of the following: pH adjusters, colorants, preservatives, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0099] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid is formed as a sheet. In some examples, the amorphous solid sheet may be incorporated in sheet form into a non-combustible aerosol supply system or consumable. The amorphous solid sheet may be incorporated as a flat sheet, a gathered or pleated sheet, a corrugated sheet, or a rolled sheet (i.e., in the form of a tube). In some such examples, the amorphous solid of these embodiments may be incorporated into the system / consumable as a sheet, for example, as a sheet surrounding a rod of aerosolizable material (such as cigarettes). For example, the amorphous solid sheet may be formed on a roll surrounding aerosolizable material such as cigarettes. In other examples, the sheet may be shredded and then incorporated into an assembly, preferably mixed with aerosolizable material such as shredded rag cigarettes.

[0100] In some examples, the amorphous solid may be in the form of a sheet or layer having a thickness of about 0.015 mm to about 1.0 mm. Preferably, the thickness may be in the range of about 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, or 0.15 mm to about 0.5 mm, or 0.3 mm, for example, 0.1 to 3 mm, or 0.15 to 0.3 mm. A material having a thickness of 0.2 mm may be particularly suitable. The amorphous solid may comprise two or more layers, and the thickness described herein refers to the total thickness of these layers.

[0101] If the amorphous solid is too thick, heating efficiency may be impaired. This negatively impacts power consumption during use. Conversely, if the amorphous solid is too thin, manufacturing and handling may be difficult. In other words, very thin materials are more difficult to cast, are more fragile, and may impair aerosol formation during use.

[0102] The thicknesses specified herein are the average thickness of the material. In some examples, the thickness of the amorphous solid may vary by 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, or less than 1%.

[0103] In some examples, the amorphous solid in sheet form may have a tensile strength of from about 200 N / m to about 2000 N / m. In some examples, the amorphous solid in sheet form may have a tensile strength of from about 200 N / m to about 900 N / m. In some examples, such as examples where the amorphous solid does not contain a filler, the amorphous solid in sheet form may have a tensile strength of from about 200 N / m to about 400 N / m, or from about 200 N / m to about 300 N / m, or about 250 N / m. Such tensile strengths can be particularly suitable for embodiments in which the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-forming material is formed as a sheet, then shredded, and incorporated into a consumable. In some examples, such as examples where the amorphous solid contains a filler, the amorphous solid may have a tensile strength of from about 600 N / m to about 900 N / m, or from about 700 N / m to about 900 N / m, or about 800 N / m. Such tensile strengths can be particularly suitable for embodiments in which the amorphous solid and / or aerosol-forming material is included in a consumable / non-combustible aerosol supply system, preferably in the form of a wound sheet, preferably in the form of a tube.

[0104] The aerosol-forming material comprising the amorphous solid may have any suitable areal density, for example, 30 g / m 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , 2 , ~120 g / m 2 In some examples, the aerosol-forming material has an areal density of 80 - 120 g / m 2 , or about 70 - 110 g / m 2 , or particularly about 90 - 110 g / m 2 , or preferably about 100 g / m 2 per unit area (so that the sheet has a density similar to cut-rag tobacco and mixtures of these substances do not readily separate). Such areal densities can be particularly suitable when the aerosol-forming material is included in an assembly consumable / system in sheet form or as shredded sheets (further described below). In some examples, the aerosol-forming material has an areal density of from about 30 - 70 g / m 2 , 40 - 60 g / m 2 , or 25 - 60 g / m 2 per unit area and may be used to surround an aerosolizable material such as tobacco.

[0105] The amorphous solid used for aerosol generation may be present on or within a support to form a substrate. The support may be, for example, paper, cardboard, thick paper, recycled material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy, or may contain such materials. In some embodiments, the support comprises a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is incorporated into the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is located on one or both sides of the material.

[0106] The aerosol-generating material may include a carrier on which an amorphous solid is provided. The carrier functions as a support on which the amorphous solid layer is formed, facilitating manufacturing. The carrier can provide tensile strength to the amorphous solid layer, facilitating handling.

[0107] In some examples, the carrier may be formed from a material selected from metal foil, paper, carbon paper, oil-resistant paper, ceramics, carbon allotropes (e.g., graphite and graphene), plastics, cardboard, wood, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the carrier may contain or consist of tobacco material (such as a sheet of reconstituted tobacco). In some examples, the carrier may be formed from a material selected from metal foil, paper, cardboard, wood, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the carrier itself is a laminated structure comprising layers of multiple materials selected from the aforementioned list. In some examples, the carrier may also function as a flavor carrier. For example, the carrier may be impregnated with a flavor or tobacco extract.

[0108] In some examples, the carrier may be magnetic. This feature may be used to fix the carrier to a non-combustible aerosol supply device during use, or to generate a specific amorphous solid shape. In some examples, the aerosol generating material may include one or more magnets that can be used to fix the material to an induction heater during use.

[0109] In some examples, the carrier may be substantially or completely impermeable to gases and / or aerosols. This prevents aerosols or gases from passing through the carrier layer, thereby controlling the flow and ensuring that the aerosols or gases are reliably delivered to the user. This can also be used to prevent gases / aerosols from condensing or other deposits during use, for example, on the surface of a heater located within an aerosol generation assembly. In this way, consumption efficiency and hygiene can be improved in some examples.

[0110] In some cases, the surface of the carrier in contact with the amorphous solid may be porous. For example, in some cases, the carrier includes paper. Porous carriers such as paper have been found to be particularly suitable, as the porous (e.g., paper) layer comes into contact with the amorphous solid layer and forms a strong bond. The amorphous solid may be formed by drying a gel, and although not limited by theory, it is thought that the slurry forming the gel partially impregnates the porous carrier (e.g., paper), resulting in the carrier partially bonding to the gel when the gel solidifies. This results in a strong bond between the gel and the carrier (and between the dried gel and the carrier).

[0111] In some embodiments, the amorphous solid may be laminated on a carrier such as a paper sheet.

[0112] In some embodiments, when an amorphous solid is formed from a slurry as described herein, the slurry layer may be formed on a carrier such as a paper sheet.

[0113] In addition, surface roughness can contribute to the strength of the bond between the amorphous material and the carrier. The roughness of the paper (of the surface in contact with the carrier) is preferably in the range of 50 to 1000 Bekk seconds, preferably 50 to 150 Bekk seconds, and preferably 100 Bekk seconds (measured over an air pressure range of 50.66 to 48.00 kPa). (A Bekk smoothness tester is an instrument used to measure the smoothness of a paper surface. In this tester, air at a specific pressure is introduced between a smooth glass surface and a paper sample. The time (in seconds) that a fixed volume of air penetrates between these surfaces is called "Bekk smoothness").

[0114] Conversely, the carrier surfaces that do not face the amorphous solid may be placed in contact with the heater, and smoother surfaces may provide more efficient heat transfer. Therefore, in some examples, the carriers are arranged to have a rougher surface in contact with the amorphous material and a smoother surface that does not face the amorphous material.

[0115] In one particular example, the carrier may be foil backed with paper, where the paper layer is in contact with the amorphous solid layer, and the properties discussed in the previous paragraphs are brought about by this contact. The foil backing is substantially impermeable, resulting in control of the aerosol channel. Metal foil backing can also serve to transfer heat to the amorphous solid.

[0116] In another example, the foil layer of a paper backing comes into contact with an amorphous solid. The foil is substantially impermeable, preventing moisture introduced into the amorphous solid from being absorbed by the paper (which could weaken the structural integrity of the paper).

[0117] In some cases, the carrier is formed from or includes a metal foil, such as aluminum foil. The metal carrier can enable better transfer of thermal energy to the amorphous solid. In addition, or alternatively, the metal foil may function as a susceptor in the induction heating system. In certain embodiments, the carrier comprises a metal foil layer and a support layer (such as cardboard). In these embodiments, the metal foil layer may have a thickness of less than 20 μm, for example, about 1 μm to about 10 μm, preferably about 5 μm.

[0118] In some examples, the carrier may have a thickness of approximately 0.010 mm to approximately 2.0 mm, preferably approximately 0.015 mm, 0.02 mm, 0.05 mm, or from 0.1 mm to approximately 1.5 mm, 1.0 mm, or 0.5 mm.

[0119] consumables In another aspect of this disclosure, a consumable for use in a non-combustible aerosol supply device is provided. This consumable comprises an aerosol generating material, the aerosol generating material comprises an amorphous solid, the amorphous solid is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Aerosol-forming material of approximately 10-80% by weight, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). This includes, where the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0120] In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to consumables comprising aerosol-generating materials and configured for use with non-combustible aerosol supply devices. These consumables may be referred to as articles throughout the disclosure.

[0121] The consumables may be used with any suitable non-combustible aerosol supply device.

[0122] Consumables are articles containing or consisting of aerosol-generating material, which is intended to be consumed in whole or in part during use by the user. Consumables may also comprise one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material transport component, an aerosol-generating area, a housing, a rolled paper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. Consumables may also comprise an aerosol generator, such as a heater that generates heat to cause aerosol generation from the aerosol-generating material during use. The heater may comprise, for example, a flammable material, an electrically conductive material, or a susceptor.

[0123] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by the intrusion of a fluctuating magnetic field, such as an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor may be an electrically conductive material, in which case its intrusion with a fluctuating magnetic field causes inductive heating of the heating material. The heating material may be a magnetic material, in which case its intrusion with a fluctuating magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material. The susceptor may be both electrically conductive and magnetic, in which case the susceptor can be heated by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a fluctuating magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

[0124] Aerosol modifiers are typically substances located downstream of an aerosol-generating region, configured to modify the resulting aerosol, for example, by altering its taste, flavor, acidity, or other properties. Aerosol modifiers may be contained within an aerosol modifier-releasing component that can be manipulated to selectively release the aerosol modifier.

[0125] The aerosol modifier may be, for example, an additive or an adsorbent. The aerosol modifier may contain, for example, one or more of the following: flavorings, colorings, water, and carbon adsorbents. The aerosol modifier may be, for example, a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier may be in the form of a powder, thread, or granules. The aerosol modifier does not need to contain a filter material.

[0126] An aerosol generator is a device configured to induce the generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to expose the aerosol-generating material to thermal energy, thereby causing one or more volatile substances to be released from the aerosol-generating material and forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to induce the generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to expose the aerosol-generating material to one or more of the following: vibration, high pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0127] The aerosol-generating material may include or be in the form of an aerosol-generating film. The aerosol-generating film may not contain substantially any plant-based material. In particular, in some embodiments, the aerosol-generating film is substantially tobacco-free.

[0128] The aerosol-generating film may have a thickness of approximately 0.015 mm to approximately 1 mm. For example, the thickness may be in the range of approximately 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, or 0.15 mm to approximately 0.5 mm, or 0.3 mm.

[0129] The aerosol-generating film may be continuous. For example, the film may include a continuous sheet of material or a continuous sheet of material. The sheet may be in the form of a roll, the roll may be gathered to form a gathered sheet, or the roll may be shredded to form a shredded sheet. The shredded sheet may include one or more strands or strips of amorphous solid.

[0130] In one example, a consumable used in a non-combustible aerosol supply system is provided. This consumable includes a flat support (e.g., a continuous aerosol-generating film) that completely covers an amorphous solid. Figure 8 provides a schematic diagram of such a consumable, which includes a support layer 4 and an amorphous solid layer 2.

[0131] The aerosol-generating film may be discontinuous. For example, the aerosol-generating film may include one or more distinct parts or regions of an amorphous solid, such as dots, stripes, or lines, which may be supported by a support. In such embodiments, the support may be flat or non-flat.

[0132] In some cases, distinct portions of an amorphous solid are substantially circular, cylindrical, or hemispherical. In some cases, there is a grid-like distribution of amorphous solids that are substantially circular, cylindrical, or hemispherical.

[0133] In several examples, consumables used in non-combustible aerosol supply systems are provided. These consumables include a flat support (containing multiple distinct parts of an amorphous solid) having a deposited discontinuous aerosol-generating film.

[0134] Figure 9 shows an example of a consumable (401), which is provided with a discontinuous aerosol-generating film (which includes a separate portion (403) of an amorphous solid).

[0135] Non-combustion type aerosol supply system In another aspect of this disclosure, a non-combustible aerosol supply system is provided, comprising consumables and a non-combustible aerosol supply device as described herein.

[0136] According to this disclosure, a “non-combustible” aerosol supply system is one in which the aerosol-generating material (or its components) of the aerosol supply system does not combust or burn during use in order to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to the user.

[0137] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustible aerosol supply system, such as an electrically operated non-combustible aerosol supply system.

[0138] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a non-combustible heating system. An example of such a system is a cigarette heating system.

[0139] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply device is of the non-combustible heating type.

[0140] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is a hybrid system that generates an aerosol using a combination of aerosol-generating materials, one or more of which may be heated. In some embodiments, the hybrid system comprises the aerosol-generating materials described herein, which include or consist of an amorphous solid and further liquid or gel aerosol-generating materials.

[0141] In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol supply device is an e-cigarette hybrid device.

[0142] Typically, a non-combustible aerosol supply system may comprise a non-combustible aerosol supply device and consumables used in conjunction with the non-combustible aerosol supply device.

[0143] In some embodiments, a non-combustible aerosol supply system, for example, the non-combustible aerosol supply device, may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, a power source or a heat source. In some embodiments, the heat source comprises a carbon substrate which may be energized to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or a heat transfer material adjacent to the heat source.

[0144] In some embodiments, a non-combustible aerosol supply system, for example, a non-combustible aerosol supply device, may include a consumable receiving area, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0145] A non-combustible aerosol supply system or device may include a heater configured to heat the aerosol-generating substrate without combustion. In some examples, the heater may be a thin-film electrical resistance heater. In other examples, the heater may be an induction heater or other type of heater. In further examples, the heater may be a flammable heat source or a chemical heat source that generates heat by undergoing an exothermic reaction during use.

[0146] In some examples, the heater may heat the aerosolizable material to 120°C to 350°C during use without combustion. In some examples, the heater may heat the aerosolizable material to 140°C to 250°C during use without combustion. In some examples, substantially the entire amorphous solid is less than about 4 mm, 3 mm, 2 mm, or 1 mm from the heater during use. In some examples, the solid is positioned about 0.017 mm to 2.0 mm, preferably about 0.1 mm to 1.0 mm, from the heater. These minimum distances may, in some examples, reflect the thickness of the carrier supporting the amorphous solid. In some examples, the surface of the amorphous solid may be in direct contact with the heater.

[0147] In some examples, the heater may be incorporated into the aerosol-generating material. In some such examples, the heater may be an electrical resistance heater (with exposed contacts for connection to an electrical circuit). In other such examples, the heater may be a susceptor incorporated into the aerosol-generating material that is heated by induction.

[0148] A non-combustible aerosol supply system may further include a cooling element and / or a filter. If a cooling element is present, it may act or function to cool the gaseous component or the aerosol component. In some examples, the cooling element may act to cool the gaseous component so that it condenses to form an aerosol. The cooling element may also act to keep the very hot parts of the device away from the user. If a filter is present, it may consist of any suitable filter known in the art, such as a cellulose acetate plug.

[0149] In some examples, the non-combustible aerosol supply system may be a non-combustible heating system. That is, the non-combustible aerosol supply system may include solid materials (but not liquid aerosolizable materials). Non-combustible heating devices are disclosed in WO2015 / 062983A2, the entire publication of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0150] In some examples, a non-combustible aerosol supply system may be an e-cigarette hybrid device. That is, a non-combustible aerosol supply system may include a solid aerosolizable material and a liquid aerosolizing material. These separate aerosolizable materials may be heated by separate heaters or by the same heater, and in some examples, the downstream aerosolizable material may be heated by a high-temperature aerosol generated from the upstream aerosolizable material. An e-cigarette hybrid device is disclosed in WO2016 / 135331A1, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

[0151] This consumable may also be referred to as a cartridge in this specification. This consumable may be adapted for use in a THP, an e-cigarette hybrid device, or another aerosol generating device. In some examples, the consumable may further comprise a filter and / or cooling element as already described. In some examples, the consumable may be enclosed in packaging material such as paper.

[0152] The consumables may further include vents, which may be located on the side walls of the article. In some examples, the vents may be located on the filter and / or cooling element. These vents allow cold air to be drawn into the article during use, and this cold air can mix with the heated volatile components, thereby cooling the aerosol.

[0153] Ventilation facilitates the generation of visible heat-volatile components from the article when the article is heated during use. These heat-volatile components are made visible by a process of cooling them to the point where supersaturation occurs. The heat-volatile components then undergo droplet formation (also known as nucleation), and ultimately, the size of the heat-volatile component aerosol particles increases due to further condensation of the heat-volatile components and the aggregation of newly formed droplets from the heat-volatile components.

[0154] In some cases, the ratio of cold air to the total amount of heated volatile components (known as the permeability ratio) is at least 15%. A permeability ratio of 15% makes it possible to visualize the heated volatile components in the manner described above. The visibility of heated volatile components allows the user to identify that volatile components have been generated, enhancing the perceptual experience of the smoking experience.

[0155] In another example, the permeability ratio is 50% to 85% to further cool the heated volatile components. In some examples, the permeability ratio may be at least 60% or 65%.

[0156] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a partial cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an example of an article consumable 101 ("article"). Article 101 is adapted for use with a device having a power supply and a heater. Article 101 of this embodiment is particularly suitable for use with the device 51 shown in Figures 5 to 7, which are described below. When in use, article 101 can be removably inserted into the device at the insertion point 20 of the device 51 shown in Figure 5.

[0157] An example article 101 has the form of a substantially cylindrical rod, comprising an aerosol-generating material body 103 and a filter assembly 105 in the form of a rod. The aerosol-generating material includes an amorphous solid material as described herein. In some embodiments, it may be included in the form of a sheet. In some embodiments, it may be included in the form of a shredded sheet. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material described herein may be incorporated in both sheet and shredded forms.

[0158] The filter assembly 105 includes three segments: a cooling segment 107, a filter segment 109, and a mouth-end segment 111. Article 101 has a first end 113, also known as the mouth-end or proximal end, and a second end 115, also known as the distal end. The aerosol-generating material 103 is located on the distal end 115 side of article 101. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is positioned adjacent to the aerosol-generating material 103 between the aerosol-generating material 103 and the filter segment 109, such that the cooling segment 107 is in contact with the aerosol-generating material 103 and the filter segment 109. In other examples, there may be separations between the aerosol-generating material 103 and the cooling segment 107, and between the aerosol-generating material 103 and the filter segment 109. The filter segment 109 is located between the cooling segment 107 and the mouth-end segment 111. The mouth end segment 111 is positioned on the proximal end 113 side of the article 101 and is adjacent to the filter segment 109. In one example, the filter segment 109 is in contact with the mouth end segment 111. In one embodiment, the total length of the filter assembly 105 is 37 mm to 45 mm, and more preferably, the total length of the filter assembly 105 is 41 mm.

[0159] In one example, the rod of the aerosol generating material 103 has a length of 34 mm to 50 mm, preferably 38 mm to 46 mm, and preferably 42 mm.

[0160] In one example, the total length of article 101 is 71 mm to 95 mm, preferably 79 mm to 87 mm, and preferably 83 mm.

[0161] One axial end of the aerosol-generating material 103 is visible at the distal end 115 of the article 101. However, in other embodiments, the distal end 115 of the article 101 may include an end member (not shown) that covers one axial end of the aerosol-generating material 103.

[0162] The aerosol-generating material 103 is bonded to the filter assembly 105 by annular tip paper (not shown), which is positioned substantially around the filter assembly 105 so as to surround it and partially extends along the length of the aerosol-generating material 103. In one example, the tip paper is made from 58GSM standard tip base paper. In one example, the tip paper has a length of 42 mm to 50 mm, preferably 46 mm.

[0163] In one example, the cooling segment 107 is an annular tube positioned around a void within the cooling segment, defining the void. This void provides a chamber through which heated volatile components generated from the aerosol-generating material 103 flow. The cooling segment 107 is hollow to provide a chamber for aerosol accumulation, but is rigid enough to withstand axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during manufacturing and while the article 101 is being used during insertion into the device 51. In one example, the wall thickness of the cooling segment 107 is approximately 0.29 mm.

[0164] The cooling segment 107 provides a physical displacement between the aerosol-generating material 103 and the filter segment 109. The physical displacement provided by the cooling segment 107 creates a thermal gradient between the two ends of the cooling segment 107 in the longitudinal direction. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is configured to create a temperature difference of at least 40 degrees Celsius between the heated volatile components entering the first end of the cooling segment 107 and the heated volatile components exiting the second end of the cooling segment 107. In another example, the cooling segment 107 is configured to create a temperature difference of at least 60 degrees Celsius between the heated volatile components entering the first end of the cooling segment 107 and the heated volatile components exiting the second end of the cooling segment 107. This temperature difference between the two ends of the cooling element 107 in the longitudinal direction protects the temperature-sensitive filter segment 109 from the high temperature of the aerosol-generating material 103 when the aerosol-generating material 103 is heated by the device 51. If no physical displacement is provided between the filter segment 109 and the aerosol-generating material 103 and the heating element of the device 51, the temperature-sensitive filter segment 109 may be damaged during use and may not effectively perform its required function.

[0165] In one example, the length of the cooling segment 107 is at least 15 mm. In another example, the length of the cooling segment 107 is 20 mm to 30 mm, more specifically 23 mm to 27 mm, more specifically 25 mm to 27 mm, preferably 25 mm.

[0166] The cooling segment 107 is made of paper, meaning that the cooling segment 107 is composed of a material that does not generate compounds of concern (e.g., toxic compounds) when it is adjacent to the heater of the device 51 during use. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is manufactured from a spiral-wound paper tube that provides a hollow internal chamber while maintaining mechanical rigidity. The spiral-wound paper tube can meet the stringent dimensional accuracy requirements of a high-speed manufacturing process with respect to the length, outer diameter, roundness, and straightness of the tube.

[0167] In another example, the cooling segment 107 is a recess made from rigid plug wrap or tip paper. The rigid plug wrap or tip paper is manufactured to be rigid enough to withstand the axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during manufacturing and while the article 101 is being used during insertion into the device 51.

[0168] The filter segment 109 may be formed from any filter material sufficient to remove one or more volatile compounds from the heat-volatile components of the aerosol-generating material. In one example, the filter segment 109 is made from a monoacetate material such as cellulose acetate. The filter segment 109 provides cooling and irritation reduction of the heat-volatile components without depleting the amount of heat-volatile components to an unsatisfactory level for the user.

[0169] In some embodiments, a capsule (not shown) may be provided within the filter segment 109. This capsule may be positioned substantially at the center of the filter segment 109 in both the radial and longitudinal directions. In other examples, the capsule may be offset from the center in one or more dimensions. In some examples, if a capsule is present, it may contain a volatile component such as a fragrance or an aerosol-forming material.

[0170] The density of the cellulose acetate tow material in the filter segment 109 controls the pressure drop between the ends of the filter segment 109, and consequently controls the suction resistance of article 101. Therefore, the selection of the material for the filter segment 109 is important in controlling the suction resistance of article 101. Furthermore, the filter segment performs a filtration function in article 101.

[0171] In one example, filter segment 109 is made of 8Y15 grade filter tow material. This filter tow material provides a filtering effect against heated volatile materials while reducing the size of condensed aerosol droplets generated from the heated volatile materials.

[0172] The presence of the filter segment 109 provides an insulating effect by further cooling the heated volatile components that exit the cooling segment 107. This further cooling effect lowers the contact temperature of the user's lips with the surface of the filter segment 109.

[0173] In one example, the filter segment 109 has a length of 6 mm to 10 mm, preferably 8 mm.

[0174] The mouth end segment 111 is an annular tube and is positioned around a void within the mouth end segment 111, defining the void. This void provides a chamber for heated volatile components flowing from the filter segment 109. The mouth end segment 111 is hollow to provide a chamber for aerosol accumulation, but is rigid enough to withstand axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during use of the article during manufacturing and insertion into the device 51. In one example, the wall thickness of the mouth end segment 111 is about 0.29 mm. In one example, the length of the mouth end segment 111 is 6 mm to 10 mm, preferably 8 mm.

[0175] The mouth end segment 111 may be manufactured from a helical paper tube that provides a hollow internal chamber while maintaining important mechanical rigidity. The helical paper tube can meet the stringent dimensional accuracy requirements of high-speed manufacturing processes with respect to tube length, outer diameter, roundness, and straightness.

[0176] The mouth end segment 111 provides a function to prevent liquid condensation accumulating at the outlet of the filter segment 109 from coming into direct contact with the user.

[0177] In one example, the mouth end segment 111 and the cooling segment 107 may be formed from a single tube, and the filter segment 109 may be placed inside that tube to separate the mouth end segment 111 and the cooling segment 107.

[0178] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a partial fractured section view and a perspective view of an example of article 301 are shown. The reference numerals shown in Figures 3 and 4 correspond to the reference numerals shown in Figures 1 and 2, but the numbers are increased by 200.

[0179] In the example of article 301 shown in Figures 3 and 4, a ventilation region 317 is provided in the article 301 to allow air to flow from the outside of the article 301 into the inside of the article 301. In one example, the ventilation region 317 takes the form of one or more ventilation holes 317 formed through the outer layer of the article 301. These ventilation holes may be located in a cooling segment 307 to help cool the article 301. In one example, the ventilation region 317 comprises one or more rows of holes, preferably each row of holes arranged along the outer circumference of the article 301 in a cross section substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the article 301.

[0180] In one example, article 301 has 1 to 4 rows of vents to provide ventilation. Each row of vents may have 12 to 36 vents 317. The diameter of the vents 317 can be, for example, 100 to 500 μm. In one example, the axial spacing between rows of vents 317 is 0.25 mm to 0.75 mm, preferably 0.5 mm.

[0181] In one example, the vents 317 have a uniform size. In another example, the vents 317 have a variety of sizes. The vents can be fabricated using one or more of any suitable techniques, such as laser technology, mechanical perforation of the cooling segment 307, or pre-perforation of the cooling segment 307 before it is formed in the article 301. The vents 317 are positioned to effectively cool the article 301.

[0182] In one example, the row of vents 317 is located at least 11 mm from the proximal end 313 of the article, preferably 17 mm to 20 mm from the proximal end 313 of the article 301. The position of the vents 317 is determined so that the user does not block the vents 317 when using the article 301.

[0183] By providing a row of vents 17mm to 20mm from the proximal end 313 of article 301, the vents 317 can be positioned outside the device 51 when article 301 is fully inserted into the device 51, as shown in Figures 6 and 7. Positioning the vents outside the device allows unheated air to enter article 301 from outside the device 51 through the vents, helping to cool article 301.

[0184] The length of the cooling segment 307 is such that when the article 301 is fully inserted into the device 51, the cooling segment 307 is partially inserted into the device 51. This length of the cooling segment 307 has two functions: firstly, it provides a physical gap between the heating device and the heat-sensitive filter device 309 of the device 51, and secondly, it allows the vents 317 to be located within the cooling segment while also being located outside the device 51 when the article 301 is fully inserted into the device 51. As can be seen from Figures 6 and 7, the majority of the cooling element 307 is located inside the device 51. However, there is a portion of the cooling element 307 that extends outside the device 51. The vents 317 are located in this portion of the cooling element 307 that extends outside the device 51.

[0185] Referring more closely to Figures 5 to 7, an example of a device 51 is shown which is configured to heat an aerosol-generating material to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol-generating material, thereby typically forming an inhalable aerosol. Device 51 is a heating device that releases compounds by heating the aerosol-generating material but not burning it.

[0186] The first end 53 may be referred to herein as the oral end or proximal end 53 of the device 51, and the second end 55 may be referred to herein as the distal end 55 of the device 51. The device 51 has an on / off button 57 that allows the user to start / stop the entire device 51 as desired.

[0187] The device 51 includes a housing 59 for arranging and protecting various internal components of the device 51. In the illustrated example, the housing 59 comprises a single sleeve 11 surrounding the outer edge of the device 51, which is covered by a top panel 17 that generally forms the “upper” part of the device 51 and a bottom panel 19 that generally forms the “bottom” part of the device 51. In another example, the housing comprises a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of opposing side panels in addition to the top panel 17 and the bottom panel 19.

[0188] The top panel 17 and / or bottom panel 19 may be detachably fixed to the single-piece sleeve 11 to allow easy access to the interior of the device 51, or they may be "permanently" fixed to the single-piece sleeve 11 to prevent, for example, a user from accessing the interior of the device 51. In one example, the panels 17 and 19 are made of plastic material (including glass-filled nylon formed by injection molding, etc.) and the single-piece sleeve 11 is made of aluminum, but other materials and other manufacturing processes may be used.

[0189] The top panel 17 of the device 51 has an opening 20 at the mouth end 53 of the device 51, so that when in use, the user can insert articles 101, 301 containing aerosol-generating material into and out of the device 51 through this opening 20.

[0190] The housing 59 houses or secures the heating device 23, the control circuit 25, and the power supply 27. In this example, the heating device 23, the control circuit 25, and the power supply 27 are located close together laterally (i.e., close together when viewed from one end), and the control circuit 25 is generally located between the heating device 23 and the power supply 27, although other arrangements are possible.

[0191] The control circuit 25 may include a controller, such as a microprocessor, configured and positioned to control the heating of the aerosol-generating material in articles 101, 301, as will be further discussed below.

[0192] The power source 27 may be, for example, a battery, which may be rechargeable or non-rechargeable. Suitable battery examples include lithium-ion batteries, nickel batteries (e.g., nickel-cadmium batteries), and alkaline batteries. The battery 27 is electrically coupled to the heating device 23 and supplies power under the control of the control circuit 25 when needed to heat the aerosol-generating material in the article (volatilizing the aerosol-generating material without burning it, as described above).

[0193] The advantage of positioning the power supply 27 laterally close to the heating device 23 is that a physically larger power supply 25 can be used without making the entire device 51 excessively long. Naturally, a physically larger power supply 25 generally has a higher capacity (i.e., the total electrical energy that can be supplied, often measured in ampere-hours, etc.) and therefore can extend the battery life of the device 51.

[0194] In one example, the heating device 23 generally takes the form of a hollow cylindrical tube having a hollow internal heating chamber 29 into which articles 101, 301 containing aerosol-generating material are inserted for heating during use. Various configurations are possible for the heating device 23. For example, the heating device 23 may have a single heating element, or it may be formed from a plurality of heating elements aligned along the longitudinal axis of the heating device 23. The heating element or each heating element may be annular or tubular, or at least partially annular or at least partially tubular along its outer circumference. In one example, the heating element or each heating element may be a thin-film heater. In another example, the heating element or each heating element may be made from a ceramic material. Examples of suitable ceramic materials include alumina ceramics, aluminum nitride ceramics, and silicon nitride ceramics, which may be laminated and sintered. Other heating configurations are also possible, including, for example, induction heating, infrared heating elements (which heat by emitting infrared radiation), and resistance heating elements formed by resistive electric windings.

[0195] In one particular example, the heating device 23 is supported by a stainless steel support tube and comprises a polyimide heating element. The heating device 23 is sized such that when articles 101, 301 are inserted into the device 51, substantially the entire body of articles 101, 301, consisting of aerosol-generating material 103, 303, is inserted into the heating device 23.

[0196] The heating elements, or each heating element, may be arranged to independently heat multiple selected zones (areas) of the aerosol-generating material, for example, sequentially (over time as described above) or together (simultaneously), as desired.

[0197] In this example, the heating device 23 is surrounded by an insulating material 31 along at least a portion of its length. The insulating material 31 helps reduce the heat that passes from the heating device 23 to the outside of the device 51. This generally reduces heat loss and thus helps keep the power requirements of the heating device 23 low. The insulating material 31 also helps keep the outside of the device 51 cool while the heating device 23 is operating. In one example, the insulating material 31 may be a double-walled sleeve that provides a low-pressure region between the two walls of the sleeve. That is, the insulating material 31 may be, for example, a "vacuum" tube, i.e., a tube that is at least partially vacuum-evacuated to minimize heat transfer by conduction and / or convection. Other configurations of the insulating material 31 are also possible, including the use of insulating material (including, for example, a suitable foam type material) in addition to, or instead of, a double-walled sleeve.

[0198] The housing 59, like the heating device 23, may further comprise various internal support structures 37 for supporting all internal components.

[0199] The device 51 further comprises a collar 33 extending around the opening 20 and projecting from the opening 20 into the housing 59, and a substantially tubular chamber 35 positioned between the collar 33 and one end of the vacuum sleeve 31. The chamber 35 further comprises a cooling structure 35f, which in this example comprises a number of spaced-apart cooling fins 35f along the outer surface of the chamber 35, each cooling fin arranged to surround the outer surface of the chamber 35. When articles 101, 301 are inserted into the device 51 over at least a portion of the length of the hollow chamber 35, a gap 36 exists between the hollow chamber 35 and the articles 101, 301. The gap 36 surrounds the entire outer circumference of the articles 101, 301 over at least a portion of the cooling segment 307.

[0200] The collar 33 is provided with a plurality of protrusions 60 arranged to surround the outer periphery of the opening 20, and these protrusions project into the opening 20. The protrusions 60 occupy space within the opening 20 such that the opening distance of the opening 20 at the location of the protrusions 60 is smaller than the opening distance of the opening 20 at the location without the protrusions 60. The protrusions 60 are configured to engage with the articles 101, 301 inserted into the device, and to help secure them within the device 51. The open spaces (not shown) defined by adjacent pairs of protrusions 60 and the articles 101, 301 form ventilation paths around the outer surfaces of the articles 101, 301. These ventilation paths allow hot vapor escaping from the articles 101, 301 to exit the device 51, and allow cooling air to flow into the device 51 around the articles 101, 301 within the void 36.

[0201] During operation, articles 101 and 301 are removably inserted into the insertion points 20 of the device 51, as shown in Figures 5-7. Referring particularly to Figure 6, in one example, the aerosol-generating material bodies 103 and 303 (located on the distal ends 115 and 315 of articles 101 and 301) are fully housed within the heating element 23 of the device 51. The proximal ends 113 and 313 of articles 101 and 301 extend from the device 51 and function as a mouthpiece assembly for the user.

[0202] During operation, the heating device 23 heats the articles 101 and 301 to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol-generating material from the aerosol-generating material bodies 103 and 303.

[0203] The primary channel for heated volatile components from the aerosol-generating materials 103, 303 passes axially through articles 101, 301, through the inner chambers of the cooling segments 107, 307, through the filter segments 109, 309, and through mouth-end segments 111, 313 to the user. In one example, the temperature of the heated volatile components generated from the aerosol-generating materials is 60°C to 250°C, which may exceed the user's acceptable inhalation temperature. As the heated volatile components move through the cooling segments 107, 307, they are cooled, and some of the volatile components condense on the inner surfaces of the cooling segments 107, 307.

[0204] In the example of article 301 shown in Figures 3 and 4, cold air can enter the cooling segment 307 through vents 317 formed in the cooling segment 307. This cold air mixes with the heated volatile components to further cool them.

[0205] Manufacturing method In another embodiment, a method for forming an amorphous solid is provided. This amorphous solid is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Aerosol-forming material of approximately 10-80% by weight, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). This includes, where the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis. This delicious, (a) A step of preparing a slurry comprising components, derivatives or extracts of hemp, a gelling agent including cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, an aerosol-forming material, a solvent, and any further components of an amorphous solid, (b) The step of forming a slurry layer, (c) Optionally, a step to solidify the slurry layer, (d) A step of drying the slurry to form an amorphous solid, It is equipped with.

[0206] Another aspect of the present invention provides a method for producing a consumable or system as described above. This method includes producing an amorphous solid and incorporating the amorphous solid into a consumable or system. This method may comprise the steps of (a) forming a slurry containing components of an amorphous solid or their precursors; (b) forming a layer of slurry; (c) optionally solidifying the slurry; (d) drying to form an amorphous solid; and (e) incorporating the resulting amorphous solid into a consumable or system.

[0207] In step (a), the hemp component, derivative, or extract may first be dissolved in an aerosol-forming material, and then the resulting solution is added to the other components of the slurry.

[0208] Step (b) of forming a slurry layer in the above method may include, for example, spraying, casting, or extruding the slurry. In some examples, the layer is formed by electrostatic spraying of the slurry. In some examples, the layer is formed by casting the slurry.

[0209] In some examples, steps (b) and / or (c) and / or (d) may be performed at least partially simultaneously (for example, during electrostatic spraying). In some examples, these steps may be performed sequentially.

[0210] In some cases, a solidifying agent (such as a calcium source) may be added to the slurry before or during step (b). This is suitable when gelation occurs relatively slowly (e.g., with an alginate gelling agent), and therefore the slurry may be cast, for example, after the solidifying agent has been added.

[0211] In other examples, the optional step (c) of solidifying the slurry may include adding a solidifying agent to the slurry layer. The solidifying agent may, for example, be sprayed onto the slurry or pre-filled onto the surface on which the slurry is to be layered.

[0212] For example, a solidifying agent containing a calcium source (such as calcium chloride or calcium citrate) may be added to a slurry containing alginate and / or pectin to form a calcium-crosslinked alginate / pectin gel. In some cases where gelation occurs rapidly (such as when a pectin gelling agent is used), calcium should be added after casting. As a result of direct addition of a solidifying agent to the gelling agent, the slurry may become too viscous to cast or spread onto a carrier support sheet.

[0213] The total amount of the solidifying agent, such as a calcium source, may be 0.5 to 5% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis). It has been found that if the amount of solidifying agent added is too small, a weak or unstable gel matrix with low fragrance absorption capacity may be obtained. It has also been found that if the amount of solidifying agent added is too large, a very sticky gel may be obtained, resulting in a gel that is difficult to handle.

[0214] Alginates are derivatives of alginic acid and are typically high molecular weight polymers (10-600 kDa). Alginic acid is a copolymer of β-D-mannuronic acid (M) and α-L-guluronic acid (G) units (blocks) linked by (1,4)-glycosidic bonds to form a polysaccharide. When calcium cations are added, the alginate crosslinks to form a gel. Alginates with a high G monomer content can form a gel more readily when a calcium source is added. Therefore, in some examples, the gel precursor may contain an alginate in which at least about 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, or 70% of the monomer units in the alginate copolymer are α-L-guluronic acid (G) units.

[0215] In some cases, the slurry may be heated before and during casting. This can result in slow gelation, which improves handling and facilitates the casting process. Furthermore, heating the slurry may optionally melt fragrance components (e.g., menthol), which also improves handling.

[0216] In some examples, menthol or any other flavoring may be added to the slurry in powder form. In some examples, menthol or other flavoring may be added to the slurry (which is heated) in molten form. In such examples, an emulsifier such as acacia gum may be added to disperse the molten menthol in the slurry.

[0217] In some examples, the slurry may be cast onto a band-cast sheet or a carrier support sheet. The carrier sheet may be filled with a release agent such as lecithin (e.g., sprayed or lightly coated), which can help separate the carrier support sheet from the amorphous solid.

[0218] During step (d), the slurry may be heated to remove at least about 60% by weight, 70% by weight, 80% by weight, 85% by weight, or 90% by weight of the solvent.

[0219] The aerosol-generating film may be formed by combining hemp components, derivatives or extracts, aerosol-forming material, gelling agent, solvent, and any further components to form a slurry, and then heating the slurry to volatilize at least a portion of the solvent to form the aerosol-generating film. The slurry may be heated to remove at least 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, or 90% by weight of the solvent.

[0220] In another embodiment, a slurry is provided, this slurry is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, Approximately 10 to 80% by weight of aerosol-forming material, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight) and (Here, the weight percentage is calculated on a dry weight basis.) Solvent and, Includes.

[0221] In some embodiments, the slurry solvent comprises or is one or more of water, ethanol, methanol, dimethyl sulfoxide, acetone, hexane, and toluene.

[0222] In certain embodiments, the slurry solvent may contain water. In some examples, the slurry solvent is essentially water or may consist of water.

[0223] In some examples, the slurry may contain approximately 50% by weight, 60% by weight, 70% by weight, 80% by weight, or 90% by weight of the solvent (in WWB).

[0224] In some cases, the slurry has a viscosity of approximately 1 to approximately 20 Pa·s at 46.5°C, for example, approximately 10 to approximately 20 Pa·s at 46.5°C, for example, approximately 14 to approximately 16 Pa·s at 46.5°C.

[0225] The discussions relating to amorphous solids herein are expressly disclosed in combination with any slurry embodiment of the present invention.

[0226] Compositions for the oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts Furthermore, compositions for the oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts are also provided. These compositions comprise an amorphous solid, which is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Approximately 10-80% by weight of moisturizer, A gelling agent containing cellulose or its derivatives, and Optionally, fillers (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional fillers is approximately 10 to 60% by weight). This includes, where the weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis.

[0227] In some embodiments, the composition for oral delivery may be provided in the form of chewing tobacco, soluble strips, lozenges, gum, snus, or wet snuff.

[0228] In some embodiments, the composition for oral delivery further comprises one or more additives selected from sweeteners, flavor modifiers, salts, buffering agents, colorants, oral care additives, preservatives, disintegrants, emulsifiers, and antioxidants.

[0229] The aerosol-forming materials discussed above may be used as humectants in compositions for oral delivery. The above disclosures relating to amorphous solids used for aerosol generation (e.g., hemp components, derivatives or extracts, gelling agents, aerosol-forming materials [humectants], any fillers, any other components, e.g., further active substances, fragrances, and other functional materials) are equally applicable to this aspect of the present invention.

[0230] For example, the humectant may contain one or more compounds selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyline, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0231] In some embodiments, the humectant may comprise one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin. In some examples, the humectant may optionally comprise, be essentially composed of, or consist of glycerol in combination with propylene glycol.

[0232] Preferably, the amorphous solid may contain about 10% to about 80% by weight of a humectant (calculated on a dry weight basis), for example, about 20% to 80% by weight, or about 30% by weight, or 40% to about 80% by weight, 75% by weight, or 60% by weight of a humectant.

[0233] The composition for oral delivery may contain about 10 to 100% by weight of amorphous solid, or about 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% to 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% by weight of amorphous solid. For example, in some embodiments, the composition for oral delivery may contain about 10 to 60% by weight, for example, about 15 to 50% by weight of amorphous solid. These weight percentage values ​​are calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB), i.e., including any water or other solvent present in the amorphous solid.

[0234] Exemplary Embodiments 1. An amorphous solid or slurry as defined in the summary of the disclosure, comprising approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 2. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 1, comprising approximately 1 to 12% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 3. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 2, comprising approximately 1 to 10% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 4. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 3, comprising approximately 1-7% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 5. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 1, comprising approximately 2-12% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 6. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 5, comprising approximately 2-10% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 7. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 6, comprising approximately 2-8% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 8. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 1, comprising approximately 15-50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 9. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 8, comprising approximately 20-40% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 10. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 8, comprising approximately 25-45% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 11. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 10, comprising approximately 25-40% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 12. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 10 comprising approximately 30-45% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 13. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 12, comprising approximately 30-40% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 14. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 12, comprising approximately 35-45% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 15. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 14, comprising approximately 35-40% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. 16. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the aforementioned embodiments, wherein the components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp contain, or are, one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids, terpenes, alkaloids, and flavonoids. 17. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the components, derivatives, or extracts of hemp contain, or are, one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids or terpenes. 18. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the hemp component, derivative, or extract comprises one or more cannabinoids, or is one or more cannabinoids. 19. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of embodiments 16 to 18, wherein the terpene is a triterpene. 20. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of embodiments 16 to 19, wherein the cannabinoid is a phytocannabinoid. 21. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of Embodiments 16 to 20, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevaline (CBCV), cannabigerovaline (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerol acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabitriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and / or tetrahydrocannabivaric acid (THCV A). 22. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 21, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabidiol (CBD) and / or THC. 23. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 22, wherein the cannabinoid is CBD. 24. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 22, wherein the cannabinoid is THC. 25. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, comprising approximately 10-50% by weight of a gelling agent. 26. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 25, comprising approximately 10-45% by weight of a gelling agent. 27. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 26, comprising approximately 10-40% by weight of a gelling agent. 28. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 27, comprising approximately 10-35% by weight of a gelling agent. 29. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 28, comprising approximately 10-30% by weight of a gelling agent. 30. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of Embodiments 1 to 24, comprising approximately 15 to 65% by weight of a gelling agent. 31. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of Embodiments 1 to 24, comprising approximately 15 to 60% by weight of a gelling agent. 32. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 31, comprising approximately 15-50% by weight of a gelling agent. 33. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 32, comprising approximately 15-45% by weight of a gelling agent. 34. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 33, comprising approximately 15-40% by weight of a gelling agent. 35. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 34, comprising approximately 15-35% by weight of a gelling agent. 36. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 35, comprising approximately 15-30% by weight of a gelling agent. 37. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of Embodiments 1 to 24, comprising approximately 20 to 60% by weight of a gelling agent. 38. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 37, comprising approximately 20-50% by weight of a gelling agent. 39. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 38, comprising approximately 20-45% by weight of a gelling agent. 40. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 39, comprising approximately 20-40% by weight of a gelling agent. 41. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 40, comprising approximately 20-35% by weight of a gelling agent. 42. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 41, comprising approximately 20-30% by weight of a gelling agent. 43. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, comprising approximately 1 to 50% by weight of a filler. 44. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 43, comprising approximately 5-40% by weight of a filler. 45. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 44, comprising approximately 10-20% by weight of a filler. 46. ​​An amorphous solid or slurry of any one of Embodiments 1 to 42, comprising less than 20% by weight of a filler. 47. An amorphous solid or slurry of any one of Embodiments 1 to 42, comprising less than 10% by weight of a filler. 48. An amorphous solid or slurry of any one of Embodiments 1 to 42, comprising less than 5% by weight of a filler. 49. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any one of Embodiments 1 to 42, without any fillers. 50. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, comprising approximately 10-75% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 51. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 50, comprising approximately 10-60% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 52. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 51, comprising approximately 10-50% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 53. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of Embodiments 1 to 49, comprising approximately 20 to 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 54. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 53, comprising approximately 20-75% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 55. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 54, comprising approximately 20-60% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 56. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 55, comprising approximately 20-50% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 57. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of Embodiments 1 to 49, comprising approximately 30 to 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 58. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 57, comprising approximately 30-75% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 59. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 58, comprising approximately 30-60% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 60. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 59, comprising approximately 30-50% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 61. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of Embodiments 1 to 49, comprising approximately 40-80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 62. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 61, comprising approximately 40-75% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 63. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 62, comprising approximately 40-60% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 64. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 63, comprising approximately 40-50% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 65. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of Embodiments 1 to 49, comprising approximately 50-80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 66. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 65, comprising approximately 60-80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 67. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 66, comprising approximately 70-80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 68. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of Embodiments 1 to 49, comprising approximately 30-40% by weight of an aerosol-forming material / humectant. 69. Any amorphous solid or slurry of the preceding embodiments, wherein the aerosol-forming material / humectant comprises (or is) one or more of the following: glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyline, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate. 70 An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 69, wherein the aerosol-forming material / humectant comprises (or is) one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin. 71. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 69 or 70, wherein the aerosol-forming material / humectant comprises (or is) glycerol or a combination of glycerol and propylene glycol. 72. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 71, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of approximately 3:1 to 1:3 glycerol to propylene glycol. 73. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 72, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of approximately 2:1 to 1:2 glycerol to propylene glycol. 74. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 73, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of approximately 1.5:1 to 1:1.5 glycerol to propylene glycol. 75. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 74, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of approximately 55:45 to 45:55. 76. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 75, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of approximately 45:55 glycerol to propylene glycol. 77. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the cellulose or its derivative comprises (or is) one or more compounds selected from hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). 78. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the cellulose or its derivative is selected from hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, and / or carboxymethylcellulose. 79. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein cellulose or a derivative thereof comprises carboxymethylcellulose. 80. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 79, wherein the cellulose or its derivative is carboxymethylcellulose. 81. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the noncellulose gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose, gelatin, gum, e.g., xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum, silica or silicone compounds, e.g., PDMS and sodium silicate, clay, e.g., kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol. 82. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 81, wherein the noncellulose gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, or guar gum. 83. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 82, wherein the noncellulose gelling agent is alginate. 84. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the gelling agent comprises (or consists of) carboxymethylcellulose and alginate. 85. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the weight ratio of cellulose or its derivative to a noncellulose gelling agent is 2:3 to 3:2. 86. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 85, wherein the weight ratio of cellulose or its derivative to a noncellulose gelling agent is 1:1 to 3:2. 87. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of Embodiments 1 to 84, wherein the weight ratio of cellulose or its derivative to a noncellulose gelling agent is >1:1. 88. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, comprising a crosslinking agent. 89. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 88, wherein the crosslinking agent contains calcium ions. 90. An amorphous solid or slurry of Embodiment 88 or 89, comprising approximately 0.5 to 5% by weight of a crosslinking agent. 91. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of embodiments 81 to 84, wherein the alginate is sodium alginate. 92. An amorphous solid or slurry of any of the above embodiments, wherein the gelling agent is not crosslinked. 93. The filler is selected from inorganic filler materials, wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fiber, starch and starch derivatives such as maltodextrin, chitosan, cellulose and cellulose derivatives, and is an amorphous solid or slurry according to any one of Embodiments 43 to 48. 94. The amorphous solid or slurry according to Embodiment 93, wherein the filler is wood pulp. 95. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of the foregoing embodiments, which does not contain calcium carbonate such as chalk. 96. An amorphous solid or slurry according to any of the foregoing embodiments, which does not contain tobacco fiber. 97. An amorphous solid according to any of the foregoing embodiments, which consists of or consists essentially of a gelling agent, a solvent such as water, an aerosol forming material, components of hemp, derivatives or extracts, and optionally a fragrance, and / or optionally a further active substance, and / or optionally a filler. 98. An amorphous solid according to any of the foregoing embodiments, which consists of or consists essentially of a gelling agent, a solvent such as water, an aerosol forming material, and components of hemp, derivatives or extracts. 99. An aerosol generating material comprising an amorphous solid according to any of the foregoing embodiments. 100. The aerosol generating material according to Embodiment 99, which does not contain tobacco fiber. 101. The aerosol generating material according to any of Embodiments 99 to 100, which contains about 50 to 100% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 102. The aerosol generating material according to Embodiment 101, which contains about 50 to 95% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 103. The aerosol generating material according to Embodiment 102, which contains about 50 to 90% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 104. The aerosol generating material according to any of Embodiments 99 to 100, which contains about 60 to 100% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 105. The aerosol generating material according to Embodiment 104, which contains about 60 to 95% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 106. The aerosol generating material according to Embodiment 105, which contains about 60 to 90% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 107. An aerosol-generating material of any of Embodiments 99 to 100, comprising approximately 70 to 100% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 108. An aerosol-generating material of Embodiment 107, comprising approximately 70-95% by weight of amorphous solids (in WWB). 109. An aerosol-generating material of Embodiment 108, comprising approximately 70-90% by weight of amorphous solid (in WWB). 110. An aerosol-generating material according to any of Embodiments 99 to 100, comprising or essentially consisting of an amorphous solid. 111. A consumable used in a non-combustible aerosol supply device, comprising an aerosol generating material according to any of embodiments 99 to 110. 112. A non-combustible aerosol supply system comprising the consumables and non-combustible aerosol supply device of Embodiment 111. 113. Consumables used in the non-combustible aerosol supply device of Embodiment 111, or the non-combustible aerosol supply system of Embodiment 112, wherein the non-combustible aerosol supply device is a non-combustible heating device. 114. Consumables used in the non-combustible aerosol supply device of Embodiment 111, or the non-combustible aerosol supply system of Embodiment 112, wherein the non-combustible aerosol supply device is an e-cigarette hybrid device. 115. A method for forming an amorphous solid as defined in any of Embodiments 1 to 98, (a) A step of preparing a slurry comprising components, derivatives or extracts of hemp, a gelling agent including cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, an aerosol-forming material, a solvent, and any further components of an amorphous solid, (b) The step of forming the slurry layer, (c) Optionally, a step to solidify the slurry layer, (d) A step of drying the slurry to form an amorphous solid, A method that includes [a certain feature]. 116. A slurry according to the method of Embodiment 115, or any of Embodiments 1 to 96, wherein the solvent contains water. 117. A slurry of the method of Embodiment 115 or any of Embodiments 1 to 96, wherein the solvent is essentially water or consists of water. 118. The method of Embodiments 115 to 117, or the slurry of any of Embodiments 1 to 96, 116, or 117, wherein the slurry contains approximately 50% by weight, 60% by weight, 70% by weight, 80% by weight, or 90% by weight of the solvent (WWB).

[0235] The amorphous solid used in the composition of the fifth embodiment as defined in the summary of the disclosure (i.e., used in the composition for oral delivery) may be an amorphous solid as defined in any of the embodiments described above.

[0236] definition The aerosol-generating materials described herein include "amorphous solids." Amorphous solids are sometimes referred to as "monolithic solids" (i.e., non-fibrous materials) or "dry gels." Amorphous solids are solid materials that can hold some fluid, such as a liquid, within them.

[0237] As used herein, the term “tobacco material” refers to any material containing tobacco or its derivatives. The term “tobacco material” may include one or more of tobacco, tobacco derivatives, puffed tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or tobacco substitutes. The tobacco material may include one or more of ground tobacco, tobacco fibers, loose tobacco, extruded tobacco, tobacco leaf stalks, reconstituted tobacco, and / or tobacco extracts.

[0238] The tobacco used to manufacture the tobacco material may be any suitable tobacco, including Virginia and / or Burley and / or Oriental, single grade or blend, cut rag or whole leaf. It may also be tobacco particles, "fine powder" or dust, puffed tobacco, leaf stalks, puffed leaf stalks, and other processed leaf stalk materials (such as rolled cut leaf stalks). The tobacco material may be ground tobacco or reconstituted tobacco material. Reconstituted tobacco material may contain tobacco fibers and may be formed by casting, a wire mesh papermaking approach with backing addition of tobacco extract, or extrusion.

[0239] All weight percentages (indicated as wt%) used herein are calculated on a dry weight basis (DWB) unless otherwise specified. All weight ratios are also calculated on a dry weight basis. Weights expressed on a dry weight basis refer to the entirety of the extract, slurry, or material other than water or other solvents, and may include components that are liquid by themselves at room temperature and pressure, such as glycerol. Conversely, weight percentages expressed on a wet weight basis (WWB) refer to all components, including water or other solvents.

[0240] To avoid misunderstanding, while the term “contains” is used herein to define the invention or its features, embodiments are also disclosed in which the terms “essentially consist of” or “consist of” may be used instead of “contains.” References to materials that “contain” certain features mean that those features are included in, contained in, or retained within the material.

[0241] The embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative examples of the present invention. Any feature described in relation to any one embodiment may be used alone or in combination with other features described, or in combination with one or more features of any other embodiment or any combination of any other embodiments. Furthermore, equivalents and modifications not described above may also be used without departing from the scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

[0242] The various embodiments described herein are provided solely to aid in understanding and teaching the claimed features. These embodiments are provided only as representative examples of embodiments and are not exhaustive and / or exclusive. It is understood that the advantages, embodiments, examples, functions, features, structures and / or other aspects described herein are not to be considered limitations to the scope of the invention as defined by the claims or to equivalents of the claims, and that other embodiments may be utilized and modified without departing from the scope of the claimed invention. Various embodiments of the invention may preferably include, consist of, or essentially consist of, appropriate combinations of elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc. of this disclosure other than those specifically described herein. Furthermore, this disclosure may include other inventions that are not currently claimed but may be claimed in the future.

Claims

1. An amorphous solid used for aerosol generation, Approximately 1 to approximately 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, Approximately 10 to 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives, and a non-cellulose gelling agent, Optionally, filler and The total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight. Weight percentage values ​​are calculated on a dry weight basis; amorphous solid.

2. The amorphous solid according to claim 1, comprising approximately 1 to approximately 12% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts.

3. The amorphous solid according to claim 1, comprising approximately 15 to approximately 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts.

4. An amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising approximately 60 to approximately 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material.

5. An amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 4, comprising approximately 15 to approximately 40% by weight of a gelling agent.

6. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gelling agent comprises carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and a noncellulose gelling agent.

7. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the non-cellulose gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose; gelatin; gum, for example, xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum; silica or silicone compounds, for example, PDMS and sodium silicate; clay, for example, kaolin; and polyvinyl alcohol.

8. The amorphous solid according to claim 7, wherein the non-cellulose gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or its derivatives, or guar gum.

9. The amorphous solid according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the noncellulose gelling agent is alginate.

10. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the gelling agent comprises carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) and alginate.

11. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the weight ratio of the cellulose-based gelling agent to the non-cellulose-based gelling agent is about 1:4 to about 4:

1.

12. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the gelling agent is not crosslinked.

13. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises (or is comprised of) one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, a mixture of diacetin, benzyl benzoate, benzylphenyl acetate, tributyline, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

14. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises or is a combination of glycerol or glycerol and propylene glycol.

15. The amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the aforementioned component, derivative, or extract of hemp is a cannabinoid.

16. The amorphous solid according to claim 15, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromvaline (CBCV), cannabigerovaline (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerol acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabitriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and / or tetrahydrocannabivaric acid (THCV A).

17. The amorphous solid according to claim 15, wherein the cannabinoid is cannabidiol.

18. An aerosol generating material comprising an amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 17.

19. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 18, comprising approximately 50 to 100% by weight of the amorphous solid (in WWB).

20. A consumable used in a non-combustible aerosol supply device, comprising the aerosol generating material described in claim 18 or 19.

21. A non-combustible aerosol supply system comprising the consumables described in claim 20 and a non-combustible aerosol supply device.

22. A composition for oral delivery of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, comprising an amorphous solid, wherein the amorphous solid is Approximately 1 to 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts. Approximately 10 to 80% by weight of moisturizer, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a non-cellulose gelling agent, and Optionally, it includes a filler, and the total amount of the gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to approximately 60% by weight. The weight percentage value is calculated on a dry weight basis for the composition.

23. The composition for oral delivery according to claim 22, wherein the aforementioned component, derivative, or extract of hemp is a cannabinoid.

24. The composition for oral delivery according to claim 23, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromvaline (CBCV), cannabigerovaline (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerol acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabitriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and / or tetrahydrocannabivaric acid (THCV A).

25. The composition for oral delivery according to claim 23, wherein the cannabinoid is cannabidiol.

26. A method for forming an amorphous solid according to any one of claims 1 to 17, or an amorphous solid according to any one of claims 22 to 25, (a) A step of preparing a slurry comprising the components, derivatives or extracts of hemp, the gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives and a noncellulose gelling agent, the aerosol-forming material or the humectant, a solvent, and any further components of the amorphous solid, (b) The step of forming a layer of the slurry, (c) Optionally, a step of solidifying the layer of the slurry, (d) The step of drying the slurry to form the amorphous solid, A method that includes [a certain feature].

27. Approximately 1 to approximately 50% by weight of hemp components, derivatives, or extracts, Approximately 10 to approximately 80% by weight of an aerosol-forming material or humectant, A gelling agent comprising cellulose or its derivatives, and a non-cellulose gelling agent, Optionally, a filler (where the total amount of gelling agent and optional filler is approximately 10 to 60% by weight) and (Here, the weight percentage is calculated on a dry weight basis.) Solvent and, A slurry containing [a certain substance].

28. The method according to claim 26, or the slurry according to claim 27, wherein the solvent comprises water.

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