Aerosolisable Material Sensate Masking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cannabinoid aerosolisable materials face challenges in maintaining stability and consumer acceptability due to the natural earthy or grassy taste of cannabinoids like CBD, which can lead to unpleasant sensorial experiences and potential degradation under environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
The formulation of an aerosolisable material comprising at least one cannabinoid, a carrier constituent with at least 50% w/w propylene glycol, antioxidants, and 0.01 to 12% w/w of sensates, where the sensates mitigate the physiological response and sensorial issues associated with cannabinoids without compromising stability or usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If cannabinoids are used in aerosolisable material, then therapeutic effects are provided, but undesirable earthy or grassy taste and sensorial issues occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces sensates as intermediary substances that mediate between the cannabinoid and the user's sensory system. These sensates mask the undesirable earthy or grassy taste of cannabinoids while preserving their therapeutic effects, thereby resolving the contradiction between providing therapeutic benefits and avoiding unpleasant sensorial experiences
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful undesirable taste of cannabinoids into a beneficial sensorial experience by adding sensates. The sensates transform the unpleasant earthy or grassy taste into acceptable or enjoyable flavors, thereby converting a harmful characteristic into a beneficial one
2Reliability
If cannabinoids are used in aerosolisable material, then therapeutic effects are provided, but stability and consistency are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a composite aerosolisable material formulation that combines cannabinoids with specific carriers and sensates. This composite approach stabilizes the cannabinoids while maintaining their therapeutic activity, resolving the contradiction between providing therapeutic effects and ensuring material stability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses carriers and sensates as intermediary substances that stabilize the cannabinoid molecules. These intermediaries protect the cannabinoids from degradation while preserving their therapeutic properties, thereby resolving the contradiction between therapeutic effectiveness and compositional stability
3Ease of operation
If sensates are added to mask cannabinoid taste, then consumer acceptability is improved, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent optimizes the concentration parameters of sensates and carriers to achieve effective taste masking with minimal formulation complexity. By carefully controlling the amounts of each component, the patent improves consumer acceptability without creating overly complex formulations
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses partial amounts of sensates (0.01 to 12% w/w) rather than large quantities, achieving sufficient taste masking with minimal additives. This partial action approach improves consumer acceptability while keeping the formulation relatively simple and manageable
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This formulation effectively stabilizes cannabinoids, enhances the sensorial experience by masking undesirable tastes, and allows for higher cannabinoid concentrations, thereby improving consumer satisfaction and product stability.
Implementation Method 1
use of one or more sensates to mitigate or mask the physiological response of a user to at least one cannabinoid
Implementation Method 2
one or more antioxidants... effectively stabilizes cannabinoids
Implementation Method 3
the carrier constituent is present at 70% w/w or more based on the total weight of the aerosolisable material
Implementation Method 4
the aerosol generated is a condensation aerosol whereby an aerosolisable material is heated to form a vapor which is then allowed to condense into an aerosol
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to an aerosolisable material, a method of making said material, as well as containers and systems comprising and using said material.