Cannabinoid-Terpene Vape Composition Without Carrier Harshness
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional liquid compositions for electronic vaping devices containing cannabinoids are perceived as harsh and have unpleasant flavors, and often include undesirable carriers that may not be desirable for inhalation, leading to the formation of harmful by-products.
Innovation Solution
A liquid composition for electronic vaporization devices consisting essentially of greater than about 60 wt% cannabinoids, from about 5 to about 15 wt% terpenes, and less than about 35 wt% non-cannabinoid, non-terpene cannabis phytochemicals, with a process of obtaining the composition at a temperature of less than 160°C.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional liquid compositions containing cannabinoids are used in electronic vaping devices, then the device can deliver the active ingredient, but the composition is perceived as harsh and has unpleasant flavors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes undesirable carriers (propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, medium chain triglycerides) from the liquid composition, retaining only cannabinoid and terpene materials. This extraction of harmful components eliminates the harshness and unpleasant flavors associated with conventional vaping compositions while preserving the therapeutic delivery function.
2Productivity
If conventional liquid compositions with carriers are used, then the liquid can be transported and vaporized, but harmful by-products are formed during vaporization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates carriers that produce harmful by-products during vaporization. By using only cannabinoid and terpene materials without propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin, the composition vaporizes to produce fewer harmful carbonyl compounds (formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein) while still achieving effective delivery of the active ingredients through the vaping device.
3Ease of operation
If carriers are included in the liquid composition, then the composition can be delivered through the vaping device, but undesirable carriers remain that are not desirable for inhalation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes all undesirable carrier substances (propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, medium chain triglycerides) from the liquid composition. The remaining composition consists solely of cannabinoid and terpene materials that are suitable for inhalation, maintaining deliverability through the vaping device without introducing harmful carriers.
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
The composition provides a smoother vaping experience with desirable flavors and aromas, reduces the formation of harmful by-products, and eliminates the need for undesirable carriers.
Implementation Method 1
Electronic vaping devices vaporize a liquid composition containing AIIs (such as nicotine) into a 'vapor' in order to permit inhalation by the user
Data Source
AI summary
A liquid composition for an electronic vaporization device, consisting essentially of an active inhalable source and a terpene source, is disclosed. A liquid composition for an electronic vaporization device is provided consisting essentially of greater than about 60 wt % cannabinoids, from about 5 to about 15 wt % terpenes and less than about 35 wt % non-cannabinoid, non-terpene cannabis phytochemicals. A method is provided for obtaining such a composition. An electronic vaping device and a cartridge for an electronic vaping device containing the composition are also disclosed.