Homogeneous Cannabis Compositions with Controlled Particle Size
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for cannabis plant products with specific THC to CBD weight ratios that are currently not available in existing strains, particularly those with ratios of 5/1, 4/1, 3/1, 2/1, 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, or 1/5, which are desired for therapeutic applications, and these compositions are difficult to produce through traditional cultivation methods.
Innovation Solution
A homogeneous cannabis plant material composition comprising tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) in various weight ratios, ranging from 0.01-36% THC and 0.01-24% CBD, with at least 70% of the material being comminuted particles larger than 0.3mm and less than 4.2mm, and a moisture content of 1-20%, which can be used to produce cigarettes or tablets with consistent cannabinoid concentrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional cultivation methods are used to produce cannabis strains, then the production process is relatively simple and cost-effective, but the ability to achieve specific THC to CBD weight ratios (such as 5/1, 4/1, 3/1, 2/1, 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, or 1/5) and high total cannabinoid concentrations (above 30%) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling cultivation conditions including nutrient composition, light intensity, temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels to achieve specific THC to CBD ratios and high total cannabinoid concentrations. By modifying these environmental parameters during different growth stages, the method enables production of cannabis with targeted cannabinoid profiles that are difficult to obtain through traditional cultivation alone.
2Manufacturing precision
If new cannabis strains are developed through traditional breeding to achieve desired THC to CBD ratios, then the compositions can be naturally produced, but the process is costly and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-selecting parent plant materials with specific genetic characteristics and pre-planning the cultivation schedule with predetermined nutrient and environmental regimens. This preparation allows the subsequent cultivation process to efficiently produce the desired THC to CBD ratios without requiring lengthy breeding programs, significantly reducing the time from conception to production of targeted cannabinoid compositions.
3Quantity of substance
If cannabis plants are cultivated to achieve high total cannabinoid concentration (above 30%), then the therapeutic potency is enhanced, but the complexity of controlling multiple cultivation parameters increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs systematic parameter changes across multiple cultivation stages, adjusting nutrient concentrations, light spectra, temperature gradients, and humidity levels to optimize cannabinoid production. By implementing a structured protocol that modifies these parameters in a coordinated manner, the method achieves high total cannabinoid concentrations (above 30%) while managing cultivation system complexity through standardized procedures.
4Reliability
If therapeutic cannabis products require high standards of manufacture with accurate dosing and repeatability, then patient treatment consistency is improved, but the production process becomes more complex and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback mechanisms by continuously monitoring cannabinoid concentrations during cultivation through analytical testing and using this information to adjust cultivation parameters in real-time. This closed-loop control system ensures that the final product meets precise THC to CBD ratio specifications and total cannabinoid concentration targets, achieving accurate dosing and repeatability while managing manufacturing complexity through data-driven process optimization.
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 solution provides a reliable and accurate method to produce cannabis products with specific THC to CBD ratios, enabling consistent therapeutic effects and overcoming the limitations of traditional cultivation in achieving desired cannabinoid concentrations, particularly those above 30% total cannabinoid content.
Implementation Method 1
cannabinoids are heat treated to effect thermal decarboxylation of the cannabinoids, which is sometimes referred to as activation
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AI summary
New cannabis compositions and industrial methods for production thereof. Homogeneous comminuted cannabis compositions comprising tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol at selected weight/weight ratios, where at least 70 wt% of the comminuted cannabis plant material is of a size greater than 0.3 millimeter and less than 4.2 millimeters; the composition comprises at least 1wt% moisture and less than 20 wt% moisture; the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in a 1 gram fraction of at least 10 gram sample of said homogeneous composition, is within 15% of the tetrahydrocannabinol concentration in a separate 1gram fraction of said 10 gram sample and the cannabidiol concentration in a 1 gram fraction of at least 10 gram sample of said homogeneous composition, is within 15% of the cannabidiol concentration in a separate 1gram fraction of said 10 gram sample.