CBD Micro-Particle Inhalation System for Respiratory Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods of CBD inhalation for respiratory treatment often involve additives that can dilute or degrade the compound, and existing technologies do not effectively deliver pure CBD isolate crystals to the lungs and sinuses for optimal health benefits.
Innovation Solution
A method involving extraction, winterization, filtration, decarboxylation, distillation, and crystallization of CBD isolate, followed by miniaturization into micro-particles using a blade mechanism and fan, allowing for inhalation of pure CBD crystals without additives, combined with pharmaceutical grade salt to absorb irritants and reduce inflammation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If CBD is delivered using nebulizer or vape-like apparatus with gas or oil additives, then the CBD can be propelled into the body, but the additives dilute or corrupt the properties of the CBD substance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes all gas and oil additives from the CBD delivery system, isolating pure CBD isolate crystals as the only substance delivered to the body. This extraction principle eliminates the corrupting influence of additives while maintaining effective CBD delivery through inhalation of crystallized particles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical state of CBD from liquid or vapor form (requiring additives) to solid crystalline form that can be directly inhaled. This parameter change in physical state allows pure CBD to be delivered without gas or oil carriers, resolving the contradiction between ease of delivery and substance purity.
2Manufacturing precision
If heat or energy is applied to CBD substance for processing, then the CBD can be extracted and purified, but the heat or energy corrupt or degrade the properties of the isolate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs phase transitions (freezing and crystallization) instead of thermal processing for CBD purification. By transitioning CBD from liquid extract to solid crystals through controlled freezing and crystallization, the method achieves high purity without degrading the compound's properties through heat exposure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces thermal/chemical processing systems with mechanical and physical systems (filtration, freezing, crystallization) for CBD purification. This substitution eliminates heat-related degradation while maintaining manufacturing precision through physical separation and phase change processes.
3Ease of manufacture
If CBD is delivered in non-crystallized form, then delivery is simpler, but the purest way of ingesting CBD is through crystallized form without additives
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary crystallization of CBD isolate before delivery, preparing the purest form in advance. By pre-crystallizing the CBD and removing all additives beforehand, the system ensures maximum purity is achieved before the delivery step, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and product purity.
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 method produces THC-free or low-THC CBD micro-particles that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and sinuses, enhancing respiratory health by reducing inflammation and improving lung function, while also providing skin benefits by absorbing impurities.
Implementation Method 1
CBD isolate crystals that are miniaturized into microscopic particles and released into the environment to be inhaled into the lungs and sinuses
Implementation Method 2
pharmaceutical grade salt particles, alone or in combination with the crystallized CBD isolate micro-particles... Once inhaled, these crystallized CBD isolate micro-particles and salt micro-particles absorb irritants, including allergens and toxins, from the respiratory system
Implementation Method 3
In filtration, a filter press is used with the assistance of a vacuum pump to pull the mixture through a series of filter plates. Fats, waxes and other impurities are collected in one vessel and the desired miscella is collected in another vessel.
Implementation Method 4
Next, in distillation, the extract is loaded into a feed tank, under vacuum, where it passes over a heated rotating plate. From there, the heated extract then enters a secondary vessel where spinning wipers create a thin film around the heated, jacketed vessel as vapors separate. The vapors are then condensed back into liquid form.
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AI summary
A method of producing pure cannabidiol (CBD) isolate crystals including the steps of extracting the CBD compound from a cannabis plant; winterizing to remove fats, waxes and chlorophyll from the CBD extract; filtering the CBD extract through a series of filter plates; removing carboxylic acid and CO2 from the CBD extract; removing impurities from the CBD extract by distillation; and crystallizing the purified CBD extract to produce pure CBD isolate crystals and chopping the pure CBD isolate crystals to produce crystals of between 200 and 600 microns in size. A further embodiment includes the steps of grinding the crystals to produce micro-particles of between 1 and 5 microns and releasing the micro-particles into an air environment.