Patent Grant
12016368
The present application is a National Phase entry of PCT Application No. PCT/GB2018/052332, filed Aug. 16, 2018, which claims priority from GB Patent Application No. 1713203.6, filed Aug. 17, 2017, each of which is hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.
The present disclosure relates to an aerosolizable product, containers in which are contained the aerosolizable product and to electronic vapor provision systems such as electronic delivery systems (e.g. e-cigarettes) incorporating said aerosolizable product.
Electronic vapor provision systems such as e-cigarettes generally contain a reservoir of liquid which is to be vaporized, typically containing nicotine. When a user inhales on the device, a heater is activated to vaporize a small amount of liquid, which is therefore inhaled by the user.
The use of e-cigarettes in the UK has grown rapidly, and it has been estimated that there are now almost three million people using them in the UK.
One challenge faced in providing such systems is to provide from the vapor provision device a vapor to be inhaled which provides consumers with an acceptable experience. Some consumers may prefer an e-cigarette that generates an aerosol that closely ‘mimics’ smoke inhaled from a tobacco product such as a cigarette. Aerosols from e-cigarettes and smoke from tobacco products such as cigarettes provides to the user a complex chain of flavor in the mouth. These various aspects are described by users in terms of flavor, intensity/quality, impact, and irritation/smoothness. Each of these factors, and their balance, can strongly contribute to consumer acceptability of an e-cigarette. Providing ways to improve the overall vaping experience is therefore desirable to e-cigarette manufacturers. To address these requirements, most ‘e-liquids’ are imparted with flavor/aroma by adding in specific flavorants to the e-liquid. However, it is still considered that these substrates could be improved in terms of the flavor/aroma they provide.
In one aspect there is provided an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material, wherein the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco.
In one aspect there is provided an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material, wherein the aerosol forming material is selected from polyhydric alcohols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol), esters (such as triethyl citrate and triacetin), high boiling point hydrocarbons, non-polyols (such as glycols, sorbitol and lactic acid), and mixtures thereof [preferably wherein the aerosol forming material is selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof]; and wherein the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from a plant material.
The aerosol generating product preferably comprises aerosol forming material, and may be for example polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol, for example, or esters such as triethyl citrate or triacetin, or high boiling point hydrocarbons, or non-polyols, such as glycols, sorbitol or lactic acid, for example.
In one aspect there is provided a contained aerosolizable product comprising
In one aspect there is provided a contained aerosolizable product comprising
In one aspect there is provided an electronic aerosol provision system comprising:
In one aspect there is provided an electronic aerosol provision system comprising:
In one aspect there is provided a process for improving the sensory properties of aerosolizable product, the process comprising:
In one aspect there is provided a process for improving the sensory properties of aerosolizable product, the process comprising:
In one aspect there is provided use of smoke for improving sensory properties of an aerosol forming material.
The above summary is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every implementation of the subject matter hereof. The detailed description that follows more particularly exemplifies various embodiments.
As discussed herein the present disclosure provides an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material, wherein the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco, and the present disclosure provides an aerosolizable product comprising an aerosol forming material, wherein the aerosol forming material is selected from polyhydric alcohols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol), esters (such as triethyl citrate and triacetin), high boiling point hydrocarbons, non-polyols (such as glycols, sorbitol and lactic acid), and mixtures thereof [preferably wherein the aerosol forming material is selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof]; and wherein the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from a plant material.
We have found the flavor and/or aroma provided by an aerosol forming material in an aerosolizable product may be enhanced by subjecting the aerosol forming material, such as glycerol, to smoke from a plant material, and in particular smoke from tobacco. Various combinations of plant material may be used to generate the smoke, such as tobacco only, combinations of tobacco and wood, and wood only. The generated smoke is then contacted with the aerosol forming material, such as glycerol.
For ease of reference, these and further aspects of the present disclosure are now discussed under appropriate section headings. However, the teachings under each section are not necessarily limited to each particular section.
Aerosol Forming Material
As discussed herein, when the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco the aerosol forming material may be any suitable material. As discussed herein, the aerosolizable product comprises an aerosol forming material. As will be appreciated by one skilled in the art, that the aerosolizable product comprises an aerosol forming material means that the aerosolizable product contains at least one aerosol forming material. References herein to an aerosol forming material may be read to relate to at least one aerosol forming material.
The aerosol forming material may be selected from water, polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol, for example, or esters such as triethyl citrate or triacetin, or high boiling point hydrocarbons, or non-polyols, such as glycols, sorbitol or lactic acid, for example. The aerosol forming material may be selected from polyhydric alcohols, such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol, for example, or esters such as triethyl citrate or triacetin, or high boiling point hydrocarbons, or non-polyols, such as glycols, sorbitol or lactic acid, for example. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is selected from polyhydric alcohols (such as glycerol, propylene glycol and triethylene glycol), esters (such as triethyl citrate and triacetin), high boiling point hydrocarbons, non-polyols (such as glycols, sorbitol and lactic acid), and mixtures thereof [preferably wherein the aerosol forming material is selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof].
The aerosol forming material may be selected from water, triethylene glycol, triethyl citrate, triacetin, glycols, sorbitol, lactic acid, glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof. The aerosol forming material may be selected from triethylene glycol, triethyl citrate, triacetin, glycols, sorbitol, lactic acid, glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is selected from water, glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, and mixtures thereof.
In one aspect the aerosol forming material is at least water. In this aspect, a further aerosol forming material may be present or may not be present. In a further aspect, the aerosol forming material comprises water and at least one aerosol forming material other than water. In one aspect, the one or more aerosol forming materials is mixture of (a) water and (b) glycerol, propylene glycol or a mixture thereof.
The aerosol forming material may be provided in any suitable physical form. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is the form of a gel, liquid or paste. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is the form of a liquid.
The one or more aerosol forming materials may be present in any suitable amount in the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 5 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 10 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 15 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 20 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 25 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 35 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 45 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 50 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 55 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 60 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 65 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 70 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 75 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 80 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 85 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of at least 90 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 5 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 10 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 15 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 20 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 25 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 30 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 35 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 40 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 45 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 50 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 55 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 60 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 65 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 70 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 75 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 80 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 85 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 90 to 99 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 5 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 10 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 15 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 20 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 25 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 30 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 35 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 40 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 45 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 50 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 55 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 60 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 65 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 70 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 75 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 80 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 85 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the one or more aerosol forming materials is present in a total amount of from 90 to 95 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
As discussed herein, in one aspect the aerosol forming material is at least water. The water may be present in any suitable amount in the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of at least 5 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of at least 10 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of at least 15 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of at least 20 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of at least 25 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of from 5 to 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of from 10 to 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of from 15 to 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of from 20 to 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the water is present in a total amount of from 25 to 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
As discussed herein, in one aspect the aerosol forming material is at least glycerol. The glycerol may be present in any suitable amount in the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 5 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 10 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 15 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 20 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 25 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of at least 35 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 5 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 10 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 15 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 20 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 25 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 30 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the glycerol is present in a total amount of from 35 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
As discussed herein, in one aspect the aerosol forming material is at least propylene glycol. The propylene glycol may be present in any suitable amount in the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 5 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 10 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 15 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 20 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 25 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 30 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of at least 35 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 5 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 10 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 15 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 20 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 25 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 30 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product. In one aspect the propylene glycol is present in a total amount of from 35 to 40 wt. % based on the aerosolizable product.
Smoke
As discussed herein, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from a plant material.
In one aspect the plant material is selected from tobacco, wood, botanicals, cannabis, and combinations thereof.
In one aspect the plant material is selected from tobacco, wood, and combinations thereof.
In one aspect the plant material is at least wood. In one aspect the plant material is only wood.
In one aspect the plant material is at least tobacco. In one aspect the plant material is only tobacco.
In one aspect the plant material is at least tobacco and wood. In one aspect the plant material is only tobacco and wood.
In one aspect the wood is selected from oak wood, cherry wood, hickory wood, beech wood, and combinations thereof.
The aerosol forming material may be infused with smoke from one plant material or with smoke from more than one plant material. If the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from more than one plant material then the infusion may be performed in series or the infusion may be performed by combining the smoke and infusing the combined smoke with the aerosol forming material.
In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco and is infused with smoke from wood. In one aspect the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco and is infused with smoke from cherry wood. In one aspect the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke from tobacco and is infused with smoke from oak wood.
In one aspect, the smoke is infused with smoke in accordance with a method as described in WO2015/007742.
Prior to the infusion of the aerosol forming material with smoke, the smoke may be treated between its formation and the infusion. However, in one aspect in may remain untreated between formation of the smoke and infusion. If the smoke is treated, this may be to remove undesirable components. In one aspect, the smoke is treated to selectively remove toxicants. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove toxicants therefrom. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove therefrom one or more aromatic hydrocarbons. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove therefrom benzene or a derivative thereof. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove toluene. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove phenol. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove therefrom one or more polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that contain 4 or more benzene rings. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove benzo(a)pyrene therefrom. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove one or more toxicant selected from toluene, phenol and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that contain 4 or more benzene rings. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove one or more toxicant selected from toluene, phenol and benzo(a)pyrene. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove toluene and benzo(a)pyrene therefrom. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove toluene, phenol and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that contain 4 or more benzene rings. In one aspect, the aerosol forming material is infused with smoke treated to selectively remove toluene, phenol and benzo(a)pyrene.
In one aspect, the smoke may be treated in accordance with a method as described in WO2015/007742.
Aerosolizable Product
The aerosolizable product may contain one or more further components. These components may be selected depending on the nature of the formulation. In one aspect, the aerosolizable product further comprises an active agent. By “active agent” it is meant an agent which has a biological effect on a subject when the vapor is inhaled. The one or more active agents may be selected from nicotine, botanicals, cannabinoids, and mixtures thereof.
In one aspect, the active agent is at least nicotine. Nicotine may be provided at any suitable amount depending on the desired dosage to be inhaled by the user. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of no greater than 6 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 6 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 6 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 6 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1.8 to 6 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1.8 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of no greater than 4 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 4 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 4 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 4 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1.8 to 4 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of no greater than 3 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 3 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 3 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 3 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1.8 to 3 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of no greater than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of no greater than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.5 to 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of less than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of less than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to less than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.4 to less than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.5 to less than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.5 to less than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to less than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 0.8 to less than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to less than 1.9 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product. In one aspect nicotine is present in an amount of from 1 to less than 1.8 wt % based on the total weight of the aerosolizable product.
The aerosol is formed from the aerosolizable product may have a pH of from 3.5 to 7.5.
Process
The present disclosure further provides a process for forming a vapor, the process comprising
The present disclosure further provides a process for forming a vapor, the process comprising
The present disclosure further provides a process for improving the sensory properties of aerosolizable product, the process comprising:
The present disclosure further provides a process for improving the sensory properties of aerosolizable product, the process comprising:
Formulation
To prepare a flavored liquid 500 g of tobacco (Virginia) was smoldered alongside 500 g of a selected wood (oak) for a total of 4 hours. The created smoke was then separated into two samples. One sample was filtered in accordance with a method as described in WO2015/007742 and the other sample was not filtered. The smoke samples were then exposed to the selected aerosolizable material (propylene glycol).
Sample A was the sample treated in accordance with WO2015/007742. Sample B was the sample that was not passed through the filtration process before being exposed to the aerosolizable material (propylene glycol).
Sample Analysis
A series of analytical tests were required in order to quantify key compounds. The liquids were tested in respect of nicotine, water, glycerol, N-Nitrosonornicotine (NNN), N′-nitrosoanatabine (NAT), N-nitrosoanabasine (NAB), nicotine-derived nitrosamine ketone (NNK—also known as 4-(methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanone), benzo(a)pyrene, toluene, phenol and propylene glycol. The aerosols were tested in respect of formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acetone, propionaldehyde, isobutyraldehyde, methyl ethyl ketone, acetol, glyoxal, methylglyoxal, 2,3-butanedione, acrolein, n-butyraldehyde, crotonaldehyde, glycolaldehyde, acetoin, 2,3-pentanedione, 2,3-hexanedione, and 2,3-heptanedione.
For emission testing a Vype e-Tank device was filled using the following formulation matrix. The presence and levels of the carbonyls listed above 1 were tested for.
Devices containing samples A & B were then puffed on a linear smoke machine using a 80/3/30 regime. A total of 100 puffs were captured for both samples in 25 puff blocks. 3 reps per puff block were measured with an average obtained.
Liquid Testing
The below analytes were not detected within the liquid of either sample (A or B):
Nicotine, glycerol, NNN, NAT, NAB, and NNK.
It was also noted that
Sample A—benzo(a)pyrene (<LOD) vs sample B
Sample A—toluene (<LOD) vs sample B
Sample A—phenol levels significantly lower vs sample B
Aerosol Testing
The below analytes were not detected within the aerosol formed from either sample (A or B): acrolein, n-butyraldehyde, crotonaldehyde, glycolaldehyde, acetoin, 2,3-pentanedione, 2,3-hexanedione, and 2,3-heptanedione.
User Testing
When each of Samples A and B are tested by a user panel they are found to provide a pleasant experience. Each of Samples A and B are found to provide an aerosol have flavor and aroma which is enhanced compared to a non-smoked product.
Various modifications and variations of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Although the invention has been described in connection with specific preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the invention as claimed should not be unduly limited to such specific embodiments. Indeed, various modifications of the described modes for carrying out the invention which are obvious to those skilled in chemistry or related fields are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.
Persons of ordinary skill in the relevant arts will recognize that the subject matter hereof may comprise fewer features than illustrated in any individual embodiment described above. The embodiments described herein are not meant to be an exhaustive presentation of the ways in which the various features of the subject matter hereof may be combined. Accordingly, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive combinations of features; rather, the various embodiments can comprise a combination of different individual features selected from different individual embodiments, as understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, elements described with respect to one embodiment can be implemented in other embodiments even when not described in such embodiments unless otherwise noted.
Although a dependent claim may refer in the claims to a specific combination with one or more other claims, other embodiments can also include a combination of the dependent claim with the subject matter of each other dependent claim or a combination of one or more features with other dependent or independent claims. Such combinations are proposed herein unless it is stated that a specific combination is not intended.
Any incorporation by reference of documents above is limited such that no subject matter is incorporated that is contrary to the explicit disclosure herein. Any incorporation by reference of documents above is further limited such that no claims included in the documents are incorporated by reference herein. Any incorporation by reference of documents above is yet further limited such that any definitions provided in the documents are not incorporated by reference herein unless expressly included herein.
For purposes of interpreting the claims, it is expressly intended that the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) are not to be invoked unless the specific terms “means for” or “step for” are recited in a claim.
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