ULTRA-LOW NICOTINE SMOKING ARTICLE

Organization Name

KT&G CORPORATION

Inventor(s)

Han Saem Kim of Daejeon (KR)

Jae Woo Park of Daejeon (KR)

Yeon Seok Jung of Daejeon (KR)

Young Jin Choi of Daejeon (KR)

ULTRA-LOW NICOTINE SMOKING ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18354290 titled 'ULTRA-LOW NICOTINE SMOKING ARTICLE

The present disclosure pertains to an ultra-low nicotine smoking article consisting of a medium part and a filter part. The medium part comprises a tobacco medium containing flue-cured tobacco, dry ice expanded tobacco, and expanded stems, with specific weight percentages for each component and a nicotine content range.

The smoking article includes a unique tobacco medium blend with reduced nicotine content.
The tobacco medium consists of flue-cured tobacco, dry ice expanded tobacco, and expanded stems in specific proportions.
The nicotine content in the tobacco medium ranges from 0.01% to 0.05%.
The innovative composition aims to provide a smoking experience with significantly lower nicotine levels.
This technology offers a potential solution for individuals looking to reduce their nicotine intake while still enjoying smoking.

Potential Applications: - Health-conscious smokers looking to reduce nicotine consumption. - Tobacco companies seeking to offer alternative products with lower nicotine content.

Problems Solved: - Addressing the health concerns associated with high nicotine levels in traditional smoking products. - Providing an option for smokers to gradually decrease their nicotine dependence.

Benefits: - Reduced nicotine intake without sacrificing the smoking experience. - Potential for harm reduction in smoking habits.

Commercial Applications: "Ultra-Low Nicotine Smoking Article: Revolutionizing the Smoking Industry" This technology could revolutionize the smoking industry by catering to health-conscious consumers and potentially opening up new market segments for tobacco companies.

Questions about Ultra-Low Nicotine Smoking Article: 1. How does the composition of the tobacco medium contribute to reducing nicotine levels in the smoking article? 2. What potential impact could this technology have on the smoking industry in terms of consumer preferences and market trends?

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Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure relates to an ultra-low nicotine smoking article. The smoking article includes a medium part and a filter part, in which the medium part includes a tobacco medium including flue-cured tobacco, dry ice expanded tobacco, and expanded stems, the tobacco medium includes 50% by weight (wt %) to 60 wt % of flue-cured tobacco, 20 wt % to 30 wt % of dry ice expanded tobacco, and 10 wt % to 30 wt % of expanded stems based on the total weight, and the tobacco medium has a nicotine content of 0.01% to 0.05%.