18432352. SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM simplified abstract (Altria Client Services LLC)
Contents
- 1 SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Munmaya K. Mishra of Manakin Sabot VA (US)
Alex Jordan of Midlothian VA (US)
Kathryn M. Draper of Moseley VA (US)
Dwight D. Williams of Powhatan VA (US)
SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18432352 titled 'SMOKING ARTICLE FILTER WITH FLAVORANT DELIVERY SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The breakable capsule described in the patent application is a seamless breakable capsule made of a cross-linked agar matrix with at least one filler, containing a liquid or gel-based composition of flavorant and/or non-flavorant. The agar matrix is reinforced with carboxymethyl cellulose to prevent the composition from passing through empty spaces in the matrix.
- Breakable capsule made of cross-linked agar matrix
- Contains liquid or gel-based composition of flavorant and/or non-flavorant
- Reinforced with carboxymethyl cellulose to prevent composition leakage
Potential Applications
The breakable capsule could be used in smoking articles or smokeless tobacco products to deliver flavorants or non-flavorants in a controlled manner.
Problems Solved
1. Preventing leakage of composition through the agar matrix 2. Providing a seamless breakable capsule for controlled release of flavorants
Benefits
1. Controlled release of flavorants or non-flavorants 2. Seamless design for easy use in smoking articles or tobacco products
Potential Commercial Applications
"Breakable Capsule with Cross-Linked Agar Matrix for Flavor Delivery in Smoking Articles"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to breakable capsules for flavor delivery in smoking articles or tobacco products, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does the cross-linked agar matrix affect the release of flavorants compared to other materials?
The patent application does not provide information on the comparative effectiveness of the cross-linked agar matrix in releasing flavorants.
Are there any potential health concerns associated with using a breakable capsule in smoking articles or tobacco products?
The patent application does not address any potential health implications of using the breakable capsule in smoking articles or tobacco products.
Original Abstract Submitted
A breakable capsule such as a seamless breakable capsule useful in a smoking article or a smokeless tobacco product includes an outer shell formed of a cross-linked agar matrix including at least one filler, and an inner core surrounded by the outer shell which comprises a liquid or gel based composition of a flavorant and/or non-flavorant. The cross-linked agar matrix is reinforced with carboxymethyl cellulose that is dispersed throughout the agar matrix so as to fill empty spaces in the agar matrix and inhibit the composition from passing through the empty spaces of the agar matrix.
