Patent application number | Description | Published |
20120017927 | SMOKING ARTICLE WITH FLAVOR DELIVERY SYSTEM - A flavor delivery release system for a cigarette or cigarette package. The system includes a cigarette, at least one capsule containing a flavorant, the capsule positioned on an external surface of the cigarette; and wherein the flavorant is released upon rupturing the capsule. | 01-26-2012 |
20120247492 | INHIBITION OF SENSORY IRRITATION DURING CONSUMPTION OF NON-SMOKEABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS - An orally-enjoyable tobacco product includes a portion of smokeless tobacco comprising an active ingredient and either: (1) a collection of tobacco particles at least partially enclosed by a coating comprising a water-soluble non-crosslinked component and a substantially water-insoluble cross-linked component, or (2) a pouch comprising smokeless tobacco enclosed in a water-permeable wrapper. The active ingredient is selected from the group consisting of a mercaptan, camphor, borneol, isoborneol, bornyl acetate, isobornyl acetate, mono-bornyl succinate, mono-isobornyl succinate, mono-bornyl formate, and mono-isobornyl formate. The active ingredient is present in an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the sensory irritation arising from the smokeless tobacco. Also disclosed is a method of making such a product. | 10-04-2012 |
20130189333 | ORAL PRODUCT - An oral product includes a body that is wholly receivable in an oral cavity. The body includes a mouth-stable polymer matrix, cellulosic fibers embedded in the mouth-stable polymer matrix, and an additive dispersed in the mouth-stable polymer matrix. The oral product is adapted to release the additive from the body when the body is received within the oral cavity and exposed to saliva. | 07-25-2013 |
20130192620 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and a fibrous element downstream of the heater. | 08-01-2013 |
20130192622 | ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid supply including liquid material, a heater operable to heat the liquid material to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material and form an aerosol, a wick in communication with the liquid material and in communication with the heater such that the wick delivers the liquid material to the heater, at least one air inlet operable to deliver air to a central air passage upstream of the heater, and an aroma carrier on an outer surface of the outer tube. The aroma carrier includes fragrance material and is operable to deliver fragrance during smoking. | 08-01-2013 |
20130213418 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic cigarette includes a capillary tube in communication with a liquid supply including liquid material and a heater operable to heat the capillary tube to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the liquid material contained therein and form an aerosol. The liquid supply is adapted to be squeezed or otherwise compressed so as to allow a smoker to manually pump liquid to the capillary tube and simultaneously activate the heater. | 08-22-2013 |
20140261485 | INHIBITION OF SENSORY IRRITATION DURING CONSUMPTION OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO PRODUCTS USING A COMBINATORIAL APPROACH - Combinations of compounds utilized to minimize the sensory irritating character of non-smokeable tobacco products or non-smokeable products containing tobacco extracts or materials derived from tobacco. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271733 | INHIBITION OF CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS FROM SMOKING AND SENSORY EFFECTS FROM SMOKING - Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use therefor for reducing the desire to engage in smoking are disclosed. More specifically, the pharmaceutical composition utilizes an active ingredient to reduce the side effects of smoking cessation and to limit the molecular feedback caused by nicotine-mediated activation of acetylcholine receptors. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271791 | ORAL ENERGY PRODUCTS INCLUDING ENCAPSULATED CAFFEINE - A composition for human consumption includes a base composition having a pH of about 2 to about 5 and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the base composition. The encapsulated caffeine can be a caffeine complex. The base composition can include a liquid or a food. An oral pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper, an inner botanical filling material contained within the pouch wrapper, and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the oral pouch product. The encapsulated caffeine is included in the composition and/or the oral pouch product an amount sufficient to release about 50 mg to about 200 mg of caffeine. The composition can provide immediate release of caffeine and/or release of caffeine over an extended period of time. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271873 | APPLICATION OF ENCAPSULATED CAPSAICIN AND ANALOGUES THEREOF FOR CONTROLLING CALORIE INTAKE - A zero-calorie to near-zero-calorie snacking product that, when consumed, provides a feeling of fullness prior to absorption of energy-providing food, i.e., pre-absorptive satiation is disclosed. The snacking product is based on the stimulation of vagal nerve endings in the gastro-intestinal tract by encapsulated capsaicin. The encapsulation of capsaicin avoids the burning sensation in the mouth which may be objectionable to some consumers. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271946 | MODIFYING TASTE AND SENSORY IRRITATION OF SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND NON-TOBACCO PRODUCTS - Tobacco products comprising smokeless tobacco products and active ingredients, including those that antagonize nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the TRPV1 channel, and/or the TRPA1 channel are disclosed. Nicotine replacement therapies comprising active ingredients, including those that antagonize nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, the TRPV1 channel, and/or the TRPA1 channel. The active ingredient may reduce or eliminate sensory irritation arising due to use of the product. Analgesic compositions comprising active ingredients. Methods of reducing taste and sensory irritation by employing an active ingredient. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271999 | FUNCTIONAL FOOD AND BEVERAGE COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED TASTE THROUGH THE USE OF SENSATES - The present application is directed to sensory technologies for beverages and other products that significantly reduce or fully mask bitterness and/or off-flavor associated with the presence of functional ingredients, such as caffeine or L-phenylalanine. In particular, reduction or masking of the bitterness and/or off-flavor in the beverage or food composition is achieved through the addition of trigeminal sensation-eliciting compounds, referred to herein as sensates, responsible for cooling, warming, tingling, or mouthfeel-type sensations. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272006 | FLAVOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAKING BEVERAGES - A method of making a flavored beverage includes combining water and a plurality of flavor compounds in an amount sufficient to impart the flavor of a wine, a whiskey or a beer. A kit for making a flavored beverage can include a plurality of flavor compounds, a quantity of yeast, a quantity of sugar and a container. | 09-18-2014 |
20140272019 | DISPOSABLE BEVERAGE POD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING A BEVERAGE - A disposable beverage pod includes a first compartment containing a beverage concentrate in dry or semi-dry form and a second compartment containing ethanol. An apparatus for making a single serving beverage is operable to receive the disposable beverage pod and mix the contents thereof with water from a water reservoir and optionally pressurized gas from a pressurized gas source to form a single serving beverage. | 09-18-2014 |
20150020822 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a reservoir including a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a spiral path insert including a channel having a spiral configuration along an outer periphery of the spiral path insert. A coating can be applied to the outer periphery of the spiral path insert. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020823 | LIQUID AEROSOL FORMULATION OF AN ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - A liquid aerosol formulation for an electronic smoking article includes an aerosol former, water, nicotine, and an acid including tartaric acid. The acid is included in an amount sufficient to provide the liquid aerosol formulation with a pH ranging from about 4 to about 8. | 01-22-2015 |
20150027454 | ELECTRONIC SMOKING ARTICLE - An electronic smoking article includes a liquid aerosol formulation, a heater operable to at least partially volatilize the liquid aerosol formulation and form an aerosol and a tubular filter segment downstream of the heater. The tubular filter segment is operable to selectively filter aerosol particles and vapors from the aerosol. | 01-29-2015 |