BACKGROUND
[0001] Flavorants are frequently added to tobacco products, including smoking articles or
smokeless, oral tobacco products, to achieve desirable organoleptic sensations. Typically,
the flavors are added to the tobacco material or filter component. Document
WO2007/036814 for example discloses a cigarette withe filtering system having encapsulated flavorants.
SUMMARY
[0002] As described herein, smoking articles include a controlled flavor release product
that provides prolonged and varied organoleptic sensation.
[0003] Provided is a controlled flavor release product including at least a first time-release
flavorant and a second time-release flavorant. Additional time-release flavorants
may also be included.
[0004] Preferably, the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant
contain different flavorants, but they may contain the same flavorants. In an embodiment,
the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant contain the
same flavorant. According to the invention, the first time-release flavorant and the
second time-release flavorant are released at different times during smoking to provide
continuous enjoyment and a variety of flavors. Also preferably, the time release of
the second time-released flavorant overlaps release of the first time-released flavorant.
[0005] In a preferred embodiment, the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release
flavorant are incorporated into controlled release microcapsules. The microcapsules
may be embedded in a format to create a controlled flavor release product. Each microcapsule
can contain the first time-release flavorant, the second time-release flavorant or
both.
[0006] In another embodiment, the microcapsules form the controlled flavor release product
that can be used in a smoking article. Preferably, the controlled flavor release product
includes at least a first time-release flavorant and a second time-release flavorant.
[0007] Suitable microcapsules for controlled release of flavorants are those developed by
Salvona LLC of Dayton, New Jersey. (
e.g. MultiSal™ and NanoSal™).
[0008] MultiSal™ is a free flowing powder matrix with high concentrations of functional
ingredients encapsulated in nanospheres. NanoSal™ is a liquid formula encapsulated
in solid, hydrophobic nanospheres. Each microcapsule can incorporate different oil
based flavors for controlled delivery over time. The microcapsules provide enhanced
bioadhesive properties such that the flavorants bind to mucous in the mouth cavity
to prolong flavor enjoyment. The microcapsules may also be designed to target specific
areas of the mouth.
[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the controlled flavor release product has controlled diffusion
mechanisms. The first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant
may be released by the same or different mechanisms. Additional time-release flavorants
may be used, and may be triggered by different methods at different times.
[0010] In one embodiment, the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant
are released by exposure to moisture from the lips or mouth. In another embodiment,
heat from igniting the smoking article or from the user's mouth may cause the release
of the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant. In yet
another embodiment, the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant
are released by a change in pH. The change in pH may occur when the controlled flavor
release product is placed in an environment such as a human's mouth. Alternatively,
a substance may be added to a microcapsule that changes the pH and causes the release
of another microcapsule.
[0011] Preferably, the first time-release flavorant and the second time-release flavorant
are embedded in a format to create a controlled flavor release product. In a preferred
embodiment, the controlled flavor release product is in the form of a lip balm type
formulation. The lip balm type formulation may be made of a wax with the first time-release
flavorant and the second time-release flavorant embedded therein. In another embodiment,
the controlled flavor release product is in the form of a film having a first time-release
flavorant and a second time-release flavorant embedded therein. The films can be formed
by conventional means known in the art, and may be dissolvable and/or disintegrable.
Preferably the film is adhered to the downstream end of the smoking article.
[0012] In an embodiment, the first time-release flavorant may include a different flavorant
than the second time-release flavorant so that the user is provided with at least
two flavors during the smoking experience. Also, since the first time-release flavorant
and the second time-release flavorant are released at separate times, the organoleptic
sensations are prolonged thereby providing the user with more flavor over a longer
period of time.
[0013] Suitable flavorants for use in the controlled flavor release product include, without
limitation, mint, such as peppermint and spearmint, vanillin, chocolate, licorice,
citrus and other fruit flavors, spice flavors, such as cinnamon, methyl salicylate,
linalool, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, ginger oil, tobacco flavors and other
agents commonly used to impart flavor and aroma to tobacco products.
[0014] Other suitable flavors and aromas may include flavor compounds selected from the
group consisting of an acid, an alcohol, an ester, an aldehyde, a ketone, a pyrazine,
combinations or blends thereof and the like. Suitable flavor compounds may be selected,
for example, from the group consisting of phenylacetic acid, solanone, megastigmatrienone,
2-heptanone, benzylalcohol, cis-3-hexenyl acetate, valeric acid, valeric aldehyde,
ester, terpene, sesquiterpene, nootkatone, maltol, combinations thereof and the like.
The first and second flavorants may contain a cooling agent.
[0015] Additives such as chemesthesis agents may also be included in the controlled release
flavor product. Suitable chemesthesis agents include, without limitation, capsaicin,
tannins, mustard oil, wintergreen oil, cinnamon oil, allicin, quinine, citric acid,
and salt.
[0016] In one embodiment, complimentary flavors may be chosen for the first time-release
flavorant and the second time release flavorant to provide a combined flavor. For
instance, a cherry vanilla flavor may be provided by choosing a cherry flavorant for
the first time-release flavorant and a vanilla flavorant for the second time-release
flavorant. In an embodiment, the release of the first time-release flavorant and the
second time-release flavorant can overlap so that the complimentary flavorants can
be enjoyed together.
[0017] The term "smoking article" includes cigarettes, pipes, cigars, and cigarillos. Non-traditional
cigarettes such as cigarettes using electrical smoking systems are also included in
the definition of smoking articles or cigarettes generally.
[0018] A traditional cigarette typically contains two sections, a tobacco-containing portion
sometimes referred to as the tobacco rod, and a filter portion which may be referred
to as a filtration zone. Tipping paper typically surrounds the filter, which forms
the mouth end of the cigarette. The tipping paper overlaps with the tobacco rod in
order to hold the filter and tobacco rod together. The tobacco rod includes a paper
wrapper in which the tobacco is wrapped and an adhesive holding the seams of the paper
wrapper together. The tobacco rod has a first end which is integrally attached to
the filter and a second end which is lit or heated for smoking the tobacco. When the
tobacco rod is lit or heated for smoking, the smoke travels from the lit end downstream
to the filter end of the tobacco rod and further downstream through the filter.
[0019] The "upstream" and "downstream" relative positions between filter segments and other
features are described in relation to the direction of mainstream smoke as it is drawn
from a tobacco rod and through a multi-component filter during a puff.
[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the smoking article is a cigarette. The cigarette may
contain tobacco material, a filter, and a controlled flavor release product. In an
embodiment, the cigarette may also contain at least one sorbent.
[0021] The term "sorbent" as used herein refers to an adsorbent, an absorbent, or a substance
that can function as both an adsorbent and an absorbent. Preferred sorbents include
various forms of activated carbon, molecular sieves, such as zeolites, and mixtures
thereof.
[0022] Examples of suitable types of tobacco materials that may be used include, but are
not limited to, flue-cured tobacco, Burley tobacco, Maryland tobacco, Oriental tobacco,
rare tobacco, specialty tobacco, blends thereof and the like. The tobacco material
may be provided in any suitable form, including, but not limited to, tobacco lamina,
processed tobacco materials, such as volume expanded or puffed tobacco, processed
tobacco stems, such as cut-rolled or cut-puffed stems, reconstituted tobacco materials,
blends thereof, and the like. Tobacco substitutes may also be used.
[0023] In an embodiment, the tobacco material can include at least one humectant, such as
glycerin, at least one sweetener or at least one non-tobacco flavorant, or combinations
thereof, dispersed throughout the tobacco material.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0024]
Figure 1 is an illustration of a smoking article including a controlled flavor release
product in the form of a lip balm type formulation coating the tipping paper.
Figure 2 is an illustration of a smoking article including a controlled flavor release
product in the form of a lip balm type formulation coating the end of the smoking
article.
Figure 3 is an illustration of a smoking article including a controlled flavor release
product in the form of a film coating the tipping paper.
Figure 4 is an illustration of a smoking article including a controlled flavor release
product in the form of a film coating the end of the smoking article.
Figure 5 is an illustration of a filterless smoking article including a controlled
flavor release product.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] - As illustrated in Figure 1, a smoking article 10 has an upstream end 12 and a downstream
end 14. The smoking article 10 includes a filtration zone 40 that lies at the downstream
end 14. The filtration zone 40 includes a filter 42 surrounded by a portion of tipping
paper 18. The filtration zone 40 is attached to a tobacco rod 20. In one embodiment,
the filter 42 is made of cellulose acetate fibers. The smoking article 10 preferably
includes a controlled flavor release product 16. In one embodiment, the controlled
flavor release product 16 includes a first time-release flavorant 24 and a second
time-release flavorant 26.
[0026] Preferably, the controlled flavor release product 16 coats the tipping paper 18 that
surrounds the filter 42 at the downstream end 14 of the smoking article 10. Also preferably,
the controlled flavor release product 16 is in the form of a lip balm type formulation
15. The lip balm type formulation 15 may be made of a wax with the first time-release
flavorant 24 and the second time-release flavorant 26 embedded therein.
[0027] In another embodiment, as seen in Figure 2, the controlled flavor release product
16 is in the form of a lip balm type formulation 15 that coats the end 22 of the filter
42 of the smoking article 10. The lip balm type formulation 15 is transferred to a
user's mouth upon contact with the downstream portion 14.
[0028] In one embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, the smoking article 10 has an upstream
end 12, a downstream end 14, a tobacco rod 20, a filtration zone 40, including a filter
42 covered with tipping paper 18, and a controlled flavor release product 16.
[0029] Preferably, the controlled flavor release product 16 is in the form of a film 30.
The film 30 is formed by conventional means known in the art. In a preferred embodiment,
the film 30 is dissolvable or disintegrable. Preferably, a first time-release flavorant
24 and a second time-release flavorant 26 are embedded in the film 30. The film 30
is wrapped around the tipping paper 18 and adhered thereto.
[0030] In another embodiment, as shown in Figure 4, the smoking article 10 has an upstream
end 12, a downstream end 14, a tobacco rod 20, a filtration zone 40 including a filter
42 covered with tipping paper 18, and a controlled flavor release product 16. Preferably,
the controlled flavor release product 16 is in the form of a film 30 that is affixed
to the end 22 of the filter 42.
[0031] In a preferred embodiment; the film 30 is adhered to the tipping paper 18 or the
end 22 of the filter 42 by any known adhesive. For instance, the film 30 may be glued
onto the tipping paper 18.
[0032] In one embodiment, the smoking article 10 does not include a filtration zone. As
seen in Figure 5, the smoking article 10 may be a cigar without a filtration zone
or a filterless cigarette. The controlled flavor release product 16 may coat the downstream
end 14 of the wrapper 100 or the end 200 of the smoking article 10. In an embodiment,
the controlled flavor release product 16 may be a film that is wrapped around the
downstream end 14 of the smoking article 10.
[0033] Also provided is a method for manufacturing a smoking article including a controlled
flavor release product.
[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the method for manufacturing includes contacting a wrapper
with a controlled flavor release product, surrounding tobacco with the wrapper, and
sealing the wrapper to form a smoking article. The method may also include sealing
a filter to the rod and then cutting the rod to a specified length.
[0035] In another embodiment, the method for manufacturing a smoking article having a controlled
flavor release product includes coating a tipping paper with the controlled flavor
release product and wrapping a filter with the tipping paper. The coating may take
place by dipping or brushing on the controlled flavor release product. The method
may also include the step of fitting the filter to a tobacco rod to form a cigarette.
[0036] In yet another embodiment, the method includes coating the end of a filter with a
lip balm type formulation having an embedded first time-release flavorant and a second
time-release flavorant. The filter may be made by conventional methods known in the
art and attached to a tobacco rod to form a cigarette. The end of the filter is then
coated by dipping, spraying, or otherwise applying the lip balm type formulation to
the end of the cigarette.
[0037] In a preferred embodiment, the method includes adhering a film having an embedded
first time-release flavorant and a second time-release flavorant to the end of a filter
of a smoking article. The film is cut to an appropriate size and adhered to the end
of the filter.
[0038] In another embodiment, the method includes adhering a film having an embedded first
time-release flavorant and a second time-release flavorant to the tipping paper of
a smoking article. The film is formed or cut to about the size of the tipping paper
and adhered thereto.
[0039] In another embodiment, the method includes adhering a film having an embedded first
time-release flavorant and a second time-release flavorant to the wrapper of a smoking
article.
[0040] Variations and modifications of the foregoing will be apparent to those skilled in
the art. Such variations and modifications are to be considered within the purview
and scope of the claims appended hereto.
1. A controlled flavor release smoking article (10) comprising:
a tobacco rod (20);
a downstream end (14); and
a controlled flavor release product (16) including:
a first time-released flavorant (24) delivered at a first time and triggered by a
first mechanism; and
a second time-released flavorant (26) delivered at a second time and triggered by
a second mechanism, wherein the second time is different to the first time,
wherein the controlled flavor release product (16) contacts the downstream end (14)
of said smoking article (10).
2. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-release
flavorant (24), and said second time-release flavorant (26) are released by a first
mechanism and a second mechanism selected from the group consisting of the addition
of moisture, a change of pH. a temperature increase, and combinations thereof.
3. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-release
flavorant and said second time-release flavorant are incorporated into at least one
microcapsule.
4. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said controlled
flavor release product (16) is a film (30).
5. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 4, wherein said film (30) is
dissolvable, disintegrable or both.
6. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said controlled
flavor release product (16) is a lip balm type formulation (15).
7. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1. wherein, said controlled
flavor release product is applied to an outside surface of said downstream end (14)
of said smoking article (10).
8. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-release
flavorant (24) and said second time-release flavorant (26) are selected from the group
consisting of menthol, mint, chocolate, licorice, fruit flavors, tangerine, citrus,
cherry, gamma octalactone, vanilla, ethyl vanillin, breath freshener flavors, spice
flavors, cinnamon, methyl salicylate, linalool, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon
oil, ginger oil, tobacco flavors, smoothing or refreshing active compounds, bitter
agents, and combinations thereof.
9. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-released
ftavorant (24) and said second time-released flavorant (26) each include the same
flavorant.
10. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-released
flavorant (24) and said second time-released flavorant (26) each include different
flavorants.
11. The controlled flavor release smoking article of Claim 1, wherein said first time-released
flavorant (24) and said second time-released flavorant (26) include a chemesthesis
agent.
12. A method of making a controlled flavor release smoking article (10) according to claim
1, said method comprising contacting a downstream end (14) of a smoking article (10)
with a controlled flavor release product (16), wherein said controlled flavor release
product (16) contains a first time-release flavorant (24) and a second time-release
flavorant (26).
13. The method of Claim 12, wherein said first time-release flavorant (24) includes different
flavorant or flavorants to said second time-release flavorant (26).
1. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung (10), umfassend:
einen Tabakstock (20),
ein abströmseitiges Ende (14) und
ein Produkt mit kontrollierter Freisetzung (16), das Folgendes aufweist:
einen ersten Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24), der zu einem ersten
Zeitpunkt abgegeben wird und von einem ersten Mechanismus ausgelöst wird, und
einen zweiten Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26), der zu einem zweiten
Zeitpunkt abgegeben wird und von einem zweiten Mechanismus ausgelöst wird, wobei der
zweite Zeitpunkt sich von dem ersten Zeitpunkt unterscheidet,
wobei das Produkt mit kontrollierter Freisetzung (16) mit dem abströmseitigen Ende
(14) des genannten Raucherartikels (10) in Kontakt kommt.
2. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24) und der genannte
zweite Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) von einem ersten Mechanismus
und einem zweiten Mechanismus freigesetzt werden, die aus der Gruppe bestehend aus
dem Zugeben von Feuchtigkeit, einer Änderung des pH-Wertes, einem Temperaturanstieg
und Kombinationen davon ausgewählt sind.
3. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung und der genannte zweite
Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung in wenigstens eine Mikrokapsel eingebunden
sind.
4. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
das genannte Produkt mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung (16) ein Film (30)
ist.
5. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 4, wobei
der genannte Film (30) auflösbar, zersetzungsfähig oder beides ist.
6. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
das genannte Produkt mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung (16) eine Formulierung
vom Lippenbalsamtyp (15) ist.
7. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
das genannte Produkt mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung auf eine Außenfläche
des genannten abströmseitigen Endes (14) des genannten Raucherartikels (10) aufgebracht
ist.
8. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff (24) mit verzögerter Freisetzung und der genannte
zweite Geschmackstoff (26) mit verzögerter Freisetzung aus der Gruppe bestehend aus
Menthol, Minze, Schokolade, Lakritz, Fruchtaromen, Mandarine, Zitrus, Kirsch, Gamma-Oktalakton,
Vanille, Ethylvanillin, Atemerfrischergeschmackstoffen, Gewürzaromen, Zimt, Methylsalicylat,
Linalool, Bergamottenöl, Geraniumöl, Zitronenöl, Ingweröl, Tabakaromen, beruhigende
oder erfrischende Aktivstoffverbindungen, Bitterstoffe und Kombinationen davon gewählt
sind.
9. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24) und der genannte
zweite Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) jeweils den gleichen Geschmackstoff
beinhalten.
10. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24) und der genannte
zweite Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) jeweils verschiedene Geschmackstoffe
beinhalten.
11. Raucherartikel mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung nach Anspruch 1, wobei
der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24) und der genannte
zweite Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) einen Chemestesis-wirkstoff
beinhalten.
12. Verfahren zum Herstellen eines Raucherartikels mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung
(10) nach Anspruch 1, wobei das genannte Verfahren das Inkontaktbringen eines abströmseitigen
Endes (14) eines Raucherartikels (10) mit einem Produkt mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung
(16) aufweist, wobei das genannte Produkt mit kontrollierter Geschmackstofffreisetzung
(16) einen ersten Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (24) und einen zweiten
Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) enthält.
13. Verfahren nach Anspruch 12, wobei der genannte erste Geschmackstoff mit verzögerter
Freisetzung (24) (einen) andere(n) Geschmackstoff(e) als der genannte zweite Geschmackstoff
mit verzögerter Freisetzung (26) beinhaltet.
1. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme (10) comprenant :
un bâtonnet de tabac (20) ;
une extrémité aval (14) ; et
un produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16) comportant :
un premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) délivré une première fois et déclenché
par un premier mécanisme ; et
un second aromatisant libéré dans le temps (26) délivré une second temps et déclenché
par un second mécanisme, la seconde fois étant différente de la première fois,
dans lequel le produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16) fait contact avec l'extrémité
aval (14) dudit article à fumer (10).
2. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps (26) sont libérés par un premier mécanisme et un second mécanisme sélectionnés
dans le groupe consistant en l'ajout d'humidité, un changement de pH, une augmentation
de température, et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
3. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps sont incorporés dans au moins une microcapsule.
4. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16) est un film (30).
5. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 4, dans lequel
ledit film (30) peut être dissout, désintégré ou les deux.
6. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16) est une formulation du type baume
pour les lèvres (15).
7. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme est appliqué sur une surface extérieure
de ladite extrémité aval (14) dudit article à fumer (10).
8. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps (26) sont sélectionnés dans le groupe consistant en menthol, menthe,
chocolat, réglisse, arômes de fruits, mandarine, citron, cerise, gamma octalactone,
vanille, vanilline éthylique, arômes rafraîchisseurs d'haleine, arômes épicés, cannelle,
salicylate de méthyle, linalol, huile de bergamote, huile de géranium, huile de citron,
huile de gingembre, arômes de tabac, composés actifs de lissage ou de rafraîchissement,
agents amers, et des combinaisons de ceux-ci.
9. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps (26) comportent chacun le même aromatisant.
10. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps (26) comportent chacun différents aromatisants.
11. Article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme selon la revendication 1, dans lequel
ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et ledit second aromatisant libéré
dans le temps (26) comportent un agent de chemesthesis.
12. Procédé de fabrication d'un article à fumer à libération contrôlée d'arôme (10) selon
la revendication 1, ledit procédé comprenant la mise en contact d'une extrémité aval
(14) d'un article à fumer (10) avec un produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16),
dans lequel ledit produit de libération contrôlée d'arôme (16) contient un premier
aromatisant libéré dans le temps (24) et un second aromatisant libéré dans le temps
(26).
13. Procédé selon la revendication 12, dans lequel ledit premier aromatisant libéré dans
le temps (24) comporte un ou des aromatisants différents de ceux dudit second aromatisant
libéré dans le temps (26).