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- a chewing article for oral delivery of a tobacco material.
- the chewing article is shaped like a cigarette and provides oral and tactile stimulation.
- FIG. 1 is an illustration of a chewing article including a perforated, chewable mouthpiece for selectively releasing tobacco material.
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an insert for the chewing article of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an internal chamber filled with a tobacco material.
- FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an embodiment of a transport mechanism for aiding in the release of tobacco material.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a chewing article including an embodiment of a transport mechanism for aiding in the release of tobacco material.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a chewing article including a support mechanism.
- FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including two mouthpieces.
- FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article having a mouth portion and handle portion of different diameters.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an air tube.
- FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an air tube.
- FIG. 11 is a top view of the chewing article of FIGS. 9 and 10 .
- FIG. 12 is an illustration of a chewing article having a shaped mouthpiece.
- FIG. 13 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured mouthpiece.
- FIG. 14 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion.
- FIG. 15 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion.
- FIG. 16 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion.
- FIG. 17 is an illustration of a chewing article including at least one perforation stuffed with beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules.
- a chewing article is provided.
- the chewing article is designed to deliver tobacco material to an adult consumer.
- the chewing article 10 includes a mouth portion 28 and a handle portion 26 .
- the mouth portion 28 includes a mouthpiece 12 with an internal chamber 13 (shown in FIGS. 3 , 4 , 5 , and 6 ) that is capable of containing a tobacco material.
- the mouth portion 28 includes a removable cap 14 for preserving the tobacco material enclosed in the mouthpiece 12 .
- the mouth portion 28 is attached to a handle portion 26 that is held by the user while he chews or sucks the mouthpiece 12 to release the tobacco material contained therein.
- an insert 16 (shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 ) seals an open end 34 of the mouthpiece 12 to contain tobacco material within the internal chamber 13 of the mouthpiece 12 .
- the insert 16 has a lower portion received inside handle portion 26 and an upper portion received inside cap 14 with a rim 17 between the handle portion 26 and the cap 14 .
- the cap 14 covers the mouthpiece portion 12 of the chewing article 10 .
- the cap 14 may cover the entire length of the chewing article 14 .
- the chewing article 10 may include two caps 14 , and omit the handle 26 , in which case one of the caps acts as a handle during consumption of tobacco material at the opposite end of the article.
- the caps 14 are made of plastic and/or metal.
- the mouthpiece 12 has at least one sealable end 34 through which the tobacco material 19 can be inserted into the internal chamber 13 .
- the mouthpiece 12 also includes at least one perforation 18 through which the tobacco material 19 exits the mouthpiece 12 when in use.
- the mouthpiece 12 is designed to selectively release the enclosed tobacco material 19 when the mouthpiece is deformed. The at least one perforation 18 does not open or allow the tobacco material 19 to exit the mouthpiece 12 unless the mouthpiece 12 is deformed by chewing, sucking, or otherwise manipulating the mouthpiece 12 .
- the at least one perforation 18 closes to prevent the tobacco material 19 from escaping the internal chamber 13 of the mouthpiece 12 via the at least one perforation 18 .
- the mouthpiece 12 is molded to include the internal chamber 13 .
- the mouthpiece 12 is made of a food grade, non-edible, chewable material such as latex, rubber, silicone and/or plastic.
- the material chosen to form the mouthpiece 12 is an elastomeric material that is capable of deforming and reverting to its original configuration so as to open the perforations when deformed and close the perforations when the elastomeric material has reverted to it original configuration.
- the mouthpiece does not dissolve or disintegrate.
- the internal chamber 13 has an inner diameter of about 3 mm to about 20 mm.
- the internal chamber can hold a serving of about 0.5 cc to about 5.0 cc of tobacco material 19 . More preferably, the chamber 13 holds about 1.0 cc to about 4.0 cc of tobacco material 19 .
- the internal chamber 13 contains multiple servings of tobacco material that can be enjoyed over time.
- serving refers to the preferred serving size of about 0.5 cc to about 5.0 cc.
- the chewing article 10 is shaped like a cigarette and has the dimensions of commercial smoking articles so as to provide a familiar tactile experience for adult tobacco consumers.
- the chewing article 10 can be about 60 mm to about 140 mm in length, more preferably about 80 mm to about 120 mm in length, and most preferably about 90 mm to about 110 mm in length.
- a chewing article can contain about 1.5 cc to about 10.0 cc of tobacco material.
- the chewing articles can be enjoyed multiple times by using the cap 14 to cover the mouthpiece 12 to preserve the enclosed tobacco material for later enjoyment.
- the tobacco material 19 can include liquids, gels, semi-liquids including, beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules of such tobacco material. It is preferred that the tobacco material 19 is not so watery as to leak out of the perforations, and not so hard as to be difficult to squeeze out of the perforations when the mouthpiece 12 is being chewed or sucked.
- the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules 60 can be stuffed into the perforations 18 of the chewing article 10 .
- the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules 60 burst when a user chews the chewing article. Once the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules burst, the perforations 18 are cleared so that when the perforations 18 deform due to chewing, the tobacco material 19 can be released through the perforations 18 .
- the mouthpiece 12 can include a coating.
- the coating is made of a soluble polysaccharide and can include tobacco and non-tobacco flavorants and/or chemesthesis agents.
- the flavorants and/or chemesthesis agents can be included in beads or capsules embedded in the coating.
- the coating provides a first burst of flavor to the user.
- the tobacco material 19 includes tobacco flavorants.
- the tobacco material 19 can be in the form of tobacco particles including particulate, powdered, and/or tobacco fibers. Tobacco extracts can also be included in the tobacco material 19 .
- the tobacco parts used to make the tobacco particles can be from any type of tobacco used to prepare oral tobacco products (smokeless tobacco) such as but not limited to Burley, Bright, Oriental, or blends thereof, as well as genetically altered, chemically altered, or mechanically altered tobacco plants and blends thereof.
- the type of tobacco is preferably selected from the group consisting of Burley, Bright, and Oriental.
- plant cell culture (PCC) tobacco is included.
- PCC tobacco has no flavor, and acts to dilute the tobacco flavor of the tobacco material 19 .
- the tobacco material 19 can also include berry flavorants such as, without limitation, pomegranate, acai, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and/or cranberry.
- suitable flavorants include, without limitation, any natural or synthetic flavor or aroma, such as menthol, peppermint, spearmint, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, cognac, hydrangea, lavender, chocolate, licorice, citrus and other fruit flavors, such as apple, peach, pear, cherry, plum, orange and grapefruit, gamma octalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, breath freshener flavors, spice flavors such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sage, anise, and fennel, methyl salicylate, linalool, jasmine, coffee, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, and ginger oil.
- the tobacco material 19 also includes sweeteners.
- Preferred sweeteners include, without limitation, water soluble sweeteners such as monosaccharides and disaccharides, such as xylose, ribose, sucrose, maltose, fructose, glucose, and mannose. Polysaccharides may also be included in the tobacco material 19 .
- the tobacco material includes beads, capsules and/or microcapsules that are designed to contain liquid, semi-liquid, and or gel additives that are released when the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules rupture due to chemical and/or mechanical action and/or pH change.
- the user can control the release of the additives by the degree to which the user bites on the mouthpiece to place pressure on the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules.
- the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules may dissolve.
- the additives contained within the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules can include flavorants, chemesthesis agents, antioxidants, vitamins, sweeteners, nutrients, and/or functional ingredients.
- the functional ingredients include soothing agents and/or energizing agents.
- suitable soothing agents include, without limitation, chamomile, lavender, jasmine, and the like.
- the energizing ingredients or vitamins include, without limitation, caffeine, taurine, guarrna, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and other similar substances.
- Suitable chemesthesis ingredients provide, without limitation, hot, spicy, or cooling flavors such as mint, menthol, cinnamon, pepper, and the like.
- a preferred chemesthesis agent is jambu, which provides a unique, effervescent-like feeling to the user.
- the mouth portion 28 of the chewing article 10 is attached to a handle portion 26 .
- the handle portion 26 is formed from a paper, plastic, ceramic, wood, and/or metal material that is attached to the insert 16 of the mouth portion 28 .
- the consumer holds the chewing article 10 by the handle portion 26 and chews or sucks the mouthpiece 12 .
- the handle 26 includes various textures such as bumps, lines, and/or ridges that allow for easier grip of the handle 26 and/or tactile sensations.
- the handle 26 can also be an ergonomic handle portion 26 .
- the handle 26 can be flexible, rigid, and/or semi-rigid.
- the handle 26 may be hollow as in FIGS. 1 and 3 so as to provide for storage of a napkin, coupon, mints, breath fresheners, and/or other item.
- the handle 26 may have the same diameter or different than the mouthpiece 12 , as shown in FIG. 8 .
- the handle 26 is colored and/or has indicia printed thereon.
- the handle portion 26 can house a transport mechanism 24 .
- the transport mechanism 24 may include a screw, spring, or push-up mechanism that aids in transporting the tobacco material 19 towards the mouthpiece 12 for release into a user's mouth.
- the tobacco material 19 can be placed both in the mouthpiece and within the transport mechanism 24 , as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 , so as to provide multiple or larger servings.
- the insert 16 has at least one opening 40 through which the tobacco material 19 can pass from the handle portion 26 to the mouth portion 28 .
- the handle 26 can include an internal handle support 30 .
- the internal handle support 30 stabilizes the mouth portion 28 when attached to the handle portion 26 .
- the internal handle support 30 is preferably made of a rigid material such as plastic, metal, or ceramic.
- the internal handle support 30 may be formed of a stretched rubber or other material to aid in connecting the mouth portion 28 to the handle portion 26 .
- the mouth portion 28 can be snapped on or into a tubular handle portion 26 to connect the mouth portion 28 and the handle portion 26 .
- the handle portion 26 is disposable. In another embodiment, the handle portion 26 is made of recyclable and/or reusable materials that allow for reuse of the handle portion 26 in conjunction with replaceable mouth portions 28 that are adapted to be removably attached to the handle portion 26 .
- the handle portion 26 can be formed by a second mouth portion 32 .
- both the first mouth portion 28 and the second mouth portion 32 include a flexible mouthpiece 12 having at least one perforation 18 therein.
- Each mouthpiece 12 includes an internal chamber 13 capable of containing tobacco material 19 .
- a cap 14 covers each mouthpiece 12 to preserve the enclosed tobacco material 19 .
- a single insert 16 plugs the open end 34 of each internal chamber 13 .
- the chewing article 10 of FIG. 7 is symmetrical. In other embodiments, a chewing article 10 having two mouth portions 28 , 32 is asymmetrical and includes a first mouth portion 28 that is smaller or larger than the second mouth portion 32 .
- the tobacco material 19 in each internal chamber 13 has a different flavorant. In another embodiment, the tobacco material 19 in each internal chamber 13 includes the same flavorant. In another embodiment, one internal chamber 13 includes the tobacco material 19 and the second internal chamber 13 includes a breath freshener.
- the chewing article 10 includes a mouth portion 28 having a larger diameter than the handle portion 26 .
- the handle portion 26 may have a larger diameter or the same diameter as the mouth portion 28 .
- the chewing article 10 includes an air passage 50 extending through the handle portion 26 and the mouth portion 28 of the chewing article 10 .
- the air passage 50 allows a user to inhale air when sucking on the mouth portion 28 .
- an additive supply 55 may be placed adjacent to the air passage 50 so as to provide an additive to the air flow being inhaled by the consumer.
- the additive is a volatile flavorant, such as menthol.
- the air passage 50 provides a resistance to draw similar to that of commercially available cigarettes.
- the additive supply 55 may include a wick, filter or other porous material that is impregnated with the additive and held within an insert 60 in the handle portion 26 of the chewing article 10 .
- the mouth piece 12 can include at least one perforation 18 for selectively releasing tobacco material.
- the mouth piece 12 includes an air hole 56 through which the consumer can inhale air when sucking on the chewing article 10 .
- the air hole 56 extends through the handle portion and the mouth portion. Also preferably, the air hole 56 does not expose the tobacco material to air.
- the mouthpiece 12 can be molded in various shapes or can include textures.
- the textures can provide additional oral enjoyment and sensation to the user.
- the chewing article can be of various weights from about 0.1 g to about 500 g.
- the mouthpiece and/or the handle portion can also include various embedded electronics that can provide heat, cooling, vibration, or other functions.
- a method of making a cigarette-shaped chewing article for tobacco material delivery includes loading tobacco material in an open end of a perforated chewable mouthpiece and, at least partially filling the chamber with the tobacco material.
- the mouthpiece is then capped with a cap.
- a plug is then placed in the open end of the mouthpiece to seal the mouthpiece and form the mouth portion of the chewing article.
- the mouth portion can be attached to an elongate body to form the remainder of the chewing article.
- the elongate body can be formed by a second mouthend portion, a hollow paper tube, a handle device, a transport mechanism and the like.
Abstract
A chewing article for oral tobacco delivery includes a mouth portion and a handle portion. Preferably, the mouth portion includes a mouthpiece containing tobacco material and a cap. The mouthpiece includes at least one perforation that selectively releases the enclosed tobacco material when chewed, sucked, or manipulated. The handle portion is attached to the mouth portion.
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- This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/924,313 entitled CHEWING ARTICLE FOR ORAL TOBACCO DELIVERY, filed May 9, 2007, the entire content of which is hereby incorporated by reference.
- Provided is a chewing article for oral delivery of a tobacco material. Preferably, the chewing article is shaped like a cigarette and provides oral and tactile stimulation.
- Also provided is a method of making a chewing article for oral delivery of tobacco material.
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FIG. 1 is an illustration of a chewing article including a perforated, chewable mouthpiece for selectively releasing tobacco material. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of an insert for the chewing article ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an internal chamber filled with a tobacco material. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an embodiment of a transport mechanism for aiding in the release of tobacco material. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a chewing article including an embodiment of a transport mechanism for aiding in the release of tobacco material. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of another embodiment of a chewing article including a support mechanism. -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including two mouthpieces. -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article having a mouth portion and handle portion of different diameters. -
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an air tube. -
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a chewing article including an air tube. -
FIG. 11 is a top view of the chewing article ofFIGS. 9 and 10 . -
FIG. 12 is an illustration of a chewing article having a shaped mouthpiece. -
FIG. 13 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured mouthpiece. -
FIG. 14 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion. -
FIG. 15 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion. -
FIG. 16 is an illustration of a chewing article having a textured handle portion. -
FIG. 17 is an illustration of a chewing article including at least one perforation stuffed with beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules. - As described herein, a chewing article is provided. In a preferred embodiment, the chewing article is designed to deliver tobacco material to an adult consumer.
- As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , in a preferred embodiment, thechewing article 10 includes amouth portion 28 and ahandle portion 26. Themouth portion 28 includes amouthpiece 12 with an internal chamber 13 (shown inFIGS. 3 , 4, 5, and 6) that is capable of containing a tobacco material. Also preferably, themouth portion 28 includes aremovable cap 14 for preserving the tobacco material enclosed in themouthpiece 12. In a preferred embodiment, themouth portion 28 is attached to ahandle portion 26 that is held by the user while he chews or sucks themouthpiece 12 to release the tobacco material contained therein. - Preferably, an insert 16 (shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 ) seals anopen end 34 of themouthpiece 12 to contain tobacco material within theinternal chamber 13 of themouthpiece 12. In an embodiment, as seen inFIGS. 1 and 2 , theinsert 16 has a lower portion received insidehandle portion 26 and an upper portion received insidecap 14 with arim 17 between thehandle portion 26 and thecap 14. - In an embodiment, as seen in
FIG. 1 , thecap 14 covers themouthpiece portion 12 of thechewing article 10. However, thecap 14 may cover the entire length of thechewing article 14. As seen inFIG. 7 , thechewing article 10 may include twocaps 14, and omit thehandle 26, in which case one of the caps acts as a handle during consumption of tobacco material at the opposite end of the article. Preferably, thecaps 14 are made of plastic and/or metal. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , themouthpiece 12 has at least onesealable end 34 through which thetobacco material 19 can be inserted into theinternal chamber 13. Preferably, themouthpiece 12 also includes at least oneperforation 18 through which thetobacco material 19 exits themouthpiece 12 when in use. Preferably, themouthpiece 12 is designed to selectively release the enclosedtobacco material 19 when the mouthpiece is deformed. The at least oneperforation 18 does not open or allow thetobacco material 19 to exit themouthpiece 12 unless themouthpiece 12 is deformed by chewing, sucking, or otherwise manipulating themouthpiece 12. Once the user has stopped chewing, sucking, and/or manipulating theelastomeric mouthpiece 12, the at least oneperforation 18 closes to prevent thetobacco material 19 from escaping theinternal chamber 13 of themouthpiece 12 via the at least oneperforation 18. - In a preferred embodiment, the
mouthpiece 12 is molded to include theinternal chamber 13. Preferably, themouthpiece 12 is made of a food grade, non-edible, chewable material such as latex, rubber, silicone and/or plastic. Preferably, the material chosen to form themouthpiece 12 is an elastomeric material that is capable of deforming and reverting to its original configuration so as to open the perforations when deformed and close the perforations when the elastomeric material has reverted to it original configuration. Preferably, the mouthpiece does not dissolve or disintegrate. - Preferably the
internal chamber 13, shown inFIG. 3 , has an inner diameter of about 3 mm to about 20 mm. Preferably, the internal chamber can hold a serving of about 0.5 cc to about 5.0 cc oftobacco material 19. More preferably, thechamber 13 holds about 1.0 cc to about 4.0 cc oftobacco material 19. In an embodiment, theinternal chamber 13 contains multiple servings of tobacco material that can be enjoyed over time. - As used herein, the term “serving” refers to the preferred serving size of about 0.5 cc to about 5.0 cc.
- In a preferred embodiment, the
chewing article 10 is shaped like a cigarette and has the dimensions of commercial smoking articles so as to provide a familiar tactile experience for adult tobacco consumers. Thechewing article 10 can be about 60 mm to about 140 mm in length, more preferably about 80 mm to about 120 mm in length, and most preferably about 90 mm to about 110 mm in length. - Preferably, during consumption, over a period of about 2 minutes to about 30 minutes, about 0.5 cc to about 1.5 cc of tobacco material is consumed. More preferably, about 0.5 cc to about 1.5 cc of tobacco material lasts about 5 minutes to about 20 minutes. Chewing articles containing larger amounts of tobacco material can be enjoyed over longer periods of time. For example, a chewing article can contain about 1.5 cc to about 10.0 cc of tobacco material. Alternatively, the chewing articles can be enjoyed multiple times by using the
cap 14 to cover themouthpiece 12 to preserve the enclosed tobacco material for later enjoyment. - Preferably, the
tobacco material 19 can include liquids, gels, semi-liquids including, beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules of such tobacco material. It is preferred that thetobacco material 19 is not so watery as to leak out of the perforations, and not so hard as to be difficult to squeeze out of the perforations when themouthpiece 12 is being chewed or sucked. - In a preferred embodiment, as shown in
FIG. 17 , the beads, capsules, and/ormicrocapsules 60 can be stuffed into theperforations 18 of thechewing article 10. The beads, capsules, and/ormicrocapsules 60 burst when a user chews the chewing article. Once the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules burst, theperforations 18 are cleared so that when theperforations 18 deform due to chewing, thetobacco material 19 can be released through theperforations 18. - Also preferably, the
mouthpiece 12 can include a coating. Preferably, the coating is made of a soluble polysaccharide and can include tobacco and non-tobacco flavorants and/or chemesthesis agents. The flavorants and/or chemesthesis agents can be included in beads or capsules embedded in the coating. Preferably, the coating provides a first burst of flavor to the user. - Preferably, the
tobacco material 19 includes tobacco flavorants. Also preferably, thetobacco material 19 can be in the form of tobacco particles including particulate, powdered, and/or tobacco fibers. Tobacco extracts can also be included in thetobacco material 19. The tobacco parts used to make the tobacco particles can be from any type of tobacco used to prepare oral tobacco products (smokeless tobacco) such as but not limited to Burley, Bright, Oriental, or blends thereof, as well as genetically altered, chemically altered, or mechanically altered tobacco plants and blends thereof. The type of tobacco is preferably selected from the group consisting of Burley, Bright, and Oriental. In a preferred embodiment, plant cell culture (PCC) tobacco is included. Preferably, PCC tobacco has no flavor, and acts to dilute the tobacco flavor of thetobacco material 19. - The
tobacco material 19 can also include berry flavorants such as, without limitation, pomegranate, acai, raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, and/or cranberry. Other suitable flavorants include, without limitation, any natural or synthetic flavor or aroma, such as menthol, peppermint, spearmint, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, cognac, hydrangea, lavender, chocolate, licorice, citrus and other fruit flavors, such as apple, peach, pear, cherry, plum, orange and grapefruit, gamma octalactone, vanillin, ethyl vanillin, breath freshener flavors, spice flavors such as cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, sage, anise, and fennel, methyl salicylate, linalool, jasmine, coffee, bergamot oil, geranium oil, lemon oil, and ginger oil. - In an embodiment, the
tobacco material 19 also includes sweeteners. Preferred sweeteners include, without limitation, water soluble sweeteners such as monosaccharides and disaccharides, such as xylose, ribose, sucrose, maltose, fructose, glucose, and mannose. Polysaccharides may also be included in thetobacco material 19. - In an embodiment, the tobacco material includes beads, capsules and/or microcapsules that are designed to contain liquid, semi-liquid, and or gel additives that are released when the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules rupture due to chemical and/or mechanical action and/or pH change. In an embodiment, the user can control the release of the additives by the degree to which the user bites on the mouthpiece to place pressure on the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules. In an embodiment, the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules may dissolve.
- Preferably, the additives contained within the beads, capsules, and/or microcapsules can include flavorants, chemesthesis agents, antioxidants, vitamins, sweeteners, nutrients, and/or functional ingredients.
- In a preferred embodiment, the functional ingredients include soothing agents and/or energizing agents. Suitable soothing agents include, without limitation, chamomile, lavender, jasmine, and the like. Preferably, the energizing ingredients or vitamins include, without limitation, caffeine, taurine, guarrna, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and other similar substances.
- Suitable chemesthesis ingredients provide, without limitation, hot, spicy, or cooling flavors such as mint, menthol, cinnamon, pepper, and the like. A preferred chemesthesis agent is jambu, which provides a unique, effervescent-like feeling to the user.
- As shown in
FIGS. 1 and 3 , themouth portion 28 of the chewingarticle 10 is attached to ahandle portion 26. In a preferred embodiment, thehandle portion 26 is formed from a paper, plastic, ceramic, wood, and/or metal material that is attached to theinsert 16 of themouth portion 28. In use, the consumer holds the chewingarticle 10 by thehandle portion 26 and chews or sucks themouthpiece 12. - In an embodiment, as shown in
FIGS. 14 , 15, and 16, thehandle 26 includes various textures such as bumps, lines, and/or ridges that allow for easier grip of thehandle 26 and/or tactile sensations. Thehandle 26 can also be anergonomic handle portion 26. Thehandle 26 can be flexible, rigid, and/or semi-rigid. Thehandle 26 may be hollow as inFIGS. 1 and 3 so as to provide for storage of a napkin, coupon, mints, breath fresheners, and/or other item. Thehandle 26 may have the same diameter or different than themouthpiece 12, as shown inFIG. 8 . In an embodiment, thehandle 26 is colored and/or has indicia printed thereon. - As seen in
FIGS. 4 and 5 , thehandle portion 26 can house atransport mechanism 24. Thetransport mechanism 24 may include a screw, spring, or push-up mechanism that aids in transporting thetobacco material 19 towards themouthpiece 12 for release into a user's mouth. When a screw or push-uptransport mechanism 24 is used, thetobacco material 19 can be placed both in the mouthpiece and within thetransport mechanism 24, as shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 , so as to provide multiple or larger servings. In this embodiment, theinsert 16 has at least oneopening 40 through which thetobacco material 19 can pass from thehandle portion 26 to themouth portion 28. - Referring now to
FIG. 6 , in an embodiment, thehandle 26 can include aninternal handle support 30. Preferably, theinternal handle support 30 stabilizes themouth portion 28 when attached to thehandle portion 26. Theinternal handle support 30 is preferably made of a rigid material such as plastic, metal, or ceramic. - The
internal handle support 30 may be formed of a stretched rubber or other material to aid in connecting themouth portion 28 to thehandle portion 26. In other embodiments, themouth portion 28 can be snapped on or into atubular handle portion 26 to connect themouth portion 28 and thehandle portion 26. - In an embodiment, the
handle portion 26 is disposable. In another embodiment, thehandle portion 26 is made of recyclable and/or reusable materials that allow for reuse of thehandle portion 26 in conjunction withreplaceable mouth portions 28 that are adapted to be removably attached to thehandle portion 26. - Referring now to
FIG. 7 , in an embodiment, thehandle portion 26 can be formed by asecond mouth portion 32. Preferably, both thefirst mouth portion 28 and thesecond mouth portion 32 include aflexible mouthpiece 12 having at least oneperforation 18 therein. Eachmouthpiece 12 includes aninternal chamber 13 capable of containingtobacco material 19. Acap 14 covers eachmouthpiece 12 to preserve theenclosed tobacco material 19. Preferably, asingle insert 16 plugs theopen end 34 of eachinternal chamber 13. Preferably, the chewingarticle 10 ofFIG. 7 is symmetrical. In other embodiments, a chewingarticle 10 having twomouth portions first mouth portion 28 that is smaller or larger than thesecond mouth portion 32. - In a preferred embodiment, the
tobacco material 19 in eachinternal chamber 13 has a different flavorant. In another embodiment, thetobacco material 19 in eachinternal chamber 13 includes the same flavorant. In another embodiment, oneinternal chamber 13 includes thetobacco material 19 and the secondinternal chamber 13 includes a breath freshener. - Referring now to
FIG. 8 , in an embodiment, the chewingarticle 10 includes amouth portion 28 having a larger diameter than thehandle portion 26. In other embodiments, thehandle portion 26 may have a larger diameter or the same diameter as themouth portion 28. - Referring now to
FIG. 9 , in an embodiment, the chewingarticle 10 includes anair passage 50 extending through thehandle portion 26 and themouth portion 28 of the chewingarticle 10. Preferably, theair passage 50 allows a user to inhale air when sucking on themouth portion 28. In a preferred embodiment, anadditive supply 55 may be placed adjacent to theair passage 50 so as to provide an additive to the air flow being inhaled by the consumer. Preferably, the additive is a volatile flavorant, such as menthol. In a preferred embodiment, theair passage 50 provides a resistance to draw similar to that of commercially available cigarettes. - As shown in
FIG. 10 , theadditive supply 55 may include a wick, filter or other porous material that is impregnated with the additive and held within aninsert 60 in thehandle portion 26 of the chewingarticle 10. - Referring now to
FIG. 11 , as shown themouth piece 12 can include at least oneperforation 18 for selectively releasing tobacco material. Also preferably, themouth piece 12 includes anair hole 56 through which the consumer can inhale air when sucking on the chewingarticle 10. Preferably, theair hole 56 extends through the handle portion and the mouth portion. Also preferably, theair hole 56 does not expose the tobacco material to air. - Referring now to
FIGS. 12 and 13 , in an embodiment, themouthpiece 12 can be molded in various shapes or can include textures. The textures can provide additional oral enjoyment and sensation to the user. - In other embodiments, the chewing article can be of various weights from about 0.1 g to about 500 g. The mouthpiece and/or the handle portion can also include various embedded electronics that can provide heat, cooling, vibration, or other functions.
- Also provided is a method of making a cigarette-shaped chewing article for tobacco material delivery. The method includes loading tobacco material in an open end of a perforated chewable mouthpiece and, at least partially filling the chamber with the tobacco material. The mouthpiece is then capped with a cap. A plug is then placed in the open end of the mouthpiece to seal the mouthpiece and form the mouth portion of the chewing article. Optionally, the mouth portion can be attached to an elongate body to form the remainder of the chewing article. The elongate body can be formed by a second mouthend portion, a hollow paper tube, a handle device, a transport mechanism and the like.
- While the foregoing has been described in detail with reference to specific embodiments thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications may be made, and equivalents thereof employed, without departing from the scope of the claims.
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1. A chewing article comprising:
a mouth portion including an impermeable mouthpiece having at least one perforation therein and an internal chamber; and
tobacco material contained within said internal chamber;
wherein said at least one perforation opens to selectively release said tobacco material when said mouthpiece is deformed, and wherein said tobacco material is a gel, liquid, and/or semi-liquid.
2. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said mouth portion further includes a cap, which preserves the tobacco material.
3. The chewing article of claim 2 , wherein said mouthpiece and said cap are tubular and fit closely together.
4. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said tobacco material further includes beads, capsules and/or microcapsules containing at least one additive.
5. The chewing article of claim 4 , wherein said at least one additive is selected from the group consisting of flavorants, chemesthesis agents, antioxidants, vitamins, nutrients, functional ingredients, and combinations thereof.
6. The chewing article of claim 4 , wherein said beads, capsules and/or microcapsules provide controlled release of tobacco or other flavor.
7. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said chewing article is cigarette-shaped.
8. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said mouthpiece is a perforated chewable tube made of a food grade, elastomeric material.
9. The chewing article of claim 8 , wherein said food grade, elastomeric material is selected from the group consisting of silicone, plastic, rubber, latex, and combinations thereof.
10. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein (i) said chewing article holds about 0.5 cc to about 10.0 cc of said tobacco material, and/or (ii) said chewing article is about 60 mm to about 140 mm in length and has a diameter of about 3 mm to about 20 mm.
11. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said chewing article further includes a handle portion.
12. The chewing article of claim 11 , wherein (i) said handle portion is made of paper, plastic, metal, wood, and/or ceramic, (ii) said handle portion includes an internal handle support, which supports the mouth portion and/or attaches the mouth portion to the handle portion, (iii) said handle portion includes a transport mechanism operable to transport the tobacco material to the at least one perforation, (iv) said handle portion functions as a second mouth portion, (v) said handle portion and/or said mouth portion is textured, colored, and/or includes indicia printed thereon, (vi) said handle portion is circular in cross-section and has the same or different diameter as the mouth portion, (vii) said handle portion and/or said mouth portion includes embedded electronics, and/or (viii) said handle portion is a hollow handle portion operable to provide storage.
13. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said at least one perforation is stuffed with at least one bead, capsule and/or microcapsule.
14. The chewing article of claim 1 , further including an air passage, operable to allow a user to inhale air, and/or a supply of additives operable to provide flavorants and/or chemesthesis agents.
15. The chewing article of claim 14 , wherein said supply of additives includes volatile flavorants.
16. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said mouthpiece portion is disposable and/or replaceable.
17. The chewing article of claim 1 , wherein said mouthpiece portion includes a coating.
18. The chewing article of claim 17 , wherein said coating is made of a soluble polysaccharide, optional flavorants, and/or optional chemesthesis agents.
19. A method of making a chewing article comprising:
filling a perforated mouthpiece including an internal chamber and an open end by loading tobacco material into the open end;
plugging said open end of said internal chamber with a plug; and
placing a cap over said mouthpiece to form a mouth portion.
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