Method of smoking reduction using cigarettes with longer

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cigarette ( 100 ) which comprises of non-tobacco ( 10 ) and tobacco ( 20 ) elements, wherein the internal volumetric proportions (IVP) of said elements is equal to or less than 4:1 to 1:20. Moreover, a method of increasing the proportion of SI to non-satiating inhalations NSI per one cigarette, whilst guaranteeing the quantity of SI compared with standard cigarettes is presented. A method for researching Cigarette Smoking Addiction (CSA) in subjects and a method of decreasing inhalation of tobacco smoke and associated GVE per one cigarette whilst guaranteeing the quantity of SI compared with standard cigarettes are also taught.

1 . A cigarette ( 100 ) comprising a non-tobacco ( 10 ) and tobacco ( 20 ) elements, wherein the internal volumetric proportions (IVP) of said elements is 4:1 to 1:20. 
   
   
       2 . A cigarette ( 100 ) with standard external and volumetric dimensions (SEVD) according to  claim 1 , wherein non-tobacco elements are of 2 to 8 cm length. 
   
   
       3 . A cigarette ( 100 ) according to  claim 1 , wherein the overall dimensions of the cigarette are shorter and/or slimmer than an SEVD. 
   
   
       4 . A means of providing hand-rolled cigarettes comprising a component selected from a group consisting of a filter member and either paper cylinder or paper sheet, wherein said IVP of said elements is between 4:1 to 1:20. 
   
   
       5 . A pack of cigarettes ( 150 ) according to any of  claim 1 , said pack comprising a plurality of n cigarettes, n in an integer number equal or higher 2, especially 10<n<20. 
   
   
       6 . A kit ( 200 ) comprising at least one pack of cigarettes according to  claim 5 , wherein said pack comprising a plurality of m groups, m is an integer number equal or higher 2, each group characterized by a specific IVP between 4:1 to 1:20. 
   
   
       7 . The kit according to  claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of p compartments, p is an integer number equal or higher 2, each compartment is adapted to store cigarettes with a different IVP group. 
   
   
       8 . The kit according to  claim 6 , wherein at least a portion of the cigarettes have an IVP identification means, said means is selected from a group consisting of shape, size, color, texture, taste or any combination thereof. 
   
   
       9 . The cigarette according to  claim 1 , wherein the measure of a tobacco is adapted to provide satiating inhalations (SI) in an equal quantity as compared with standard cigarettes. 
   
   
       10 . The cigarette according to  claim 1 , wherein the measure of tobacco is adapted to decrease inhalation of tobacco smoke and associated deleterious gaseous and volatile elements (GVE) per one cigarette whilst guaranteeing the quantity of SI compared with standard cigarettes. 
   
   
       11 . A method of increasing the proportion of SI to non-satiating inhalations NSI per one cigarette, whilst guaranteeing the quantity of SI compared with standard cigarettes;
 said method comprising providing a cigarette, especially of SEVD, with internal volumetric proportions of tobacco-to-non tobacco elements such that said proportion varies from 4:1 up to 1:20, especially from 4:1 up to 1:1.   
   
   
       12 . A method of decreasing inhalation of tobacco smoke and associated GVE per one cigarette whilst guaranteeing the quantity of Si compared with standard cigarettes by providing a cigarette of internal volumetric proportions of tobacco-to-non tobacco elements such that said proportion varies from 4:1 up to 1:20, especially from 4:1 up to 1:1. 
   
   
       13 . A method of increasing sales of cigarettes whilst benefiting the smoker, comprising:
 a. obtaining a cigarette ( 100 ) comprising a non-tobacco ( 10 ) and a tobacco ( 20 ) elements, wherein the IVP of said elements varies from 4:1 to 1:20; and   b. informing potential smokers of the composition of said cigarette, thereby inducing said smokers to prefer said cigarette over standard brands.   
   
   
       14 . A method of increasing sales of cigarettes whilst benefiting the smoker, comprising:
 a. obtaining a cigarette ( 100 ) comprising non-tobacco ( 10 ) and tobacco ( 20 ) elements, wherein the IVP of said elements varies from 4:1 to 1:20;   b. introducing said cigarette to smokers; and,   c. encouraging said smokers to decrease inhalation of tobacco smoke and associated GVE without reducing quantity of satiating inhalations (QSI), thereby increasing the number of sold cigarettes per day.   
   
   
       15 . A method of increasing profitable sales of cigarettes, benefiting both the vendor and smoker, comprising:
 a. decreasing the quantity of costly tobacco provided in each cigarette;   b. increasing the proportion of SI to NSI per cigarette;   c. maintaining the quantity of SI per cigarette; and,   d. reducing quantities of GVE ingested by the smoker per cigarette.   
   
   
       16 . The method according to  claim 15 , additionally comprising providing a cigarette of SEVD, with varying internal volumetric proportions of tobacco-to-non tobacco elements such that said proportion varies from 4:1 to 1:20, resulting in less NSI when smoked without reducing QSI per unit. 
   
   
       17 . A method of increasing sales of cigarette according to  claim 15 , wherein the cigarettes are provided in kit or pack form. 
   
   
       18 . A method for researching Cigarette Smoking Addiction (CSA) in subjects, comprising
 a. providing a kit ( 200 ); said kit comprising at least one pack of cigarettes according to  claim 6 , wherein said pack comprising a plurality of m groups, m in an integer number equal or higher 2, each group characterized by a specific IVP being equal to or less than 4:1 to 1:20;   b. controllably administering said subjects with said kit; and   c. assessing craving for cigarette smoking in said subjects.   
   
   
       19 . The method for researching CSA according to  claim 18 , wherein the cigarettes are self-administered by the smoker. 
   
   
       20 . The method for researching CSA according to  claim 18 , wherein the assessing of craving for cigarette smoking in said addicted subjects is accomplished by completing one or more of the following: Fagerstrom tolerance questionnaire (FTQ); General Habit Information (GHI); or Withdrawal Symptom Checklist (WSC). 
   
   
       21 . The method for researching CSA according to  claim 18 , additionally comprising a step of treating said addicted subjects, by controllably administering a programmed regime of cigarettes from said kit.