US2018184704A1PendingUtilityA1

Alkaloid Composition for E-Cigarette

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jun 23, 2011Filed: Aug 17, 2017Published: Jul 5, 2018
Est. expiryJun 23, 2031(~4.9 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Jonnie R. Williams
A24B 15/16A24F 47/002A24B 15/167A24F 15/015A24F 40/10
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Abstract

An alkaloid composition for an e-cigarette contains a solvent and at least about 25 wt. % anatabine based on the total alkaloid weight of the composition. The alkaloid composition may be contained in a refilling cartridge for an e-cigarette, or in a container as part of a kit for refilling an e-cigarette. The alkaloid compositions disclosed herein feature a balanced form of alkaloids to provide an attractive alternative to smoking tobacco, in which nicotine makes up about 90 wt. % of the total alkaloid content. The alkaloid compositions are characterized by a significant quantity of anatabine, which has lower toxicity than other alkaloids such as nicotine. The alkaloid compositions enable individuals to experience the pleasure-enhancing attributes of conventional cigarette smoking, while avoiding exposure to combusted materials and other potentially hazardous components present in tobacco.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An e-cigarette refilling cartridge containing a liquid alkaloid composition comprising a solvent and an active component comprising at least about 95 wt. % anatabine based on the total weight of the active component. 
     
     
         2 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the anatabine is synthetic anatabine. 
     
     
         3 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1  wherein anatabine is provided in the form of an extract of a plant selected from the group consisting of tobacco, datura, mandrake, belladonna, capsicum, potato, tomato, nicotiana, eggplant, and petunia. 
     
     
         4 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the solvent is 1,2-polyethylene glycol. 
     
     
         5 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the solvent further comprises ethyl acetate. 
     
     
         6 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid alkaloid composition further comprises an alkaloid selected from the group consisting of nicotine, nornicotine, anabasine, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge  claim 1 , wherein anatabine comprises 100 wt. % of the active component. 
     
     
         8 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid alkaloid composition further comprises 0.5 to about 15 wt. % of one or more flavorants based on the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         9 . The e-cigarette refilling cartridge of  claim 8 , wherein the one or more flavorants are selected from the group consisting of peppermint, menthol, wintergreen, spearmint, propolis, eucalyptus, and cinnamon. 
     
     
         10 . An e-cigarette comprising a reservoir containing a liquid alkaloid composition comprising a solvent and an active component comprising at least about 95 wt. % anatabine based on the total weight of the active component. 
     
     
         11 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein the anatabine is synthetic anatabine. 
     
     
         12 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10  wherein anatabine is provided in the form of an extract of a plant selected from the group consisting of tobacco, datura, mandrake, belladonna, capsicum, potato, tomato, nicotiana, eggplant, and petunia. 
     
     
         13 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein the solvent is 1,2-polyethylene glycol. 
     
     
         14 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein the solvent further comprises ethyl acetate. 
     
     
         15 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein the liquid alkaloid composition further comprises an alkaloid selected from the group consisting of nicotine, nornicotine, anabasine, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         16 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein anatabine comprises 100 wt. % of the active component. 
     
     
         17 . The e-cigarette of  claim 10 , wherein the liquid alkaloid composition further comprises 0.5 to about 15 wt. % of one or more flavorants based on the total weight of the composition. 
     
     
         18 . The e-cigarette of  claim 17 , wherein the one or more flavorants are selected from the group consisting of peppermint, menthol, wintergreen, spearmint, propolis, eucalyptus, and cinnamon.

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