IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0071772
(2008-02-26)
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등록번호 |
US-8616221
(2013-12-31)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Torrence, Karen M.
- Winterson, Warren D.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
3 인용 특허 :
63 |
초록
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Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner m
Provided is an oral pouch flavor product with a fibrous flavored wrapper that encloses an inner filling material. Preferably, the fibrous flavored wrapper includes embedded flavorants. The fibrous flavored wrapper may also include a softening agent, colorants, and/or browning inhibitors. The inner material may include non-tobacco, plant material fibers and preferably has a low moisture content so as to prevent the need for preservatives or refrigeration.
대표청구항
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1. An oral pouch product comprising: a single-layer, fibrous flavored wrapper including at least one embedded flavorant; andan inner filling material including non-tobacco, plant material fibers enclosed in said fibrous flavored wrapper, the inner filling material having a moisture content of less t
1. An oral pouch product comprising: a single-layer, fibrous flavored wrapper including at least one embedded flavorant; andan inner filling material including non-tobacco, plant material fibers enclosed in said fibrous flavored wrapper, the inner filling material having a moisture content of less than about 15% by weight of the inner filling material,wherein said fibrous flavored wrapper includes a browning inhibitor so as to inhibit discoloration of the wrapper and the browning inhibitor is sodium hexametaphosphate. 2. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said fibrous flavored wrapper is made of paper and/or fabric. 3. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said fibrous flavored wrapper includes a softening agent so as to soften the fibrous flavored wrapper. 4. The oral pouch product of claim 3, wherein said softening agent is selected from the group consisting of humectants, flavored oils, and combinations thereof. 5. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said at least one flavorant is a flavored oil. 6. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said fibrous flavored wrapper includes colorants. 7. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said inner filling material is tobacco-free and does not include preservatives. 8. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said at least one flavorant is in the form of spray dried flavors, essential oils, encapsulated flavors, coacervated flavors, suspensions, and/or solutions. 9. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said at least one flavorant comprise microencapsulated beads providing controlled release of the flavorants. 10. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said at least one flavorant is added in an amount of about 0.1 mg to about 100 mg per flavored wrapper and/or in an amount of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of the inner filling material. 11. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said pouch product weighs about 200 mg to about 600 mg. 12. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said non-tobacco, plant material fibers include tea, spice, herb, fruit, and/or vegetable fibers. 13. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said inner filling material has a water activity level in an amount of about 0.5 aw to about 0.75 aw. 14. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said oral pouch product is a rectangular shaped wrapper and has a length of about 20 mm to about 35 mm, a width of about 10 mm to about 20 mm, and a thickness of about 3 mm to about 6 mm. 15. The oral pouch product of claim 1, wherein said oral pouch product is elliptical shaped and has a major axis of about 20 mm to about 35 mm, a minor axis of about 10 mm to about 25 mm, and a thickness of about 3 mm to about 6 mm, and wherein said elliptical shaped pouch is truncated along at least one axis. 16. A method of making an oral pouch product comprising: forming a flavored wrapper by applying flavorants to a single-layer, fibrous wrapper;forming the flavored wrapper into a pouch;filling said pouch with an inner filling material; andapplying a seal around said inner filling material to form an oral pouch product,wherein said inner filling material includes non-tobacco, plant material fibers and wherein the inner filling material has a moisture content of less than about 15% by weight of the inner filling material,wherein said fibrous flavored wrapper includes a browning inhibitor so as to inhibit discoloration of the wrapper and the browning inhibitor is sodium hexametaphosphate. 17. The method of claim 16, wherein inner filling material is tobacco-free and said flavorants are applied to said fibrous flavored wrapper by spraying, coating, immersing, embossing, and/or dispersing.
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