METHOD, COMPOSITION AND APPARATUS FOR FUNCTIONALIZATION OF AEROSOLS FROM NON COMBUSTIBLE SMOKING ARTICLES
An apparatus and method for delivering an aerosol-forming composition and a separate functional composition for generating a functionalized aerosol vapor which emulates the organoleptic characteristics and properties of mainstream smoke experienced by smoking traditional tobacco-based smoking articles. The apparatus comprises an aerosol-forming liquid which is adapted to deliver aerosol-forming liquid to a heating device and a downstream chamber or zone containing an functional composition comprising one or more organoleptic components such as a taste, fragrance and/or nicotine delivery components. The method comprises generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming liquid and functionalizing the aerosol by subjecting the aerosol to a matrix for the purpose of transferring, delivering or imparting one or more organoleptic properties.
1 . An e-cigarette comprising:
a cartomizer; and
a battery;
wherein the cartomizer comprises a glycol and water solution and an insert configured to deliver a flavor to an aerosol created by the cartomizer.
2 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the flavor is configured to be delivered by a fragrance formulation operatively associated with a porous matrix of embedded fibers.
3 . The e-cigarette of claim 2 wherein the fragrance formulation can be electrically activated.
4 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the flavor is configured to be delivered by a fragrance formulation operatively associated with at least one screen.
5 . The e-cigarette of claim 4 wherein the fragrance formulation is configured to activated by the glycol and water solution.
6 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert comprises a diffusible disk comprising a functionalized formulation.
7 . The e-cigarette of claim 6 wherein the functionalized formulation comprises a hygroscopic matrix that is configured to erode during inhalation.
8 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the flavor is configured to be delivered by a plaited flavor coated insert.
9 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert is a 3-Dimensional flavor coated insert.
10 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert comprises an erodible fragrance/nicotine matrix.
11 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert comprises a tube bundle.
12 . The e-cigarette of claim 11 wherein the flavor is configured to be released from the tube bundle by differential pressure activation.
13 . The e-cigarette of claim 11 wherein the flavor is configured to be released from the tube bundle by temperature activation.
14 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert comprises a honeycomb cell structure.
15 . The e-cigarette of claim 14 wherein the honeycomb cell structure comprises a plurality of honeycomb cells and a plurality of fragrance pods and wherein the plurality of honeycomb cells are configured to have varying releasing rates.
16 . The e-cigarette of claim 1 wherein the insert comprises a fragrance, a vapor pressure modifier, a preservative, and an excipient.
17 . A method of forming an aerosol vapor comprising:
generating an aerosol from an aerosol forming liquid with a cartomizer in an e-cigarette; and
functionalizing the aerosol by subjecting the aerosol to a matrix for the purpose of transferring one or more organoleptic properties to the aerosol.
18 . The method of forming an aerosol of claim 17 wherein generating an aerosol further comprises providing an optimal aerosol particulate size distribution for the desired transferred organoleptic properties.
19 . The method of forming an aerosol of claim 17 wherein the aerosol forming liquid comprises an excipient for activating chemical reactions during the functionalizing step.
20 . The method of forming an aerosol of claim 19 wherein the excipient comprises a water solution.