IP Library Granted Patent US 11,969,502
Granted Patent B2
US 11,969,502 · App. 17/183,580 · Granted Apr 30, 2024

Oral products

Inventors: Christopher Keller (Advance, NC); Ronald K. Hutchens (East Bend, NC); Thomas H. Poole (Winston-Salem, NC); Nicolas Von Cosmos (Moravian Falls, NC); Anthony Richard Gerardi (Winston-Salem, NC); Chris J. Grimes (High Point, NC); Steven Lee Alderman (Lewisville, NC); Darrell Eugene Holton, Jr. (Clemmons, NC); Ross Jay Oden (Winston-Salem, NC); Matthew Evan Lampe (Winston-Salem, NC); Michael Andrew Zawadzki (Durham, NC); Kristen Spielbauer (Kernersville, NC)
Assignee: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
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Patent No.
US 11,969,502
App. No.
17/183,580
Granted
Apr 30, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A composition configured for oral use is provided, the composition including a filler in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient including one or more botanical materials, stimulants, amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, cannabinoids, pharmaceutical agents, or a combination thereof. The composition further includes a salt and at least one sweetener. The composition has a moisture content of at least about 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition.

Claims (28)

1. A pouched composition comprising a pouch, and a composition contained within the pouch, the composition comprising:

microcrystalline cellulose in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition;

theanine, tryptophan, vitamin B6, and magnesium;

a salt; and

at least one sweetener;

wherein the composition has a moisture content of at least 30% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is substantially free of nicotine.

2. A composition comprising:

microcrystalline cellulose in an amount of at least 20% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition;

an active ingredient comprising caffeine, vitamin B6, and either theanine or taurine;

a salt; and

at least one sweetener;

wherein the composition has a moisture content of at least 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and wherein the composition is substantially free of nicotine.

3. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the active ingredient is a combination of caffeine, vitamin B6, and theanine.

4. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the active ingredient is a combination of caffeine, vitamin B6, and taurine.

5. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the salt is sodium chloride, ammonium chloride, or a combination thereof.

6. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising a taste modifier.

7. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the taste modifier modifies one or more of bitter, sweet, salty, or sour tastes.

8. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the taste modifier is selected from the group consisting of gamma-aminobutryic acid (GABA), adenosine monophosphate (AMP), lactisole, a vanilloid receptor agonist, an analgesic or anesthetic herb, menthol, eucalyptus, mint, and cinnamon.

9. The composition of claim 6 , wherein the taste modifier is capsaicin.

10. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising an alginate.

11. The composition of claim 2 , further comprising one or more organic acids.

12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is present in the composition in an amount by weight of from about 0.1% to about 10%, based on the total weight of the composition.

13. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is present in the composition in an amount by weight of from about 0.1% to about 0.5%, based on the total weight of the composition.

14. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is an alkyl carboxylic acid, an aryl carboxylic acid, or a combination of any thereof.

15. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, octanoic acid, benzoic acid, a toluic acid, salicylic acid, or a combination thereof.

16. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the one or more organic acids is citric acid.

17. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition is substantially free of tobacco.

18. The composition of claim 2 , wherein the composition is enclosed in a pouch to form a pouched product.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2021
From: KELLER, CHRISTOPHER; HUTCHENS, RONALD K.; POOLE, THOMAS H.; VON COSMOS, NICOLAS; GERARDI, ANTHONY RICHARD; GRIMES, CHRIS J.; ALDERMAN, STEVEN LEE; HOLTON, DARRELL EUGENE, JR.; ODEN, ROSS JAY; LAMPE, MATTHEW EVAN; ZAWADZKI, MICHAEL ANDREW; SPIELBAUER, KRISTEN
To: NICOVENTURES TRADING LIMITED
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Continuity (4)
Continuation PCTIB2020061476 · Dec 4, 2020
Continuation In Part 16707117 · Dec 9, 2019
Provisional Application 63036248 · Jun 8, 2020
Related Publication 20210177738A1 · Jun 17, 2021