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US 12,642,293 B2Granted
Polysaccharide-based tobacco gel compositions
AssigneeJUUL Labs, Inc.
InventorsSamira Bagheri, Namhey Lee, Anusha Saripalli, Krishnamohan Sharma
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Abstract
Compositions include an aqueous polysaccharide-based gellant system including a polysaccharide and a gel modifier, and a tobacco material. Other compositions include a cellulose matrix, a tobacco material, and a water-soluble polymer. Still other compositions include an alginate, a tobacco material, and an alginate crosslinker. These compositions may be placed in a cartridge for use in a device for delivering nicotine to a user.
Claims18
A composition comprising:
- an aqueous polysaccharide-based gellant system comprising:
- a polysaccharide;
- and
- a gel modifier, wherein the gel modifier is a water-soluble polymer selected from the group consisting of a poloxamer, a polyether, a polyacrylamide, a polyoxazoline, a polyphosphate, an albumin, and combinations thereof;
- and
- a tobacco material;
- wherein the polysaccharide comprises a cellulose matrix, the tobacco material is disposed within the cellulose matrix, and the water-soluble polymer encapsulates the cellulose matrix.
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