JP2024527812A - Aerosol-forming compositions - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an aerosol generating material for use in generating an aerosol, an aerosol generating composition comprising an aerosol generating material, a consumable for use in a non-combustion aerosol delivery device comprising an aerosol generating composition, and a non-combustion aerosol delivery system, the aerosol generating material comprising about 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract, about 10 to about 50% by weight of an aerosol-forming material, about 15 to about 60% by weight of a gelling agent, and optionally a bulking agent.
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Description

Claiming priority

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/224,559, entitled "Aerosol-Generating Composition," filed July 22, 2021, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.

The present invention relates to aerosol generation for the delivery of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts. The present invention also relates to compositions for oral delivery of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.

background

Smoking articles, such as cigarettes and cigars, burn tobacco to produce tobacco smoke during use. Alternatives to these types of articles release inhalable aerosols or vapors by releasing compounds from a substrate material through heating without combustion. These are sometimes referred to as non-combustion smoking articles, aerosol generating assemblies, or non-combustion aerosol delivery systems.

One example of such a product is a heating device that releases compounds by heating but not burning a solid aerosolizable material, which in some examples may include tobacco material. The heating volatilizes at least one component of the material, typically forming an inhalable aerosol. These products are sometimes referred to as heat not burn devices, tobacco heating devices, or tobacco heating products (THPs). A variety of different configurations are known for volatilizing at least one component of a solid aerosolizable material.

Another example is an e-cigarette/tobacco heating product hybrid device, also known as an e-cigarette hybrid device. These hybrid devices include a liquid source (which may or may not contain nicotine) that is vaporized by heating to produce an inhalable vapor or aerosol. The device further includes a solid aerosolizable material (which may or may not contain tobacco material), the components of which are entrained in the inhalable vapor or aerosol to produce the inhalation medium.

Disclosure Summary

In a first aspect, there is provided an aerosol-forming material for use in generating an aerosol, the aerosol-forming material comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of an aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler;
where weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis.

In a second aspect, there is provided an aerosol-generating composition comprising the aerosol-generating material of the first aspect.

In a third aspect, a consumable for use in a non-combustion aerosol delivery device is provided. The consumable comprises the aerosol generating composition of the second aspect.

In a fourth aspect, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system is provided that includes the consumable of the third aspect and a non-combustion aerosol delivery device.

In a fifth aspect, there is provided a composition for oral delivery of a cannabis component, derivative or extract, the composition comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a humectant;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler;
where weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis.

In a sixth aspect, there is provided a method of forming an aerosol-forming material as defined in the first aspect or in the fifth aspect, the method comprising:
(a) providing a slurry comprising a cannabis component, derivative or extract, a gelling agent, an aerosol-forming material or humectant, a solvent, and any further components of the aerosol-generating material;
(b) forming a layer of the slurry;
(c) optionally compacting the layer of slurry;
(d) drying the slurry to form an aerosol-generating material;
Equipped with.

In a seventh aspect, a slurry is provided, the slurry comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a humectant;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
optionally a filler, where weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis;
A solvent;
including.

The aerosol-forming material in the aerosol generating material used to generate the aerosol is the same as the humectant in the composition for oral delivery of a cannabis component, derivative or extract.

Features described in this specification in relation to one aspect of the invention are expressly disclosed in combination with each of the other aspects, insofar as they are combinable.

Further aspects of the invention described herein may provide for the use of an aerosol generating material, an aerosol generating composition, a consumable or a non-combustion aerosol delivery system in generating an inhalable aerosol.

Further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description, which is given by way of example only and which refers to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a consumable item. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the consumable item of FIG. 1 . FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional elevation view of an example consumable. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the consumable item of FIG. 3 . FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a non-combustion aerosol delivery system. FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of an example of a non-combustion aerosol delivery system. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an example of a non-combustion aerosol delivery system. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an example of a consumable item. 1 is an example of a consumable that includes multiple separate portions of an aerosol-forming material.

Detailed Description

As described above, there is provided an aerosol-forming material for use in generating an aerosol. The aerosol-forming material comprises:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of an aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler;
where weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis.

Also provided is a composition for oral delivery of a cannabis component, derivative or extract, the composition comprising an aerosol-forming material, the aerosol-forming material comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
from about 10 to about 50% by weight of a humectant, from about 15 to about 60% by weight of a gelling agent, and optionally a filler, where the weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis.

The aerosol-generating material may form part of an aerosol-generating composition. The aerosol-generating composition is a composition that is capable of generating an aerosol when energized, for example, by heating, irradiation, or in any other manner.

The aerosol generating material contains a high concentration of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts, which means that high delivery levels of CBD can be achieved. The high concentration of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts also improves the ability to deliver sufficient amounts of active material to the user without increasing the volume of the substrate.

Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that a high concentration of the cannabis component, derivative or extract (e.g., cannabinoid) relative to the gelling agent unexpectedly reduces the tendency of the cannabis component, derivative or extract (e.g., cannabinoid) to discolor, which may occur due to oxidation of the cannabinoid.

The aerosol-generating material may be an "amorphous solid." In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material includes an aerosol-generating film that is an amorphous solid. In some embodiments, the amorphous solid is a "monolithic solid." The aerosol-generating material may be non-fibrous or fibrous. For example, the aerosol-generating material may be substantially non-fibrous. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may be a dry gel. The aerosol-generating material may be a solid material that may retain some fluid therein, e.g., a liquid. In some embodiments, the retained fluid may be water (such as water absorbed from the surroundings of the aerosol-generating material) or the retained fluid may be a solvent (such as when the aerosol-generating material is formed from a slurry). In some embodiments, the solvent may be water.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating composition may contain, for example, about 50%, 60%, or 70% to about 90%, 95%, or 100% by weight of the aerosol-generating material, based on the weight of the aerosol-generating composition. These weight percent values are calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB), i.e., including any water or other solvent present in the aerosol-generating composition or aerosol-generating material.

In some embodiments, the aerosol generating composition comprises an aerosol generating material.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material and/or aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabis component, derivative or extract, and optionally a flavoring agent, and/or optionally a further active agent, and/or optionally a filler.

In some instances, the aerosol-generating material and/or aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabis component, derivative, or extract.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material and/or aerosol-forming composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabinoid, and optionally a flavoring agent, and/or optionally a further active agent, and/or optionally a filler.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material and/or the aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, a solvent, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabinoid.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material and/or aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabis component, derivative or extract, and optionally a flavoring agent, and/or optionally a further active agent, and/or optionally a filler.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material and/or aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabis component, derivative, or extract.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material and/or aerosol-forming composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabinoid, and optionally a flavoring agent, and/or optionally a further active agent, and/or optionally a filler.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material and/or the aerosol-generating composition consists essentially of or consists of a gelling agent, water, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabinoid.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material is a hydrogel and contains less than about 20% water by weight, calculated on a wet weight basis. In some examples, the hydrogel may contain less than about 15%, 12%, or 10% water by weight, calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB). In some examples, the hydrogel may contain at least about 1%, 2%, or at least about 5% water by weight (WWB).

In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may contain less than about 20% water by weight, e.g., less than about 15%, 12%, or 10% water by weight, calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB). For example, the aerosol generating material may contain about 1-15% water by weight, e.g., 3-12% water by weight, calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB). In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may contain about 1-5% water by weight, calculated on a wet weight basis (WWB).

Cannabis Component, Derivative or Extract Suitably, the aerosol-forming material may comprise from about 15 to about 50% by weight of one or more components, derivatives or extracts of cannabis, for example from about 20%, 25%, 30%, or 35% to about 40%, 43%, or 45% by weight of the cannabis component, derivative or extract (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-forming material may comprise from about 25-45%, from about 30-43%, or from about 35-40% by weight of the cannabis component, derivative or extract.

As used herein, any compound or mixture of compounds that may be obtained from Cannabis may be a component, derivative or extract thereof, including synthetic versions of such compounds or such compounds derived from other natural sources.

In some embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids (such as phytocannabinoids, which may optionally be THC and/or CBD), terpenes (such as triterpenes), alkaloids, and flavonoids.

In some embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids (such as phytocannabinoids) and terpenes (such as triterpenes).

In some embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises one or more cannabinoids, such as phytocannabinoids.

Cannabinoids are a class of natural or synthetic compounds that act on cannabinoid receptors (i.e., CB1 and CB2) in cells to inhibit neurotransmitter release in the brain. Cannabinoids may be found naturally in plants such as cannabis (phytocannabinoids), naturally in animals (endocannabinoids), or artificially produced (synthetic cannabinoids). Cannabis species express at least 85 different phytocannabinoids, divided into subcategories including cannabigerol, cannabichromene, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabinol and cannabinodiol, as well as other cannabinoids. Cannabinoids found in cannabis include, but are not limited to, cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerolic acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabiditriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCV A).

In some embodiments, the cannabinoid is a phytocannabinoid.

In some embodiments, the terpene is a triterpene.

In certain embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and/or cannabidiol (CBD).

In some embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is THC.

In certain embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is CBD.

The inventors have found that cannabis components, derivatives or extracts, such as CBD, may have limited solubility in solutions used in liquid electronic smoking delivery systems, meaning that such systems may not be able to deliver such materials at high levels. The use of aerosol generating materials may allow for the incorporation of higher levels of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts, and therefore the delivery of larger amounts of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts to the user.

Aerosol-Forming Material The aerosol-forming material may include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol.

Suitably, the aerosol generating material may comprise from about 10% to about 50% by weight of the aerosol forming material (calculated on a dry weight basis), for example, from about 15%, 17%, or 20% to about 30%, 40%, or 45% by weight of the aerosol forming material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may comprise from about 15 to 45% by weight of the aerosol forming material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material may comprise from about 20 to 40% by weight, for example, from about 20 to 30% by weight of the aerosol forming material.

In some embodiments, the aerosol forming material may include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material may include one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin. In some examples, the aerosol-forming material includes, consists essentially of, or consists of glycerol, or a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol.

In some embodiments, the aerosol forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 3:1 to 1:3, about 2:1 to 1:2, about 1.5:1 to 1:1.5, about 55:45 to 45:55, or about 45:55 glycerol to propylene glycol.

The aerosol-forming material may act as a plasticizer. If the plasticizer content is too high, the aerosol-generating material may absorb water, resulting in a material that does not produce a suitable consumer experience when used. If the plasticizer content is too low, the aerosol-generating material may be brittle and easily break. If the amount of aerosol-generating material is too low, the film may also not adhere to a surface, e.g., a carrier. The plasticizer content specified herein provides aerosol-generating material flexibility that allows a sheet of aerosol-generating material or aerosol-generating composition to be wound onto a bobbin, which is useful in the manufacture of aerosol product articles (consumables).

Gelling Agent Suitably, the aerosol forming material comprises from about 15% to about 60% by weight of gelling agent, for example from about 25%, 30%, or 35% to about 40%, 45%, or 50% by weight of gelling agent (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol forming material may comprise from about 25-50%, 30-45%, or 35-40% by weight of gelling agent. In some embodiments, the gelling agent comprises a hydrocolloid.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent comprises (or is) one or more compounds selected from polysaccharide gelling agents, such as alginates, pectins, starches or derivatives thereof, cellulose or derivatives thereof, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose, gelatin, gums, such as xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum, silica or silicone compounds, such as PDMS and sodium silicate, clays, such as kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent includes (or is) one or more polysaccharide gelling agents.

In some embodiments, the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from alginates, pectins, starches or derivatives thereof, or cellulose or derivatives thereof. In some embodiments, the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from alginates and cellulose derivatives.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent is a polysaccharide gelling agent, and optionally the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from alginates and cellulose derivatives.

In some embodiments, the alginate is sodium alginate.

In some embodiments, the polysaccharide gelling agent is a cellulose derivative. Without wishing to be bound by theory, the inventors believe that such gelling agents do not react with calcium ions to form crosslinks.

In some embodiments, the polysaccharide gelling agent is an alginate.

In some instances, the gelling agent is not cross-linked. The absence of cross-linking in the gelling agent facilitates more rapid delivery of the cannabis component, derivative or extract (as well as any additional actives and/or flavorings) from the aerosol-generating material.

Examples of cellulose-based gelling agents (sometimes referred to herein as cellulose derivatives) include, but are not limited to, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). In some embodiments, the cellulose or derivatives thereof are selected from hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). In some embodiments, the cellulose derivative is CMC.

For example, in some embodiments, the gelling agent includes (or is) one or more of alginate, pectin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, pullulan, xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan, agarose, acacia gum, fumed silica, PDMS, sodium silicate, kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent includes (or is) one or more of hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, acacia gum, alginate, and/or pectin.

In some examples, the gelling agent may include (or be) alginate and/or pectin and may be combined with a solidifying agent (such as a calcium source) during formation of the aerosol-forming material. In some examples, the aerosol-forming material may include calcium cross-linked alginate and/or calcium cross-linked pectin.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent comprises (or is) an alginate, and optionally the alginate is present in the aerosol-forming material in an amount of about 15-40% by weight, e.g., about 15-25% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of the aerosol-forming material.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent comprises (or is) an alginate, and optionally the alginate is present in the aerosol-forming material in an amount of about 15-40% by weight, e.g., about 30-40% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of the aerosol-forming material.

In some embodiments, alginate is the only gelling agent present in the aerosol-generating material.

In other embodiments, the gelling agent comprises an alginate and at least one additional gelling agent, such as pectin.

In certain embodiments, the gelling agent is carboxymethylcellulose, and optionally the carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is present in an amount of about 15-50% by weight, e.g., about 20-40% by weight, or about 30% by weight. In some embodiments, CMC is the only gelling agent present in the aerosol-generating material.

Cannabinoids have good stability in gels that include cellulosic gelling agents such as CMC. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that cellulosic gelling agents such as CMC do not promote oxidation of cannabinoids. Thus, it has been found that undesirable discoloration of cannabinoids can be reduced or avoided when using a cellulosic gelling agent such as CMC.

In some embodiments, the weight ratio of the total amount of gelling agent to the total amount of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts is about 2:1 to 1:2, e.g., about 1.5:1 to 1:1.5, or 1.2:1 to 1:1.2.

Bulking Agents The aerosol forming composition may further comprise a bulking agent. The use of a bulking agent can help, for example, to reduce the stickiness of the aerosol forming material when high levels of the aerosol forming material are present.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may contain less than about 50% by weight of filler, e.g., about 1% to 50% by weight, or 5% to 40% by weight, or 5% to 30% by weight, or 10% to 20% by weight of filler.

In other embodiments, the aerosol generating material comprises less than 20% by weight, preferably less than 10% by weight, or less than 5% by weight of filler. In some examples, the aerosol generating material comprises less than 1% by weight of filler, and in some examples, the aerosol generating material comprises no filler. In one aspect, the aerosol generating composition comprises no filler and is present on a carrier.

When present, the filler may include one or more inorganic filler materials, such as calcium carbonate, perlite, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth, colloidal silica, magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, magnesium carbonate, and suitable inorganic adsorbents (such as molecular sieves). The filler may include one or more organic filler materials, such as wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fiber, starch and starch derivatives, such as maltodextrin, and cellulose and cellulose derivatives, such as milled cellulose, crystalline cellulose, and nanocrystalline cellulose. In certain examples, the aerosol-generating material does not include calcium carbonate, such as chalk.

In certain embodiments including a filler, the filler is fibrous. For example, the filler may be a fibrous organic filler material, such as wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fiber, cellulose, or a cellulose derivative. In some embodiments, the fibrous organic filler material is wood pulp, hemp fiber, cellulose, or a cellulose derivative. In some embodiments, the fibrous filler is wood pulp. Without wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that including a fibrous filler in the aerosol-generating material may increase the tensile strength of the material. This may be particularly advantageous in instances where the aerosol-generating material is provided as a sheet, for example, when a sheet of aerosol-generating material surrounds a rod of aerosolizable material.

In some embodiments, the gelling agent is CMC, used together with wood pulp as a filler.

In some embodiments, the aerosol generating composition may further include one or more other functional materials.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may further include one or more additional actives and/or flavorings, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

Further Active Substances In certain embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract is the only active substance present in the aerosol-generating material. In certain embodiments, the cannabis component, derivative or extract is the only active substance present in the aerosol-generating composition. However, the aerosol-generating material and/or the aerosol-generating composition may further comprise a further active ingredient.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may contain from about 1%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25% to about 60%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, or 30% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of another active substance in addition to the cannabis component, derivative, or extract.

As used herein, a further active substance is a bioactive material, i.e., a material for achieving or enhancing a physiological response. The further active substance may be selected from, for example, functional foods, nootropics, and psychoactive substances. The further active substance may be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The further active substance may include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theine, vitamins (B6, B12, C, etc.), melatonin, or components, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The further active substance may include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other botanical substances.

In one embodiment, the active substance is a legally permitted recreational drug.

In some embodiments, the further active agent comprises nicotine.

In some embodiments, the additional active substances include caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

As described herein, the additional active material may include or be derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives, or extracts thereof. As used herein, the term "botanical substances" includes any material derived from a plant, including, but not limited to, extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, husks, skins, and the like. Alternatively, the material may include active compounds naturally present in the botanical substance or obtained synthetically. The material may be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, granules, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, and the like. Examples of botanical substances include tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, hemp, cacao, coffee, fennel, lemongrass, peppermint, spearmint, rooibos, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo leaf extract, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, licorice, matcha, yerba mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (green tea, black tea, etc.), thyme, cloves, cinnamon, coffee, aniseed, basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, la bender, lemon peel, mint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, wintergreen, shiso, turmeric, sandalwood, cilantro, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimento, mace, damiane, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, calvi, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, guarana, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof. The mint may be any of the following mint varieties: Mentha arvensis, Grapefruit mint, Egyptian mint, Peppermint, Lime mint, Chocolate mint, Curly mint, Wild mint, Horse mint, Pineapple mint, Pennyroyal mint, and Common mint. pulegium), English spearmint (Mentha spicata c.v.), and apple mint (Mentha suaveolens).

In some embodiments, the further active agent comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the botanical substance is tobacco.

In some embodiments, the further active comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, the botanical substances being selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, and hemp. In some embodiments, the further active comprises (or is) a botanical substance selected from eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, and hemp.

In some embodiments, the further active substance comprises or is derived from one or more botanical substances or components, derivatives or extracts thereof, and the botanical substances are selected from rooibos and fennel. In some embodiments, the further active substance comprises (or is) a botanical substance selected from rooibos and fennel.

In some embodiments, the aerosol generating material does not include botanical material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating composition does not include botanical material.

For example, in some examples, the aerosol-forming material further comprises tobacco material and/or nicotine. In some examples, the aerosol-forming material may comprise 5-60% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis) of tobacco material and/or nicotine.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may comprise from about 1%, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25% by weight to about 60%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, or 30% by weight of tobacco material (calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-generating material may comprise up to about 50% by weight of tobacco material. For example, the aerosol-generating material may comprise from about 10-50%, 15-40%, or 20-35% by weight of tobacco material. In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may comprise from about 1%, 2%, 3%, or 4% by weight to about 20%, 18%, 15%, or 12% by weight of nicotine (calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-forming material may contain about 1-20%, 2-18%, or 3-12% nicotine by weight.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material includes an additional active such as a tobacco extract. In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may include 5-60% by weight of tobacco extract (calculated on a dry weight basis). In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may include about 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25% by weight to about 60%, 50%, 45%, 40%, 35%, or 30% by weight of tobacco extract (calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-generating material may include about 10-50%, 15-40%, or 20-35% by weight of tobacco extract. The tobacco extract may include nicotine in a concentration such that the aerosol-generating material includes about 1%, 1.5%, 2%, or 2.5% by weight to about 6%, 5%, 4.5%, or 4% by weight of nicotine (calculated on a dry weight basis). In some instances, no nicotine other than that resulting from any tobacco extract may be present in the aerosol-forming material.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material in the aerosol-generating composition does not include tobacco material, but does include nicotine. In some such examples, the aerosol-generating material may include from about 1%, 2%, 3%, or 4% to about 20%, 18%, 15%, or 12% by weight of nicotine (calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-generating material may include from about 1-20%, 2-18%, or 3-12% by weight of nicotine.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming materials and aerosol-forming compositions do not contain tobacco materials (including tobacco extracts) or nicotine.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material does not include tobacco. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming composition does not include tobacco.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material does not include tobacco fibers. In certain embodiments, the aerosol-forming material does not include fibrous materials.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating composition does not include tobacco materials (including tobacco extracts) or nicotine. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating composition does not include tobacco fiber. In certain embodiments, the aerosol-generating composition does not include fibrous materials.

Flavoring Agent The aerosol-forming material and/or the aerosol-forming composition may optionally include a flavoring agent. For example, the aerosol-forming material may include up to about 60%, 55%, 50%, or 45% by weight of flavoring agent. In some examples, the aerosol-forming material may include at least about 0.1%, 1%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 35%, or 40% by weight of flavoring agent (all calculated on a dry weight basis). For example, the aerosol-forming material may include 1-60%, 10-60%, 20-50%, or 30-40% by weight of flavoring agent.

As used herein, the terms "flavoring agent" and "flavoring agent" refer to materials that can be used to create a desired taste, aroma, or other somatic sensation in products intended for adult consumers, where local regulations permit. They may be naturally occurring flavoring materials, botanical substances, extracts of botanical substances, synthetically derived materials, or combinations thereof (e.g., tobacco, cannabis, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese peppermint, aniseed (anise), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spice, Asian spice, herb, wintergreen, cherry, berry, red berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, clementine, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, paprika, or other flavorings). Pya, rhubarb, grapes, durian, dragon fruit, cucumber, blueberries, mulberries, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, peppermint, lavender, aloe vera, cardamom, celery, cascarilla, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, naswar, betel, shisha, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cassia, Caraway, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, wasabi, bell pepper, ginger, coriander, coffee, hemp, mint oil from any species of mint, eucalyptus, star anise, cacao, lemongrass, rooibos, flax, ginkgo, hazel, hibiscus, laurel, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (green tea, black tea, etc.), thyme, juniper, elderflower, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, paprika, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, shiso, curcuma, cilantro, myrtle, black currant, valerian, pimento, mace, damien, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, Calvi, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitter receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulants, sugars and/or sugar substitutes (e.g., sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol, or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, botanicals, or breath fresheners. They may be imitation, synthetic, or natural ingredients, or blends thereof. They may be in any suitable form, such as liquids (such as oils), solids (such as powders), or gases.

In some embodiments, the flavoring includes menthol, spearmint, and/or peppermint.

In some embodiments, the flavoring includes cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruit, and/or red berry flavor components.

In some embodiments, the fragrance comprises eugenol.

In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises flavor components extracted from tobacco.

In some embodiments, the flavoring comprises flavor components extracted from cannabis.

In some embodiments, the flavoring may include sensory agents aimed at achieving somatic sensations that are typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulating the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) in addition to or instead of the olfactory or gustatory nerves, and these may include agents that provide a heating effect, a cooling effect, a tingling effect, or a numbing effect. A suitable heating agent may be, but is not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and a suitable cooling agent may be, but is not limited to, eucolyptol or WS-3 (N-ethyl-2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanecarboxamide).

In some examples, the aerosol forming material may further include an emulsifier, which emulsifies the molten flavoring during production. For example, the aerosol forming material may include about 5% to about 15% by weight of emulsifier (calculated on a dry weight basis), preferably about 10% by weight. The emulsifier may include gum acacia.

In some examples, the total content of additional actives and/or fragrances may be at least about 0.1%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, or 30% by weight. In some examples, the total content of additional actives and/or fragrances may be less than about 60%, 50%, or 40% by weight (all calculated on a dry weight basis).

In some examples, the total tobacco material, nicotine and/or flavoring content may be at least about 0.1%, 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%, 25%, or 30% by weight. In some examples, the total tobacco material, nicotine and/or flavoring content may be less than about 60%, 50%, or 40% by weight (all calculated on a dry weight basis).

Other Functional Ingredients The one or more other functional ingredients may include one or more of a pH adjuster, a colorant, a preservative, a stabilizer, and/or an antioxidant.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material is formed as a sheet. In some examples, the sheet of aerosol-generating material may be incorporated into a non-combustion aerosol delivery system or consumable in sheet form. The sheet of aerosol-generating material may be incorporated as a flat sheet, as a gathered or pleated sheet, as a corrugated sheet, or as a rolled sheet (i.e., in the form of a tube). In some such examples, the aerosol-generating material of these embodiments may be included in the system/consumable as a sheet, for example, as a sheet surrounding a rod of aerosolizable material (such as tobacco). For example, the sheet of aerosol-generating material may be formed on a wrapping paper that surrounds the aerosolizable material, such as tobacco. In other examples, the sheet may be shredded and then incorporated into an assembly, preferably mixed into the aerosolizable material, such as cut rag tobacco.

In some examples, the aerosol-generating material may be in the form of a sheet or layer having a thickness of about 0.015 mm to about 1.0 mm. Suitably, the thickness may be in the range of about 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, or 0.15 mm to about 0.5 mm, or 0.3 mm, for example 0.1 to 3 mm, or 0.15 to 0.3 mm. Materials having a thickness of 0.2 mm may be particularly suitable. The aerosol-generating material may comprise two or more layers, and the thicknesses described herein refer to the combined thicknesses of these layers.

If the aerosol-generating material is too thick, heating efficiency may be compromised, which will have a negative impact on power consumption during use. Conversely, if the aerosol-generating material is too thin, it may be difficult to manufacture and handle; that is, very thin materials are more difficult to cast and may be more prone to breaking, which may impair aerosol formation during use.

The thicknesses specified herein are the average thickness of the material. In some examples, the thickness of the aerosol-generating material may vary by 25%, 20%, 15%, 10%, 5%, or 1% or less.

In some examples, the aerosol generating material in sheet form may have a tensile strength of about 200 N/m to about 2000 N/m. In some examples, the aerosol generating material in sheet form may have a tensile strength of about 200 N/m to about 900 N/m. In some examples, such as examples in which the aerosol generating material does not include a filler, the aerosol generating material in sheet form may have a tensile strength of about 200 N/m to about 400 N/m, or about 200 N/m to about 300 N/m, or about 250 N/m. Such tensile strengths may be particularly suitable for embodiments in which the aerosol generating material and/or aerosol generating composition are formed as a sheet and then shredded and incorporated into a consumable product. In some examples, such as those in which the aerosol-generating material includes a filler, the aerosol-generating material may have a tensile strength of about 600 N/m to about 900 N/m, or about 700 N/m to about 900 N/m, or about 800 N/m. Such tensile strengths may be particularly suitable for embodiments in which the aerosol-generating material and/or aerosol-generating composition is included in a consumable/non-combustion aerosol delivery system as a rolled sheet, preferably in the form of a tube.

The aerosol-generating composition including the aerosol-generating material may have any suitable areal density, for example, between 30 g/m ² and 120 g/m ^2. In some examples, the aerosol-generating composition may have a mass per unit area of 80-120 g/m ² , or about 70-110 g/m ² , or particularly about 90-110 g/m ² , or preferably about 100 g/m ² (so that the sheet has a similar density to cut rag tobacco and mixtures of these materials do not easily separate). Such areal densities may be particularly suitable when the aerosol-generating composition is included in an assembly consumable/system in sheet form or as shredded sheets (as described further below). In some examples, the aerosol-generating composition may have a mass per unit area of about 30-70 g/m ² , 40-60 g/m ² , or 25-60 g/m ² , and may be used to surround an aerosolizable material such as tobacco.

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material is formed as a film on a substrate. The aerosol-generating film may be a continuous film or a non-continuous film, such as a construction of separate pieces of film on a substrate. In some examples, the aerosol-forming film does not include a filler.

The aerosol-generating material used to generate the aerosol may be on or in a support to form a substrate. The support may be or include, for example, paper, card, paperboard, cardboard, recycled material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal, or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the support comprises a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or both sides of the material.

The aerosol generating composition may include a carrier on which the aerosol generating material is disposed. The carrier acts as a support on which the layer of aerosol generating material is formed, facilitating manufacturing. The carrier may provide tensile strength to the layer of aerosol generating material, facilitating handling.

In some examples, the carrier may be formed from a material selected from metal foil, cloth, fleece, CaCO ₃ , paper, carbon paper, greaseproof paper, ceramic, carbon allotropes (e.g., graphite and graphene), plastic, cardboard, wood, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the carrier may be formed from a material selected from cloth, fleece, CaCO ₃ , metal foil, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the carrier may include or consist of tobacco material (such as a sheet of reconstituted tobacco). In some examples, the carrier may be formed from a material selected from metal foil, paper, cardboard, wood, or a combination thereof. In some examples, the carrier itself is a laminated structure comprising multiple layers of materials selected from the aforementioned list. In some examples, the carrier may also function as a flavor carrier. For example, the carrier may be impregnated with flavor or tobacco extract.

In some examples, the carrier may be magnetic. This feature may be used to secure the carrier to a non-combustion aerosol delivery device during use, or to generate a particular aerosol generating material shape. In some examples, the aerosol generating composition may include one or more magnets that can be used to secure the material to an induction heater during use.

In some instances, the carrier may be substantially or completely impermeable to gases and/or aerosols. This prevents the aerosol or gas from passing through the carrier layer, thereby controlling the flow and ensuring that the aerosol or gas is delivered to the user. This may also be utilized to prevent the gas/aerosol from condensing or otherwise depositing during use, for example on the surface of a heater provided in the aerosol generation assembly. In this way, consumption efficiency and hygiene may be improved in some instances.

In some instances, the surface of the carrier that abuts the aerosol-generating material may be porous. For example, in some instances, the carrier comprises paper. In some instances, the carrier comprises cloth, fleece, CaCO ₃ , metal foil, or combinations thereof. A porous carrier such as paper has been found to be particularly suitable, with a porous (e.g., paper) layer abutting a layer of the aerosol-generating material and forming a strong bond. The aerosol-generating material may be formed by drying a gel, and, without being limited by theory, it is believed that the gel-forming slurry partially impregnates the porous carrier (e.g., paper) such that the carrier is partially bonded to the gel when the gel sets. This results in a strong bond between the gel and the carrier (and between the dried gel and the carrier).

In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may be laminated to a carrier, such as a paper sheet.

In some embodiments, when the aerosol-generating material is formed from a slurry as described herein, a layer of the slurry may be formed on a carrier, such as a paper sheet.

In addition, surface roughness can contribute to the strength of the bond between the aerosol-generating material and the carrier. The roughness of the paper (of the surface that contacts the carrier) can be preferably in the range of 50-1000 Bekk seconds, preferably 50-150 Bekk seconds, preferably 100 Bekk seconds (measured over an air pressure interval of 50.66-48.00 kPa). (The Bekk smoothness tester is an instrument used to measure the smoothness of paper surfaces. In this tester, air at a specific pressure is forced between a smooth glass surface and a paper sample. The time (in seconds) for a fixed volume of air to penetrate between the surfaces is the "Bekk smoothness").

Conversely, the surface of the carrier that does not face the aerosol-generating material may be placed in contact with the heater, and the smoother surface may provide more efficient heat transfer. Thus, in some examples, the carrier is positioned to have a rougher surface that abuts the aerosol-generating material and a smoother surface that does not face the aerosol-generating material.

In one particular example, the carrier may be a paper-backed foil, where the paper layer abuts against the layer of aerosol-generating material, providing the properties discussed in the previous paragraphs. The foil backing is substantially impermeable and provides control of the aerosol flow path. The metal foil backing may also act to transfer heat to the aerosol-generating material.

In another example, a foil layer of a paper-backed foil abuts the aerosol-generating material. The foil is substantially impermeable, preventing moisture provided in the aerosol-generating material from being absorbed by the paper, which could weaken the structural integrity of the paper.

In some examples, the carrier is formed from or includes a metal foil, such as aluminum foil. A metal carrier may allow for better transfer of thermal energy to the aerosol generating material. Additionally or alternatively, the metal foil may function as a susceptor in an induction heating system. In certain embodiments, the carrier comprises a metal foil layer and a support layer (such as cardboard). In these embodiments, the metal foil layer may have a thickness of less than 20 μm, for example, from about 1 μm to about 10 μm, preferably about 5 μm.

In some examples, the carrier may have a thickness of about 0.010 mm to about 2.0 mm, preferably about 0.015 mm, 0.02 mm, 0.05 mm, or 0.1 mm to about 1.5 mm, 1.0 mm, or 0.5 mm.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, a consumable for use in a non-combustion type aerosol delivery device is provided, the consumable comprising an aerosol generating composition, the aerosol generating composition comprising an aerosol forming material, the aerosol forming material comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50% by weight of an aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent, and optionally a filler, where weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include an aerosol generating composition and are configured for use with a non-combustion aerosol delivery device. These consumables may be referred to as articles throughout this disclosure.

The consumable may be used with any suitable non-combustion aerosol delivery device.

A consumable is an article that includes or consists of an aerosol-generating composition that is intended to be consumed in part or in whole during use by a user. A consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol-generating composition storage area, an aerosol-generating composition transfer component, an aerosol-generating area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and/or an aerosol modifier. A consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater that generates heat upon use to cause the generation of an aerosol from the aerosol-generating composition. The heater may comprise, for example, a combustible material, a material heatable by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

A susceptor is a material that can be heated by the penetration of a varying magnetic field, e.g., an alternating magnetic field. The susceptor may be an electrically conductive material, in which case its penetration with a varying magnetic field causes inductive heating of the heating material. The heating material may be a magnetic material, in which case its penetration with a varying magnetic field causes magnetic hysteresis heating of the heating material. The susceptor may be both electrically conductive and magnetic, in which case the susceptor is heatable by both heating mechanisms. A device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to herein as a magnetic field generator.

An aerosol modifier is a substance, typically located downstream of the aerosol-generation region, configured to modify the aerosol generated, for example, by altering the taste, flavor, acidity, or another property of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier may be included in an aerosol modifier-releasing component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier.

The aerosol modifier may be, for example, an additive or an adsorbent. The aerosol modifier may include, for example, one or more of a flavoring, a colorant, water, and a carbon adsorbent. The aerosol modifier may be, for example, a solid, liquid, or gel. The aerosol modifier may be in powder, thread, or granular form. The aerosol modifier may not include a filtration material.

The aerosol generator is a device configured to cause the generation of an aerosol from an aerosol-generating material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol-generating composition to thermal energy to release one or more volatile substances from the aerosol-generating composition to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause the generation of an aerosol from the aerosol-generating composition without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol-generating composition to one or more of vibrational, high pressure, or electrostatic energy.

The aerosol-generating material may include or be in the form of an aerosol-generating film. The aerosol-generating film may include a binder, e.g., a gelling agent, and an aerosol-forming agent. Optionally, a delivery substance and/or a filler may also be present. The aerosol-generating film may be substantially free of plant matter material. In particular, in some embodiments, the aerosol-generating film is substantially free of tobacco.

The aerosol-generating film may have a thickness of about 0.015 mm to about 1 mm. For example, the thickness may range from about 0.05 mm, 0.1 mm, or 0.15 mm to about 0.5 mm, or 0.3 mm.

The aerosol-generating film may be continuous. For example, the film may include or be a continuous sheet of material. The sheet may be in the form of a paper wrapper, which may be gathered to form a gathered sheet, or the paper wrapper may be chopped to form a chopped sheet. The chopped sheet may include one or more strands or strips of the aerosol-generating material.

In one example, a consumable for use in a non-combustion aerosol delivery system is provided. The consumable comprises a flat substrate (i.e., a continuous aerosol-generating film) that completely covers an aerosol-generating material. Figure 8 provides a schematic diagram of such a consumable, which includes a substrate layer 4 and an aerosol-generating material layer 2.

The aerosol-generating film may be discontinuous. For example, the aerosol-generating film may include one or more distinct portions or regions of aerosol-generating material, such as dots, stripes or lines, which may be supported by a support. In such embodiments, the support may or may not be flat.

In some examples, the discrete portions of aerosol-generating material are substantially circular, cylindrical, or hemispherical. In some examples, there is a grid-shaped distribution of substantially circular, cylindrical, or hemispherical aerosol-generating material.

In some examples, a consumable for use in a non-combustion aerosol delivery system is provided. The consumable comprises a flat substrate having a non-continuous aerosol-generating film deposited thereon (including multiple discrete portions of aerosol-generating material).

Figure 9 shows an example of a consumable (401) that is provided with a non-continuous aerosol-generating film (which includes multiple separate portions (403) of aerosol-generating material).

Non-combustion aerosol delivery system In another aspect of the present disclosure, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system is provided that includes a consumable and a non-combustion aerosol delivery device as described herein.

According to this disclosure, a "non-combustion" aerosol delivery system is one in which the component aerosol generating composition (or components thereof) of the aerosol delivery system is not combusted or burned during use to facilitate delivery of at least one substance to a user.

In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-combustion aerosol delivery system, for example a powdered non-combustion aerosol delivery system.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is an aerosol-generating material heating system, also known as a non-combustion heating system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery device is non-combustion heated.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system is a hybrid system that generates aerosols using a combination of aerosol generating compositions, one or more of which may be heated. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes an aerosol generating composition described herein that includes or consists of an aerosol generating material and an additional liquid or gel aerosol generating composition.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery device is an e-cigarette hybrid device.

Typically, a non-combustion aerosol delivery system may include a non-combustion aerosol delivery device and a consumable for use with the non-combustion aerosol delivery device.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system, e.g., the non-combustion aerosol delivery device, may include a power source and a controller. The power source may be, for example, an electrical power source or a heat generating power source. In some embodiments, the heat generating power source includes a carbon substrate that may be energized to distribute electrical power in the form of heat to the aerosol generating material or to a heat conducting material proximate to the heat generating power source.

In some embodiments, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system, e.g., the non-combustion aerosol delivery device, may include a consumable receiving region, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generating region, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and/or an aerosol modifier.

A non-combustion aerosol delivery system or device may include a heater configured to heat but not combust the aerosol-generating substrate. The heater may, in some examples, be a thin-film electrical resistance heater. In other examples, the heater may comprise an induction heater or other heater. In still further examples, the heater may be a combustible heat source or a chemical heat source that undergoes an exothermic reaction to generate heat during use.

In some examples, the heater, in use, may heat the aerosolizable material to between 120°C and 350°C without burning the aerosolizable material. In some examples, the heater, in use, may heat the aerosolizable material to between 140°C and 250°C without burning the aerosolizable material. In some examples, in use, substantially the entire aerosol-generating material is less than about 4 mm, 3 mm, 2 mm, or 1 mm from the heater. In some examples, the solid is disposed between about 0.017 mm and 2.0 mm, preferably between about 0.1 mm and 1.0 mm, from the heater. These minimum distances may, in some examples, reflect the thickness of a carrier supporting the aerosol-generating material. In some examples, a surface of the aerosol-generating material may directly abut the heater.

In some examples, the heater may be incorporated into the aerosol generating composition. In some such examples, the heater may be an electrical resistance heater (with exposed contacts for connection to an electrical circuit). In other such examples, the heater may be a susceptor incorporated into the aerosol generating composition that is heated by induction.

The non-combustion aerosol delivery system may further comprise a cooling element and/or a filter. If a cooling element is present, the cooling element may act or function to cool the gaseous or aerosol components. In some instances, the cooling element may act to cool the gaseous components such that they condense to form an aerosol. The cooling element may also act to move a very hot portion of the device away from the user. If a filter is present, the filter may comprise any suitable filter known in the art, such as a cellulose acetate plug.

In some examples, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system may be a non-combustion heated system. That is, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system may include a solid material (and not a liquid aerosolizable material). A non-combustion heated device is disclosed in WO 2015/062983 A2, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

In some examples, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system may be an e-cigarette hybrid device. That is, the non-combustion aerosol delivery system may include a solid aerosolizable material and a liquid aerosol-generating material. These separate aerosolizable materials may be heated by separate heaters or may be heated by the same heater, or in some examples, the downstream aerosolizable material may be heated by the hot aerosol generated from the upstream aerosolizable material. An e-cigarette hybrid device is disclosed in WO 2016/135331 A1, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.

The consumable may also be referred to herein as a cartridge. The consumable may be adapted for use in a THP, an e-cigarette hybrid device, or another aerosol generating device. In some examples, the consumable may further comprise a filter and/or a cooling element as previously described. In some examples, the consumable may be surrounded by a packaging material, such as paper.

The consumable may further comprise vent holes. These may be provided in the sidewalls of the article. In some instances, the vent holes may be provided in the filter and/or cooling element. These holes allow cool air to be drawn into the article during use, where it can mix with the heated volatile components, thereby cooling the aerosol.

Ventilation facilitates the production of visible heated volatiles from the article when the article is heated in use. The heated volatiles are made visible by a process of cooling the heated volatiles such that supersaturation of the heated volatiles occurs. The heated volatiles then undergo droplet formation (also known as nucleation) and ultimately the size of the aerosol particles of the heated volatiles increases due to further condensation of the heated volatiles and by coalescence of the newly formed droplets from the heated volatiles.

In some instances, the ratio of cool air to the sum of heated volatiles and cool air (known as the ventilation ratio) is at least 15%. A ventilation ratio of 15% allows the heated volatiles to be visualized by the methods described above. The visibility of the heated volatiles allows the user to discern that volatiles are being produced, enhancing the sensory experience of the smoking experience.

In another example, the ventilation ratio is between 50% and 85% to further cool the heated volatile components. In some examples, the ventilation ratio may be at least 60% or 65%.

With reference to Figures 1 and 2, a partial cutaway cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an example of an article consumable 101 ("Article") are shown. The Article 101 is adapted for use with a device having a power source and a heater. The Article 101 of this embodiment is particularly suited for use with the Device 1 shown in Figures 5-7 described below. In use, the Article 101 can be removably inserted into the device at an insertion point 20 of the Device 1 shown in Figure 5.

The example article 101 is in the form of a generally cylindrical rod including an aerosol generating composition body 103 and a filter assembly 105 in the form of a rod. The aerosol generating composition includes an aerosol generating material as described herein. In some embodiments, it may be included in sheet form. In some embodiments, it may be included in chopped sheet form. In some embodiments, the aerosol generating composition as described herein may be incorporated in both sheet form and chopped form.

The filter assembly 105 includes three segments: a cooling segment 107, a filter segment 109, and an oral end segment 111. The article 101 has a first end 113, also known as the oral end or proximal end, and a second end 115, also known as the distal end. The aerosol generating composition body 103 is disposed at the distal end 115 of the article 101. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is disposed adjacent to the aerosol generating composition body 103 between the aerosol generating composition body 103 and the filter segment 109 such that the cooling segment 107 is in abutting relationship with the aerosol generating composition body 103 and the filter segment 109. In another example, there may be a separation between the aerosol generating composition body 103 and the cooling segment 107 and between the aerosol generating composition body 103 and the filter segment 109. The filter segment 109 is disposed between the cooling segment 107 and the oral end segment 111. The oral end segment 111 is disposed toward the proximal end 113 of the article 101 and is adjacent to the filter segment 109. In one example, the filter segment 109 is in an abutting relationship with the oral end segment 111. In one embodiment, the overall length of the filter assembly 105 is between 37 mm and 45 mm, and more preferably, the overall length of the filter assembly 105 is 41 mm.

In one example, the rod of aerosol generating composition 103 has a length of 34 mm to 50 mm, preferably 38 mm to 46 mm, and preferably 42 mm.

In one example, the overall length of the item 101 is between 71 mm and 95 mm, preferably between 79 mm and 87 mm, and preferably 83 mm.

One axial end of the aerosol generating composition body 103 is visible at the distal end 115 of the article 101. However, in other embodiments, the distal end 115 of the article 101 may include an end member (not shown) that covers one axial end of the aerosol generating composition body 103.

The aerosol generating composition body 103 is joined to the filter assembly 105 by an annular tipping paper (not shown) that is disposed substantially around the filter assembly 105 so as to surround the filter assembly 105 and extends partially along the length of the aerosol generating composition body 103. In one example, the tipping paper is made from 58 GSM standard tipping base paper. In one example, the tipping paper has a length of 42 mm to 50 mm, preferably 46 mm.

In one example, the cooling segment 107 is an annular tube that is disposed around and defines a cavity within the cooling segment. The cavity provides a chamber through which heated volatile components generated from the aerosol generating composition body 103 flow. The cooling segment 107 is hollow to provide a chamber for aerosol accumulation, yet is rigid enough to withstand axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during manufacture and use of the article 101 during insertion into the device 1. In one example, the wall thickness of the cooling segment 107 is about 0.29 mm.

The cooling segment 107 provides a physical displacement between the aerosol generating composition 103 and the filter segment 109. The physical displacement provided by the cooling segment 107 provides a thermal gradient across the length of the cooling segment 107. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is configured to provide a temperature difference of at least 40 degrees Celsius between the heated volatile component entering the first end of the cooling segment 107 and the heated volatile component exiting the second end of the cooling segment 107. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is configured to provide a temperature difference of at least 60 degrees Celsius between the heated volatile component entering the first end of the cooling segment 107 and the heated volatile component exiting the second end of the cooling segment 107. This temperature difference across the length of the cooling element 107 protects the temperature-sensitive filter segment 109 from the high temperatures of the aerosol generating composition 103 when the aerosol generating composition 103 is heated by the device 1. If no physical displacement is provided between the filter segment 109 and the aerosol generating composition body 103 and the heating element of the device 1, the temperature sensitive filter segment 109 may become damaged during use and may no longer effectively perform its required function.

In one example, the length of the cooling segment 107 is at least 15 mm. In one example, the length of the cooling segment 107 is between 20 mm and 30 mm, more specifically between 23 mm and 27 mm, more specifically between 25 mm and 27 mm, preferably 25 mm.

The cooling segment 107 is made of paper, meaning that it is constructed from a material that does not generate compounds of concern (e.g., toxic compounds) when adjacent to the heater of the device 1 in use. In one example, the cooling segment 107 is manufactured from a spirally wound paper tube that provides a hollow interior chamber but maintains mechanical rigidity. The spirally wound paper tube can meet the stringent dimensional accuracy requirements of high speed manufacturing processes for tube length, outer diameter, roundness, and straightness.

In another example, the cooling segment 107 is a recess made from stiff plug wrap or tipping paper that is manufactured to be sufficiently stiff to withstand axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during manufacture and while the article 101 is in use during insertion into the device 1.

The filter segment 109 may be formed from any filter material sufficient to remove one or more volatile compounds from the heated volatile components from the aerosol generating material. In one example, the filter segment 109 is made from a monoacetate material, such as cellulose acetate. The filter segment 109 provides cooling and reduced irritation of the heated volatile components without depleting the amount of the heated volatile components to an unsatisfactory level for the user.

In some embodiments, a capsule (not shown) may be provided within the filter segment 109. The capsule may be substantially centered within the filter segment 109, both radially and longitudinally. In other examples, the capsule may be off-center in one or more dimensions. In some examples, the capsule, if present, may contain a volatile component, such as a flavoring or an aerosol-forming composition.

The density of the cellulose acetate tow material of the filter segment 109 controls the pressure drop across the filter segment 109, which in turn controls the resistance to suction of the article 101. Therefore, the selection of the material for the filter segment 109 is important in controlling the resistance to suction of the article 101. Furthermore, the filter segment performs a filtration function in the article 101.

In one example, the filter segment 109 is made of 8Y15 grade filter tow material, which provides a filtering effect on the heated volatilized material while reducing the size of the condensed aerosol droplets resulting from the heated volatilized material.

The presence of the filter segment 109 provides an insulating effect by further cooling the heated volatile components exiting the cooling segment 107. This additional cooling effect reduces the contact temperature of the user's lips against the surface of the filter segment 109.

In one example, the filter segment 109 has a length of 6 mm to 10 mm, preferably 8 mm.

The mouth end segment 111 is an annular tube that is disposed around and defines a cavity within the mouth end segment 111. The cavity provides a chamber for heated volatile components flowing from the filter segment 109. The mouth end segment 111 is hollow to provide a chamber for aerosol accumulation, but is rigid enough to withstand axial compressive forces and bending moments that may occur during use of the article during manufacture and insertion into the device 1. In one example, the wall thickness of the mouth end segment 111 is about 0.29 mm. In one example, the length of the mouth end segment 111 is between 6 mm and 10 mm, preferably 8 mm.

The mouth end segment 111 may be manufactured from a spiral wound paper tube that provides a hollow interior chamber but maintains significant mechanical rigidity. A spiral wound paper tube can meet the stringent dimensional accuracy requirements of high speed manufacturing processes for tube length, outer diameter, roundness and straightness.

The mouth end segment 111 serves the function of preventing liquid condensate that accumulates at the outlet of the filter segment 109 from coming into direct contact with the user.

It should be appreciated that in one example, the oral end segment 111 and the cooling segment 107 may be formed from a single tube, with the filter segment 109 disposed within the tube to separate the oral end segment 111 and the cooling segment 107.

Referring to Figures 3 and 4, a partial cutaway cross-sectional view and a perspective view of an example of an article 301 are shown. The reference numbers shown in Figures 3 and 4 correspond to the reference numbers shown in Figures 1 and 2, but are increased by 200.

In the example of article 301 shown in Figures 3 and 4, a ventilation area 317 is provided in article 301 to allow air to flow from the exterior of article 301 to the interior of article 301. In one example, ventilation area 317 takes the form of one or more ventilation holes 317 formed through an outer layer of article 301. The ventilation holes may be located in cooling segment 307 to aid in cooling article 301. In one example, ventilation area 317 comprises one or more rows of holes, preferably each row of holes located along the periphery of article 301 in a cross section substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of article 301.

In one example, there are 1-4 rows of vent holes to provide ventilation to the article 301. Each row of vent holes may have 12-36 vent holes 317. The diameter of the vent holes 317 may be, for example, 100-500 μm. In one example, the axial spacing between the rows of vent holes 317 is 0.25 mm-0.75 mm, preferably 0.5 mm.

In one example, the vent holes 317 have a uniform size. In another example, the vent holes 317 have a variety of sizes. The vent holes can be created using any suitable technique, such as one or more of laser techniques, mechanical drilling of the cooling segment 307, or pre-drilling of the cooling segment 307 before it is formed in the article 301. The vent holes 317 are positioned to effectively cool the article 301.

In one example, the row of ventilation holes 317 is located at least 11 mm from the proximal end 313 of the article, and preferably 17 mm to 20 mm from the proximal end 313 of the article 301. The ventilation holes 317 are located such that the user does not block the ventilation holes 317 when the article 301 is in use.

By providing a row of vent holes 17-20 mm from the proximal end 313 of the article 301, the vent holes 317 can be located on the outside of the device 1 when the article 301 is fully inserted into the device 1, as seen in Figures 6 and 7. By locating the vent holes on the outside of the device, unheated air can enter the article 301 from outside the device 1 through the vent holes to help cool the article 301.

The length of the cooling segment 307 is such that when the item 301 is fully inserted into the device 1, the cooling segment 307 is partially inserted into the device 1. This length of the cooling segment 307 provides a first function of providing a physical gap between the heating device of the device 1 and the heat-sensitive filter device 309, and a second function of allowing the vent hole 317 to be located within the cooling segment while also being located outside the device 1 when the item 301 is fully inserted into the device 1. As can be seen from Figures 6 and 7, most of the cooling element 307 is located within the device 1. However, there is a portion of the cooling element 307 that extends outside the device 1. The vent hole 317 is located in this portion of the cooling element 307 that extends outside the device 1.

Referring now in more detail to Figures 5-7, an example of a device 1 is shown that is configured to heat an aerosol generating composition to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol generating composition, typically to form an inhalable aerosol. Device 1 is a heating device that releases compounds by heating, but not combusting, the aerosol generating composition.

The first end 3 may be referred to herein as the oral or proximal end 3 of the device 1, and the second end 5 may be referred to herein as the distal end 5 of the device 1. The device 1 has an on/off button 7, allowing the entire device 1 to be activated/deactivated as desired by the user.

The device 1 includes a housing 9 for arranging and protecting the various internal components of the device 1. In the illustrated example, the housing 9 includes a unitary sleeve 11 that surrounds the outer edge of the device 1 and is capped with a top panel 17 that generally forms the "top" of the device 1 and a bottom panel 19 that generally forms the "bottom" of the device 1. In another example, the housing includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a pair of opposing side panels in addition to the top panel 17 and bottom panel 19.

The top panel 17 and/or bottom panel 19 may be removably secured to the unitary sleeve 11 to allow easy access to the interior of the device 1, or may be "permanently" secured to the unitary sleeve 11, for example to prevent a user from accessing the interior of the device 1. In one example, the panels 17 and 19 are made of a plastic material (including glass-filled nylon formed by injection molding, etc.) and the unitary sleeve 11 is made of aluminum, although other materials and other manufacturing processes may be used.

The top panel 17 of the device 1 has an opening 20 at the mouth end 3 of the device 1, through which a user can insert and remove an article 101, 301 containing an aerosol-generating composition into and from the device 1 during use.

The housing 9 has disposed therein or secured thereto the heating device 23, the control circuitry 25, and the power source 27. In this example, the heating device 23, the control circuitry 25, and the power source 27 are laterally adjacent (i.e., adjacent when viewed from one end), and the control circuitry 25 is generally located between the heating device 23 and the power source 27, although other arrangements are possible.

The control circuitry 25 may include a controller, such as a microprocessor device, configured and arranged to control the heating of the aerosol generating composition within the article 101, 301, as discussed further below.

The power source 27 may be, for example, a battery, which may be a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery. Examples of suitable batteries include, for example, lithium ion batteries, nickel batteries (e.g., nickel cadmium batteries), alkaline batteries, and the like. The battery 27 is electrically coupled to the heating device 23 and provides power under the control of the control circuitry 25 when needed to heat the aerosol generating composition within the article (as described above, to volatilize the aerosol generating composition without burning the aerosol generating composition).

The advantage of placing the power source 27 laterally adjacent to the heating apparatus 23 is that a physically larger power source 25 can be used without making the overall device 1 excessively long. Of course, a physically larger power source 25 will generally have a higher capacity (i.e., total electrical energy it can provide, often measured in ampere-hours or the like) and therefore may provide a longer battery life for the device 1.

In one example, the heating device 23 is generally in the form of a hollow cylindrical tube having a hollow internal heating chamber 29 into which the article 101, 301 containing the aerosol generating composition is inserted for heating during use. Various configurations of the heating device 23 are possible. For example, the heating device 23 may comprise a single heating element or may be formed from multiple heating elements aligned along the longitudinal axis of the heating device 23. The or each heating element may be annular or tubular, or may be at least partially annular or at least partially tubular along its circumference. In one example, the or each heating element may be a thin film heater. In another example, the or each heating element may be made from a ceramic material. Examples of suitable ceramic materials include alumina and aluminum nitride ceramics, as well as silicon nitride ceramics, which may be layered and sintered. Other heating configurations are possible, including, for example, induction heating, infrared heating elements (which heat by radiating infrared radiation), resistive heating elements formed by resistive electrical windings, and the like.

In one particular example, the heating device 23 is supported by a stainless steel support tube and includes a polyimide heating element. The heating device 23 is dimensioned such that when the article 101, 301 is inserted into the device 1, substantially the entire body of the article 101, 301, which is made of aerosol-generating material 103, 303, is inserted into the heating device 23.

The or each heating element may be arranged to heat selected zones (areas) of the aerosol-forming composition independently, e.g., sequentially (over time as described above) or together (simultaneously), as desired.

The heating device 23 in this example is surrounded by insulation 31 along at least a portion of its length. The insulation 31 helps to reduce heat passing from the heating device 23 to the exterior of the device 1. This generally reduces heat loss and therefore helps to keep the power requirements of the heating device 23 low. The insulation 31 also helps to keep the exterior of the device 1 cool during operation of the heating device 23. In one example, the insulation 31 may be a double-walled sleeve that provides a low pressure area between the two walls of the sleeve. That is, the insulation 31 may be, for example, a "vacuum" tube, i.e., a tube that is at least partially evacuated to minimize heat transfer by conduction and/or convection. Other configurations for the insulation 31 are possible, including the use of an insulating material (including, for example, a suitable foam-type material) in addition to or instead of the double-walled sleeve.

The housing 9 may further include various internal support structures 37 for supporting all internal components as well as the heating device 23.

The device 1 further comprises a collar 33 extending around the opening 20 and projecting from the opening 20 into the interior of the housing 9, and a generally tubular chamber 35 disposed between the collar 33 and one end of the vacuum sleeve 31. The chamber 35 further comprises a cooling structure 35f, which in this example comprises a plurality of cooling fins 35f spaced along the outer surface of the chamber 35, each fin being disposed to surround the outer surface of the chamber 35. When the article 101, 301 is inserted into the device 1 over at least a portion of the length of the hollow chamber 35, there is a gap 36 between the hollow chamber 35 and the article 101, 301. The gap 36 surrounds the entire circumference of the article 101, 301 over at least a portion of the cooling segment 307.

The collar 33 includes a number of ridges 60 arranged around the periphery of the opening 20, which protrude into the opening 20. The ridges 60 occupy space within the opening 20 such that the opening distance of the opening 20 at the location of the ridges 60 is less than the opening distance of the opening 20 without the ridges 60. The ridges 60 are configured to engage with an article 101, 301 inserted into the device to help secure it within the device 1. The open spaces (not shown) defined by adjacent pairs of the ridges 60 and the articles 101, 301 form ventilation paths around the outer surfaces of the articles 101, 301. These ventilation paths allow hot steam escaping from the articles 101, 301 to exit the device 1, and allow cooling air to flow into the device 1 around the articles 101, 301 within the gap 36.

In operation, the article 101, 301 is removably inserted into the insertion site 20 of the device 1, as shown in Figures 5-7. With particular reference to Figure 6, in one example, the aerosol generating composition body 103, 303 (which is disposed at the distal end 115, 315 of the article 101, 301) is completely contained within the heating arrangement 23 of the device 1. The proximal end 113, 313 of the article 101, 301 extends from the device 1 and functions as a mouthpiece assembly for the user.

During operation, the heating device 23 heats the article 101, 301 to volatilize at least one component of the aerosol generating composition from the aerosol generating composition body 103, 303.

The primary flow path for the heated volatile components from the aerosol generating composition body 103, 303 is axially through the article 101, 301, through the inner chamber of the cooling segment 107, 307, through the filter segment 109, 309, and through the mouth end segment 111, 313 to the user. In one example, the temperature of the heated volatile components generated from the aerosol generating composition body is 60°C to 250°C, which may be above an acceptable inhalation temperature for a user. The heated volatile components cool as they travel through the cooling segment 107, 307, and some of the volatile components condense on the inner surface of the cooling segment 107, 307.

In the example of article 301 shown in Figures 3 and 4, cool air can enter cooling segment 307 through vents 317 formed in cooling segment 307. This cool air mixes with the heated volatile components to further cool the heated volatile components.

In another embodiment, the method comprises the steps of:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50% by weight aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent, and optionally a filler, wherein weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis.
A method is provided for forming an aerosol-generating material comprising:
(a) providing a slurry comprising a cannabis component, derivative or extract, a gelling agent, an aerosol former, a solvent, and any further components of the aerosol-generating materials;
(b) forming a layer of the slurry;
(c) optionally compacting the layer of slurry;
(d) drying the slurry to form an aerosol-generating material;
Equipped with.

Another aspect of the invention provides a method of making a consumable or system as previously described. The method includes making an aerosol-generating material and incorporating the aerosol-generating material into the consumable or system. The method may include (a) forming a slurry including components of the aerosol-generating material or precursors thereof, (b) forming a layer of the slurry, (c) optionally solidifying the slurry, (d) drying to form the aerosol-generating material, and (e) incorporating the resulting aerosol-generating material into the consumable or system.

In step (a), the cannabis component, derivative or extract may first be dissolved in an aerosol-forming material and the resulting solution is then added to the other components of the slurry.

Step (b) of the method of forming the layer of the slurry may include, for example, spraying, casting, or extruding the slurry. In some examples, the layer is formed by electrostatically spraying the slurry. In some examples, the layer is formed by casting the slurry.

In some examples, steps (b) and/or (c) and/or (d) may be performed at least partially simultaneously (e.g., during electrostatic spraying). In some examples, these steps may be performed sequentially.

In some instances, a solidifying agent (such as a calcium source) may be added to the slurry before or during step (b). This may be appropriate where gelling occurs relatively slowly (e.g., with an alginate gelling agent) and therefore the slurry may be, for example, cast after the solidifying agent has been added.

In another example, the optional step (c) of solidifying the slurry may include adding a solidifying or cross-linking agent to the slurry layer. The solidifying or cross-linking agent may, for example, be sprayed onto the slurry or pre-loaded onto the surface onto which the slurry is to be deposited. Thus, step (c) includes cross-linking, e.g., cross-linking of a gelling agent.

For example, a solidifying or cross-linking agent containing a calcium source (such as calcium chloride or calcium citrate) may be added to a slurry containing alginate and/or pectin to form a calcium cross-linked alginate/pectin gel. In some instances where gelation occurs quickly (such as when a pectin gelling agent is used), calcium should be added after casting (because the slurry is too viscous to cast).

The total amount of solidifying or cross-linking agent, e.g. calcium source, may be 0.5-5% by weight (calculated on a dry weight basis). It has been found that adding too little solidifying or cross-linking agent may result in a gel that does not stabilize any flavoring, causing the flavoring to fall out of the gel. It has also been found that adding too much solidifying or cross-linking agent results in a gel that is very sticky and therefore difficult to handle.

Alginates are derivatives of alginic acid and are typically high molecular weight polymers (10-600 kDa). Alginic acid is a copolymer of β-D-mannuronic acid (M) and α-L-guluronic acid (G) units (blocks) linked with (1,4)-glycosidic bonds to form a polysaccharide. When calcium cations are added, alginates crosslink to form a gel. Alginates with high G monomer content may more readily form gels upon addition of a calcium source. Thus, in some instances, the gel precursor may include an alginate in which at least about 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, or 70% of the monomer units in the alginate copolymer are α-L-guluronic acid (G) units.

In some instances, the slurry may be warmed prior to and during casting. This may result in slow gelation, which improves handling and facilitates the casting process. Additionally, warming the slurry may optionally melt flavor ingredients (e.g., menthol), facilitating handling.

In some instances, the menthol or other flavoring may be distributed throughout the slurry in powder form. In some instances, the menthol or other flavoring may be melted into the slurry (which may be warmed). In such instances, an emulsifier such as gum acacia may be added to disperse the molten menthol throughout the slurry.

In some instances, the slurry may be cast onto a band cast sheet. The sheet may be loaded with a releasing agent, such as lecithin, which may aid in the separation of the band cast from the aerosol-generating material.

During step (d), the slurry may be heated to remove at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, or 90% by weight of the solvent.

The aerosol-generating film may be formed by combining caffeine, a gelling agent, an aerosol-forming agent, a solvent and any additional ingredients to form a slurry, and then heating the slurry to volatilize at least a portion of the solvent to form the aerosol-generating film. The slurry may be heated to remove at least about 60%, 70%, 80%, 85%, or 90% of the solvent by weight. In another aspect, a slurry is provided, the slurry comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of an aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
optionally a filler (weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis);
A solvent;
including.

In some embodiments, the slurry solvent includes or is one or more of water, ethanol, methanol, dimethylsulfoxide, acetone, hexane, and toluene.

In certain embodiments, the slurry solvent may include water. In some instances, the slurry solvent may consist essentially of water or consist of water.

In some examples, the slurry may contain about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% solvent by weight (WWB).

In some examples, the slurry has a viscosity of about 1 to about 20 Pa·s at 46.5°C, e.g., about 10 to about 20 Pa·s at 46.5°C, e.g., about 14 to about 16 Pa·s at 46.5°C.

The discussion herein of aerosol-generating materials is expressly disclosed in combination with any slurry embodiment of the present invention.

Compositions for oral delivery of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts Also provided are compositions for oral delivery of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts. The compositions comprise:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a humectant;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler,
where weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis.

In some embodiments, compositions for oral delivery may be provided in the form of chewing tobacco, soluble strips, lozenges, gum, snus, or moist snuff.

In some embodiments, the composition for oral delivery further comprises one or more additives selected from sweeteners, taste modifiers, salts, buffering agents, colorants, oral care additives, preservatives, disintegration aids, emulsifiers, preservatives, and antioxidants.

The aerosol-forming materials discussed above may be used as humectants in compositions for oral delivery. The disclosure above regarding the aerosol-forming materials used in generating the aerosol (e.g., regarding the cannabis component, derivative or extract, gelling agent, aerosol-forming material [humectant], optional fillers, other optional ingredients such as additional actives, flavorings, and other functional materials) applies equally to this aspect of the invention.

For example, the humectant may include one or more compounds selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixtures, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

In some embodiments, the humectant may include one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin. In some examples, the humectant includes, consists essentially of, or consists of glycerol, optionally in combination with propylene glycol.

Suitably, compositions for oral delivery may contain from about 10% to about 50% by weight of humectant (calculated on a dry weight basis), for example, from about 15% to 45% by weight, or from about 17% by weight, or from 20% to about 45% by weight, 40% by weight, or 30% by weight.

Exemplary non-limiting formulations of aerosol-generating materials (AM) are shown in the table below.

Exemplary embodiment 1. An aerosol-forming material or slurry as defined in the Summary of the Disclosure comprising about 15-50% by weight cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
2. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 1, comprising about 20-40% by weight of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
3. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 1, comprising about 25-45% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract.
4. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 3, comprising about 25-40% by weight of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
5. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 3, comprising about 30-45% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract.
6. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 5, comprising about 30-40% by weight of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
7. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 5, comprising about 35-45% by weight of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
8. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 7, comprising about 35-40% by weight of cannabis components, derivatives or extracts.
9. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids, terpenes, alkaloids, and flavonoids.
10. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is one or more compounds selected from cannabinoids or terpenes.
11. The aerosol-forming material amorphous solid or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the cannabis component, derivative or extract comprises or is one or more cannabinoids.
12. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 9-10, wherein the terpene is a triterpene.
13. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 9-11, wherein the cannabinoid is a phytocannabinoid.
14. The aerosol generating material or slurry of any of embodiments 9-11, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerolic acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabiditriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and/or tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCV A).
15. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 14, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabidiol (CBD) and/or THC.
16. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 15, wherein the cannabinoid is CBD.
17. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 15, wherein the cannabinoid is THC.
18. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, comprising about 15-50% by weight of a gelling agent.
19. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 18, comprising about 15 to 45% by weight of a gelling agent.
20. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 19, comprising about 15 to 40% by weight of a gelling agent.
21. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 19, comprising about 20-45% by weight of a gelling agent.
22. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 21, comprising about 20-40% by weight of a gelling agent.
23. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 21, comprising about 25-45% by weight of a gelling agent.
24. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 23, comprising about 25-40% by weight of a gelling agent.
25. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 23, comprising about 30-45% by weight of a gelling agent.
26. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 25, comprising about 30-40% by weight of a gelling agent.
27. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 25, comprising about 35 to 45% by weight of a gelling agent.
28. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 27, comprising about 35-40% by weight of a gelling agent.
29. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, comprising about 1-50% by weight of a filler.
30. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 29, comprising about 5 to 40% by weight of a filler.
31. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 30, comprising about 5 to 30% by weight of a filler.
32. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 31, comprising about 10 to 20% by weight of a filler.
33. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any one of the preceding embodiments, comprising less than 20% by weight of a filler.
34. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any one of the preceding embodiments, comprising less than 10% by weight of a filler.
The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any one of the preceding embodiments, comprising less than 35.5% by weight of a filler.
36. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any one of embodiments 1 to 28, which does not include a filler.
37. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, comprising about 10-45% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
38. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 37, comprising about 15-45% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
39. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 38, comprising about 15-40% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
40. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 39, comprising about 15-30% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
41. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 38, comprising about 17-45% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
42. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 41, comprising about 17-40% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
43. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 42, comprising about 17-30% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
44. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 41, comprising about 20-45% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
45. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 44, comprising about 20-40% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
46. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 45, comprising about 20-30% by weight of the aerosol-forming material/humectant.
47. The aerosol generating material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the aerosol forming material/humectant comprises (or is) one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixtures, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.
48. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 47, wherein the aerosol-forming material/humectant comprises (or is) one or more of erythritol, propylene glycol, glycerol, and triacetin.
49. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 47 or 48, wherein the aerosol-forming material/humectant comprises (or is) glycerol or a combination of glycerol and propylene glycol.
50. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 49, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 3:1 to 1:3 glycerol to propylene glycol.
51. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 50, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 2:1 to 1:2 glycerol to propylene glycol.
52. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 51, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 1.5:1 to 1:1.5 glycerol to propylene glycol.
53. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 52, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 55:45 to 45:55 glycerol to propylene glycol.
54. The aerosol-generating material or slurry of embodiment 53, wherein the aerosol-forming material comprises a mixture of glycerol and propylene glycol in a weight ratio of about 45:55 glycerol to propylene glycol.
55. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the gelling agent comprises a hydrocolloid.
56. The aerosol generating material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the gelling agent comprises (or is) one or more compounds selected from polysaccharide gelling agents, such as alginates, pectins, starches or derivatives thereof, cellulose or derivatives thereof, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose, gelatin, gums, such as xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum, silica or silicone compounds, such as PDMS and sodium silicate, clays, such as kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol.
57. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the gelling agent comprises one or more polysaccharide gelling agents.
58. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the gelling agent comprises one or more polysaccharide gelling agents.
59. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 56-58, wherein the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from alginate, pectin, starch or derivatives thereof, cellulose or derivatives thereof.
60. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 59, wherein the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from alginates and cellulose derivatives.
61. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 60, wherein the polysaccharide gelling agent is a cellulose derivative.
62. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 56-61, wherein the cellulose or derivative thereof, or cellulose derivative, is selected from hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP).
63. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 62, wherein the cellulose or derivative thereof, or the cellulose derivative, is CMC.
64. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 63, wherein CMC is the only gelling agent present in the aerosol-forming material.
65. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 60, wherein the polysaccharide gelling agent is an alginate.
66. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 65, wherein the alginate is the only gelling agent present in the aerosol-forming material.
67. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 56, wherein the gelling agent comprises (or is) one or more of alginate, pectin, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, pullulan, xanthan gum, guar gum, carrageenan, agarose, acacia gum, fumed silica, PDMS, sodium silicate, kaolin, and polyvinyl alcohol.
68. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 56, wherein the gelling agent comprises (or is) one or more of hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, guar gum, acacia gum, alginate, and/or pectin.
69. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 56-60 or 65-68, wherein the alginate is sodium alginate.
70. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, wherein the gelling agent is not crosslinked.
71. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any of embodiments 29-35, wherein the filler is selected from inorganic filler materials, wood pulp, tobacco pulp, hemp fibers, starch and starch derivatives, such as maltodextrin, cellulose and cellulose derivatives.
72. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of embodiment 71, wherein the filler is wood pulp.
73. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, which does not include calcium carbonate, such as chalk.
74. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, which does not include tobacco fiber.
74A. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, which does not include tobacco.
74B. The aerosol-forming material or slurry of any preceding embodiment, which is nicotine-free.
75. The aerosol-generating material of any preceding embodiment, consisting or consisting essentially of a gelling agent, a solvent, e.g. water, an aerosol-forming material, a cannabis component, derivative or extract, and optionally a flavouring, and/or optionally a further active substance, and/or optionally a bulking agent.
76. The aerosol-generating material of any preceding embodiment, consisting or consisting essentially of a gelling agent, a solvent, e.g., water, an aerosol-forming material, and a cannabis component, derivative or extract.
77. An aerosol-forming composition comprising an aerosol-forming material according to any preceding embodiment.
78. The aerosol forming composition of embodiment 77, which does not contain tobacco fiber.
78A. The aerosol forming composition of embodiment 77, wherein the aerosol forming material or slurry does not contain tobacco.
78B. The aerosol forming composition of embodiment 77 or 78A, wherein the aerosol forming material or slurry does not contain nicotine.
79. The aerosol forming composition of any of embodiments 77-78, comprising about 50-100% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol forming material.
80. The aerosol forming composition of embodiment 79, comprising about 50 to 95% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol forming material.
81. The aerosol-forming composition of embodiment 80, comprising about 50 to 90% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol-forming material.
82. The aerosol forming composition of any of embodiments 77-78, comprising about 60-100% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol forming material.
83. The aerosol-forming composition of embodiment 82, comprising about 60 to 95% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol-forming material.
84. The aerosol-forming composition of embodiment 83, comprising about 60 to 90% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol-forming material.
85. The aerosol forming composition of any of embodiments 77-78, comprising about 70-100% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol forming material.
86. The aerosol-forming composition of embodiment 85, comprising about 70 to 95% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol-forming material.
87. The aerosol forming composition of embodiment 86, comprising about 70-90% by weight (by WWB) of the aerosol forming material.
88. The aerosol-forming composition of any of embodiments 77-78, consisting or consisting essentially of an aerosol-forming material.
89. A consumable for use in a non-combustion aerosol delivery device, comprising the aerosol forming composition of any of embodiments 77-88.
90. A non-combustion aerosol delivery system comprising the consumable of embodiment 89 and a non-combustion aerosol delivery device.
91. The consumable for use in the non-combustion aerosol delivery device of embodiment 89 or the non-combustion aerosol delivery system of embodiment 90, wherein the non-combustion aerosol delivery device is a non-combustion heated device.
92. The consumable for use in the non-combustion aerosol delivery device of embodiment 89 or the non-combustion aerosol delivery system of embodiment 90, wherein the non-combustion aerosol delivery device is an e-cigarette hybrid device.
93. A method of forming an aerosol-forming material as defined in any of embodiments 1-76, comprising:
(a) providing a slurry comprising a cannabis component, derivative or extract, a gelling agent, an aerosol former, a solvent, and any additional components of the aerosol-generating materials;
(b) forming a layer of the slurry;
(c) optionally consolidating or cross-linking the layer of slurry;
(d) drying the slurry to form an aerosol-generating material;
A method comprising:
94. The method of embodiment 93 or the slurry of any of embodiments 1-74, wherein the solvent comprises water.
95. The method of embodiment 93 or the slurry of any of embodiments 1-74, wherein the solvent consists essentially of, or consists of, water.
96. The method of any one of embodiments 93-95 or the slurry of any one of embodiments 1-74, wherein the slurry comprises about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, or 90% by weight of the solvent (by WWB).

The composition of the fifth aspect defined in the Summary of the Disclosure (i.e., when used in a composition for oral delivery) may be an aerosol-generating material as defined in any of the preceding embodiments.

DEFINITIONS The aerosol-generating compositions described herein include an aerosol-generating material. The aerosol-generating material may be an "amorphous solid." In some embodiments, an amorphous solid is referred to as a "monolithic solid." The aerosol-generating material may be non-fibrous or fibrous. In some embodiments, the aerosol-generating material may be a dry gel. The aerosol-generating material is a solid material that may hold some fluid, e.g., liquid, therein.

As used herein, the term "tobacco material" refers to any material that includes tobacco or its derivatives. The term "tobacco material" may include one or more of tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, or tobacco substitutes. Tobacco material may include one or more of ground tobacco, tobacco fiber, cut tobacco, extruded tobacco, tobacco stem, reconstituted tobacco, and/or tobacco extract.

The tobacco used to make the tobacco material may be any suitable tobacco, such as a single grade or blend, cut rag or whole leaf, including Virginia and/or Burley and/or Oriental. It may also be "fine" or dust of tobacco particles, expanded tobacco, stems, expanded stems, and other processed stem materials (such as rolled cut stems). The tobacco material may be ground tobacco or reconstituted tobacco material. The reconstituted tobacco material may include tobacco fibers and may be formed by casting, a Fourdrinier-type approach with back-addition of tobacco extract, or extrusion.

All weight percentages (denoted as wt. %) described herein are calculated on a dry weight basis (DWB) unless otherwise specified. All weight ratios are also calculated on a dry weight basis. Weights given on a dry weight basis refer to the totality of the extract, slurry or material other than water or other solvent, and may include ingredients that are liquids themselves at room temperature and pressure, such as glycerol. Conversely, weight percentages given on a wet weight basis (WWB) refer to all ingredients, including water or other solvent.

For the avoidance of doubt, where the term "comprising" is used herein in defining the invention or features of the invention, there are also disclosed embodiments in which the invention or features may be defined using the terms "consisting essentially of" or "consisting of" instead of "comprising." Reference to a material "comprising" certain features means that those features are contained in, contained in, or retained within the material.

The above-described embodiments should be understood as illustrative of the present invention. It should be understood that any feature described in connection with any one embodiment may be used alone or in combination with other features described, and may also be used in combination with one or more features of any other embodiment, or any combination of any other embodiments. Moreover, equivalents and modifications not described above may also be used without departing from the scope of the present invention, which is defined in the appended claims.

The various embodiments described herein are presented only to aid in the understanding and teaching of the claimed features. These embodiments are provided only as a representative sample of embodiments and are not exhaustive and/or exclusive. It is understood that the advantages, embodiments, examples, features, structures and/or other aspects described herein are not to be considered limitations on the scope of the invention as defined by the claims or equivalents of the claims, and that other embodiments may be utilized and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as claimed. Various embodiments of the present invention may suitably include, consist of, or consist essentially of any suitable combination of elements, components, features, parts, steps, means, etc. of the present disclosure other than those specifically described herein. Additionally, the present disclosure may include other inventions not currently claimed but which may be claimed in the future.

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1. An aerosol-forming material for use in generating an aerosol, comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of an aerosol forming material;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler;
wherein weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis. The aerosol-forming material of claim 1, comprising about 25 to about 45% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract. The aerosol-generating material according to claim 1 or 2, comprising about 15 to about 45% by weight of the aerosol-forming material. The aerosol-generating material according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising about 25 to about 50% by weight of a gelling agent. The aerosol generating material according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the gelling agent comprises or is one or more compounds selected from polysaccharide gelling agents, such as alginates, pectins, starches or derivatives thereof, cellulose or derivatives thereof, pullulan, carrageenan, agar and agarose; gelatin; gums, such as xanthan gum, guar gum and acacia gum; silica or silicone compounds, such as PDMS and sodium silicate; clays, such as kaolin; and polyvinyl alcohol. The aerosol-generating material of claim 5, wherein the polysaccharide gelling agent is selected from the group consisting of alginates and cellulose derivatives. The aerosol generating material according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the cellulose derivative is selected from hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose (CMC), hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), methylcellulose, ethylcellulose, cellulose acetate (CA), cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB), and cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). The aerosol-generating material according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the gelling agent is not crosslinked. The aerosol-generating material according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the gelling agent is CMC. The aerosol generating material of any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the aerosol forming material comprises (or is) one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butylene glycol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, diacetin mixtures, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate. The aerosol generating material according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the aerosol forming material comprises or is glycerol or a combination of glycerol and propylene glycol. The aerosol-forming material according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the component, derivative or extract of cannabis is a cannabinoid. 13. The aerosol generating material of claim 12, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerolic acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabiditriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCV A). The aerosol-forming material of claim 12, wherein the cannabinoid is cannabidiol. An aerosol-forming composition comprising the aerosol-forming material according to any one of claims 1 to 14. The aerosol-generating composition of claim 15, comprising about 50-100% by weight (WWB) of the aerosol-generating material. A consumable for use in a non-combustion type aerosol delivery device, comprising the aerosol generating composition according to claim 15 or 16. A non-combustion aerosol delivery system comprising the consumable product according to claim 17 and a non-combustion aerosol delivery device. 1. A composition for oral delivery of a cannabis component, derivative or extract, comprising:
About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of a humectant;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
Optionally, a filler;
wherein the weight percentages are calculated on a dry weight basis. 20. The composition for oral delivery of claim 19, wherein the component, derivative or extract of cannabis is a cannabinoid. 21. The composition for oral delivery of claim 20, wherein the cannabinoid is selected from cannabigerol (CBG), cannabichromene (CBC), cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabinol (CBN), cannabinodiol (CBDL), cannabicyclol (CBL), cannabivarin (CBV), tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), cannabidivarin (CBDV), cannabichromevarin (CBCV), cannabigerovarin (CBGV), cannabigerol monomethyl ether (CBGM), cannabinerolic acid, cannabidiolic acid (CBDA), cannabinol propyl variant (CBNV), cannabiditriol (CBO), tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), and tetrahydrocannabivarinic acid (THCV A). 21. The composition for oral delivery of claim 20, wherein the cannabinoid is cannabidiol. A method of forming an aerosol-forming material according to any one of claims 1 to 14, or a composition for oral delivery according to any one of claims 19 to 22, comprising the steps of:
(a) providing a slurry comprising the cannabis component, derivative or extract, the gelling agent, the aerosol-forming material or the humectant, a solvent, and any further components of the aerosol-generating material;
(b) forming a layer of the slurry;
(c) optionally, compacting the layer of the slurry;
(d) drying the slurry to form the aerosol-forming material;
A method comprising: About 15 to about 50% by weight of a cannabis component, derivative or extract;
about 10 to about 50 weight percent of an aerosol forming material or a humectant;
about 15 to about 60 weight percent of a gelling agent;
optionally a filler, where weight percent values are calculated on a dry weight basis;
A solvent;
The slurry comprises: The method of claim 23 or the slurry of claim 24, wherein the solvent comprises water.

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