Scratch and Sniff Cannabis Packaging

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and packaging of Cannabis to help a purchaser know what kind of Cannabis is contained in the packaging. The packaging of the Cannabis includes providing an area on the exterior of the Cannabis packaging which has a scent applied form non-THC containing volatiles but mimics the scent of the Cannabis contained in the packaging. This invention then provides a method of selecting proper medical Cannabis by spelling the exterior of the packaging to know what is contained therein.

Claims

1. Packaging for Cannabis comprising; a) scented exterior package.

2. Packaging for Cannabis comprising; a) a scented patch of material adhered to the outside of the packaging.

3. Cannabis packaging as in claim 2 further comprising; a) the scented patch of material is of the scratch-and-sniff type.

4. A method of marking a Cannabis product for identification through scent comprising; a) adding as scent to the exterior of the packaging.

5. A method as in claim 4 further comprising; a) adding the scent to the exterior of the Cannabis packaging by adhering a scented patch to the outside of the packaging.

6. A method of claim 4 further comprising; a) adding a scent to the exterior of the Cannabis packaging by adhering a scratch-and-sniff sticker to the outside of the packaging.

7. A method of identifying a Cannabis product comprising; a) smelling the exterior of the packaging.

8. A method as in claim 7 further comprising; a) smelling an artificial scent added to the exterior of the packaging.

9. A method as in claim 7 further comprising; a) scratching an artificially scented scratch-and-sniff sticker on the exterior of the Cannabis packaging and smelling the resulting scent.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] FIG. 1 is a packaging containing Cannabis.

[0016] FIG. 2 is packing with a patch attached to it.

[0017] FIG. 3 is the packing and patch with the scent rising from the patch.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF INVENTION

[0018] For an understanding of the present invention, reference is to be made to the following detailed description, including the claims, in connection with the above-described drawings. Although the present invention is described in connection with exemplary embodiments, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present invention. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

[0019] The present invention provides a Cannabis package (1) that contains a Cannabis product (6). The Cannabis product includes a solid Cannabis material (6). Generally the invention comprises childproof bottle or sealed packaging (packaging) (1) with a scent (4) either applied to the packaging (1) itself or the scent (4) is placed on the packaging with a patch or sticker (3). The scent (4) associated with the packaging is formulated to mimic the actual scent of the Cannabis (6) inside the packaging (1).

[0020] In one embodiment of the invention the scent (4) associated with the packaging (1) or patch/sticker (3) does not mimic the scent of the Cannabis contained in the package (1), but instead is a pleasant scent such as, but not limited to Freshly baked bread, Bacon, Freshly cut grass, Coffee, Cakes baking in the oven, The seaside, Freshly washed clothes, A Sunday roast, Fish and chips, Fresh flowers, A real Christmas tree, Roses, Vanilla, Scented candles, Log fires, Lavender, Lemon, Chocolate, Barbeques, Cinnamon, New car, Orange, Freshly washed hair, Coconut, Freshly cleaned house, Leather, Rain, Aftershave, Christmas cake, New books, Lime, Doughnuts, Fresh paint, Bonfires, Petrol, Matches, Sun cream, Cotton, Shampoo, Cherry, New carpets, Marzipan, Musk, Popcorn, Furniture polish, Wine, New house, Cheese, Biscuits, and many flower varieties.

[0021] One embodiment of this invention the outside of the packaging or an affixed patch or sticker is infused with a scent (4) which mimics the scent (4) of the Cannabis (6) inside the package (1) and is derived from non-THC and non-psychoactive volatiles including but not limited to limonene [1-5], -pinene [1,3,4,6], -pinene [1,3,4,6], -myrcene [1,3-5], -ocimene [2,4], -caryophyllene [2,4-6], -caryophyllene [4,6], -phellandrene [4], -carene [4], -terpinene [4], terpinolene [4], terpineol [5], linalool [4,5], -cadinene [4]. The volatile compounds found in Cannabis very greatly but some studies have found as many as 233 and the formulation of the scent (4) could be derived from any source without THC or psychoactive compounds. (Characterizing the Smell of Marijuana by Odor Impact of Volatile Compounds: An Application of Simultaneous Chemical and Sensory Analysis Somchai Rice, Jacek A. Koziel Published: Dec. 10, 2015 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0144160). These chemicals can be combined to create a scent (4) that is the same or similar to the Cannabis contained inside the packaging (1).

[0022] In one embodiment the scent (4) is infused to the packaging during the package (1) manufacturing process and is thus available to the human sense of smell at all times.

[0023] In other embodiments a scent infused sticker (3) or patch (sticker) (3) is added to the packaging after the Cannabis is sealed inside.

[0024] In another embodiment the added sticker (3) could be of the type commonly known as scratch-n-sniff (3). In the scratch-n-sniff embodiment the scent (4) is infused in the sticker (3) and is not released for human sensing until there is abrasion against the sticker (3).

[0025] One embodiment of the invention is a method for selecting a Cannabis product; a consumer with previous knowledge of what Cannabis varieties help their medical ailment would enter a Cannabis distributor, review the selection of Cannabis, smelling each package (1) or scratching each package's (1) scratch-n-sniff (3) sticker to determine which variety will have the desired effect.

[0026] In another embodiment of this method invention (FIG. 4); a consumer enters a distributor and compares the package (1) scent (4) or scratch-n-sniff sticker (3) of available Cannabis to other packages (1) scent (4) to determine which of the available packages contain Cannabis with the desired effect.