Cannabis Extract Chewing Gum

Abstract

A cannabis extract chewing gum for delivering cannabis extracts, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) oil or cannabidiol (CBD) oil, to a user. The cannabis extract chewing gum may comprise a gum base, cannabis extract, flavorings, sweeteners, fixatives, and other additives. The cannabis extract chewing gum provides an effective and healthful way for users to easily absorb THC or CBD without the harmful effects of other common means of administering cannabinoids, such as smoking or vaping.

Claims

1. A cannabis extract chewing gum for delivering cannabinoids to a user, comprising: a gum base; one or more cannabis extracts; one or more flavors; one or more sweeteners; and one or more additives.

2. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, wherein said one or more cannabis extracts is selected from the group of extracts consisting of tetrahydrocannabinol oil, cannabidiol oil, and combinations thereof.

3. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, wherein said one or more additives is selected from the group of extracts consisting of gingerol, caffeine, and combinations thereof.

4. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, wherein said one or more flavors is mint oil.

5. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, wherein said one or more sweeteners is stevia.

6. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, further comprising at least one fixing agent.

7. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 1, wherein said gum base is approximately 25.0-90.0 wt %, said one or more cannabis extracts is approximately 5.0-15.0% wt %, said flavoring is approximately 5.0-15.0 wt %, said sweetener is approximately 0.001-50.0 wt %, and said one or more additives is approximately 1.0-20.0 wt %.

8. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 7, wherein said gum base is approximately 65.0 wt %, said cannabis extract is approximately 10.0% wt %, said flavoring is approximately 10.0 wt %, said sweetener is approximately 5.0 wt %, and said additive is approximately 5-10.0 wt %.

9. A cannabis extract chewing gum for delivering cannabinoids to a user, comprising: a gum base; one or more cannabis extracts; one or more flavors; one or more sweeteners; and one or more additives; wherein said gum base is approximately 65.0 wt %; wherein said one or more cannabis extracts is approximately 10.0% wt %; wherein said one or more flavors is approximately 10.0 wt %; wherein said one or more sweeteners is approximately 5.0 wt %; and wherein said one or more additives is approximately 5.0-10.0 wt %.

10. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 9, wherein said one or more cannabis extracts is selected from the group of extracts consisting of tetrahydrocannabinol oil, cannabidiol oil, and combinations thereof.

11. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 10, wherein said one or more additives is selected from the group of additives consisting of gingerol, caffeine, and combinations thereof.

12. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 11, wherein said one or more sweeteners is stevia.

13. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 12, wherein said one or more flavors is mint oil.

14. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 13, further comprising at least one fixing agent.

15. A cannabis extract chewing gum for delivering cannabinoids to a user, comprising: a gum base; a cannabis extract; mint oil; one or more additives; stevia; and one or more fixing agents wherein said gum base is approximately 65.0 wt %; wherein said cannabis extract is approximately 10.0% wt %; wherein said mint oil is approximately 10.0 wt %; wherein said one or more additives is approximately 5.0-10 wt %; and wherein said stevia is approximately 5.0 wt %.

16. The cannabis extract chewing gum of claim 15, wherein said cannabis extract is selected from the group of extracts consisting of tetrahydrocannabinol oil and cannabidiol oil.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0020] In the following detailed description of various embodiments, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of various aspects of the embodiments. However, the embodiments may be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well-known procedures and/or components have not been described in detail so as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the embodiments.

[0021] While some embodiments are disclosed here, other embodiments will become obvious to those skilled in the art as a result of the following detailed description. These embodiments are capable of modifications of various obvious aspects, all without departing from the spirit and scope of protection. Also, the reference or non-reference to a particular embodiment shall not be interpreted to limit the scope of protection.

[0022] In the following description, certain terminology is used to describe certain features of one or more embodiments. For purposes of the specification, unless otherwise specified, the term substantially refers to the complete or nearly complete extent or degree of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result. For example, in one embodiment, an object that is substantially located within a housing would mean that the object is either completely within a housing or nearly completely within a housing. The exact allowable degree of deviation from absolute completeness may in some cases depend on the specific context. However, generally speaking, the nearness of completion will be so as to have the same overall result as if absolute and total completion were obtained. The use of substantially is also equally applicable when used in a negative connotation to refer to the complete or near complete lack of an action, characteristic, property, state, structure, item, or result.

[0023] As used herein, the terms approximately and about generally refer to a deviance of within 5% of the indicated number or range of numbers. In one embodiment, the term approximately and about, may refer to a deviance of between 0.0001-10% from the indicated number or range of numbers.

[0024] As used herein, the term gum base generally refers to a chewable rubber or plastic, which provides the structural integrity of the cannabis extract chewing gum. It may comprise either natural materials (such as the plant resin chicle) or synthetic materials (such as, for example, paraffin wax and related polymers). The gum base may further comprise a combination of elastomers, resins, waxes, fats, emulsifiers, fillers, or antioxidants as desirable to modify the texture of the cannabis extract chewing gum.

[0025] As used herein, the term cannabis extract refers to a concentrated, purified form of either THC or CBD, which has been extracted from the cannabis plant. It is contemplated that, in some embodiments, the cannabis extract may take the form of a concentrated oil, which may be readily poured or added dropwise to the other gum ingredients during the mixing process. The purity of the cannabis extract may range from 50-99%, and is typically 90% pure. Typically, the cannabis extract is CBD oil or THC oil.

[0026] As used herein, the term fixing agent generally refers to a polyol that allows the gum to have a hard outer coating. The polyol may be Sorbitol, Maltitol/Isomalt, Mannitol, Starch, and the like.

[0027] As used herein, the terms sweeteners and flavors generally refer to compounds added in order to improve the taste of the cannabis extract chewing gum. It is contemplated that various common sweeteners, such as xylitol and stevia, may be used to enhance the taste of the cannabis extract chewing gum. Other sweeteners used may include: sugar, dextrose, glucose or corn syrup, erythritol, isomalt, maltitol, mannitol, sorbitol, lactitol, aspartame, acesulfame-K, saccharine, sucralose, neohesperidine, dihydrichalcone. Other flavors used may be natural or synthetic and may be peppermint, spearmint, or a sour acid, such as citric, tartaric, malic, lactic, adipic, and fumaric.

[0028] As used herein, the term additives generally refers to non-structural or flavor-related compounds that are added to the cannabis extract chewing gum to impart other desirable properties. These may include various vitamins for imparting healthful effects to the user. Caffeine and gingerol are two additives that might be used.

[0029] The gum of the present disclosure may also have a softener or plasticizer, such as lecithin, hydrogenated vegetable oils, glycerol ester, lanolin, methyl ester, pentaerythritol ester, rice bran wax, stearic acid, sodium potassium stearates, and the like.

[0030] The present disclosure relates to a chewing gum that contains a cannabis extract that delivers CBD and/or THC to the user.

[0031] The cannabis extract chewing gum may further comprise gingerol, caffeine, flavorings, and sweeteners, preferably artificial sweeteners. The user masticating the cannabis extract chewing gum receives THC and/or CBD from the chewing gum. The artificial sweeteners may be based on a preference of the user. Moreover, the chewing gum may also comprise vitamins, antibiotics, colorants, etc. The cannabis extract chewing gum ensures delivery of THC/CBD to the user who chews it. In some embodiments, the addition of vitamins or antibiotics may provide added benefits to users. When a user chews the cannabis extract chewing gum with THC and/or CBD, the absorption may happen through the lining of the mouth, in addition to what might be swallowed with saliva.

[0032] One embodiment of the present disclosure is a cannabis extract chewing gum, comprising a gum base, CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, an additive, such as gingerol, and a fixing agent.

[0033] Table 1 shows the preferred ingredients of one embodiment of the CBD cannabis extract chewing gum product.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 CBD Cannabis Extract Chewing Gum Recipe % wt/wt % wt/wt range (wt Ingredient (wt %) % range) Purpose Gum Base 65 25.0-90.0 Provides textural support for chewing and carrying other ingredients CBD Oil 10 5.0-15.0 Health benefits Mint oil 10 5.0-15.0 Flavor Additive 5 1.0-20.0 Additional health benefits. (typically gingerol is combined with CBD, but caffeine may also be used) Stevia 5-10 0.0001-50.0 Sweetener Fixing Agent 5 0-15.0 Provide hard outer shell.

[0034] Another embodiment of the present disclosure is a cannabis extract chewing gum, comprising a gum base, THC oil, mint oil, stevia, an additive, such as caffeine and a fixing agent.

[0035] In one embodiment, the cannabis extract chewing gum may be produced by the following steps: [0036] Providing a gum base, CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, and a fixing agent; [0037] Adding the gum base to a mixer;

[0038] Mixing the gum base for a duration sufficient to convert the gum base from individual pellets or balls into a semi-consistent, rubbery solid; [0039] Adding CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, caffeine and/or gingerol, and fixing agent to the mixture [0040] Stirring the CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, caffeine and/or gingerol, fixing agent, and gum base together until a homogeneous rubbery solid develops; [0041] Transferring said homogeneous rubbery solid to a conveyer belt; [0042] Feeing said homogeneous rubbery solid through a compressing bottleneck in said conveyer belt, such that the resulting gum mixture is pressed into thin sheets; and [0043] Mechanically separating the thin gum sheets into small pieces fit for easy human chewing and use.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the gum base may be mixed for a duration ranging from 15-90 minutes with a temperature range of 75-180 C. The above embodiment is preferably made with ingredient proportions as laid out in Table 1, above.

[0045] Table 2 shows the preferred ingredients of one embodiment of the THC gum product.

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 THC Gum Recipe % wt/wt % wt/wt range (wt Ingredient (wt %) % range) Purpose Gum Base 65 25.0-90.0 Provides textural support for chewing and carrying other ingredients THC Oil 10 5.0-15.0 Health benefits Mint oil 10 5.0-15.0 Flavor Additive 5 1.0-20.0 Additional health benefits. (typically caffeine is combined with THC, but gingerol may also be used) Stevia 5-10 0.0001-50.0 Sweetener Fixing Agent 5 0-15.0 Provide hard outer shell

[0046] Another embodiment of the present disclosure is a cannabis extract chewing gum, comprising a gum base, THC oil, mint oil, stevia, an additive, such as caffeine, and a fixing agent.

[0047] In one embodiment, the cannabis extract chewing gum may be produced by the following steps: [0048] Providing a gum base, CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, and a fixing agent; [0049] Adding the gum base to a mixer; [0050] Mixing the gum base for a duration sufficient to convert the gum base from individual pellets or balls into a semi-consistent, rubbery solid; [0051] Adding CBD oil, mint oil, stevia, caffeine and/or gingerol, and fixing agent to the mixture; [0052] Stirring the CBD oil, mint oil, caffeine and/or gingerol, stevia, fixing agent, and gum base together until a homogeneous rubbery solid develops; [0053] Transferring said homogeneous rubbery solid to a conveyer belt; [0054] Feeing said homogeneous rubbery solid through a compressing bottleneck in said conveyer belt, such that the resulting gum mixture is pressed into thin sheets; [0055] Mechanically separating the thin gum sheets into small pieces fit for easy human chewing and use; and [0056] Using a fixing agent to form a hard outer shell on the gum.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the gum base may be mixed for a duration ranging from 15-90 minutes with a temperature range of 75-180 C. The above embodiment is preferably made with ingredient proportions as laid out in Table 2, above.

[0058] The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the cannabis extract chewing gum, disclosed herein. While the cannabis extract chewing gum has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words which have been used herein are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the cannabis extract chewing gum has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the cannabis extract chewing gum is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein; rather, the cannabis extract chewing gum extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may effect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the cannabis extract chewing gum disclosed herein in their aspects.

[0059] The previous description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the present disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0060] Unless otherwise expressly stated, it is in no way intended that any method set forth herein be construed as requiring that its steps be performed in a specific order. Accordingly, where a method claim does not actually recite an order to be followed by its steps or it is not otherwise specifically stated in the claims or descriptions that the steps are to be limited to a specific order, it is in no way intended that an order be inferred, in any respect. This holds for any possible non-express basis for interpretation, including: matters of logic with respect to arrangement of steps or operational flow; plain meaning derived from grammatical organization or punctuation; the number or type of embodiments described in the specification.

[0061] It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope or spirit. Other embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.