Patent Publication Number: US-2017347701-A1

Title: Method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol in tobacco

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention disclosed herein generally relates to smokable products, such as cigarettes. More particularly, the method disclosed herein relates to a method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol in tobacco filled in a cigarette. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Traditionally, tetra-hydrocannabinol (THC) has been used as a stimulant and for medical uses due to its pain killing properties. Additionally, THC has been used to reduce nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy, to improve appetite in people with HIV/AIDS, and to treat chronic pain and muscle spasms. Furthermore, THC has been used as a recreational drug due to its ability to induce relaxation and euphoria. Conventionally, THC users use rolling paper to fill THC and prepare a smokable joint similar to a cigarette without a filter member. This inconveniences a user who smokes THC. A THC product similar to the commercially available cigarette, which is readily usable and requires no preparation, is required. Moreover, currently cigarette smokers have the option different kinds of flavors, for example, mint, orange, etc. However, they do not have the option to use double stimulants, for example, tobacco in combination with THC, etc. A product, which contains a double stimulant for enhanced recreational use, is required. 
     Hence, there is a long felt but unresolved need for a THC product similar to the commercially available cigarette, which is readily usable and requires no preparation. Furthermore, there is a need for a THC product, which contains a double stimulant for enhanced recreational use. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. 
     The method disclosed herein addresses the above-mentioned need for a THC product similar to the commercially available cigarette, which is readily usable and requires no preparation. Furthermore, the method disclosed herein addresses the need for a THC product, which contains a double stimulant for enhanced recreational use. The method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol in a smokable tobacco product, the method includes providing the smokable tobacco product. The smokable tobacco product is impregnated with an extract of tetra-hydrocannabinol for administering the tetra-hydrocannabinol extract along with fumes from burning tobacco in the smokable tobacco product to a user. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein. 
         FIG. 1  exemplarily illustrates a method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol in tobacco. 
         FIG. 2A  exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a cigarette showing a frangible container seated in a filter member of the cigarette. 
         FIG. 2B  exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a cigarette showing multiple frangible containers positioned on an elongate member. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       FIG. 1  exemplarily illustrates a method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol (THC) in tobacco. In the method for administering tetra-hydrocannabinol in a smokable tobacco product disclosed herein, the smokable tobacco product is provided  101 . The smokable tobacco product is impregnated  102  with an extract of tetra-hydrocannabinol for administering the tetra-hydrocannabinol extract along with fumes from burning tobacco in the smokable tobacco product to a user. In an embodiment, the smokable tobacco product is, for example, a tobacco pipe. In another embodiment, the smokable tobacco product is a cigarette  200  comprising a tobacco rod  201  and a filter member  202  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIGS. 2A-2B . In another embodiment, the smokable tobacco product is impregnated by adding the extract of tetra-hydrocannabinol to the filter member  202  of the smokable tobacco product  200 . In another embodiment, the tetra-hydrocannabinol is mixed with the tobacco and inserted into the tobacco rod  201  of the cigarette  200 . The impregnated tetra-hydrocannabinol provides additional stimulation to a smoker. The tetra-hydrocannabinol also acts as a relaxant and an analgesic. Furthermore, the tetra-hydrocannabinol reduces pain and prevents inflammatory tendencies. 
       FIG. 2A  exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a cigarette  200  showing a frangible container  203  seated in a filter member  202  of the cigarette  200 . The filter member  202  is typically made of materials, for example, cellulose acetate fiber, paper, activated charcoal, etc. The filter member  202  modifies the particulate smoke phase by particle retention and reduces tar and nicotine smoke yields up to 50 percent. In an embodiment, a frangible container  202  containing an extract of tetra-hydrocannabinol is positioned in the filter member  202  as exemplarily illustrated in  FIG. 2A . A user exerting a force on the filter member  202  breaks the fragile frangible container  203  to release the tetra-hydrocannabinol into the filter member  202 . The user thus inhales a mixture of tobacco and tetra-hydrocannabinol once he/she lights and smokes the cigarette. The frangible container  203  can be broken at any time based on the preference of the user. For example, the frangible container  203  is broken before lighting for a smoother effect. Additionally, for a stronger dose, the frangible container  203  is broken few moments before the cigarette  200  is extinguished. The user decides when to break the frangible container  203  based on the user&#39;s need for more or less of the stimulant&#39;s effects.  FIG. 2B  exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of a cigarette  200  showing multiple frangible containers  203  positioned on an elongate member  204 . The elongate member  202  is made of an absorbent material and is attached to a first end  202   a  and a second end  202   b  of the filter member  202 . In the embodiment illustrated in  FIG. 2B , the elongate member  204  absorbs the tetra-hydrocannabinol extract released by the multiple frangible containers  203 . The elongate member  204  provides a larger surface contact area for the nicotine smoke from the tobacco rod  201  to contact and absorb the tetra-hydrocannabinol absorbed by the elongate member  204 .