Claims:CLAIMS
I/We Claim,
1. A biodegradable composition (201) for removal of nicotine odour comprising:
benzoin tincture (210) as a scrubbing agent;
tolu balsam (220) as a flavouring agent;
sodium hydroxide (230) as a neutralizer; and
sodium bicarbonate (240) as a reducing agent for nicotine cravings, wherein the benzoin tincture, tolu balsam, sodium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate together on igniting in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from a generated smoke.
2. The biodegradable composition of claim 1, wherein the ignition of the mixture in presence of nicotine releases a pleasant aroma along with a flavour and taste of the tolu balsam while inhaling the smoke.
3. The biodegradable composition of claim 2, wherein the mixture is coated onto a plurality of crystal sugar spheres and infused across plurality of random sites of a product comprising nicotine.
4. The biodegradable composition of claim 3, wherein the mixture is impregnated onto a plurality of paper discs and incorporated into the product at multiple locations.
5. The biodegradable composition of claim 4, wherein the mixture is streaked on inner surface of a filter paper and wrapped around the product.
6. The biodegradable composition of claim 5, wherein the composition further comprises a plurality of flavors and flavoring substances to alter the taste and aroma generated from the smoke.
7. The biodegradable composition of claim 6, wherein the flavoring substances comprises at least one of benzaldehyde, vanillin, amyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate.
8. A method (201) of preparing a biodegradable composition for stench removal in a smoke comprising:
preparing (210) benzoin tincture solution;
adding (220) tolu balsam as a flavouring agent;
treating (230) the mixture with sodium hydroxide; and
adding (240) sodium bicarbonate, wherein the resulting mixture on ignition in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from the smoke.
9. A method, system, device and apparatus comprising one or more features described in one or more sections of the specification.

Date: 21-09-2018 Signature………………………
, Description:Form 2
The Patent Act 1970
(39 of 1970)
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Patent Rules 2003
Complete Specification
(Sec 10 and Rule 13)

Title Method and Composition for Removal of Nicotine Odour from Smoke
Applicant(s) Stabicon Life Sciences Private Limited
Nationality India
Address #28, Bommasandra Industrial Area (Sub Layout), 4th Phase, Jigani Hobli, Anekal Taluk, Bengaluru – 560100, Karnataka, India.

The following specification, particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

DESCRIPTION
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to biodegradable composition and in particular relates to a method and composition for removal of stale odour in smoke.
RELATED ART
[0002] Ignition of nicotine-based products releases a smoke comprising Tar like substance and stench (stale odour) which often is attributed to ill health, though many other substances are generated and released into the environment.
[0003] Conventionally, cellulose based filters are incorporated into these products for partial adsorption of tar. In recent years, many flavoring, or aroma substances are being added to these products to improve side-stream smoke smell.
[0004] The prior art discloses a variety of filters and flavoring agents to improve side-stream smoke smell from nicotine-based products retaining the nicotine taste and content. Further, various chemical substances are being used in the filters for adsorption of harmful gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and the like.
[0005] The prior art CN102553543 discloses rosemary porous particles and application thereof in cigarettes, US3638660 discloses a method for making a tobacco substitute composition, WO2017024933 discloses a graphene adsorbing material, preparation method therefor and application thereof, and cigarette filter tip and cigarette. Further, the prior art CN101015391 discloses a composite additive for reducing harmful constituents in cigarette smoke gas and use thereof, CN1849949 discloses a cigarette filter-tip of reducing harm component in smoke and retaining fragrance component, US4941486 discloses a cigarette having sidestream aroma, CN1513385 discloses a chemical additive for lowering tar in cigarette, US6557561 discloses a cigarette paper having a flavorant which improves sidestream smoke smell, and a cigarette and US3875949 discloses a tobacco smoke filter.
[0006] However, conventional flavoring substances are highly volatile and the properties such as flavor and taste get deteriorated over a period during preservation. Also, the chemical scrubs and adsorbents that are being used in the filters are not effective in removing the stale odour released from the smoke. Furthermore, conventional products for reducing tar like substance and stench from the smoke are not focused to reduce harmful substances and gases released in the smoke except providing a good fragrance in side-stream smoke. This led to increased nicotine cravings of a person inhaling that smoke.
[0007] Hence it is required to provide a product that eliminates stale nicotine odour and reduces harmful gases while releasing a pleasant aroma through the smoke when the nicotine-based product is ignited.
SUMMARY
[0008] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a biodegradable composition (840) for removal of nicotine odour comprising benzoin tincture (210) as a scrubbing agent, tolu balsam (220) as a flavouring agent, sodium hydroxide (230) as a neutralizer and sodium bicarbonate (240) as a reducing agent for nicotine cravings, wherein the benzoin tincture, tolu balsam, sodium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate together on igniting in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from a generated smoke.
[0009] In an embodiment, a method (201) of preparing a biodegradable composition for stench removal in a smoke comprising preparing (210) benzoin tincture solution, adding (220) tolu balsam as a flavouring agent, treating (230) the mixture with sodium hydroxide and adding (240) sodium bicarbonate, wherein the resulting mixture on ignition in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from the smoke.
[0010] Several aspects are described below, with reference to diagrams. It should be understood that numerous specific details, relationships, and methods are set forth to provide full understanding of the present disclosure. Skilled personnel in the relevant art, however, will readily recognize that the present disclosure can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, etc. In other instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown in detail to avoid obscuring the features of the present disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0011] FIG. 1A and 1B are the diagrams illustrating various elements of an example nicotine-based product.
[0012] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of preparing a biodegradable composition for removal of nicotine odour in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 3A through 3C are the flowcharts illustrating the incorporation of the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure into a nicotine-based product in another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0014] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a paper disc incorporated within the filter plug of the nicotine-based product to remove nicotine odour from the smoke in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0015] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a nicotine-based product provided with streaks of the biodegradable composition on the filter plug in another embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0016] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a paper impregnated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure and using it in nicotine-based products.
[0017] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating crystallized sugar spheres coated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure.
[0018] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a nicotine-based product incorporated with biodegradable composition in various forms at various locations in an embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESTRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EXAMPLES
[0019] FIG. 1A and 1B are the diagrams illustrating various elements of an example nicotine-based product. As shown in the FIG. 1A, the nicotine-based product (101) comprises a rod like paper tube (102) and a filter plug (104) that are coupled together forming a tubular structure. The paper tube (102) comprises a stream of tobacco (106) wrapped in a paper (110) that is adhered along a longitudinal edge of the paper (110) as shown in the FIG. 1B. The filter plug (104) comprises at least one filter element (108A through 108C) that may be placed at any position inside the filter plug (104) within the paper (110) in contact with the paper tube (102). The ignition of this nicotine-based product (101) releases harmful gases (112) into the environment causing prejudice to human, plant and animal life. The filter element (108A through 108C) filters or adsorbs tar and harmful gases (112) that are releasing into environment during smoking. Conventionally, the filter elements comprise a variety of chemical additives and starch (for example, cellulose) based substances but not limited to resins and activated charcoal and the like. These conventional filters are not effective in reducing the harmful gases except altering the fragrance and odour of the generated smoke.
[0020] The prior art also discloses a variety of flavouring agents along with natural and synthetic additives that are being used in nicotine-based products which alters the taste, flavour and aroma of the smoke. These flavouring agents are may be infused into the paper tube (102) or into the filter plug (104) at any location. However, these flavouring agents are volatile in nature and are not effective in removing stench from the smoke.
[0021] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a method of preparing a biodegradable composition (201) for removal of nicotine odour in an embodiment of the present disclosure. In step 210, a substantial amount of benzoin tincture solution is prepared by mixing benzoin resin in ethanol. In an embodiment, the benzoin tincture acts as a scrubbing agent that adsorbs harmful gases and tar like stench from the smoke.
[0022] In step 220, a substantial amount of tolu balsam is added to the benzoin tincture solution as a flavouring agent. In an example, any flavouring agent such as benzaldehyde, vanillin, amyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate and the like may be used as a flavouring agent.
[0023] In step 230, sodium hydroxide is added to the mixture of benzoin tincture and tolu balsam solution. In an embodiment, sodium hydroxide helps in neutralising the solution to make it non-reactive at higher temperatures.
[0024] In step 240, sodium bicarbonate is added to the neutralised solution obtained from the step 230 which acts as a neutralizer of acids and bases. Further, sodium bicarbonate reduces nicotine cravings by eliminating nicotine in urine with higher pH levels. The resulting solution obtained from the step 240 is then dried or coated onto a desired substance and may be incorporated into a nicotine-based product at a desired location for tar like stench removal in the smoke. In an embodiment, ethanol is used as a diluting agent at the end of each step from 210 through 240 and then dried at room temperature for a predetermined period.
[0025] FIG. 3A through 3C are the flowcharts illustrating the incorporation of the biodegradable composition (201) of the present disclosure into a nicotine-based product (101) in another embodiment of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, ethanol may be used as a diluting agent at the end of each and every step disclosed in the FIG. 3A through 3C and is followed by drying at room temperature for a predetermined period. FIG. 3A is a flowchart illustrating a method (301) of preparing paper discs impregnated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In step 300, paper discs of 6 mm diameter are prepared and impregnated in benzoin tincture solution for a predetermined period of time. In an example, 200-250 µl of benzoin tincture solution is used for a paper disc of 6 mm diameter per nicotine-based product.
[0026] In step 302, the impregnated paper discs are then saturated by using tolu balsam flavouring agent for a substantial period of time. In an example, 10-150 µl of tolu balsam is used per nicotine-based product. In step 304, the resulting paper discs are further treated with sodium hydroxide for a predetermined period of time. In an example, 50-550 µl of sodium hydroxide is used for impregnation of paper discs. In step 306, sodium bicarbonate is administered onto the paper disc and incubated at room temperature for a predetermined period of time to obtain paper discs impregnated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In an example, 500-550 µl of sodium bicarbonate is used to obtain a paper disc impregnate with biodegradable composition of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 3B is a flowchart illustrating a method (303) of coating sugar spheres with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In step 310, sugar spheres are prepared by a conventional process. In an example, 35 mg of sugar spheres are used per nicotine-based product which in other words say 3.5 gm for 100 nicotine-based products. In step 312, the sugar spheres are smeared with benzoin tincture solution for a predetermined period of time. In an example, 200-250 µl of benzoin tincture is coated per gram of sugar spheres using conventional coating techniques. In step 314, the sugar spheres are then coated with tolu balsam (a flavouring agent) using any conventional sugar coating process. In an example, 100-150 µl of tolu balsam is coated onto the sugar spheres. In step 316, the sugar spheres are washed with sodium hydroxide for a predetermined period of time to regulate acidity of the sugar spheres. In an example, 500-550 µl of sodium hydroxide is used. In step 318, the sugar spheres are further coated with sodium bicarbonate to obtain a neutralised and standard solid sugar spheres coated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In an example, 500-550 µl of sodium bicarbonate is used to coat the sugar spheres.
[0028] FIG. 3C is a flowchart illustrating a method (305) of streaking a filter plug with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In step 320, plurality of streaks are etched inside the paper wrapping of the filter plug using benzoin tincture solution. In an example, 200-250 µl of benzoin tincture is used for streaking across the filter plug per nicotine-based product. In step 322, tolu balsam is incorporated into the streaks as a flavoring agent. In an example, 100-150 µl of tolu balsam is used for streaking across the filter plug per nicotine-based product.
[0029] In step 324, sodium hydroxide is impregnated across the streaks in the filter plug wherein the sodium hydroxide mixed with the other components and helps in regulating pH levels of the mixture in the streaks. In an example, 500-550 µl of sodium hydroxide is used for streaking across the filter plug per nicotine-based product. In step 326, sodium bicarbonate is coated across the streaks and dried at room temperature for a predetermined period of time to obtain the filter plug coated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In an example, 500-550 µl of sodium bicarbonate is used for streaking across the filter plug per nicotine-based product.
[0030] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a paper disc (410) incorporated within the filter plug of the nicotine-based product to remove nicotine odour from the smoke in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown there, a paper disc (410) impregnated with the biodegradable composition prepared by using a method similarly to that of the method (301) disclosed in the FIG. 3A and is inserted within the filter plug of the nicotine-based product. The paper disc (410) adsorbs the harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides to a certain extent besides adding a flavour and pleasant taste while inhaling the smoke. In an embodiment, the paper disc may be inserted at any point of location within the paper to release a pleasant aroma through the side-stream smoke without causing inconvenience to nearby persons by removing the stench of smoke.
[0031] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a nicotine-based product provided with streaks (510) of the biodegradable composition (201) on the filter plug in another embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown there, the filter plug of the nicotine-based product is wrapped within a filter paper comprising plurality of streaks formed by using the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In an example, the streaks of biodegradable composition are made on the filter plug by using a method similar to the method (305) disclosed in the FIG. 3C of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the streaks may be provided through out across the paper in such a way that every bit of the paper releases a pleasant odour during smoking.
[0032] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a paper (620) impregnated with the biodegradable composition (201) of the present disclosure and using it in nicotine-based products. As shown there, the biodegradable composition (610) of the present disclosure in a liquid state is either sprayed or coated on inner surface of the paper (620) of the nicotine-based product (601) and dried at room temperature for a predetermined period of time. This paper is then used in manufacturing nicotine-based products by conventional mechanisms wherein this paper reduces or eliminates the stench or stale odour from the smoke while smoking. Further, it helps in providing a desired flavour and taste to the person inhaling it by incorporating a desired flavouring agent into the biodegradable composition (610).
[0033] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating crystallized sugar spheres coated with the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. The crystallized sugar spheres (710) which are being used in various food industries are coated with a thin layer of different additives or components of the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure. In an embodiment, the sugar spheres (710) are coated with four different components of the biodegradable composition comprising a first layer of benzoin tincture (720), a second layer of coating using tolu balsam (730), a third layer of coat with sodium hydroxide (740) and a fourth layer of coating on top of the sugar sphere using sodium bicarbonate (750). These four layers acts as the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure when the coated sugar spheres are infused into the paper and filter plug.
[0034] FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a nicotine-based product incorporated with biodegradable composition (201) in various forms (830A through 830N and 840) at various locations in an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown there, the nicotine-based product (801) comprises the paper rod (810) and the filter plug (820) wherein the paper rod (810) holds the tobacco ingredients while the filter plug (820) is provided with conventional filter elements as discussed in the FIG. 1A and 1B. In an embodiment, the biodegradable composition of the present disclosure is embedded within the nicotine-based product throughout the longitudinal length from paper rod to the filter plug in various forms such as impregnated paper discs (830A through 830N) and the sugar-coated spheres (840). In another embodiment, the biodegradable composition may be infused into various tobacco-based products by adding it at various stages of conventional manufacturing practices in order to eliminate the stench removal from the smoke. The biodegradable composition on ignition reacts with the nicotine content and supplementary ingredients to release a pleasant aromatic fragrance (850) through the generated smoke from nicotine-based product. This also helps in reduction of generating tar like substance and eliminates stale nicotine odour from the smoke. Further, the cravings for nicotine are gradually decreased in people addicted to nicotine-based conventional products.
[0035] While various embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-discussed embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

CLAIMS
I/We Claim,
1. A biodegradable composition (201) for removal of nicotine odour comprising:
benzoin tincture (210) as a scrubbing agent;
tolu balsam (220) as a flavouring agent;
sodium hydroxide (230) as a neutralizer; and
sodium bicarbonate (240) as a reducing agent for nicotine cravings, wherein the benzoin tincture, tolu balsam, sodium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate together on igniting in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from a generated smoke.
2. The biodegradable composition of claim 1, wherein the ignition of the mixture in presence of nicotine releases a pleasant aroma along with a flavour and taste of the tolu balsam while inhaling the smoke.
3. The biodegradable composition of claim 2, wherein the mixture is coated onto a plurality of crystal sugar spheres and infused across plurality of random sites of a product comprising nicotine.
4. The biodegradable composition of claim 3, wherein the mixture is impregnated onto a plurality of paper discs and incorporated into the product at multiple locations.
5. The biodegradable composition of claim 4, wherein the mixture is streaked on inner surface of a filter paper and wrapped around the product.
6. The biodegradable composition of claim 5, wherein the composition further comprises a plurality of flavors and flavoring substances to alter the taste and aroma generated from the smoke.
7. The biodegradable composition of claim 6, wherein the flavoring substances comprises at least one of benzaldehyde, vanillin, amyl acetate, ethyl butyrate, methyl anthranilate, methyl salicylate.
8. A method (201) of preparing a biodegradable composition for stench removal in a smoke comprising:
preparing (210) benzoin tincture solution;
adding (220) tolu balsam as a flavouring agent;
treating (230) the mixture with sodium hydroxide; and
adding (240) sodium bicarbonate, wherein the resulting mixture on ignition in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from the smoke.
9. A method, system, device and apparatus comprising one or more features described in one or more sections of the specification.

Date: 21-09-2018 Signature………………………
Method and Composition for Removal of Nicotine Odour from Smoke
ABSTRACT
A biodegradable composition (201) for removal of nicotine odour comprising benzoin tincture (210) as a scrubbing agent, tolu balsam (220) as a flavouring agent, sodium hydroxide (230) as a neutralizer and sodium bicarbonate (240) as a reducing agent for nicotine cravings, wherein the benzoin tincture, tolu balsam, sodium hydroxide and sodium bicarbonate together on igniting in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from a generated smoke. A method of preparing a biodegradable composition for stench removal in a smoke comprising preparing benzoin tincture solution, adding tolu balsam as a flavouring agent, treating the mixture with sodium hydroxide and adding sodium bicarbonate, wherein the resulting mixture on ignition in presence of nicotine eliminates a stale odour and tar like substance from the smoke.