Multi-phase delivery compositions and products incorporating such compositions
First Claim
1. A spray delivery system comprising:
- a container configured for spraying a liquid contained therein;
a sprayable liquid carrier housed within the container; and
an aggregate of microcapsules intermixed with the sprayable liquid carrier, the microcapsules each being formed of an external phase surrounding and encapsulating an internal phase such that there is a pressure differential between the internal phase and an external environment at a site of delivery, wherein the internal phase comprises a material selected from the group consisting of nicotine, flavorants, humectants, tobacco extracts, and combinations thereof, and wherein the external phase is hydrophobic and comprises a lipid.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to compositions that are useful in the delivery of various materials. In particular, the compositions comprise a suspension wherein an internal phase material is surrounded by an external phase material. The internal phase specifically can be a hydrophilic material, and the external phase specifically can be a hydrophobic material. The materials are combined so that the internal phase is substantially encapsulated by the external phase such that release can be controlled in relation to osmotic pressure differentials. The suspension can be combined with a carrier, and various systems and products can be formed with the suspension and optional carrier, such as oral strips, spray delivery systems, smokeless tobacco products, aerosol delivery devices, cigarettes, and packaging.
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1. A spray delivery system comprising:
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a container configured for spraying a liquid contained therein; a sprayable liquid carrier housed within the container; and an aggregate of microcapsules intermixed with the sprayable liquid carrier, the microcapsules each being formed of an external phase surrounding and encapsulating an internal phase such that there is a pressure differential between the internal phase and an external environment at a site of delivery, wherein the internal phase comprises a material selected from the group consisting of nicotine, flavorants, humectants, tobacco extracts, and combinations thereof, and wherein the external phase is hydrophobic and comprises a lipid.
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2. An oral product comprising:
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a smokeless tobacco material; and a dressing material comprising an aggregate of microcapsules each formed of an external phase surrounding and encapsulating an internal phase such that there is a pressure differential between the internal phase and an external environment at a site of delivery; wherein the internal phase is hydrophilic and comprises a material selected from the group consisting of nicotine, flavorants, humectants, tobacco extracts, and combinations thereof; and wherein the external phase is hydrophobic and comprises a lipid. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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