Thomas Scott Poole

US Patent:

20220304364, Sep 29, 2022

Filed:

Jun 9, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/836661

Inventors:

- London, GB
John E. Bunch - Cary NC, US
Anthony Richard Gerardi - Winston-Salem NC, US
Ronald K. Hutchens - East Bend NC, US
Luis Monsalud - Kernersville NC, US
Thomas H. Poole - Winston-Salem NC, US
Frank Kelley St. Charles - Bowling Green KY, US

International Classification:

A24B 15/16
A24B 15/30
A24B 15/40

Abstract:

A composition is provided, the composition including a binder system in an amount of at least about 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, and at least one active ingredient and/or flavoring agent. The binder system includes at least one thermoplastic binding material and at least one plasticizer. The composition is typically substantially free of unbleached tobacco material, excluding any nicotine component present.