Oral energy products including encapsulated caffeine
US10149850B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2250/2108
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A composition for human consumption includes a base composition having a pH of about 2 to about 5 and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the base composition. The encapsulated caffeine can be a caffeine complex. The base composition can include a liquid or a food. An oral pouch product includes a porous pouch wrapper, an inner botanical filling material contained within the pouch wrapper, and encapsulated caffeine dispersed throughout at least a portion of the oral pouch product. The encapsulated caffeine is included in the composition and/or the oral pouch product an amount sufficient to release about 50 mg to about 200 mg of caffeine. The composition can provide immediate release of caffeine and/or release of caffeine over an extended period of time.
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