11/11/2025
**FULL PATENT APPLICATION DRAFT (More Elaborate)**
**TITLE: Commercial Process for Preparing a Cannabis-Hemp Smoking Blend Utilizing Decarboxylated and Non-Decarboxylated Plant Material**
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ABSTRACT
The present invention provides a novel commercial process for preparing a โCannabis-Hemp Smoking Blendโ that serves as a smooth, impactful, and effective replacement for To***co Smoking. The process produces a final blend by combining **decarboxylated (heat-cooked)** Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material with **non-decarboxylated (processed/cured)** Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material, along with various fillers, herbs, and natural flavorings. This combination ensures the full efficacy of active cannabinoids while preserving the plant's naturally occurring terpenes and flavonoids for an enhanced experience. The resulting product can be inserted into any smoking vessel or processed into a cigarette or cigar.
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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
**\[0001\]** Conventional processing methods for smokable cannabis-hemp products typically utilize only cured and dried flowers from the Cannabis-Hemp Plant. One of the principal shortcomings of this conventional process is that by using only non-heat-treated plant material, the consumer does not realize the full potential efficacy of cannabinoids, as the non-decarboxylated acidic forms (e.g., THCA and CBDA) are not fully converted into their neutral, active forms (e.g., THC and CBD).
**\[0002\]** Furthermore, the conventional background art for to***co replacement often relies on synthetic chemicals and harmful fillers. A typical to***co cigarette contains hundreds of ingredients, which, when burned, create thousands of chemicals, many of which are known carcinogens. There is a need for an all-natural, affordable, and effective smoking alternative that avoids the harmful chemical additives common in to***co products.
**\[0003\]** The inventor's previous work on Cannabis-Hemp Paste (U.S. Ser. No. 14/969,497) and Cannabis-Hemp Animal Feed (U.S. Ser. No. 15/080,526) established novel methods for the effective processing and decarboxylation of the Cannabis-Hemp Plant for food-grade supplements. The present invention is an extrapolation of that technical understanding, directed toward creating a smoking product that overcomes the limitations of the prior art.
**\[0004\] NOVELTY OVER PRIOR ART:** The present invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art by introducing a process that combines **both** heat-cooked, decarboxylated cannabis-hemp flowers and non-heat-cooked, cured cannabis-hemp flowers. This key distinction ensures the blend contains the desired quantity of active, decarboxylated cannabinoids for efficacy, while the non-heat-cooked portion preserves the plant's delicate, naturally-occurring terpenes and flavonoids, resulting in a superior and more bioavailable product.
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
**\[0005\]** A primary object of the present invention is to provide a novel, non-obvious, and useful method to commercially process the Cannabis-Hemp Plant into a smooth and potent smoking blend that serves as an effective, affordable to***co replacement.
**\[0006\]** Another object is to provide a smoking blend that retains the full complement of healthy, naturally-occurring ingredients by using a blend of differently processed plant materials.
**\[0007\]** An additional object is to provide a process that can be implemented in a single location to process, cure, store, cook, and package the Cannabis-Hemp Smoking Blend in large quantities, thereby reducing reliance on third-party certification and ensuring product quality.
**\[0008\]** In its preferred form, the process comprises the steps of preparing, drying, and curing the raw plant material; separating the material into a first portion and a second portion; decarboxylating the first portion via controlled heat-cooking; flavoring and blending the two portions, along with other herbs and fillers (such as Mullen for smoothing); and finally, processing and packaging the blended product.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
**\[0009\]** The process begins with providing a quantity of raw Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material, including flowers, stems, and leaves. The initial product may be at ambient temperature, or an initial smoke product that has been frozen and dried.
**Phase One: Initial Processing and Curing**
**\[0010\]** The raw Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material is prepared by:
- Removing seeds from the stalks.
- Removing and air-drying the leaves.
- Drying the flowers while they remain on the stems/stalks.
- Curing the dried flowers and stems in sealed, evacuated containers. The preferred curing conditions involve maintaining a relative humidity of **55-65% RH for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks** to prevent fungal growth and enhance the flavor profile of the non-decarboxylated material.
**Phase Two: Decarboxylation (Heat-Cooking)**
**\[0011\]** The cured flowers are divided into a **first portion** (Decarboxylated Material) and a **second portion** (Non-Decarboxylated Material). The purpose of this step is to ensure the maximum efficacy of active cannabinoids in the final blend.
- The first portion of the flowers is subjected to a controlled **heat-cooking** process to decarboxylate the cannabinoids (e.g., converting CBDA to CBD).
- The preferred decarboxylation conditions involve heating the material in a convection oven or similar equipment at a controlled **temperature range of 105ยฐC to 150ยฐC** for a **duration of 15 to 60 minutes**. The temperature and time are adjusted to achieve the necessary conversion.
- The Heating step is preferably monitored by a measurement method such as High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to ensure **at least 80%** of the non-decarboxylated cannabinoids are converted to active cannabinoids.
- **Optional Double Cook:** The first portion may be infused with flavorings or chemicals after the initial heat-cook (step e of Claim 1) and then subjected to a re-heat-cooking step to further decarboxylate and ensure the flavorings are integrated into the Decarboxylated Material.
**Phase Three: Final Blending**
**\[0012\]** The final blend is achieved by combining the following components at determined ratios:
- **Decarboxylated Flowers (First Portion):** Provides the maximum efficacy of active cannabinoids.
- **Non-Decarboxylated Flowers (Second Portion):** Provides a full profile of naturally-occurring terpenes and flavonoids.
- **Dried Cannabis-Hemp Leaves:** Added for bulk and to facilitate easier inhalation of the smoke product.
- **Other Herbs and Fillers:** These may include smoothing agents and flavor enhancers. The preferred smoothing agent is **Mullen (Verbascum thapsus)**. Other suitable herbs include Mint Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, and Lemon Balm.
- **Ni****ne:** Can be added in varying levels to the rolling papers or final blend to assist users in weaning off to***co addiction.
- **Flavorings:** Natural essential oils, dried orange peel, and other natural flavorings are blended into both the heat-cooked and non-heat-cooked flowers. The separated flavoring steps ensure the heat-sensitive terpenes in the non-decarboxylated portion are preserved.
**\[0013\]** **Packaging:** The final blend is processed into ci**rs, ci******es, or packaged as loose flower. A smoothing agent (e.g., dried orange peel, Mullen powder) is preferably added to the interior of the packaging to maintain flavor and texture. The packaging is labeled with blend and cannabinoid levels for consumer information.
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CLAIMS (Revised for Clarity and Robustness)
**1. A commercial process for preparing a Cannabis-Hemp Smoking Blend, the process comprising the ordered steps of:**
a) Providing a quantity of raw Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material;
b) Preparing the raw Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material by removing seeds, air-drying leaves, and separating the flowers from the stalks;
c) Curing the flowers in sealed containers under controlled conditions to preserve quality;
d) Separating the cured flowers into a first portion and a second portion;
e) Decarboxylating the first portion of cured flowers by heating the first portion at a temperature between 105ยฐC and 150ยฐC for a duration of 15 to 60 minutes;
f) Flavoring the decarboxylated first portion of flowers;
g) Flavoring the second portion of non-decarboxylated cured flowers;
h) Blending the dried leaves, the decarboxylated first portion of flowers, and the non-decarboxylated second portion of flowers, in a predetermined ratio, to create a final Smoking Blend;
i) Adding at least one smoothing agent to the final Smoking Blend; and
j) Packaging the Smoking Blend for commercial sale.
**2. The process of Claim 1, further comprising a re-decarboxylation step, wherein the first portion of flowers is flavored after step (e) and then re-heated to further incorporate the flavoring and/or further decarboxylate the cannabinoids.**
**3. The process of Claim 1, wherein the step of Curing (c) includes evacuating the sealed containers to prevent fungal matter formation, and maintaining a relative humidity between 55% and 65% for a duration of 2 to 4 weeks.**
**4. The process of Claim 1, wherein the at least one smoothing agent in step (i) is *Mullen* (Verbascum thapsus) in an amount between 5% and 20% by weight of the final Smoking Blend.**
**5. The process of Claim 1, further comprising the step of adding a predetermined amount of ni****ne to the final Smoking Blend or to the rolling paper used for the Smoking Blend.**
**6. The process of Claim 1, further comprising the step of blending other smoke product sources, fillers, chemicals, and flavorings with the Smoking Blend, including herbs selected from the group consisting of Mint Leaves, Peppermint Leaves, and Lemon Balm.**
**7. The process of Claim 1, wherein the Heating step (e) is monitored to ensure at least 80% of the non-decarboxylated cannabinoids are converted to active cannabinoids.**
**8. The process of Claim 1, further comprising the step of freezing and/or refrigerating the Cannabis-Hemp Plant Material before or after any of the claimed steps (a) through (j).**
