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Processing herbaceous plant materials including cannabis
WO 2014179551 A1
Abstract
A method and associated system of treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material. The method includes heating the plant material; drying the plant material; grinding the dried plant material into a powder form; marinating the dried plant powder in a solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture; shaking and heating the marinated mixture; filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid liquid extract.
Claims(20)
1.CLAIMS 1. A method of treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material, said method comprising the steps of:
heating the plant material to cause decarboxylation;
drying the plant material;
grinding the dried plant material into a powder form;
providing an alcohol solvent;
marinating the dried plant powder in the solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture;
shaking and heating the marinated mixture;
filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid extract.
2.2. The method of claim 1 including, prior to the heating step, harvesting the plant material.
3.3. The method of claim 1 including, prior to the heating step, freezing the plant material.
4.4. The method of claim 3 including freezing the plant material for up to 24 hours.
5.5. The method of claim 4 wherein the freezing step is at a temperature range of l5-30°F.
6.6. The method of claim 1 wherein the heating step is for 20-30 minutes.
7.7. The method of claim 1 wherein the heating step is in a temperature range of 120 to 500°F.
8.8. The method of claim 1 wherein the heating step is in a temperature range of 180 to 200°F.
9.9. The method of claim 1 wherein solvent is 190 to 200 proof ethyl alcohol.
10.10. The method of claiml wherein solvent is 99% isopropyl hexane.
11.11. The method of claim 1 wherein the marinating step occurs for at least 24 hours.
12.12. The method of claim 1 wherein the marinating step occurs at room temperature.
13.13. The method of claim 1 including, prior to the heating step, freezing the plant material, and subsequently freezing the marinated mixture.
14.14. The method of claim 13 wherein the subsequent freezing is for at least 12 hours.
15.15. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of shaking and heating the marinated mixture occurs for at least 12 hours.
16.16. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of shaking and heating the marinated mixture is accomplished by means of placing the marinated mixture in a container placed on a heated shaker.
17.17. The method of claim 1 wherein the step of evaporating includes evaporating by means of a rotary evaporator.
18.18. A system for treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material, said system comprising:
a heater for heating the plant material to cause decarboxylation;
a drying device for drying the plant material;
a grinder device for grinding the dried plant material into a powder form; a marinator for marinating the dried plant powder in a solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture;
a heated shaker for shaking and heating the marinated mixture;
a filter for filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and
an evaporator for evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid extract.
19.19. The system of claim 18 wherein the heater operates in a temperature range of 120 to 500°F.
20.20. The system of claim 18 wherein the evaporator is a rotary evaporator.
Description
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS INCLUDING THE CANNABIS PLANT Related Info
Priority for this application is hereby claimed under 35 U.S. C. § 119(e) to commonly owned and co-pending U.S. Provisional Patent Application No.
61/818,649 which was filed on May 2, 2013 and which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing herbaceous plant material. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing herbaceous plant material particularly including the cannabis plant. Background of the Invention
It is known that Cannabis has been used for several years for medicinal purposes. Three of the main components include Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC); Cannabinol (CBN); and Cannabidiol (CBD). A main objective of the present invention is to increase the yield of these ingredients and in particular CBD. A further objective of the present invention is to provide a cannabis- supported substance in liquid form. Summary of the Invention
To accomplish the foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention, in accordance with one aspect thereof, there is provided a method of treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material. The method comprises the steps of: heating the plant material to cause decarboxylation;
drying the plant material;
grinding the dried plant material into a powder form;
providing an alcohol solvent;
marinating the dried plant powder in the solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture;
shaking and heating the marinated mixture;
filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid extract.
In accordance with other aspects of the present invention the method also includes, prior to the heating step, harvesting the plant material; includes, prior to the heating step, freezing the plant material; includes freezing the plant material for up to 24 hours; the freezing step is at a temperature range of 15-30 degrees F; the heating step is for 20-30 minutes; the heating step is in a temperature range of 120 to 500 degrees F or more particularly in a temperature range of 180 to 200 degrees F; the solvent is 190 to 200 proof ethyl alcohol; the solvent is 99% isopropyl hexane; the marinating step occurs for at least 24 hours; the marinating step occurs at room temperature; including, prior to the heating step, freezing the plant material, and subsequently freezing the marinated mixture; the subsequent freezing is for at least 12 hours; the step of shaking and heating the marinated mixture occurs for at least 12 hours; the step of shaking and heating the marinated mixture is accomplished by means of placing the marinated mixture in a container placed on a heated shaker; and the step of evaporating includes evaporating by means of a rotary evaporator.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention there is provided a system for treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material. The system comprises: a heater for heating the plant material to cause decarboxylation;
a drying device for drying the plant material;
a grinder device for grinding the dried plant material into a powder form; a marinator for marinating the dried plant powder in a solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture;
a heated shaker for shaking and heating the marinated mixture;
a filter for filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and
an evaporator for evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid extract.
Brief Description of the Drawings
It should be understood that the drawings are provided for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended to define the limits of the disclosure. The foregoing and other objects and advantages of the embodiments described herein will become apparent with reference to the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which the sole drawing is a block diagram illustrating the method of the present invention. Detailed Description
The present invention relates to a method and associated apparatus for treating a plant material, particularly the Cannabis plant. For a description of the method refer to the attached block diagram, which illustrates by individual blocks the successive steps that are employed in accordance with the present invention. This includes the freezing step 8; the heating step 10; the drying step 12; the grinding step 14; and the shaking step 16. The block 20 in the diagram illustrates the marinating step 20 which combines the ground powder from step 14 with the solvent from step 18. After this marination step, is included a filtering step at 22 and an evaporation step 24 for removing any traces of alcohol. Initially, of course, the plant material is harvested which usually includes a step of trimming the plant material. After the harvesting step, the plant material is placed in a freezer. This is shown by the freezing step 8 in the diagram. The plant material is preferably placed in the freezer for 24 hours. The freezer temperature is preferably in a range 15-30°F. After this freezing step the material is removed from the freezer to begin a heating process.
The initial step of heating is for the purpose of decarboxylation, which is a chemical reaction that removes the carboxyl group. In order to have this decarboxylation, heating is used. The heating step can be performed in any number of ways on the Cannabis plant material. The heating is preferably in a temperature range of 120-500 F or more preferably a temperature range of 180- 210°F. This heating step may occur in an oven that is of commercial type and that is considered conventional. After the heating step, the plant material is dried as indicated by block 12 in the block diagram.
After completing these initial steps, the material may be brought to room temperature. As illustrated in the diagram, the next step is a grinding step illustrated by box 14. This step transforms the plant material into a powder form. This grinding may be provided with any number of different pieces of apparatus. For example, a food processor, coffee bean grinder, or spice grinder may be used for grinding the material into a powder form. The block diagram also illustrates the marinate step 20, in which the powder product is marinated by the alcohol. The alcohol may be denatured pure 200 proof ethanol alcohol of food grade, or other grades of alcohol may be used. One example of the solvent 18 is 190-200 proof ethyl alcohol, 99 percent isopropyl hexane. This marination step preferably occurs for several hours and more preferably for at least 24 hours. This marination step may occur at room temperature.
In one example of the step of marinating, in a 1 ,000 ml beaker add 31 grams of ground plant matter into 300 ml of solvent. Alternatively, for a 250 ml beaker, add 13 grams of ground plant matter into 100 ml of solvent. After the marinating step, as indicated in the block diagram, there is a further freezing step 21. This freezing step may also occur in a conventional freezer at a temperature in a range of 15-30°F. This freezes both the plant material and the solvent. The freezing occurs preferably for at least 12 hours.
The block diagram also illustrates the heating and shaking step 16. The heated shaker that is used may be a conventional piece of equipment. For example, a heated shaker sold by Heidolph Instruments may be employed. For the purpose of providing this step, the material may be placed in a beaker for 12 hours on a heated shaker. The heating and shaking step is important in removing the significant properties of the plant material.
The next step illustrated by box 22 is a filtering step. The filter may be conventional filter, such as a 200 milliliter lab-grade filter. Lastly, as illustrated in the block diagram, a rotary evaporator 24 is used to essentially extract the alcohol from the cannabis. The extraction time for 300 ml of filtered material is approximately 20 minutes. This yields 7.5 to 8 ml of the final medicine. The process of the present invention provides a high concentration of THC, CBD, CBN, and Terpenes. The rotary evaporator 24 may be of conventional design, such as one sold by Heidolph Instruments. The rotary evaporator is a device for the efficient removal of solvents, and in this case, the alcohol. Alternatively, a Buchi Rotary Evaporator R-200 may be used. Typical components that comprise a rotary evaporator are a motor unit, a vapor duct, a vacuum system, a heated fluid bath, and a condenser.
As indicated in the block diagram, after the heating and shaking and before the rotary evaporator step, there is the important step of filtering indicated by box 22 in the block diagram. The filtering essentially removes any residual plant material leaving only the liquid introduced into the rotary evaporator. The finished product is then bottled and ready for use. Having now described a limited number of embodiments of the present invention, it should now be apparent to those skilled in the art that numerous other embodiments and modifications thereof are contemplated as falling within the scope of the present invention, as defined by the appended claim.
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Filed: February 18, 2014
Issued: November 6, 2014
Inventor: Frederick R. Ferri
post 40420
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http://patents.justia.com/inventor/frederick-r-ferri
Here is one paten I found!!
Patents by Inventor Frederick R. Ferri
http://www.freshpatents.com/-dt20141106ptan20140330030.php
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING HERBACEOUS PLANT MATERIALS INCLUDING THE CANNABIS PLANT
Application number: 20140330030
Abstract: A method and associated system of treating a plant material consisting essentially of the plant cannabis in order to extract cannabinoids in liquid form from the plant material. The method includes heating the plant material; drying the plant material; grinding the dried plant material into a powder form; marinating the dried plant powder in a solvent for a predetermined time period to form a marinated mixture; shaking and heating the marinated mixture; filtering the mixture so that only a liquid part of the mixture remains; and evaporating from the liquid the solvent in order to provide the cannabinoid liquid extract.
Type: Application
Filed: February 18, 2014
Issued: November 6, 2014
Inventor: Frederick R. Ferri
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-- PROVIDENCE, RI -- (Marketwired) -- 10/27/15 -- Natures Comfort Meds (NCM), registered mutual benefit nonprofit manufacturer and distributor of RSO based oils, gel capsules, topical, and autoimmune treatment products, announces the award of United States patent (14/182-631) for their medical marijuana and hemp cannabis extraction process.
According to Frederick R. Ferri, NCM founder, "NCM is one among few of the world's patent holders regarding botanical extractions from cannabis and hemp plants. We are very excited in what we're able to do with our process."
Mr. Ferri added, "NCM has been researching and developing RSO based medicinal products since 2009; our application has been pending over a year and is a reality. We are now in a position to develop a partnership or mutually beneficial licensee to obtain the right to produce and distribute NCM's oils."
NCM is dedicated to the advancement of botanical extractions as alternative solutions to available synthetic medications and common medical treatments. NCM research and development has resulted in positive benefits for treating illnesses including veterans suffering from PTSD, children with autism, various types of cancer, patients with a variety of neurological disorders and pain management, and auto-immune disorders.
Mr. Ferri explained that, "NCM has been working on isolating strains of hemp and cannabis for cultivation, to preform extraction, processing, and testing, for their distinct cannibidiol and cannibinoid chains (CBD). We are in trials of CBD isolation and enhancement by combining productive strains found to have complementary benefits. We are pursuing access to hemp cultivation for further study evolving CBD concentrations. High CBD low THC, equal concentrations CBD/THC, and high THC low CBD studies need to be ongoing now that we are designing extracts for these traits."
About NaturesComfortMeds.org
Headquartered in Providence, RI, Natures Comfort Meds (NCM), an Irving A. Backman & Associates, LLC partner, is dedicated to cutting edge research and development using various strains of the cannabis plant and extracting oils utilizing their patented process. Facilities use state of the art equipment in a controlled atmosphere, allowing NCM to refine products with consistency and optimal results. Utilizing proprietary methods for botanical extraction, NCM leads the industry in being able to produce highest quality products, currently testing various strains of medicinal plants for use in clinical studies with various partners.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Frederick R Ferri
President / Director
Natures Comfort Med
www.naturescomfortmeds.org
401.447.1838
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