Inclined cigar ashtray rest

US5657769A · kind A · utility

Inventor

• Michael Stiller · Waiblingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 19, 1996
• Grant date: Aug 19, 1997
• Expiry date: Apr 19, 2016

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A24F19/0014
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

Abstract

An inclined ashtray rest provides only a slight inclination to the cigar or cigarette being held. Since only a slight inclination is used by the cigar and cigarette ashtray rest, the cigar or cigarette does not need to be significantly inclined above the support surface. Consequently, the inclined ashtray rests may be integrally formed of a single material, such as glass or ceramic. The integrally formed inclined ashtray rest can further be configured with a number of open channels to accommodate a corresponding number of cigars or cigarettes, and these open channels may be integrally formed with the inclined ashtray rest. Additionally, a common ash receiving area may be formed for servicing all of the open channels. The slight inclination of each of the open channels is optimal for keeping the tip of the cigar cooler, by accelerating heat dissipation through the burning end. This is particularly advantageous in the case of cigars, where if the tip gets too hot, the smoking experience becomes less enjoyable.