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Cigarette holding device

US6920885B2 · kind B2 · utility

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10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 3, 2002
Grant dateJul 26, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 3, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA24F13/18
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus and method for reducing or quitting use of smokers' articles is disclosed. The apparatus is a tube which can readily be used to extinguish and preserve partially-smoked cigarettes for later use. The method involves use of the apparatus to periodically cut back on cigarette use until an acceptable level is reached.

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