DE9418122U1 - Device to facilitate cigarette smoking - Google Patents

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Lippert, Stachow, Schmidt Ad/Ad

& Partners 16 November 1994

Patent attorneys
Krenkelstrasse &aacgr;

D-01309 Dresden

Dr.habil. Rudolf Pätzold 01187 Dresden

Device to facilitate cigarette smoking

The invention relates to a device for facilitating cigarette smoking with a holder for the cigarette and a mouthpiece for producing a smoldering combustion of the cigarette.

Devices of the type mentioned above are known and are often referred to as informers in smoking circles. This term refers to the design of a mouthpiece for cigarettes and should not be confused with the similarly sounding popular term for informers.

The functions of these spies can essentially be divided into two main effects: Firstly, a functional effect is that the smoker's fingers do not come into direct contact with the cigarette. This can prevent the fingers from taking on a yellowish to earthy-brown discoloration that is very common among other smokers.

The other main function is a psychological effect. The use of a snitch almost forces the smoker to adopt a graceful finger position, which consists in holding the snitch between the outstretched index finger and thumb, with the little finger of the snitch hand stretched outwards while the ring and middle fingers follow. It has been shown that this graceful finger position significantly increases the self-confidence of the snitch smoker.

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increased, so that these people often walk around proudly while smoking.

The disadvantage of the well-known informers is that they are also unable to solve the general problem facing smokers, which is that smokers cannot make their burnt offering anywhere and at any time. For various reasons, some understandable, some incomprehensible, there are places where smoking is not allowed, possible or should not be allowed. For example, smoking bans in fuel depots, operating rooms or hotel beds often make it considerably more difficult.

Another disadvantage of the known state of the art, which can be seen in smoking with and without a snuffbox, is that a large part of the smoke produced by the cigarette flows unused into the surrounding area without leaving any pleasant effect. This particularly affects the secondary power consumption, which escapes into the environment almost unused. On the contrary, the useless cigarette smoke very often leads peaceful and quiet non-smoking citizens to choleric outbursts of anger. This phenomenon can be observed very clearly when, for example, a smoker lights a cigarette in a non-smoking compartment on a train.

In general, the proportion of smoke that escapes into the room unused is 45 to 50%. Smokers who consciously ensure that they make the most of their cigarette smoke can achieve an efficiency of up to 75%. They have to smoke very quickly, which drastically reduces the time spent enjoying a cigarette. The only way to extend the enjoyment time is to smoke another cigarette. However, this is associated with considerable financial disadvantages as a result of having to buy more cigarette packs. Very often, so-called chain smokers are people who consciously consider the relative environmental impact, i.e. the ratio of the amount of unused smoke to the amount of smoke consumed.

on a cigarette, as low as possible. These chain smokers therefore accept considerable financial disadvantages out of relative consideration to non-smoking fellow citizens.

Another disadvantage of the current state of the art is that odor and flavor additives are almost completely excluded from cigarette production or are limited to naturally fermented additives. However, there is interest in additives that affect odor and flavor. This is desired on the one hand as a replacement for the nicotine-containing and carcinogenic ingredients of a conventional cigarette and on the other hand as a friendlier stimulation of the people around the smoker.

A common problem with smoking is that there is no facility for disposing of the tobacco ash. Apart from annoying burn marks on carpets, this poses a fire hazard, especially in dry periods.

The invention is based on the task of giving smokers the opportunity to increase the possibilities of smoking pleasure 2U and to make the use of the amount of smoke as effective as possible.

According to the invention, the object is achieved by a device having the characteristics of claim 1 or the developing claims 2 to 9.

The invention will be explained in more detail below using an embodiment. In the accompanying drawings shows

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a device according to the invention and

Fig. 2 shows a cross section through this device according to the invention.

A case 1 is provided with a hinged lid 2, which can be locked to the case 1 in the closed state via a locking mechanism 3. Holders 4 are provided in the lid 1, which correspond to receiving holders 5 and which clamp the cigarette 6 in place when the lid is closed.

The lid 1 is made of transparent material to observe the cigarette 6 inside the case 1.
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In the embodiment, the cigarette 6 has a filter mouthpiece 7.

A nozzle 8, which is pointed at the front like a cannula, can be inserted into the filter mouthpiece 7. The end of this nozzle 8 facing away from the nozzle opens into a funnel-shaped opening 9, which also serves to close the casing 1 on this side.

On the other side, the casing 1 is provided with a mouthpiece 10 which contains a suction channel 11 which opens into the interior of the casing 1.

In the area of the nozzle 8, the casing 1 is perforated with ventilation openings 14.

On the outside, the casing 1 is provided with a handle 12, which is surrounded by a heat-insulating casing 13. To increase the grip security, the casing 13 is grooved.

Also on the outside is an eyelet 15 through which a necklace (not shown in detail) can be pulled. It is important to ensure that the necklace is long enough to prevent the risk of strangulation if the device is to be used hanging around the neck.

The eyelet 15 is particularly advantageous for older, heavier smokers, since its use saves a great deal of time searching, which would be required if the smoker were to put the device down and, due to his forgetfulness, could no longer remember where to put it down.

When using the device according to the invention, a burning cigarette 6 is placed in the case, whereby the nozzle 8 is inserted into the filter mouthpiece 7. The filter mouthpiece 7 is thus connected to the surrounding atmosphere.

It is also possible to insert the cigarette 6 without lighting it first. It can then be lit while inserted using a lighter from the outside or using a self-ignition device (not shown in detail).

Then the lid 2 is closed.

The smoker will now suck on the mouthpiece, as he already knows from using the tip. This sucking creates a negative pressure inside the casing 1, which also occurs in the tobacco part of the cigarette 6. As a result of this negative pressure, air is sucked in from outside via the nozzle 8, which passes through the filter mouthpiece 7 into the tobacco part of the cigarette 6 and causes the cigarette 6 to continue to smolder there. This smoldering causes a strong development of smoke. As the smoke cannot escape to the outside, a high concentration of smoke is created inside the casing 1. This smoke is diluted to an edible concentration by the air from the ventilation openings 14. This creates a considerably larger amount of a smoke/air mixture than would be created with conventional smoking. This significantly increases the effective 5 smoke yield.

As a result of the closure, no smoke can escape without first passing through the smoker's lungs.

This means that the small amount of smoke that can still be perceived when using this device is harmless, since all smoke components, especially harmful substances, are absorbed in the smoker's lungs.
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Another advantage is that the mouthpiece 10 is very easy to wipe clean. This makes it possible for several people to share in the enjoyment of the considerably larger range of smoking options. Participation societies for up to three people for one cigarette seem entirely conceivable, which represents a clear cost advantage.

It is advantageous that the cigarette 6 is operated in reverse air flow, it is blown, so to speak. This means that the filter for filtering out tar components is no longer required. This means that either filterless cigarettes can be used or the filters can be recycled.

The tar derivatives settle on the inside of the casing and flow together at the bottom. The handle 12 is tubular for this purpose. To drain the condensed tar derivatives, the casing 13 can simply be pulled from the handle, allowing the tar to drain. Cleaning fluid that has been introduced can also drain out in a similar way.

Another advantage of this closed smoking area is that no more ash or cigarette embers can fall down and the combustion takes place in an enclosed space. This means that smoking is no longer dangerous and it is expected that smoking will now be possible in places that were previously taboo.

Ijppert, Stachow, Schmidt Ad/Ad

& Partners 16 November 1994

Patent attorneys

D-01309 Dresden

Dr.habil- Rudolf Pätzold 01187 Dresden

Device for facilitating cigarette smoking List of reference symbols

1 cover

2 lids

3 Locking mechanism 4 Bracket

5 Mounting bracket

6 cigarette

7 Filter mouthpiece

8 Nozzle

9 funnel-shaped opening

10 Mouthpiece

11 Suction channel

12 Handle

13 Sheathing

14 ventilation openings

15 Eyelet

Claims (1)

Dr.habil. Rudolf Pätzold 01187 Dresden Device to facilitate cigarette smoking Protection claims Device for facilitating cigarette smoking with a holder for the cigarette and a mouthpiece for producing a smoldering combustion of the cigarette, characterized in that a sealable casing (1) is provided, in the interior of which the holder (5) is arranged, that the casing (1) has in its interior a nozzle (8) connected to the surrounding space, which can penetrate into the draw end (7) of the cigarette (6), that the casing (1) is provided with a mouthpiece (10) which is connected to the interior of the casing (1), and that several ventilation openings (14) connected to the surrounding space are introduced into the casing (1). Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (1) is in two parts and is collapsible. 3. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to claim 1, characterized in that the casing (1) is provided with a longitudinally extending flap (2) whose length corresponds at least to the length and whose width corresponds at least to the diameter of an average cigarette (6). 4. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that characterized in that the cover (1) is provided with a heat-insulating handle (12). 5. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the casing (1) has a transparent area in the region of the draw end (7) of the cigarette (6). 6. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an eyelet (15) for attaching a collar or necklace is provided on the cover (1). 7. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the region of the end of the cigarette (6) facing away from the draw end (7) of the cigarette (6) the flame region of a self-ignition device is arranged. 8. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a receiving tray for receiving odorous or flavoring substances is arranged in the region of the receiving holder. 9. Device for facilitating cigarette smoking according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a retaining sieve for tobacco ash is arranged below the receiving holder.