EP1138216A1 - Récipient pour bouts de cigarette ou de cigare - Google Patents

Récipient pour bouts de cigarette ou de cigare Download PDF

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EP1138216A1
EP1138216A1 EP01107415A EP01107415A EP1138216A1 EP 1138216 A1 EP1138216 A1 EP 1138216A1 EP 01107415 A EP01107415 A EP 01107415A EP 01107415 A EP01107415 A EP 01107415A EP 1138216 A1 EP1138216 A1 EP 1138216A1
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cigarette butts
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Mauro Bersacchia
Maurizio Giantomasso
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2m Di Bersacchia M & C SNC
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F19/00—Ash-trays
    • A24F19/0078—Ash-trays comprising two separatable parts, e.g. coaxial
    • A24F19/0085—Ash-trays comprising two separatable parts, e.g. coaxial one of the parts being covering or closing means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24—TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24F—SMOKERS' REQUISITES; MATCH BOXES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES
    • A24F19/00—Ash-trays

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  • the present invention relates to devices for collecting butts of cigarettes, cigars and the like.
  • a container for collecting butts of cigarettes, cigars and the like, which is formed by two complementary half shell-like parts of different dimension; a lower half-shell or cigarette butts collecting tank and an upper half-shell or cover.
  • the inner part of the lower half-shell includes a vertical channel, accessible from outside, aimed at receiving and extinguishing a cigarette butt; and a cigarette butt receiving space, adjacent to the channel, aimed at containing the cigarette butts.
  • the upper half-shell, articulated to the lower half-shell, is made of the same material as the lower one and is equipped, along its side, with closing means which allow the upper half-shell to join the lower one, so as to prevent the cigarette butts from going out.
  • Another known container is formed by two half-shells of limited depth, made of the same material and hinged to each other, so as to form a kind of case.
  • the inner part of the lower half-shell is used for extinguishing and holding the cigarette butt, while the upper half-shell is aimed at closing the container.
  • the cigarette is extinguished by pushing the cigarette burning part against the walls of the channel (first case) or against the bottom of the half-shell (second case).
  • the second described container features substantially the same disadvantage as the first one.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a container for cigarette butts which resolves the above mentioned problem.
  • the object of the present invention is to propose a container for cigarette butts, which prevent the smoke from spreading outside the container, when the container is closed.
  • Another object of the present invention is to propose a container, in which the cigarette butts are extinguished without being pushed and/or deformed.
  • a further object of the present invention is to propose a container, which achieves the above objects and is also fireproof, practical to be used, and which can be used also as an ashtray.
  • the reference numeral 1 indicates a container for cigarette butts.
  • the container 1 includes a hollow cigarette butts collecting tank 2 made of a fireproof material, with e.g. a parallelepiped shape, which features, in its upper part, an aperture 3, which rbutters the tank accessible from outside.
  • a hollow cigarette butts collecting tank 2 made of a fireproof material, with e.g. a parallelepiped shape, which features, in its upper part, an aperture 3, which rbutters the tank accessible from outside.
  • a closing element 4 is made of, e.g. the same material as the cigarette butt collecting tank 2 and is substantially complementary with the aperture 3.
  • the cigarette butt collecting tank 2 Inside its upper end, the cigarette butt collecting tank 2 has a shaped notch 3a, and in the particular case shown in Figure 1, it has also two seats 3b, 3c made in two opposite walls, arranged symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal symmetry plane of the cigarette butts tank 2 .
  • a peripheral groove 4a, made in the closing element 4, includes sealing means 5, e.g. a gasket, and in the case shown in Figure 1, it includes also a through hole 4a having a transversal axis.
  • An articulation member 6 is introduced into the through hole 4d and engages with the seats 3b, 3c of the cigarette butts tank 2.
  • a closing configuration "C" in which the closing element 4 is arranged horizontal and the sealing means 5 are placed in the shaped notch 3a, so as to cover the cigarette butts collecting tank 2
  • an opening configuration "A” in which the closing element 4 is arranged vertically, or almost vertically, making the aperture 3 accessible from outside, so as to make it possible to introduce a cigarette butt.
  • the container includes a hollow cigarette butts collecting tank 20, made of a fireproof material and with e.g. parallelepiped shape, which features, in its upper part, an aperture 30.
  • the aperture 30 allows the parallelepiped tank to be accessible from outside.
  • the cigarette butts tank 20 is equipped with a peripheral groove 20a, into which sealing means 50, e.g. a gasket, are fitted.
  • sealing means 50 e.g. a gasket
  • a closing element 40 is articulated to the cigarette butts tank 20 by articulating means 60, situated outside the cigarette butts tank 20 and under the sealing means.
  • the closing element 40 forms a cap for the cigarette butts tank 20 and is made of the same material.
  • the upper part of the closing element features a tab 40a, which facilitates gripping of the closing element in order to rise and close it.
  • the free end of the closing element 40 features a thickening 40b, which, during the container closing, goes in abutment on the sealing means 50, deforms them and cooperates with them, so as to create a tightness between the cigarette butts collecting tank 20 and the closing element 40.
  • the cigarette butts tank 20 and the closing element 40 hinged to each other, assume two working configurations: a closing configuration, in which the closing element 40 is arranged horizontal, so as to close the cigarette butts tank 20; and an opening configuration, in which the closing element 40 is arranged vertically, making the aperture 30 accessible from outside, so as to make it possible to introduce a cigarette butt.
  • Figure 3 shows a second embodiment of the proposed container.
  • the container according to the second embodiment includes a hollow cigarette butts collecting tank 22, made of fireproof material and with e.g. a parallelepiped shape, which features, in its upper part, an aperture 32, which allows the parallelepiped tank to be accessible from outside.
  • a hollow cigarette butts collecting tank 22 made of fireproof material and with e.g. a parallelepiped shape, which features, in its upper part, an aperture 32, which allows the parallelepiped tank to be accessible from outside.
  • the cigarette butts tank 22 features a thickening "I" of the profile with a peripheral groove 22a made therein.
  • a shaped recess 22b is made in the outer part of the cigarette butts tank 22, for the purpose explained later on.
  • a hinge 62 connects the cigarette butts tank 22 to a closing element 42, which forms a cover for the cigarette butts tank 22 and is made of the same material.
  • the lower part of the closing element 42 carries a sealing element 52 e.g. a gasket, while the outer part of the closing element 42 features a tab 42a, complementary to the shaped recess 22b.
  • a sealing element 52 e.g. a gasket
  • Figures 4, 4a show a third embodiment of the proposed container.
  • the container according to the third embodiment includes a hollow cigarette butt collecting tank 26, made of fireproof material, e.g. with a parallelepiped, shape which features, in its upper part, an aperture 36.
  • the aperture 36 allows the parallelepiped tank to be accessible from outside.
  • the cigarette butt collecting tank 26 features a shaped thinning 28, whose function will be explained later on.
  • a closing element 46 forming a cover and made of the same material as the cigarette butt tank 26, is fastened removably thereto by moving means 66.
  • the closing element can be a cover, which is not hinged to the cigarette butts tank 26, but is introduced into and removed from the aperture 36 by pressure.
  • the lower part o the closing element 46 is complementary to the aperture 36 of the cigarette butt collecting tank 26 and features a peripheral groove 46a, with a sealing element 56 situated therein.
  • the moving means 66 include a pair of extensions 460, integral with the closing element 46 and introduced freely into vertical channels 260 made in the cigarette butts tank 26.
  • the extensions 460 feature thickenings 461 protruding from corresponding vertical slots 26a, 26b, which are made in the outer part of the cigarette butts tank 26.
  • the thickenings 461 act as limit stops for the extensions 460 in two working configurations: a closing configuration, in which the closing element 46 is introduced into the aperture 36 and the sealing means 56 are housed in the thinning 28, so as to close the cigarette butts tank 26; and an opening configuration, in which the closing element 46 is raised vertically, thus making the aperture 36 accessible from outside, so as to make it possible to introduce a cigarette butt.
  • the closing element is in the opening configuration, a still burning cigarette butt is introduced into the cigarette butt collecting tank, then the closing element is moved to the closing configuration, and the cigarette butt is extinguished on its own in a limited period of time due to a lack of oxygen.
  • the container can have any shape, especially anatomic shapes, which facilitate its gripping.
  • the proposed container for cigarette butts is particularly advantageous in all its described embodiments.
  • the sealing means provided on the closing element, or the cigarette butts tank ensures the container tight closing.
  • the tight closing of the cigarette butts tank allows to introduce therein a still burning cigarette butt, without caring about extinguishing it before.
  • the container tightness facilitates putting out of the cigarette butt caused by a lack of oxygen.
  • the container tightness prevents formation of smelly smokes, dirt and the like.
  • the proposed container for cigarette butts is an ecological article, since it avoids the cigarette butts dispersion; actually smokers usually throw the cigarette butts anywhere (e.g. squares, beaches, parks, etc.), therefore the container can be used for extinguishing out and containing the cigarette butts and, in some cases, e.g. public places, where smoking is allowed, it can be used as an ashtray.
  • the containers are made of fireproof material, which can be easily recycled, as for example self-extinguishing materials such as glass, wood, aluminium, silver, steel, nonferrous alloys, titanium, zinc, metals in general, etc.
  • the proposed containers for cigarette butts can be used more times due to the fact that they can be easily emptied and washed.
  • the proposed containers are small, therefore they can be kept in limited places, such as pockets or bags.

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IT000047 IT251090Y1 (it) 2000-03-28 2000-03-28 Contenitore per mozziconi di sigaretta , sigari e simili .

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DE102004045643A1 (de) * 2004-09-21 2006-04-20 Ferenc Muka Zigarettenkippenbehälter

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DE466972C (de) * 1926-11-02 1928-10-16 Julius Richter Aschenbecher mit Stummelablegekammer
US2344682A (en) * 1941-10-20 1944-03-21 Dodge James Kenneth Ash tray
DE3007254A1 (de) * 1980-02-27 1981-09-10 Wolfgang 4270 Dorsten Ricke Hand- oder taschenascher
US4585138A (en) * 1984-07-02 1986-04-29 Wiva Verpakkingen B.V. Container with locking cover
FR2623696A1 (fr) * 1987-11-26 1989-06-02 Zafra Jimenez Pedro Necessaire-blague a tabac, etanche et impermeable
DE9012526U1 (de) * 1990-04-12 1991-01-31 Barke, Hans-Jürgen, 4930 Detmold Mitnehmbares Behältnis zur Aufnahme und zum Ersticken von brennbaren Rauchwarenresten
DE9309045U1 (de) * 1993-06-17 1993-10-07 Kilian, Bernhard, 64646 Heppenheim Taschenaschenbecher für Zigaretten
FR2700524A1 (fr) * 1993-01-18 1994-07-22 Ilidio Do Livramento Rufino Conteneur pour déchets toxiques.
WO1998016130A1 (fr) * 1996-10-16 1998-04-23 Global Rapid Tech Inc. Etui a pince resistant aux intemperies

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DE466972C (de) * 1926-11-02 1928-10-16 Julius Richter Aschenbecher mit Stummelablegekammer
US2344682A (en) * 1941-10-20 1944-03-21 Dodge James Kenneth Ash tray
DE3007254A1 (de) * 1980-02-27 1981-09-10 Wolfgang 4270 Dorsten Ricke Hand- oder taschenascher
US4585138A (en) * 1984-07-02 1986-04-29 Wiva Verpakkingen B.V. Container with locking cover
US4585138B1 (en) * 1984-07-02 1997-06-24 Wiva Bv Container with locking cover
FR2623696A1 (fr) * 1987-11-26 1989-06-02 Zafra Jimenez Pedro Necessaire-blague a tabac, etanche et impermeable
DE9012526U1 (de) * 1990-04-12 1991-01-31 Barke, Hans-Jürgen, 4930 Detmold Mitnehmbares Behältnis zur Aufnahme und zum Ersticken von brennbaren Rauchwarenresten
FR2700524A1 (fr) * 1993-01-18 1994-07-22 Ilidio Do Livramento Rufino Conteneur pour déchets toxiques.
DE9309045U1 (de) * 1993-06-17 1993-10-07 Kilian, Bernhard, 64646 Heppenheim Taschenaschenbecher für Zigaretten
WO1998016130A1 (fr) * 1996-10-16 1998-04-23 Global Rapid Tech Inc. Etui a pince resistant aux intemperies

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE102004045643A1 (de) * 2004-09-21 2006-04-20 Ferenc Muka Zigarettenkippenbehälter

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