WO2004110191A1 - Contenant pour cendres et dechets d'articles fumes, a recipient jetable - Google Patents

Contenant pour cendres et dechets d'articles fumes, a recipient jetable Download PDF

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WO2004110191A1
WO2004110191A1 PCT/US2004/018421 US2004018421W WO2004110191A1 WO 2004110191 A1 WO2004110191 A1 WO 2004110191A1 US 2004018421 W US2004018421 W US 2004018421W WO 2004110191 A1 WO2004110191 A1 WO 2004110191A1
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smoking
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Donald C. Presnell
Eric Bennett
Samir N. Jhaveri
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Rubbermaid Commercial Products Llc
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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
    • A24F19/02—Ash-trays with removable insets
    • A24F19/025—Ash-trays with removable insets of the disposable type

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  • the present invention relates to a receptacle for smoking waste, such as cigarette butts or cigar butts.
  • smoking waste such as cigarette butts or cigar butts.
  • smoking waste such as cigarette butts or cigar butts.
  • Studies for the American Heart Association have indicated an average of 22% of adults in the United States smoke cigarettes.
  • Conventional ash trays, which were common in households of adult smokers, are being used less now that families are aware of the dangers of second-hand smoke to children in the household. Those smokers are choosing to do more of their smoking outdoors on their patios and decks. This leads to a problem of outdoor smoking- waste litter for the homeowner.
  • the use of traditional open-container ashtrays in these patio and deck areas has several drawbacks.
  • the ashtray has a small capacity and fills up quickly with smoking waste, which requires frequent cleaning.
  • the cigarette butts are also left exposed, creating an unsightly condition and odor and also a possible hazard because the cigarette butts are not completely extinguished.
  • the traditional ashtray typically includes rest notches that encourage smokers to set a smoldering cigarette on the ashtray. This creates second hand smoke in the patio area.
  • the present invention relates to a receptacle for receiving smoking waste.
  • the receptacle includes a base, a cap and a disposable container.
  • the cap is configured to be connected to the base.
  • the disposable container for receiving the smoking waste is configured to be removably inserted in the base.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded view of a first embodiment of a receptacle for receiving smoking waste according to the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a cap of the receptacle of Figure 1.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the cap and a connected container of the receptacle of Figure 1.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a receptacle for receiving smoking waste according to the present invention.
  • Figure 5 is a partial perspective view of the receptacle of Figure 4 with a cap partially opened.
  • Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cap and base of the receptacle of Figure 4 with the cap closed.
  • Figure 7 is a partial cross-sectional view of the cap and base of the receptacle of Figure 4 with the cap opened.
  • Figure 8 is a partial perspective view of the receptacle of Figure 4 with the cap fully opened.
  • Figure 9 is a partial perspective view of a container used in the receptacle of Figure 4.
  • a receptacle 10 has a cap 20 and a base 30.
  • the receptacle 10 further includes a disposable container 50 for receiving smoking waste.
  • the cap 20 can provide a cover for the disposable container 50.
  • the cap 20 preferably includes a cover portion 21.
  • An insert opening 26 in the cover portion 21 connects to a passage 28 that extends through the bottom of the cap 20 to provide an opening into the disposable container 50.
  • Two insert openings 26 and passages 28 are shown in Figure 2. Smoking waste inserted into the insert opening 26 will proceed through the passage 28 into the disposable container 50.
  • the cap 20 may also include a throat portion 40 extending below a lower edge 23 of the cover portion 21.
  • the throat portion 40 preferably has a smaller maximum diameter than the cap 20, to form the lower edge 23.
  • the throat portion 40 is configured to fit within a rim 32 of the base 30 such that the lower edge 23 of the cover portion 21 rests on the rim 32 of the base 30.
  • the throat portion 40 of the cap 20 may include a keyed channel 42 configured to facilitate attachment of the disposable container 50 to the cap 20.
  • the keyed channel 42 can provide a recess into which a portion of the container 50 can be tightened to secure the container 50 to the cap 20, as shown in Figure 3.
  • the cap 20 may also include a recess 24.
  • the recess 24 is preferably shallow and configured to allow smokers to stub out or ash out their cigarettes or cigars.
  • the cap 20 can be made of a variety of materials. Preferably it is made of cast aluminum or zinc, and may be plated with copper, bronze, or brass. Such metal material allows the user to snuff out or extinguish the cigarette or cigar butt before disposing of it.
  • the cap 20 can be made in other ways, such as molded of plastic or a wood polymer mix.
  • the cap 20 preferably is connected to the base 30 by conventional means that allow a user to remove the cap 20 from the base 30 to access the disposable container 50.
  • the cap 20 and base 30 can be loosely connected by fitting the throat portion 40 of the cap 20 within the rim 32 of the base 30 such that the lower edge 23 of the cover portion 21 rests on the rim 32 of the base 30. More secure connections, such as interference, threaded screw, or friction fits, could also be provided.
  • the disposable container 50 receives and retains smoking waste.
  • the disposable container 50 fits around the throat 40 of the cap 20 and captures any smoking waste inserted into the cap 20.
  • the disposable container 50 preferably includes a closure device 52, such as a drawstring fit within a flap 53 in the disposable container 50, that can be tightened to facilitate connection of the disposable container 50 to the throat 40.
  • a closure device 52 such as a drawstring fit within a flap 53 in the disposable container 50, that can be tightened to facilitate connection of the disposable container 50 to the throat 40.
  • the closure device 52 may be tightened to snugly fit in the keyed channel 42 to keep the disposable container 50 in a proper position.
  • the closure device fit preferably is provided in a flexible portion of the disposable container 50.
  • the closure device 52 also can be used to close the disposable container 50 when it is ready for disposal. In particular, after removing the disposable container 50 from the throat 40, the closure device 52 may be further tightened to seal the disposable container 50 shut. Thus, the contents of the disposable container 50 will be retained within it for disposal.
  • the disposable container 50 can be positioned within the base 30. Preferably, the disposable container 50 is configured to line the inside of the base 30. [0030]
  • the disposable container 50 is preferably made of lightweight material(s), which makes it easier for a user to pick up and move the container 50. This makes it easier for a user to dispose of the container 50 without heavy lifting.
  • the disposable container 50 may be made of heavy duty aluminum foil bag or a thin aluminum can.
  • the disposable container 50 is made of noncombustible material(s).
  • the use of noncombustible material facilitates the collection of smoking waste in a safe manner. Additionally, the use of noncombustible material can eliminate the need for sand, or other noncombustible filler, to safely collect smoking waste. Omitting the noncombustible filler further contributes to the lightweight nature of the disposable container 50. It also allows the user to not have to sift through sand or touch any of the cigarette or cigar butts before disposing of them.
  • At least the portion of the disposable container 50 that connects to the throat 40 of the cap 20 is flexible. This permits an easier connection, while allowing the flexibility to seal the disposable container 50 for disposal.
  • the entirety of the disposable container 50 is made of flexible material.
  • the disposable container 50 can have a capacity of, for example, 500 cigarette butts. Because of the large capacity of the container 50, the receptacle 10 will require less frequent changing or cleaning than smaller capacity smoking- waste receptacles. If the receptacle 10 is used commercially, this reduced labor translates to higher work efficiency and a savings to the site using this receptacle 10.
  • the base 30 is configured to support the cap 20.
  • the base 30 is configured to house the container 50.
  • the base 30 could be open sided and not fully house the container 50.
  • the base 30 preferably includes the rim 32 upon which the cap 20 is positioned.
  • the base 30 can be, for example, molded of plastic or a wood polymer mix.
  • the base 30 also can be made of plastic by low pressure plastic injection molding (structural foam or structural web technologies), roto-molding, or blow molding.
  • the base 30 may also be made of wood, pre-cast concrete, formed metal, poryolefm resin, or engineering resin.
  • the disposable container 50 can be removed from the base 30, and detached from the cap 20 for disposal.
  • the cap 20 is detached from the base 30, allowing a user to access the disposable container 50.
  • the user may simply remove the container 50 from the cap 20, seal the container 50, and discard the container 50 after it (including its contents) is sufficiently cool to be placed in the trash. This allows a user to quickly empty and clean the receptacle 10.
  • a second embodiment of the invention is shown in Figures 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9.
  • This second embodiment is similar in many respects to the first embodiment, except the receptacle has a different shape, the cap 20 is provided with a flow-inhibiting structure, the disposable container 50 is connected to the base 30, and the connection between the cap 20 and the base 30 differs. These modifications could be incorporated separately or in combination into the receptacle of the first embodiment.
  • the cap 20 in this second embodiment is provided with a flow-inhibiting structure 80, such as a baffle.
  • the flow-inhibiting structure inhibits smoke from the smoking waste from exiting the receptacle 10.
  • the flow inhibiting structure 80 includes a lower wall 84 leading to a limited opening slot 86.
  • the lower wall 84 slopes downward.
  • Smoking waste will be guided by the lower wall 84 through the slot 86 and into the container 50.
  • the limited opening slot 86 is configured to allow a cigarette butt to pass, but to prevent the majority of smoke from escaping the container 50.
  • Smoke from the smoking waste will swirl around within the container 50 under the flow inhibiting structure 80 and will be inhibited from escaping through the cap 20.
  • the smoke circulating within the container 50 also restricts oxygen flow to the disposed smoking waste in the container 50.
  • the disposable container 50 is connected to the base 30.
  • the base 30 includes at least one post 70, and preferably a plurality of posts 70, projecting upwardly from the rim 32 of the base 30.
  • the cap 20 includes recesses 27, as shown in Figure 6, positioned in the underside of the lower edge 23. The recesses 27 are each configured to receive a post 70.
  • the disposable container 50 can be attached to the posts 70 to help maintain the proper position of the container 50 in the base 30.
  • the container 50 includes openings 54 configured to be positioned around the posts 70. The openings 54 may be positioned on a fold-over flap 56, that preferably is flexible.
  • the container 50 is positioned within the base 30, with a fold-over flap 56 extending out of the interior of the base 30 and laying along the rim 32 of the base 30.
  • the container 50 may be folded and die cut to create the flaps.
  • a punching operation may be used to create the openings 54.
  • the cap 20 is connected to the base 30 by a connector.
  • a hinge structure 90 as shown in Figures 7 and 8, can be provided to pivotably connect the cap 20 to the base 30.
  • the hinge structure 90 permits the cap 20 to pivot between an open position and a closed position.

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L'invention concerne un contenant (10) prévu pour contenir des cendres et des déchets d'articles fumés, qui comprend un fond (30), un couvercle (20) configuré de manière à être relié avec le fond (30), ainsi qu'un récipient jetable (50). Ledit récipient (50) est configuré de manière à être introduit dans le fond (30), pour recevoir et recueillir les cendres et les déchets d'articles fumés. Une ouverture (26) pratiquée dans le couvercle (20) permet à l'utilisateur d'introduire les cendres et déchets d'articles fumés. L'ouverture (26) se raccorde à un passage (28) permettant aux cendres et aux déchets d'articles fumés de tomber dans le récipient (50) jetable. Lorsque le contenant (10) doit être nettoyé ou vidé, le couvercle (20) est enlevé du fond (30) et le récipient (50) est ôté. Ledit récipient (50) peut être fermé hermétiquement et éliminé, ce qui évite à l'utilisateur de soulever des charges lourdes ou de toucher tout déchet ou cendre d'article fumé.
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