Cigarette butt receptable with advertising display

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-26
GOLDBERG KENNETH L +1
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[0013] The benefits and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent to those of ordinar

Problems solved by technology

If there are not adequate facilities to extinguish and dispose of the cigarettes near the “smoking areas,” however, smokers tend to discard the cigarette butts on the street, leaving many unsightly cigarette butts and other smoking refuse on the sidewalk or streets.
Because the smoking areas are often on sidewalks of streets frequented by many people, including potential bar / restaurant patrons and general customers, the unsightly smoking refuse may deter potential customers and patrons from frequenting the building or establishment.
But, this ashtray / bin also caused problems.
If the sand-filled depression is not frequently cleaned, unsightly cigarettes are exposed to the public and, when exposed to precipitation, water mixes with this sand and cigarette butts, resulting in an unpleasant odor and unsightly mixture.
Such receptacles were able to conceal the unsightly cigarettes, but they failed to exploit the benefit of the many smokers congregating and loitering in the smoking areas.

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[0017] While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in various forms, there is shown in the drawings and will hereinafter be described a presently preferred embodiment with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered an exemplification of the invention and is not intended to limit the invention to the specific embodiment illustrated.

[0018] It should be further understood that the title of this section of this specification, namely, “Detailed Description Of The Invention,” relates to a requirement of the United States Patent Office, and does not imply, nor should be inferred to limit the subject matter disclosed herein.

[0019] In the present disclosure, the words “a” or “an” are to be taken to include both the singular and the plural. Conversely, any reference to plural items shall, where appropriate, include the singular.

[0020] One specific embodiment of the invention pertains to a cigarette receptacle and information display assembly that conceal...

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Abstract

A cigarette receptacle and information display assembly including a base forming a cavity therein. The base is removably attached to an upper portion, which comprises a cover and a tube. The cover covers the cavity and is coupled to the tube. A passageway is formed within the tube, and the tube has openings at bottom and top ends of the tube so that the passageway is in communication with the cavity. A crown having an opening formed therein is positioned over the top end of the tube. Smoking refuse is inserted into the crown opening and is directed through the passageway and into the cavity, where the refuse is concealed and extinguished. An information display unit is coupled to the tube so that passers-by and smokers are exposed to the information displayed in the display unit.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(e) to, and incorporates by reference in its entirety, U.S. Application No. 60 / 524,054, filed on Nov. 24, 2003 and entitled “Cigarette Butt Receptacle With Advertising Display.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a cigarette butt and advertising display assembly. In particular, the present invention pertains to an assembly configured to receive and extinguish cigarettes and other smoking related refuse while also displaying information, such as advertising information. [0003] The general public has become concerned about the adverse affects of inhaling second hand smoke, prompting laws that regulate smoking indoors. As a result, most workplace buildings and many establishments, such as bars and restaurants, prohibit indoor smoking. To accommodate smoking employees and patrons, the workplace buildings, establishments and other “smoke free” buildings pro...

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IPC IPC(8): A24D1/12A24F19/10A24F19/14G09F23/00
CPCA24F19/105G09F2023/0041G09F23/00A24F19/14
InventorGOLDBERG, KENNETH L.GITTER, MICHAEL
OwnerGOLDBERG KENNETH L