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Smoking apparatus

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-19
ELIAS RICHARD M +2
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[0006] The present general inventive concept provides an apparatus that allows a user to light a smoking implement, such as a cigarette, a cigar, etc., when the user does not have access to a personal lighting device.
[0007] The present general inventive concept also provides an apparatus that reduces smoke pollution and odor of a smoking implement, such as a cigarette, a cigar, etc.

Problems solved by technology

Due to growing public health concerns, smoking in public areas is generally limited to designated smoking areas.
However, smoke odors and smoke pollution are not always contained in the designated smoking areas.
In light of recent security concerns, many public areas do not permit personal sources of heat, ignition, or fire, including cigarette lighters and matches.
This is inconvenient for smokers because it prevents smoking even in the designated smoking areas.

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[0015] Reference will now be made in detail to the embodiments of the present general inventive concept, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference numerals refer to the like elements throughout. The embodiments are described below in order to explain the present general inventive concept while referring to the figures.

[0016]FIGS. 1 and 2 illustrate a smoking apparatus according to an embodiment of the present general inventive concept. Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the smoking apparatus includes a main body 1, a door 2 disposed at a side portion of the main body 1 to access an interior portion of the main body 1, a smokeless ashtray 5 provided at an upper surface of the main body 1, at least one lighter 6 provided at the upper surface of the main body 1, a coin machine 9 to accept coins and activate the smokeless ashtray 5 and the lighter 6, and a bill acceptor 8 to accept bills and activate the smokeless ashtray 5 and the lighter 6. The s...

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Abstract

A smoking apparatus includes a main, a lighter unit including a coil attached to the main body to receive electricity to heat the coil, and a control unit to control a supply of the electricity to the lighter unit. Accordingly, the smoking apparatus allows a user to light a smoking implement when the user does not have access to a personal lighting device.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present general inventive concept relates to a smoking apparatus, and more particularly, to a smoking apparatus that allows a user to light and ventilate a smoking implement when the user does not have access to a personal lighting device and / or ventilation device. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Due to growing public health concerns, smoking in public areas is generally limited to designated smoking areas. However, smoke odors and smoke pollution are not always contained in the designated smoking areas. Accordingly, it is desirable to reduce the smoke odors and smoke pollution occurring in and around the designated smoking areas. [0005] In light of recent security concerns, many public areas do not permit personal sources of heat, ignition, or fire, including cigarette lighters and matches. This is inconvenient for smokers because it prevents smoking even in the designated smoking areas. Accordi...

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IPC IPC(8): A24F25/00
CPCF23Q7/00
Inventor ELIAS, RICHARD M.SWANEPOEL, CARELPITTMAN, RONALD RAY
Owner ELIAS RICHARD M