System and method for holding a smokeless cigarette

Abstract

A holder is provided for holding a smokeless cigarette device around a neck of a user. The holder includes a hollow cylinder configured to receive a smokeless cigarette device, the cylinder comprising two opposing, open ends and a generally circular sidewall extending between the two open ends, wherein the sidewall comprises a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture positioned opposite from the second aperture; and a cord comprising a first end coupled to the first aperture of the sidewall and a second end coupled to the second aperture of the sidewall, wherein upon insertion of the smokeless cigarette device, the cord is positioned between the sidewall of the cylinder and the smokeless cigarette device to secure the device to the cylinder.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 61 / 648,277, filed on May 17, 2012, which is incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The description that follows relates to an improved holder for a smokeless or electronic cigarette and method for manufacturing the same.[0003]A smokeless or electronic cigarette (hereinafter, “e-cigarette”), is an electrical device that simulates the act of tobacco smoking. An e-cigarette produces a vapor that, when inhaled, has the physical sensation, appearance, and, sometimes, flavor and nicotine content of inhaled tobacco smoke, but without the odor or, arguably, the health risks. As a result, e-cigarettes are primarily used as a smoke-less alternative to tobacco smoking, or as an aid for smoking cessation, and some e-cigarettes are designed to resemble traditional cigarettes in shape, size, and appearance.[0004]E-cigarettes are typicall...

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Benefits of technology

The patent describes a holder that can hold different sizes of smokeless cigarette devices. It is designed to keep the device easily accessible to the user while also minimizing its interference with use. This invention solves the technical problem of providing a secure and convenient holder for smokeless cigarette devices.

Problems solved by technology

The atomizer of the e-cigarette may require frequent replacement due to a tendency to burn out easily.

The frequency of use determines how often the cartridge and / or atomizer must be replaced or refilled, and thereby, the ultimate cost of the e-cigarette.

However, unlike traditional tobacco cigarettes, placing an unprotected e-cigarette into a pant pocket, for example, could result in breakage and / or spillage of the liquid in, for example, a refillable cartridge.

However, some of these cases are too large to fit into, for example, a pocket and, therefore, are hard to keep within reach at all times. Also, the e-cigarette must be removed from the carrying case in order to smoke it.

However, users of both the White Cloud and EverSmoke lanyards have complained that the e-cigarette comes loose too easily from the holder portions, for example, after a period of use and / or with a slight tug or bump to the e-cigarette.

As a result, e-cigarette owners risk losing their e-cigarettes when using these commercially available lanyards, which is an especially worrisome prospect given the expenses associated with e-cigarette ownership.

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