Tool for removing broken tobacco sticks

Abstract

Tool for removing broken tobacco sticks from a tobacco heating system with internal stick holder, comprising: - an elongated plastic body with rounded edges - a metal wire fixed therein with a diameter of approximately 1.0 mm and a length of approximately 4 cm, the front end of the wire having a curved tip approximately 3 mm long - the wire protrudes from the plastic body and is used to manually remove the broken tobacco stick.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a handheld tool for removing residual pieces of so-called tobacco sticks left in the stick holder of a tobacco heating system. Such residues typically arise when the used stick breaks off at the bottom when being removed, leaving the remaining segment stuck in the holder. This can block the affected device and impair its function. Tool design

[0002] The tool according to the invention is characterized by a particularly simple yet extremely effective design. It essentially consists of three functional units: 1. Wire: A thin wire made of spring-hardened stainless steel with a diameter of approximately 1.0 mm and a length of approximately 4.0 cm. The tip of the wire is bent at a right angle for a length of approximately 3.0 mm, allowing it to hook behind the remaining embroidery segment in the device. The length of the wire allows for safe access to even deeply embedded residue. 2. Plastic housing: A housing made of thermoplastic material (e.g., ABS or PLA) into which the wire is firmly embedded. The housing consists of two parts: the main body, approximately 2.7 cm long, and a removable cap, approximately 2.8 cm long. Together, the tool measures 5.5 cm in total length. The outer edges are rounded to ensure a comfortable grip and minimize the risk of injury. 3. Fabric loop: A fabric loop made of robust polyester material is attached to the top of the cap. This loop is used to attach the tool to a keychain or other object. The loop is integrated into the housing, requiring no moving parts. User-friendliness

[0003] The tool is designed to be used effortlessly and without prior experience. This allows for simple and effective handling for all users affected by problems with remaining tobacco sticks.

Claims

[1] Tool for removing broken tobacco sticks from a tobacco heating system with internal stick holder, comprising: - an elongated plastic body with rounded edges - a metal wire fixed therein with a diameter of approximately 1.0 mm and a length of approximately 4 cm, the front end of the wire having a curved tip approximately 3 mm long - the wire protrudes from the plastic body and is used to manually remove the broken tobacco stick. [2] Tool according to claim 1, characterized by that the plastic body has a length of approximately 2.7 cm and a maximum width of 1.5 cm. [3] Tool according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the tool is provided with a removable cap that completely encloses the protruding wire and has a length of approximately 2.8 cm. [4] Tool according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the tool has a maximum total length of 5.5 cm when closed. [5] Tool according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the cap has a fabric loop at its upper end for attachment to a key ring. [6] Tool according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the wire is made of spring steel and is firmly cast or glued into the plastic body.

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