Patent Application
20170099876
The present cigar holder apparatus relates generally to an improved cigar holder which is a conveniently carried device.
Conventional cigar holders are bulky and inconvenient to use once the cigar burns down to a nub of its original length.
What is needed is a cigar holder which allows users to smoke the nub section of the cigar. Also what is needed is a conveniently carried device which allows users to smoke the nub section of the cigar.
It is therefore an object of the present apparatus to provide a cigar holder which can be folded into a conveniently carried device. Further, a non-folding cigar holder is also provided.
Other novel features which are characteristic of the apparatus, as to organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages thereof will be better understood from the following description considered in connection with the accompanying figures, in which preferred embodiments of the apparatus are illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the figures are for illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the apparatus. The various features of novelty which characterize the apparatus are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming part of this disclosure. The apparatus resides not in any one of these features taken alone, but rather in the particular combination of all of its structures for the functions specified.
There has thus been broadly outlined the more important features of the apparatus in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are, of course, additional features of the apparatus that will be described hereinafter and which will form additional subject matter of the claims appended hereto. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception upon which this disclosure is based readily may be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present apparatus. It is important, therefore, that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present apparatus.
Further, the purpose of the Abstract is to enable the national patent office(s) and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The Abstract is neither intended to define the apparatus of this application, which is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to the scope of the apparatus in any way.
Certain terminology and derivations thereof may be used in the following description for convenience in reference only, and will not be limiting. For example, words such as “upward,” “downward,” “left,” and “right” would refer to directions in the drawings to which reference is made unless otherwise stated. Similarly, words such as “inward” and “outward” would refer to directions toward and away from, respectively, the geometric center of a device or area and designated parts thereof. References in the singular tense include the plural, and vice versa, unless otherwise noted.
The apparatus will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings, wherein:
The present invention is a cigar holder 100 which can be folded into a conveniently carried device.
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Cover 110 includes a cover first side 114a, a cover second side 114b, wherein each cover includes a cover spring hole 112 and a cover slide pin hole 116. The cover 110 also includes a gap 111 formed between the cover first side 114a and the cover second side 114b and an attaching portion 115 for securing the cigar holder 100 to other devices.
The upper base 120 and the lower base 130 are identical.
The upper base 120 includes an upper base opening 121, an upper base pin channel 122, and an upper base spring channel (not shown).
The lower base 130 includes a lower base opening 131, a lower base pin channel 132, and a lower base spring channel 133.
The sliding holder 140 includes a sliding holder opening 141 and a pin receiver 142.
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With the sliding holder 140 position outside of the upper base opening 120 and the lower base opening 131, a user of the cigar holder apparatus 100 inserts a portion of a cigar (not shown) into the upper base opening 120 and the lower base opening 131 and as the user releases the cover 110, the spring 150 urges the sliding holder 140 back towards the upper base opening 120 and the lower base opening 131 thereby securing the cigar between the sliding holder 140 and an inner area of both the upper base opening 120 and the lower base opening 131 as suggested in
To release a cigar held within the cigar holder apparatus 100 a user simply slides (translates) the cover 110 away from the upper base opening 120 and the lower base opening 131.
By rotating the cover 110 back to its initial closed position as shown in
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In a non-use position the push button 500 is positioned approximate the case attachment loop 205 and the case ring opening 230 is unoccupied (see
In the use position, the cigar (not shown) (or other component to be held) is inserted into the case ring opening 230 and the push button 500 is pressed and translated along the cover slot 310 until the holder bar 700 abuts the cigar or component to be held. Once the cigar or component to be held is snugly abutted by the holder bar 700, the push button 500 is released and the holder bar 700 continues to securely retain the cigar or component to be held. This allows cigar smokers to smoke the cigar down to a minimal length (a nub) without risk of burning their fingers.
To release the cigar or component to be held, the push button 500 is translated to a position approximate the case attachment loop 205 until the cigar or component to be held no longer abuts the holder bar 700.
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When the cigar holder 200 is not being used to retain a cigar or component to be held, the holder surface 710 can be retracted into the cigar holder 200 as shown in
For use of the cigar holder 200, the holder bar 700 is translated to abut the cigar or component to be held by pressing and moving the push button 500 towards the case ring 210.
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Positioned with the case body 201 is at least one lock spring 600 which engages holder bar serrated spaced apart teeth 720 as the holder bar 700 translates. As the holder bar 700 is translated, a lock spring nub 605 on the lock spring 600 seats within the spaces of the serrated spaced apart teeth 720 to incrementally secure the holder bar 700 in the selected position.
Each lock spring 600 is positioned within the case body 201 on an inner tab 215 of the case body 201. Additionally, a spring guide 225 within the case body 201 helps align the lock spring 600 with the serrated spaced apart teeth 720 of the holder bar 700.
The flexibility of the lock spring 600 allows the lock spring nub 605 on the lock spring 600 to seat and unseat within the spaces of the serrated spaced apart teeth 720 as the holder bar 700 is translated towards or away from the case ring 210.
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The cover 300 may further include a cover attachment loop 305 so that the cigar holder 200 can be attached to an external object such as a keyring (not shown). While the cover attachment loop 305 is shown at a proximal end of the cover 300, it is understood the cover attachment loop 305 can be positioned at any location on the cover 300.
The case body 201 may further include a case attachment loop 205 so that the cigar holder 200 can be attached to an external object such as a keyring (not shown). While the case attachment loop 205 is shown at a proximal end of the case body 201, it is understood the case attachment loop 205 can be positioned at any location on the case body 201.
Preferably the cigar holder 200 includes both a cover attachment loop 305 and a case attachment loop 205 aligned cooperatively.
At the distal end of the cigar holder 200, the support ring 400 is aligned with and connected to at least the case ring 210 to help retain holder bar 700 and the cigar or component to be held.
It is understood this inventor anticipates the instant invention can be comprised of a variety of known material including, but not limited to plastic, paper, foam, natural materials, biodegradable materials, recyclable materials, metals, liquids, and tangible compounds as well as any matter in a permanent or transitory state.
Further this inventor anticipates the instant invention can be made of clear material, opaque material, textured material, or reactive material (sensitive to chemicals, light, temperature, pressure, distance, or time) or a variety of known materials including wood, rubber, metal, or plastic, as well as from any suitable combination of appropriate materials.
Further this inventor anticipates the instant invention can be made into a variety of shapes beyond the shapes provided in the Figures.
The foregoing disclosure is sufficient to enable one having skill in the art to practice the apparatus without undue experimentation, and provides the best mode of practicing the apparatus presently contemplated by the inventor. While there is provided herein a full and complete disclosure of the preferred embodiments of this apparatus, it is not intended to limit the apparatus to the exact construction, dimensional relationships, and operation shown and described. Various modifications, alternative constructions, changes and equivalents will readily occur to those skilled in the art and may be employed, as suitable, without departing from the true spirit and scope of the apparatus. Such changes might involve alternative materials, components, structural arrangements, sizes, shapes, forms, functions, operational features or the like.
Accordingly, the proper scope of the present apparatus should be determined only by the broadest interpretation of the appended claims so as to encompass all such modifications as well as all relationships equivalent to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62240781 | Oct 2015 | US |
