Hand-rolling herbs for smoking, including the rolling of cigarettes, cigars, and the like, is increasing in popularity. By hand-rolling herbs, the smoker is able to customize the cigarette or other to one's own preference. For example, the smoker has control over which herb is used and the size, length, density, and the like of the rolled herb, and preferences regarding the rolling paper or other means for supporting and smoking the herbs. As such, many smokers prefer hand-rolling over purchasing mass produced cigarettes, cigars, etc.
As an example, and with respect to cigarettes, to roll a cigarette, tobacco is typically sorted in an herb rolling tray positioned on a surface, and then measured onto a sheet of cigarette paper, and the paper rolled into a cigarette.
There is a growing need to accommodate smokers rolling cigarettes or the like in different environments and/or locations, including in vehicles and other means of transportation when traveling, and including many other circumstances. There remains a need for a rolling tray for use by different users in different environments for producing on-demand cigarettes.
The present novel technology addresses this need.
The disclosure is directed to an herb rolling tray automobile accessory comprising a tray. The tray, or rolling tray, includes a flat interior working surface from which a vertical or nearly vertical endless sidewall extends. The tray also includes a substantially flat tray bottom surface opposing the interior working surface and at least one mounting component having a first end extending from the tray and a second end including an attachment configured for removably attaching the tray to an interior component of a vehicle. The construction and configuration of the tray, and the mounting component, may vary, with regard to size, weight, material, etc., depending on the particular application. In addition, it should be appreciated that the present disclosure has a broader applicability than what is presented herein as an exemplary embodiment.
Before the present methods, implementations, and systems are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to specific implementations, and as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to be limiting.
For the purposes of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention and presenting its currently understood best mode of operation, reference will now be made to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings and specific language will be used to describe the same. It will nevertheless be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, with such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated therein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
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According to the exemplary embodiment, the tray 12 includes four sides 20, 22, 24, and 26 defining the perimeter of the tray 12. The shape, configuration, and height of the four sides 20, 22, 24, and 26 may vary depending on the application. The function of the sides 20, 22, 24, and 26 may include restricting objects, including herbs, from sliding off the tray 12 and/or separating the herbs from the environment exterior to the tray 12.
The tray 12 includes at least one mounting component 28, shown here as a relatively wide hook 30, which is configured to support the tray 12 on a component of the interior of the vehicle (not shown). The hook 30 has at least one mounting component 28 having a first end 32 secured to and extending from the tray 12 and a second end 34 including an attachment feature 36 configured for removably attaching the tray 12 to an interior component of a vehicle.
Although a variety of different materials may be used, the use of metal will be discussed herein. The first end 32 may be attached to the tray 12 using any of a variety of different attachment means. For example, the first end may be attached to the tray using welding, gluing, soldering, brazing, riveting, and bolting, etc.
As shown, the second end 34 has an attachment feature embodied as a hook 30. The hook 30 may be shaped and sized such that it may be secured to one or more interior components of a vehicle. The tray 12 may be attached to, or supported by, one of various components of the interior of the vehicle including, for example, a door handle or a cup holder. The configuration of the hook 30 may vary to accommodate the desired components.
As described, the herb roiling tray 12 may be customizable depending on the application. The smoker may be confident that, when in different environments, such as in a moving vehicle, the herb rolling tray 12 and attachment will remain sufficiently stationary relative to the moving vehicle.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application 63/222,509 filed Jul. 16, 2021, under 35 USC §119(e).
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63222509 | Jul 2021 | US |