TOBACCO BOX

Abstract

A tobacco box includes a body having a base and a plurality of sides forming an interior cavity, the body having a first compartment sectioned off within the interior cavity, the first compartment having edges extending around a periphery of the first compartment; a lid having a plurality of sides to secure over a top of the body to enclose the interior cavity; and a holder having an elongated body to rest on the periphery of the first compartment, the holder having an elongated recess disposed within a top surface of the elongated body; the body and lid are composed of a smell resistant material.

Description

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to tobacco boxes, and more specifically, to a tobacco box with removable compartments held in an interior cavity via magnetic retention as well as providing a tobacco box having smell resistant material.

2. Description of Related Art

Tobacco box systems are well known in the art and are effective means to store and transport tobacco paraphernalia. For example, FIG. 1 depicts a conventional tobacco box 101 having a body 103 with a lid 105 pivotally secured thereto, with one or more 107, 109 compartments for holding tobacco items. During use, items are stored within the compartments for storage and transport.

One of the problems commonly associated with system 101 is insecure item storage. For example, items are typically placed in the compartments wherein they are free to move around and become dislodged.

Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of tobacco boxes, many shortcomings remain.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is an oblique view of a common tobacco box;

FIG. 2 is an oblique view of a tobacco box body and lid in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the tobacco box body of FIG. 2, removable holders, and an ashtray in accordance with a preferred emboidment of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a top view of a first holder of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a side cross sectional view of the first holder of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a top view of an ashtray of FIG. 3; and

FIG. 7 is a side view of the second holder of FIG. 2.

While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.

The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional tobacco boxes. Specifically, the present invention provides a tobacco box with removable holders configured to secure within an interior of the box via magnetic retention, thereby ensuring that all paraphernalia is secured therein. In addition, the present invention provides a box composed of a smell reducing material. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.

The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.

Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views, FIGS. 2-7 depict various views of features of a tobacco box 201 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present application. It will be appreciated that box 201 overcomes one or more of the above-listed problems commonly associated with conventional tobacco boxes.

In the contemplated embodiment, box 201 includes a body 203 having a base 205 with a plurality of sides 207 forming an interior cavity 209. Cavity 209 houses one or more compartments 211, 213, 215, 216, sectioned off and configured to receive items or item holders therein. Box 201 further includes a lid 217 configured to fit securely over base 205, thereby enclosing the cavity therein.

Box 201 further includes a removable holder 301 configured to rest on a peripheral rim 303 of cavity 211. Removable holder 301 is retained to rim 303 via one or more magnets 305, 307 disposed within a thickness of holder 301 and a thickness of rim 303. Holder 301 further includes an elongated recess 309 extending from a top surface 311 of holder 301, wherein recess 309 has a curved bottom surface to receive a cigarette, cigarillo, or the like. In addition, a lip 312 can be included to removably engage with top surface 311, thereby aiding in rolling, and the like. Lip 312 can be retained via one or more magnets 313.

As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, lip 312 is removable and provides a protrusion 501 configured to extend into recess 309, the lip 312 being maintained via magnets 313, 401. Holder 301 and lip 312 aid in the rolling of cigarillos and the like.

Box 201 further includes a second holder 315 configured to removably engage with cavities 215, 216, wherein holder 315 is retained in place via one or more magnets 317, 318, 701, 703. Holder 315 further includes a plurality of compartments 321, 323, 325, 327 configured to hold various items, such as a lighter, a splitter, and a poking device. As shown in FIG. 7, compartment 321 is shallow and long, thereby providing a resting place for a lighter. Compartment 323, positioned in front of 325 in FIG. 7, provides a resting place for a splitter, and compartment 327 provides for a place to store a poking device. It should be appreciated that holder 321 thereby provides a convenient means for various items to be stored.

Box 201 further includes an ashtray 601 configured to fit within a cutout 335 of removable holder 315, thereby again providing a place wherein the ashtray will securely fit during storage or transportation. It should be appreciated that ashtray 601 can vary, however, the preferred emboidment includes a body 603 having a lid 605 and a cutout 607 for a place to rest a cigarette or the like.

In the preferred emboidment, the components of the box are composed of a smell resistant material, thereby providing a discrete and appealing package.

It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the use of multiple removable compartment, each configured to retain within the interior cavity via magnetic retention, thereby providing a box to securely hold essential paraphernalia for tobacco users.

The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.

Claims

1. A tobacco box, comprising: a body having a base and a plurality of sides forming an interior cavity, the body having: a first compartment sectioned off within the interior cavity, the first compartment having edges extending around a periphery of the first compartment;a lid having a plurality of sides configured to secure over a top of the body to enclose the interior cavity; anda holder having an elongated body configured to rest on the periphery of the first compartment, the holder having an elongated recess disposed within a top surface of the elongated body;wherein the body and lid are composed of a smell resistant material.

2. The box of claim 1, further comprising: a removable lip configured to engage with the elongated recess to aid in rolling a cigarillo.

3. The box of claim 1, further comprising: a second holder configured to removably rest in the interior cavity, the second holder having: a first recess having a depth to partially receive a lighter therein.

4. The box of claim 1, further comprising: one or more magnets configured to retain the holder along the periphery of the first compartment.

5. The box of claim 1, further comprising: an ashtray configured to removably secure in the interior cavity, the ashtray having:a plurality of walls forming a cavity to receive ashes therein;a lid configured to enclose the cavity; anda groove cut from one of the plurality of walls and configured to receive a cigarette.