Abstract: A smoking accessory includes a case that can completely contain a lighted cigarette. The cigarette foot end extends out of the case, and the smoker exhales smoke into a mouthpiece on the case that conducts the exhaled smoke into a filter chamber to be filtered before it is exhausted to the environment. The case includes an ash chamber next to a cigarette containing chamber, and a filter chamber is located adjacent to the cigarette containing chamber. A flexible hose having two passages can be connected to the case.

Abstract: A non-spillable portable cigarette ashtray has an ash receptacle open at its top, and a holder also having an open top and a flat bottom supporting the ashtray in an upright position. The ashtray is pivotally mounted to the holder and includes a weight which is effective, should the holder inadvertently be moved to a non-upright position, to cause the ash receptacle to pivot and to remain in an upright position, thereby preventing spilling out of the contents of the ash receptacle.

Abstract: An ash tray consisting of three containers, embedded in one another. The intermediate container is held spacedly above the centrally-bored bottom wall of the outer container, by frictional interengagement of the side walls thereof, whereby ventilation is facilitated between the walls of these latter two containers. There is a plurality of small, cigarette-engaging compartments between the inner and intermediate containers. The top edge portion of the inner container supports an upturned, radially-inturned open ring having a few radial channels, for supporting lighted cigarettes. The cigarettes may be extinguished by engagement in one of the small compartments.

Abstract: An arrangement that for receiving smoking residue that comprises an ash receiver body (22) that receives a cigarette with its burning end close to tube (28). A discharging device (30) that removes smoke and incinerates ashes from the receiver by wind rushing past it, and a residue storage receptacle (24) that stores, out of sight, all tobacco product residue. The invention provides a simple, convenient, inexpensive, environmentally conscious device that requires less cleaning and is less offensive to non-smoking passengers than a conventional vehicle ash receiver.

Abstract: A disposable ashtray having a cover, an ashtray body associated with the cover, and a molded block disposed within the body. The block is made of high molecular hydrophilic polymer, and has a plurality of holes in the surface thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a disposable ashtray which can be disposed of simply and quickly without touching cigarette butts, ashes and the like in a hermetically sealed state without having any fear of fire. It is composed of an ash receiving saucer made of an incombustible leaf sheet consisting of a concave section for collecting cigarette butts and the like with a flange section around the circumference. It is designed to seal the ash receiving saucer by bonding each half of the flange section or by bonding the flange section to a shield cover. The disposable ashtray disclosed herein may also be provided for containing a plurality of the ash receiving saucers piled up in an ashtray holder.

Abstract: Receptacle constituted by an envelope (1) of thin, flexible material, defined by two rectangular side walls (2, 3) and by two lozenge-shaped bounding walls (4), provided with a longitudinal fold line (6) and a transverse fold line (7) and connected to the side walls (2, 3) by fold lines (10) in such a way as to permit locking in open position, the top wall (4) having two holes (12) in the region of the acute angles of the lozenge.

Abstract: A low cost smokeless ashtray includes an upper, generally cylindrical receptacle having a bottom panel with a pair of selectively closeable apertures. Extending downwardly from the center of the bottom panel is a unitary journal having a radially projecting key. The receptacle is rotatably mounted to a base with the journal extending through a keyed orifice. The base includes an upper planar bearing plate having a pair of butt receiving wells. The wells are accessed by rotating the receptacle relative to the base until the bottom panel apertures are registered with the wells. The receptacle and base are each preferably molded in one piece construction of a suitable thermosetting polymer such as an amino resin, for example, a melamine molding compound with an alpha cellulose filler.

Abstract: An ashtray apparatus comprises a seat having a top rim which provides to place or contain an ashtray and of which inside center is hollow to contain a PC board and batteries, a support rod of which low end is connected a cage cover and also supports it, a cage cover fixing a negative ion emitting needle device and providing a positive ion dust collecting film, a negative ion emitting needle device fixed at the open of said cage cover and a positive ion dust collecting film united on the inner rim of said cage cover. By the connection of aforesaid elements that makes the particle cigarette ashes floating in the smoke through the adherence of negative ion be absorbed and adhered by the positive ion collecting film and be eliminated to reduce the air pollution of inside.

Abstract: An ashtray has a hollow housing in the interior of which is mounted a smoke detector and an audio playback unit for providing an anti-smoking message upon the detection of smoke. A digital counter counts the number of activations of the smoke detector. The ashtray has a concave ash receiving depression on a top surface of the hollow housing. A centrally disposed smoke passage in the concave depression allows smoke to be drawn into the smoke detector through a smoke tunnel by a small fan. The device is battery powered and is provided with an on/off switch for selectively disconnecting the battery power supply.

Abstract: In an ash tray apparatus provided with a cigarette lighter, the ash tray is pivoted open downward and the lighter is slided open frontward side by side, thus providing an easy access of the user to the cigarette lighter when the ash tray is completely open. The apparatus comprises, in particular, a front pin fixed to the ash tray; a rear pin fixed to the cigarette lighter and guided along a slot formed in a partition of the housing; and a link member having a front end connected the front pin and a rear end connected to the rear pin.

Abstract: An ashtray having a small electrode and a large electrode. A high voltage is applied between the two electrodes so that air is caused to flow from the small electrode to the large electrode and that the ionized particles of the smoke adhere to the large electrode. The large electrode is an ash reception plate. An auxiliary electrode is provided to connect electrically to the large electrode.

Abstract: A hand-held device eliminates smoke generated from cigarette smoking. This cigarette package-sized device completely encloses a cigarette while it is being smoked and provides two mouthpieces, one for inhaling and the other for exhaling smoke into the device. All smoke passes through two filters, a particulate filter and an odor filter, before being discharged into the ambient atmosphere.

Abstract: A disposable ashtray made of flame-resistant and/or fire-retardant treated paper comprising two substantically identical sheets bonded together along matching outer contours to define an inner space when said sheets are oppositely pulled. The upper section of both sheets are perforated and enclose at least one ply of an interposed smoke absorbing layer. The lower section of least one of the sheets has at least one mouth-like opening having an integral flapped tongue as a holding platform for an in-use cigarette. In addition, a holder stand for keeping the ashtray upright and stable at an expanded position.

Abstract: An ashtray assembly for vehicles includes a support having a lower wall and side walls pivoted within the confines of an opening in a vehicle for movement about its lower portion between a non-operative position and an operative position extending outwardly and upwardly of the opening. An ash receiving receptacle having open upper and lower walls is pivoted to the upper portion of the support for movement therewith as a unit or movement outwardly relative thereto to a dump position. The open lower wall of the receptacle is closed by the lower wall of the support to provide an ashtray when the support and receptacle move as a unit.

Abstract: A message transmitting ashtray is provided and consists of an ashtray disposed in a base containing a message transmitting mechanism which is responsive to a cigarette coacting with an activation mechanism in the ash tray.

Abstract: An air-cleaning apparatus presenting an appearance of a flowerpot comprises: a hollow container provided with a ventilating hole in its lower portion and an opening in its upper portion; a fan disposed inside the container; driving means for driving the fan; an air-cleaning filter disposed above the ventilating hole; an air-permeable supporting plate disposed above the fan and the filter; and a natural and/or imitation garden plant mounted on the supporting plate, which plant is covered at its root with an air-permeable filter.

Abstract: An ashtray comprising an incense holder. The incense holder is an aluminum tube inserted into a hole in the base of the ashtray. The tube includes clay inserted into the tube to aid in securing an incense stick.

Abstract: An ashtray, particularly for automotive vehicles, includes a receiving frame which can be fastened in a wall recess, a receiving housing pivotably connected to the frame, and an ashtray insert removably arranged in the housing. The ashtray insert is mounted in the receiving housing in such a manner that it can be lifted toward an opening between the frame and the housing by an actuating element such as a spring-steel strip. A detent spring includes a detent projection which releasably holds the insert within the housing and a deceleration projection which prevents the insert from being ejected when it is released.

Abstract: An ashtray for eliminating emitted smoke is disclosed. The ashtray defines, within its housing, a predetermined, fixed filter region. An air filter is positioned within and confined by the filter region to ensure that substantially all air passes through the filter medium of the air filter.

Abstract: Tilting ashtray comprising a container for the collection of stubs and ash and a closure lid for the container, wherein the bearing base of container has a convex shape, while closure lid includes a plate adapted to close the top of the container and provided with an opening whereby under said opening an additional plate is located for temporary collection of stubs and ash before they are caused to fall into container by means of a tilting thereof.

Abstract: A receiving arrangement, typically mounted within a vehicle, adapted to receive and transmit smoking residues, as cigarettes or cigar ashes and/or butts, from within the passenger compartment to a storage receptacle disposed within the engine compartment. Exhaust means, associated with the storage receptacle, draws the refuse from the passenger compartment receiving area. A water supply at the bottom of the storage receptacle serves to receive heavier-than-air particles and, further, flame extinguishing purposes. Exit vents or areas in the storage receptacle permit passage of unwanted smoke (and airborne ash) from the smoking articles placed on the receiving container in the passenger compartment during use.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrically operated self-cleaning ashtray comprising a moving web which has a flat area adapted to receive ash and any unburned residue and a discharge area overlying a collecting bin.A drive enables quick replacement or cleaning of the flat area, and a spray device is provided to deodorize the ashtray.

Abstract: A disposable ashtray for use on an open pop top beverage can. The tray is formed out of a flat blank of an aluminized paper sheet that has been scored to define a floor and erectable side walls for the tray. The floor is formed with (1) a passage to matingly receive the actuator tab of the pop top can and (2) a perforated score line defining a key tab portion that is displaced out of the plane of the floor to penetrate through the drink opening of the can.

Abstract: A miniature housing containing a miniature lightweight electrically operated blower and a tobacco smoke filter is removably mounted on the hand of the smoker adjacent the lighted cigarette or cigar or the like to draw the tobacco smoke directly into the housing through the filter media and expel the clean air through an outlet in the housing.

Abstract: This automatic apparatus is for use by cigarette smokers who may be in danger of going to sleep with a lighted cigarette near at hand, to possibly cause fire and both personal and property damage. This apparatus is for use with an ashtray, and there is a socket in the top wall for receiving a cigarette lighter for storage therein. The apparatus includes an electric switch associated with the socket for detecting the presence of the lighter therein. In series with this switch is an ON delay timer that is in series with an audible alarm device. Also associated with the switch is a spring-biased plunger with a feeler pin that is capable of engaging the lighter. When the lighter is removed so that the user may light his cigarette, the plunger is allowed to move to close the switch thereby energizing the ON delay timer for a given timed cycle. A cigarette crusher is mounted adjacent the front of the apparatus.

Abstract: A smokers' convenience caddy includes a compartmentalized receptacle with detachable components. A base unit adapted for accommodating a conventional package of cigarettes is securable to a selected substantially vertical support surface. An ash container is suspendable from the base unit and alternatively can be utilized at a remote location therefrom. A lighter pod for accepting a cigarette lighter is attachable to a side wall of the base unit and can also be independently deployed.

Abstract: The present disclosure is concerned with a deodorizing and fragrance releasing insert for an ash tray, and with an ash tray provided with the insert. In a further embodiment, the disclosure is concerned with a self-deodorizing and fragrance releasing ash tray which is constructed from a composite material including a synthetic resin and a compatible fragrant volatile odor releasing substance.

Abstract: An ashtray for eliminating emitted smoke is disclosed. The ashtray defines, within its housing, a predetermined, fixed filter region. An air filter is positioned within and confined by the filter region to ensure that substantially all air passes through the filter medium of the air filter.

Abstract: A cigarette rest for an ashtray 2 having a bowl for cigarette ash, the rest comprising first and second supports 6 and 14 for supporting forward and rearward ends, respectively, of a cigarette, each support being capable of supporting no more than a short length of the cigarette and the support surface of the second support 14 being at a level below that of the support surface of the first support 6, and, on the other side of the second support from the first support a lip 16 which limits the rearward axial movement of a cigarette resting on the supports, the first support surface being located at a distance from the lip equal to at least half the length of the cigarette and the second support surface being located nearer to the lip than to the first support, the rest being so constructed and arranged that the tip of a cigarette resting thereon with the butt end lowermost will project over the bowl of the ashtray.

Abstract: An ashtray system for bars, restaurants, and the like having a plurality of ash receivers. Each receiver is supplied with swirling water from a central reservoir and a drain connected via a filter back to the reservoir. Ashes, debris, and smoke are carried by the water to the filter to reduce smoke pollution and to maintain a clean, sanitary condition of the ash receivers. The reservoir may include deodorizing and disinfecting chemicals in the water and the filter is replaceable.

Abstract: An ash tray having fire protecting activity and comprising an ash tray body (2) including an ash container (24) and an internal or external time delay circuit which is connected to an acoustic and/or optical alarm and supervising means. The ash tray is formed with a lid (3) which is normally intended to be closed, whereby the time delay circuit (25) and any other units connected thereto are disconnected but which upon opening of the lid actuates the time delay circuit, whereby the time delay circuit provides an alarm signal unless the lid (3) is closed before a predetermined set time delay has passed to an end. The lid (3) preferably is actuated by a spring (16) which tends to open the lid and against the action of which the lid can be closed, whereby the time delay circuit (25) and the alarm means connected thereto are reset. The ash tray may include a cigarette lighter (32) which is covered and non-actuatable when the lid is closed but which is exposed and can be actuated when the lid is opened.

Abstract: A powered ashtray assembly (100) is disclosed for use in automobiles or similar vehicles. The ashtray assembly (100) includes a movable assembly frame (106) slidably mounted within an assembly housing (104). A manually operable switch (140) selectively applies activating signals to a motor (148) secured to frame (106). The motor (148) drives a spline (170) threaded to a stationary shaft (172) secured to a stationary frame (124). Activation of the motor (148) causes the spline (170) to be driven along the shaft (172) so as to selectively extend and retract the assembly frame (106) relative to the assembly housing (104).

Abstract: A safety ashtray device including a housing having a switch mounted in the upper surface of the housing and secured with respect to the bottom surface of an ashtray device. The ashtray device is movable from an upper switch position to a lower switch position and vice versa. The ashtray device when in the upper switch position closing the contacts in the switch and while in the lower switch position opening the contacts in the switch. A power source is mounted within the housing and is electrically connected in series with respect to the switch contacts as well as a timer and a buzzer. The timer is operable to be set as desired by the operator and the buzzer is adapted to activate responsive to the timer reaching the expired time and the ashtray being in the lower position. In this configuration a series connection will be made between the positive and negative terminals of the power source by a series connection through the switching device and the timer and the buzzer device and returning to the battery.

Abstract: A gravity held ashtray formed with an upwardly opening cup shaped tray and a downwardly projecting stem formed with a downwardly opening hexagonal socket for close fitting over the hex head included in the plumbing fixture leading to a stand-up urinal.

Abstract: A safety cigarette bottle for smoking cigarettes or the like. The bottle provides for safely smoking a cigarette to prevent a potential building fire and provides for clean housekeeping while smoking. The bottle includes a cigarette lighter with lighter chamber for lighting the cigarette. A cigarette holder is slidably mounted in a cigarette chamber for receiving the cigarette therein. An ash tray chamber is releasably attached to the bottom of the cigarette chamber for receiving and removing the cigarette ashes.

Abstract: An ashtray having an upper opening smaller than the internal compartment. The internal compartment stores cigarette ashes and includes a cigarette holding device. The cigarette when placed in the holding device is positioned completely within the internal compartment below the upper opening. The upper opening is sized larger than a large cigarette in order that it may be placed in the cigarette holder position below the plane of the upper opening and the opening is sized smaller in area than the lower area. In the preferred embodiment, from the perimeter of the upper opening of the cigarette ashtray to an intermediate portion the inner surface slopes outwardly as well as downwardly to the maximum outer perimeter. The ashtray is designed and sized to prevent the ashes from being blown directly out of the ashtray by winds passing over the upper opening and places a cigarette held by the holder to be positioned completely below the perimeter of the upper opening.

Abstract: An ash tray assembly for an automobile is disclosed which comprises a case fixed substantially horizontally beneath an instrument board of an automobile, an ash tray which is pushed into and pulled out from the case and a fire proof protector means which consists of a spring steel plate interposed between the case and the ash tray in such a way as to project obliquely in the upward direction and cover the front surface of the instrument board when the ash tray is pulled out from the case. The rear end portion of the fire proof protector means is turned back upwardly in such a way as to form substantially a U-shape and the end portion thus turned back upwardly is fixed to the case.

Abstract: A tubular body member has telescopingly received therein a tubular ash receiver member, closed at its outer end and having a through access opening in the side-wall thereof which is normally covered by an arcuate, extended-wall portion of the body member. A helical tension spring acting between the outer end of the body member and the inner end of the ash receiver member serves to yieldingly constrain the ash receiver member in fully closed position with respect to the tubular base member whereat the access opening is covered by the body member extended-wall portion. In use, the ash receiver member is pulled outwardly of the base member to uncover the access opening, abutment stop means being provided to temporarily maintain the ash receiver in this open position against the urging of the tension spring.

Abstract: A disposable ashtray comprises an X-shaped, permanent base (16) supporting a replaceable liner (10) formed of a nonflammable material. The liner (10) has a central trough shaped portion (24) for storing ash and outwardly extending side flanges (32, 34) formed with recesses (36) for supporting cigarettes. The surface of the liner is inwardly embossed (42) to help retain it to the base by negative pressure. The liner is foldable for compact storage.

Abstract: A container for receiving ashes and cigarette and cigar butts, comprising: a flat-bottomed bag open at the top, made of substantially air-impermeable, plastically deformable, pliable sheet material having at least on its sides defining the interior of the bag a material surface substantially resistant to the embers of cigarette and cigar butts, the bag having a bottom and two confronting identical sidewalls which are joined to one another and to the bottom in a substantially air-tight manner and merge at the open upper end of the bag with a peripheral marginal section, the sidewalls being superimposable on one another at least in the area adjacent the marginal section and being provided at the transition to the peripheral marginal section with a folding line or crease such that the peripheral marginal section can be bent to one side along the crease with plastic deformation of the sheet material, by at least 90.degree.

Abstract: An ash trap for a bong having a chamber with an intermediate perforate disc. A smoke passage tube extends from a smoke material bowl through the side of the chamber and the disc into a lower chamber. Ashes are collected on a removable closure at the end of the lower chamber. Tubing to a bong may be secured to the upper portion of the first chamber.

Abstract: An ashtray open at the top for supporting burning cigarettes and collecting cigarette butts is mounted over a small battery driven DC motor which drives a closed face centrifical fan which, when activated, draws air and smoke through a replaceable cartridge filter element mounted between the fan and ashtray, expelling cleansed air at the bottom.

Abstract: The device draws the smoke up from lit cigarettes and the like and disperses it thoroughly in large amounts of air to make it nearly invisible and less offensive. A battery operated motor drives an impeller which draws smoke through a ram tube. The smoke then proceeds through an annular flow channel and passes through a perforated dispersal ring before being ejected through a dispersal rim slot near the top of the device. The flow path is arranged to minimize the drain on the batteries and maximize dispersal; the motor, its batteries and electrical circuit connectors (including a novel electrical switch) are arranged such that smoke and ashes are kept away from their compartment. The entire device disassembles easily for cleaning. In one embodiment, the smoke passes through an ash screen having a low resistance to air flow.

Abstract: An ashtray having a top upon which lit cigarettes or the like may be rested and having a plurality of holes therethrough through which smoke from the cigarette may be drawn downwardly through odor-treating material. The holes in the top are such as to permit the smoke-entraining downward flow of air therethrough while yet substantially preventing the passage of cigarette ashes.

Abstract: A flower decoration is disclosed which not only has a decorative effect but also is a useful table accessory. The decoration includes a base which provides a stable support for the sepal and flower portion of the flower. Means are provided for securing the sepal to the base such that the decoration in one embodiment incorporates a plurality of ashtrays as petals and in another embodiment is a candleholder.

Abstract: An ash tray unit with exhaust ducts fixed to a self exhausting device which removes cigarette or cigar smoke outside of a moving vehicle. The ash tray with smoke exhauster is ideal for automobiles, busses, airplanes, trains, ships and boats.

Abstract: A fluid-cooled smoking device includes a plurality of concentrically disposed tubular members which, depending upon the predetermined length of some of such members, and/or the provision of apertures therewithin, together define an elongated serpentine fluid flow path. An ash receptacle is defined within the upstream portion of the fluid flow path while the downstream portion of the flow path includes a liquid chamber, and in this manner, the smoke is air-cooled within the upstream portion of the flow path, ash deposits are segregated from the fluid flow prior to the same being further cooled within the water chamber, and consequently, the water chamber does not readily become contaminated.

Abstract: A fluid-cooled smoking device includes a housing for containing a liquid coolant, and a tubular member projecting into the housing for supporting a smoking bowl-ash receptacle assembly disposed upon and with the tubular member. Concentric tubular members within the ash receptacle portion of the assembly define a serpentine flow path whereby the smoke and fumes to be inhaled are initially air-cooled, and subsequently, the air-cooled smoke and fumes pass into the liquid coolant so as to be liquid-cooled prior to reaching the smoker. The ash receptacle accumulates burnt tobaccos and ash deposits and prevents the same from entering the liquid coolant whereby the latter remains clean for extended periods of time.

Abstract: An odor masking ashtray is constituted by an ashtray provided with openings in its side for the insertion of cigars, cigarettes and pipes serving as a base supporting a housing in which is mounted a fan positioned between two filters so that smoke and other objectionable odors may be drawn upwardly from the ashtray through the filters and in the process filtered out of the air and/or masked.