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Cigarette snuffers for ash trays
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-04
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1989-12-04
Abstract
Abstract A framework for removable frictional entry into an ashtray; said framework rotatably supporting a container or containers for receiving and snuffing out cigarettes, when the lighted end of same are dropped therein; and a handle or lever is provided for manual finger turning of said containers to gravity transfer the cigarettes into the ashtray.
Inventors
- 👤 Edouard J Fredette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:03
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F19/00; A24F19/10; A24F19/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A cigarette snuffer for an ashtray, having a bottom, side and end walls, comprising: a horizontally disposed V-shaped spring framework having the ends thereof each provided with a bearing; a cup-shaped container pivotally supported on said bearings to receive an upended cigarette, when said framework ends are compressed and frictionally received within the walls of the ashtray; manual means for tipping said container to empty same; and means for returning the container to cigarette receiving position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A cigarette snuffer for an ashtray, having a bottom, side and end walls, comprising: a horizontally disposed V-shaped spring framework having the ends thereof each provided with a bearing; a cup-shaped container pivotally supported on said bearings to receive an upended cigarette, when said framework ends are compressed and frictionally received within the walls of the ashtray; manual means for tipping said container to empty same; and means for returning the container to cigarette receiving position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A cigarette snuffer for an ashtray as defined in claim 1, wherein said U-shaped framework ends are bent upwardly to support the container in an elevated position, and the central part of the V-shaped framework is adapted to contact the ashtray walls to prevent movement of the framework when the container is tipped.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |