US4061149A
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Ash tray with smoke exhauster
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-07
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Granted: 1977-12-06
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Expires: 1996-09-07
Abstract
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.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Bogdan Raczkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:15
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F19/00; A24F19/09; B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/08; B60N3/083; B60N3/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
An ash tray unit, for installation on a vehicle, comprising: a housing with an open top and having a bottom or side opening; a hood means movably mounted on said housing and having an opening in an upper portion thereof; an ash tray insert with an open top, mounted inside of said housing and having numerous side openings in the upper portion thereof; corner support means between said housing and said ash tray insert for supporting said ashtray on said housing and providing space therebetween; an self exhauster means with a funnel inlet, said self exhauster having an inlet opening having a stone shield screen mounted thereon, an outlet opening, and inclined duct branch means extending between said inlet and outlet openings; a top exhaust duct between said hood opening and one said duct branches a bottom exhaust duct between said housing bottom or side openings and said another of said duct branches, whereby smoke from a cigarette in said ashtray is exhausted from said housing through said self exhauster means by air passing through said inlet opening when the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
An ash tray unit, for installation on a vehicle, comprising: a housing with an open top and having a bottom or side opening; a hood means movably mounted on said housing and having an opening in an upper portion thereof; an ash tray insert with an open top, mounted inside of said housing and having numerous side openings in the upper portion thereof; corner support means between said housing and said ash tray insert for supporting said ashtray on said housing and providing space therebetween; an self exhauster means with a funnel inlet, said self exhauster having an inlet opening having a stone shield screen mounted thereon, an outlet opening, and inclined duct branch means extending between said inlet and outlet openings; a top exhaust duct between said hood opening and one said duct branches a bottom exhaust duct between said housing bottom or side openings and said another of said duct branches, whereby smoke from a cigarette in said ashtray is exhausted from said housing through said self exhauster means by air passing through said inlet opening when the vehicle is in motion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
In an ash tray unit as in claim 1 wherein said bottom exhaust duct is flexible.
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) | 1980-12-05 | 1981-06-06 | 1981-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-05 | 1985-06-06 | 1985-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-05 | 1989-06-06 | 1989-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |