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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7971745 | Smoker's station A disposal unit for discarded smoking products has, a lower tubular section mounted on a base, an upper tubular section with an interior partition to form a closed-bottom receptacle for the discarded smoking products, a removable cap covering an open end of the uppe... | 07/05/2011 |
| 7312706 | Microprocessor operated early warning ashtray The present invention is a battery powered, portable microprocessor based early warning alarming ashtray. It provides the smoker two different time limited unattended cigarette alarms, as well an alarm for a tipped ashtray; an alarm for a bumped ashtray; an alarm ba... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7231924 | Deodorizer for cigarette butt collection containers A deodorizing apparatus for suppressing odor emanating from a cigarette butt containment vessel. The cigarette butt containment vessel includes a partially enclosed basin cavity into which cigarette butts are collected. In accordance with the present invention, the ... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7195147 | Portable promotional ashtray A portable promotional ashtray and methods of manufacturing the same. The portable promotional ashtray may have a rectangular outer housing with an upper lip attached to the front portion and having a promotional display a rectangular drawer having a rear portion th... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7171968 | Cigarette disposal assembly A receptacle for receiving and disposing of combustible articles. The assembly has a base member and a cooperating removable top member having a seal structure. A flared inlet extends from the top member and into the base member. Extinguished combustible articles, s... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7073515 | Lockable ashtray The invention is directed to a lockable ashtray comprising a cover defining at least one aperture therein, a hinge connecting the cover to a lower section. The cover is reversibly locked to the lower section or the cylinder shaped vessel. A Tray for holding cigarett... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7055714 | Smoking-waste receptacle A smoking-waste receptacle includes a housing and a container for receiving smoking waste and that can be inserted into and removed from the housing. The container includes a removal opening that permits removal of smoking waste deposited in the container and a door... | 06/06/2006 |
| 7036778 | Tableware clip-on device A C-ring clips to an edge of tableware. The C-ring has a rearwardly extending shaft supporting a ball. A gripping device rotates on the ball and supports a shelf. A fixture capable of displaying an ornament or name card is attached to the shelf. ... | 05/02/2006 |
| 7032766 | Receptacle A receptacle is disclosed. The receptacle includes a lower portion, an upper portion, and a passage provided in the upper portion in communication with the lower portion. An end is provided above the passage providing a closed section. An aperture provided in a side... | 04/25/2006 |
| 7017517 | Waste collection system and apparatus for feeders An outdoor feeder apparatus for wild birds comprises a platform having at least one low point and constructed and arranged to be connected at a discharge opening at each low point to an inlet opening in a hollow support attachable to a base and adapted to provide an... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6971538 | Receptacle A collection device for the collection and disposal of cigarette butts, cigar butts, and other small combustible debris found in and around smoking areas. The collection device includes a body member within which is defined a receptacle chamber and a funnel-shaped t... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6926009 | Ashtray mechanism An ashtray includes doors that open and close and define a disposal path to a drawer when open. Cigarettes dropped on the doors will fall into the drawer when the doors are open. Cigarette disposal openings lead to the drawer and a cigarette grinder mechanism can be... | 08/09/2005 |
| 6776167 | Spent-cigarette respository with detachable column A molded plastic repository for spent smoking materials having separate base and column pieces with connecting portions which are connected for use by a connector which engages the connecting portions. The base and column are molded as a single piece then severed in... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6726051 | Outdoor cigar and cigarette butts receptacle A portable repository for discarded smoking products and incidental trash consisting of a hollow body having a closed upper surface and a pivotable bottom member providing a variable degree of closure for the lower surface, the bottom member normally providing a rec... | 04/27/2004 |
| 6626322 | Receptacle for spent smoking materials A receptacle for spent smoking materials is provided. The receptacle includes a base portion defining a chamber for containing the smoking materials. The base portion has an open upper end having a rim. The receptacle also includes an upper portion having... | 09/30/2003 |
| 6454122 | Collection device for smoking debris A collection device for the collection and disposal of cigarette butts, cigar butts, and other small combustible debris found in and around smoking areas. The collection device includes a body member within which is defined a receptacle chamber and a funn... | 09/24/2002 |
| 6227400 | Ashtray assembly adapted to be fixedly mounted to a wall of a building An ashtray assembly ashtray assembly adapted to be fixedly mounted to a wall of a building having a tube-like ashtray with a projection and an alignment fin, a locking nut, and a mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has an elongated vertical slot throug... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6186355 | Collection device for smoking debris A collection device (10') for the collection and disposal of cigarette butts (11), and other small combustible debris found in and around smoking areas. The collection device includes a body member (8") within which is defined a receptacle chamber (21') a... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6135305 | Litter bins A cigarette litter bin is provided that includes a mounting element and a receiver element. The receiver is in use, attached to the mounting element by a number of projecting formations engaging with a number of apertures. A biasing means biases the recei... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5947322 | Multiple-purpose container detachably mounted on wall A multiple-purpose container including: a cup-like container having at least a groove longitudinally formed in a side wall of the container; a convertible tray detachably securable on an upper portion of the container having a central opening and a plural... | 09/07/1999 |
| 4966295 | Dieting plate arrangement with movable partitions A dieting plate arrangement is set forth utilizing a compartmentalized dish provided with compartments of predetermined fluid capacity consistent with dieting portions of weight conscious individuals. The plate includes a further scale on one or more of t... | 10/30/1990 |
| 4142537 | Ash tray An ash tray comprising a first portion having a bottom wall and a continuous wall upstanding therefrom, the continuous wall having a lip on its free end, and a second portion, the second portion having a plurality of concentric members telescopically conn... | 03/06/1979 |
| 4082872 | Flower decoration 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 th... | 04/04/1978 |
