The invention is a smoking pipe snuffer and method of operation, the smoking pipe snuffer comprising a heat resistant flexible sheet cut in the shape of an inverted L to denote a foot portion connected to a leg portion, the foot portion is further configured to be removably placed over a smoking pipe's large bowl aperture to removably seal the large bowl aperture and protect a portion of the operator's thumb placed over the flexible sheet from any heat emission from a hollow bowl interior; and the leg portion is further configured to be removably secured between a stem of the smoking pipe and thenar portion of the operator's thumb.

The invention is a smoking pipe snuffer and method of operation, the smoking pipe snuffer comprising a heat resistant flexible sheet cut in the shape of an inverted L to denote a foot portion connected to a leg portion, the foot portion is further configured to be removably placed over a smoking pipe's large bowl aperture to removably seal the large bowl aperture and protect a portion of the operator's thumb placed over the flexible sheet from any heat emission from a hollow bowl interior; and the leg portion is further configured to be removably secured between a stem of the smoking pipe and thenar portion of the operator's thumb.

A device for use while smoking includes a sleeve defining an opening on a first end. The opening is contiguous with a recess defined therein. The recess is configured for slideably receiving a smoking accessory therein. An extinguisher is positioned on a second end. The extinguisher defines a resilient seal that is configured for being received above a smoking substance that is under flame to extinguish the smoking substance. The device has a first mode of operation in which stowage of a smoking accessory is received within the sleeve, a second mode of operation in which the device is engaged with a proximal surface by engagement of the resilient seal with the proximal surface, and a third mode of operation in which the extinguisher carried by the sleeve is used to extinguish a flame.

A device for use while smoking includes a sleeve defining an opening on a first end. The opening is contiguous with a recess defined therein. The recess is configured for slideably receiving a smoking accessory therein. An extinguisher is positioned on a second end. The extinguisher defines a resilient seal that is configured for being received above a smoking substance that is under flame to extinguish the smoking substance. The device has a first mode of operation in which stowage of a smoking accessory is received within the sleeve, a second mode of operation in which the device is engaged with a proximal surface by engagement of the resilient seal with the proximal surface, and a third mode of operation in which the extinguisher carried by the sleeve is used to extinguish a flame.

An extinguishing device for smoking materials including a base having a top side and an opposing bottom side, the bottom side being substantially flat for supporting the base on a surface, the base defining a blind end bore extending through the top side, and the bore being configured to receive a lit end of a cigarette for extinguishing the end of the cigarette.

An extinguishing device for smoking materials including a base having a top side and an opposing bottom side, the bottom side being substantially flat for supporting the base on a surface, the base defining a blind end bore extending through the top side, and the bore being configured to receive a lit end of a cigarette for extinguishing the end of the cigarette.

A package for a smoking article is provided, including a base layer and an elongate recess each having first and second ends; a cover layer having first and second ends and overlying the elongate recess, the cover layer and the elongate recess together defining a cavity configured to receive the smoking article. Each of the first end of the elongate recess and the first end of the cover layer includes a thermally insulating portion. A maximum width of the first end of the cavity between the base layer and the cover layer is greater than a corresponding maximum width of the second end of the cavity. The cover layer is moveable between an open position in which the smoking article can be removed from the cavity and reinserted, and a closed position in which the cover layer can substantially seal and extinguish the smoking article within the cavity.

A package for a smoking article is provided, including a base layer and an elongate recess each having first and second ends; a cover layer having first and second ends and overlying the elongate recess, the cover layer and the elongate recess together defining a cavity configured to receive the smoking article. Each of the first end of the elongate recess and the first end of the cover layer includes a thermally insulating portion. A maximum width of the first end of the cavity between the base layer and the cover layer is greater than a corresponding maximum width of the second end of the cavity. The cover layer is moveable between an open position in which the smoking article can be removed from the cavity and reinserted, and a closed position in which the cover layer can substantially seal and extinguish the smoking article within the cavity.

A device and related methods of use may be used to aid in snuffing out, suffocating, extinguishing, or otherwise putting out a burning or smoking item, such as a cigarette or a cigar. The device may include a feature or area for receiving ash or other byproducts of burning, such as an ashtray, and may include a hood-like area, opening, or feature. Cylindrical, substantially cylindrical, or otherwise elongated items may be placed within a receiving area, wherein burning, smoking, or displacement may deprive the item of oxygen and extinguish the item. Quality of items, as retained for later use, may be improved over other means of extinguishing. The device may be made of a variety of materials, such as glass, resin, metal, clay, or hybrid materials, and may include a range of coloring and designs.

A device and related methods of use may be used to aid in snuffing out, suffocating, extinguishing, or otherwise putting out a burning or smoking item, such as a cigarette or a cigar. The device may include a feature or area for receiving ash or other byproducts of burning, such as an ashtray, and may include a hood-like area, opening, or feature. Cylindrical, substantially cylindrical, or otherwise elongated items may be placed within a receiving area, wherein burning, smoking, or displacement may deprive the item of oxygen and extinguish the item. Quality of items, as retained for later use, may be improved over other means of extinguishing. The device may be made of a variety of materials, such as glass, resin, metal, clay, or hybrid materials, and may include a range of coloring and designs.