A system for simulating ash removal from a smoking article and a related method are provided. The system includes a support arrangement supporting at least a portion of a smoking article to form a cantilever with respect to the support arrangement. The system also includes a suction device in fluid communication with the first longitudinal end of the smoking article, the suction device being configured to apply suction to the first longitudinal end to simulate a draw or puff on the smoking article. The system further includes an ignition device configured to ignite an ignitable material of the smoking article about the second longitudinal end thereof, the ignited ignitable material being transformed to an ash in response to successive draws or puffs applied by the suction device. The system still further including an ash-dislodging mechanism configured to selectively impact the cantilevered smoking article to periodically remove the ash.

A covered ashtray having an opening in one sidewall or a cover thereof, which permits a tip of a lit smoking article, such as for example a cigar or cigarette, to be suspended within the interior of the ashtray. Retention structure may be provided to securely retain the smoking article in position in the opening. The housing and cover may be manufactured as a single unit, or separately, and later connected. Preferably, at least a portion of the cover or housing is openable (e.g. hinged or completely removable) to permit emptying the contents of the ashtray.

A portable cigar ashtray for use in a cup holder of a vehicle includes a shell that has a bottom. A wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the bottom. The wall has an upper perimeter defining a top of the shell, which is open. A rim that is complementary to the upper perimeter is coupled to the upper perimeter. A plurality of retainers is coupled to the rim. A blade is coupled to the rim. The shell is configured to insert into a cup holder. The retainers are positioned on the rim and are configured to maintain a lit end of a cigar in position over the top of the shell. The blade is positioned on the rim and is configured to cut off a head end of the cigar.

The present invention provide a new and novel holder for storing unlit articles to be smoked, such as cigar, and holding such articles when they are lit and not currently being smoked. When the holder is in a closed position, it acts as a carrying case for a number of articles to be smoked of any size (adjustable for lengths). When opened, the unit can be easily mounted to any frictional engagement device, such as a golf cart ball holder tray or easily with the cup-holder adapter. The device can also easily be applied to any cup holder typically found within golf carts, boats, and vehicles and any other structure that includes a cup holder.

A container ashtray assembly includes a cup-shaped container member comprising a bottom wall and a side wall extending outwardly from the bottom wall to a mouth thereby defining a receptacle volume. An ashtray lid member includes a receptacle portion and a nesting portion. The receptacle portion includes a bottom wall and a side wall extending outwardly from the bottom wall thereby defining an ashtray volume. The receptacle volume of the container member is greater than the ashtray volume of the ashtray lid member.

A cigar-cooling ashtray system is configured for cooling a lit cigar between puffs, preferably to keep at least a body length of the cigar in an ambient temperature range around 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit. The system includes an upper unit with a central ash receptacle and a raised rim around the central ash receptacle, where at least one thermally-conductive region of the raised rim is lower than a tallest portion of the rim and is positioned and contoured to hold and maintain sufficient surface contact with the cigar to keep its lit end suspended above the central ash receptacle. A base comprising at least one cooling chamber is removably attachable to the upper unit, where the cooling chamber is in thermal communication with the thermally-conductive region of the raised rim when the base is attached thereto. An attachable/removable secondary base may be included to provide storage and/or aesthetic enhancement.

The multipurpose ashtray holder may be used as a general purpose ashtray or a holder for stationery products. The multipurpose ashtray holder includes a holder assembly for placement at select locations by the user, an ashtray assembly, and a connector pivotally connecting the holder assembly to the ashtray assembly so as to enable folding of the multipurpose ashtray holder between a closed, non-use state and an open, use state. The holder assembly has a holder body with a plurality of insert holes therein. The insert holes enable quick and safe extinguishing of flammable tobacco products or storage of elongate objects or office supplies. The ashtray assembly includes a tray with a plurality of spaced notches formed thereon. The tray enables collection of ash or office supplies and caps the holder assembly in the closed state.

An ashtray system for monitoring the temperature of a burning tobacco product to facilitate optimal smoking and its method of use, comprising a body having a circular shaped bowl for receiving ashes, positioned on the front end with a cradle extending outwardly from the bowl and communicating with the rear end, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a plurality of sensors for detecting the temperature of the burning tobacco product, one or more light source emitting different colors, a power switch to turn the ashtray system ON/OFF and a power source, wherein the plurality of sensors monitor the temperature of the burning tobacco product and visually indicate the temperature through flashing one or more said light sources emitting predetermined colors at predetermined temperatures.

A travel ashtray and a method for disposing of ash and butts of a cigar. The travel ashtray includes a cylindrical housing having an open top and an open bottom. A top lid is mounted to the housing and covers the open top. A bottom lid is mounted to the housing to cover the open bottom. Both the top and bottom lids can switch between an open state and a closed state. A dividing plate within the housing divides an inner volume of the housing into an upper compartment and a lower compartment. The dividing plate can be turned between an open state and a closed state. a cigar rest coupled to a top of the housing. A cigar rest is coupled to an inner of the housing in proximity to a periphery of the open top. The cigar rest can flip outside towards a side of the housing.

A cigar-cooling ashtray system is configured for cooling a lit cigar between puffs, preferably to keep at least a body length of the cigar in an ambient temperature range around 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit. The system includes an upper unit with a central ash receptacle and a raised rim around the central ash receptacle, where at least one thermally-conductive region of the raised rim is lower than a tallest portion of the rim and is positioned and contoured to hold and maintain sufficient surface contact with the cigar to keep its lit end suspended above the central ash receptacle. A base comprising at least one cooling chamber is removably attachable to the upper unit, where the cooling chamber is in thermal communication with the thermally-conductive region of the raised rim when the base is attached thereto. An attachable/removable secondary base may be included to provide storage and/or aesthetic enhancement.