CASE FOR PACKET OF CIGARETTES

Abstract

“CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK”, disclosing a case (1) which comprises a cigarette compartment (2) and an ash compartment (3), such ash compartment (3) is arranged on the side of the cigarette compartment (2) and is provided with a sliding door (5) which has an anchoring tab (6). The main advantages presented by the invention are a compact design that allows the transport thereof in pockets and clothes without the risk of scattering the dirt stored therein while still allowing the hands-free use thereof through the anchoring tab (6).

Claims

1. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, comprising an accessory for storing a cigarette pack or individual cigarettes, made in flexible polymeric material, preferably resistant to high temperatures or even metallic material, characterized in that it presents a case (1), with parallelepipedal shape comprising a cigarette compartment (2) and an ash compartment (3); wherein the case (1) has a base (11) joined to a front wall (12), a rear wall (13) and a side wall (14), all with slightly rounded corners; the case (1) having an inner wall (15) directly opposite to the side wall (14) and also joined to the base (11), so that together with the side wall (14) the rear wall (13) and the front wall (12) they delimit the cigarette compartment (2), and together with base (11), the case (1) presents an closing wall (31) opposite to inner wall (15), being such closing wall (31) joined to front wall (12) and the rear wall (13), thus delimiting the ash compartment (3), which has its depth determined by the inner wall (15).

2. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the cigarette compartment (2) of the case (1), contains a lid (4) connected to the rear wall (13), with parallelepipedal shape.

3. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the closing wall (31) has an opening (32) on its face at the upper middle region in a rectangular shape and in its lower portion, the closing wall (31) has a closing plane, which is slightly lower than the front wall (12), the rear wall (13) and the base (11), more precisely as to the face of its joining.

4. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner face of the front wall (12) has a rectangular recess (12a) in the region close to the closing wall (31), in a rectangular shape, which extends vertically from the region of the joining with the base (11) to its opposite end.

5. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner face of the rear wall (13) has a rectangular recess (13a) in the region close to the closing wall (31), in a rectangular shape, which extends vertically from the region of the joining with the base (11) to its opposite end.

6. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claims 4 and 5, characterized in that the recess (13a) and the recess (12a) are aligned.

7. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the ash compartment (3) comprises a sliding door (5) fitted into the recesses (12a and 13a).

8. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 7, characterized in that the sliding door (5) has a rectangular shape in the same width as the distance between the front wall (12) and the rear wall (13).

9. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the sliding door (5) has a central rectangular opening called window (51) on its face.

10. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 7, characterized in that the sliding door (5) has an anchoring tab (6), arranged perpendicularly in relation to the face of the sliding door (5).

11. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that the ash compartment (3) has a circular region in relief inside it, directly aligned with the center of the opening (32).

12. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in a constructive variant, the case (1) has the ash compartment (3) on both the front wall (12) and the rear wall (13), and the base (11) joined to these by magnetic elements.

13. CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in a constructive variant, the case (1) has a space next to the cigarette compartment (2) for the storage of lighters.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The subject matter of this Invention will be totally clear in its technical aspects from the detailed description that will be made based on the figures listed below, in which:

[0021] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the case for cigarette pack in its most compact configuration, that is, with the compartment for storing ash and butts, as well as the closed compartment for storing cigarette pack.

[0022] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the case for cigarette pack in its widest configuration, that is, with the open compartment for storing ash and butts and the open compartment for cigarette pack;

[0023] FIG. 3 shows a side view of the case for cigarette pack in its most compact configuration; and

[0024] FIG. 4 shows a side view of the case for cigarette pack in its widest configuration.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In accordance with the objectives presented through the brief description, the present patent application “CASE FOR CIGARETTE PACK” discloses a case (1) made in flexible polymer material, preferably resistant to high temperatures and which may also be made in flexible metal material, so that said case (1) has a substantially-parallelepipedal shape, which comprises a cigarette compartment (2) and an ash compartment (3).

[0026] The case (1) has a base (11) joined to a front wall (12), a rear wall (13) and a side wall (14), all with their corners slightly rounded, preventing the formation of sharp edges. Said case (1) has an inner wall (15), directly opposite to the side wall (14) and also joined to the base (11), so that together with the side wall (14), the rear wall (13) and the front wall (12), they delimit the cigarette compartment (2).

[0027] The cigarette compartment (2) has a lid (4) connected to the rear wall (13), so that said lid (4) is freely movable in order to open and close the cigarette compartment (2), said lid (4) having a substantially-parallelepiped shape so that a cigarette pack can be placed inside the cigarette compartment (2).

[0028] Together with the base (11), but opposite to the inner wall (15), the case (1) has a closing wall (31) which is joined to the front wall (12) and the rear wall (13), thus delimiting the ash compartment (3) which has its depth determined by the inner wall (15).

[0029] The closing wall (31) has, on its face, an opening (32) at the upper middle region in a rectangular shape which gives access to the internal portion of the ash compartment (3). In its lower portion, the closing wall (31) has a closing plane which is slightly lower than the front wall (12), the rear wall (13) and the base (11), more precisely as to the face of their joining.

[0030] The internal face of the front wall (12), with respect to the portion located in the ash compartment (3), in the region close to the closing wall (31), has a rectangular recess (12a), in a rectangular shape, which extends vertically from the region of the joining with the base (11) to its opposite end.

[0031] The internal face of the rear wall (13), with respect to the portion located in the ash compartment (3), in the region close to the closing wall (31), has a rectangular recess (13a), in a rectangular shape, which extends vertically from the region of the joining with the base (11) to its opposite end, the said recess (13a) and the recess (12a) being aligned.

[0032] The ash compartment (3) also comprises a sliding door (5) which fits into the recesses (12a and 13a), so that said sliding door (5) moves up and down through these recesses (12a and 13a).

[0033] The sliding door (5) has a rectangular shape, with the same width as the distance between the front wall (12) and the rear wall (13). On its face, the sliding door (5) has a central rectangular opening called window (51). During the movement of the sliding door (5), when the window (51) aligns with the opening (32), the ash compartment (3) is in the open condition, that is, able to receive both cigarette ash and butts, as well as to remove the dirt stored therein.

[0034] In its upper portion, the sliding door (5) has an anchoring tab (6), arranged perpendicularly, that is, at an angle of ninety degrees in relation to the face of the sliding door (5). Said anchoring tab (6), when the sliding door (5) is in the condition of closing the ash compartment (3), remains facing the upper portion of the ash compartment (3).

[0035] The anchoring tab (6) has several functions, among them that of assisting the movement of the sliding door (5) and that of supporting the case (1) in conditions where the user needs their hands free. The anchoring tab (6) has greater malleability than the case (1) in order to allow it to adjust to other surfaces such as the edge of a jeans pocket.

[0036] In its interior, the ash compartment (3) has, directly aligned with the center of the opening (32), a circular region in relief, which allows the cigarette butt to be put out by the pressure made by the user on the butt against the circular region in relief, thus ensuring that the butts stored in the ash compartment (3) are put out.

[0037] In constructive variations, the case (1) may have the ash compartment (3) both on the front wall (12) as well as on the rear wall (13), and the base (11) joined to these by magnetic elements.

[0038] Still in constructive variations, the case (1) may present, next to the cigarette compartment (2), a space for storing lighters.

[0039] The main advantage of the case (1) is the protection of the cigarette pack or loose cigarettes, as well as the provision of an ash compartment (3), which allows its use while the user is on the move or away from specific smoking areas, allowing an adequate disposal of both ash and butts, thus avoiding their disposal directly on the floor.

[0040] Another important advantage regarding the case (1) is the presence of an anchoring tab (6) that allows the case (1) to be used by the user without the need to use one of his hands to support it.

[0041] An advantage of the case (1) is also the fact that it comprises an ash compartment (3) next to the cigarette compartment (2), so that the user always has the compartment in hand for the correct disposal of ash and butts, unlike conventional ashtrays that can be forgotten because they are not directly associated with the cigarette compartment.

[0042] Finally, another advantage of the case (1) is its opening and closing system for the ash compartment (3), based on a sliding door (5), which allows a quick opening for the disposal of ash and butts, as well as a correct closure of the ash compartment (3) so that dirt does not scatter through the storage location of the case (1), that is pockets of clothing, bags, backpacks and others.

[0043] It should be understood that the present description does not limit the application to the details described herein and that the invention is capable of other modalities and can be practiced or performed in several manners, within the scope of the claims. Although specific terms have been used, such terms should be interpreted in a generic and descriptive sense, and not for the purpose of limiting.