GLASS WITH INTEGRATED RESTS FOR TOBACCO PRODUCTS

Abstract

A glass with integrated rests for tobacco products is disclosed. The glass has a base, an open top, and a closed loop sidewall. The glass has a series of integrated rests at the rim and near the open top. The integrated rests receive and securely hold a cigar or other tobacco product near the top of the glass. Optional inward projections surround each of the integrated rests. Inward projections help to avoid spilling of the beverage while tilting the glass for drinking. Inward projections act as a block to keep the beverage from pouring through the depressions that form the rests.

Claims

1. A glass with integrated rests for tobacco products comprising: a) the glass with integrated rests having a base, a sidewall, and an open top, wherein the sidewall extends upwardly from the base and the base and the sidewall form a closed containment area; and b) the glass having at least two integrated rests, wherein the integrated rests are oppositely disposed near a top edge of the sidewall.

2. The glass with integrated rests of claim 1 further comprising each of the integrated rests having an inward projection extending inwardly from the sidewall, wherein the inward projections aid in preventing liquid from pouring through the integrated rests when the glass is tilted.

3. The glass with integrated rests of claim 1 further comprising the at least two integrated rests being two integrated rests, wherein the top edge of the sidewall without the integrated rests is used for drinking.

4. The glass with integrated rests of claim 2 further comprising the at least two integrated rests being two integrated rests, wherein the top edge of the sidewall without the integrated rests is used for drinking.

5. The glass with integrated rests of claim 1 further comprising the at least two integrated rests being four integrated rests, wherein the top edge of the sidewall without the integrated rests is used for drinking.

6. The glass with integrated rests of claim 2 further comprising the at least two integrated rests being four integrated rests, wherein the top edge of the sidewall without the integrated rests is used for drinking.

7. The glass with integrated rests of claim 2 further comprising the inward projections each projecting inwardly from the sidewall at a substantially perpendicular angle.

8. The glass with integrated rests of claim 4 further comprising the two inward projections each projecting inwardly from the sidewall at a substantially perpendicular angle.

9. The glass with integrated rests of claim 6 further comprising the four inward projections each projecting inwardly from the sidewall at a substantially perpendicular angle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] FIG. 1 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with glass 102 and rests 110.

[0012] FIG. 2 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with tobacco product 140 depicted in phantom.

[0013] FIG. 3 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with glass 102 and rests 110.

[0014] FIG. 4 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with tobacco product 140 depicted in phantom.

[0015] FIG. 5 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with optional inward projections 130.

[0016] FIG. 6 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with optional inward projections 130 and with tobacco product 140 depicted in phantom.

[0017] FIG. 7 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with optional inward projections 130.

[0018] FIG. 8 depicts a top perspective view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with optional inward projections 130 and with tobacco product 140 depicted in phantom.

[0019] FIG. 9a depicts a side plan view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100.

[0020] FIG. 9b depicts a side plan cross-section view of a glass with integrated rests for a tobacco product 100 with optional inward projections 130.

[0021] Throughout the figures of the drawings, where the same part appears in more than one figure of the drawings, the same number is applied thereto.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0022] Reference will now be made in detail to several embodiments of the invention that are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Whenever possible, the same or similar reference numerals are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts or steps. The drawings are in simplified form and are not to precise scale. For purposes of convenience and clarity only, directional terms such as top, bottom, left, right, up, over, above, below, beneath, rear, and front, may be used with respect to the drawings. These and similar directional terms are not to be construed to limit the scope of the invention in any manner. The words attach, connect, couple and similar terms with their inflectional morphemes do not necessarily denote direct or intermediate connections, but may also include connections through mediate elements or devices.

[0023] Throughout the application reference will be made to a cigar or other tobacco product. This reference is meant to encompass all tobacco products, including but not limited to cigars, cheroots, and cigarettes. Also, reference will be made to beverages, whiskey, or alcoholic beverages. This reference is meant to encompass all beverages whether alcoholic or not. All such meanings are encompassed within this disclosure.

[0024] Now adding FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8 to the consideration, the structure and function of the glass with integrated rests for tobacco products 100 can be clearly seen. Glass 102 has base 104 and sidewall 106 extending upwardly from base 104. Sidewall 106 is a closed loop and base 104 and sidewall 106 form a closed containment area for the beverage. Glass 102 has an open top 108. Sidewall 106 can be any shape, but is generally cylindrical or polygonal. Base 104 can be any shape, but is generally round or polygonal.

[0025] Glass 102 has a series of rests 110 which can accommodate tobacco product 140. Rests 110 secure the tobacco product 140 and prevent tobacco product 140 from rolling off glass 102. Any number of rests 110 can be used to provide a secure position to rest tobacco product 140. In FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 5, and FIG. 6, two rests 110 are depicted and preferred. But, as can be seen in FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 7, and FIG. 8, four rests 110 can be utilized. Thus, any number of rests 110 can be utilized and all such embodiments are encompassed by this disclosure.

[0026] Tobacco product 140 is placed in two rests 110 on opposing sides of glass 102. The remaining rests 110, if present, are not used. With four rests 110, the user can place tobacco product 140 in two opposing rests 110 no matter how glass 102 is positioned. In the four rests 110 embodiment, the user does not have to turn or move glass 102 so that tobacco product 140 can be aligned and placed in a pair of opposing rests 110.

[0027] Now adding FIGS. 9a and 9b to the consideration, the structure and function of glass with integrated rests for tobacco products 100 can be clearly seen. Glass 102 has optional inward projections 130 projecting inwardly from sidewall 106. Inward projections 130 project inwardly at a substantially perpendicular angle from sidewall 106. Inward projections 130 help to avoid spilling of the beverage while tilting glass 102 for drinking. Inward projections 130 act as a block to keep the beverage from pouring through the depressions that form rests 110. Inward projections 130 also help support tobacco product 140.

[0028] This applicationtaken as a whole with the abstract, specification, claims, and drawingsprovides sufficient information for a person having ordinary skill in the art to practice the invention disclosed and claimed herein. Any measures necessary to practice this invention are well within the skill of a person having ordinary skill in this art after that person has made a careful study of this disclosure.

[0029] Because of this disclosure and solely because of this disclosure, modification of this device can become clear to a person having ordinary skill in this particular art. Such modifications are clearly covered by this disclosure.