Hang-It-Up-Astray

Abstract

The Hang-It-Up-Astray is in the shape of a box or cup but with a long back flap used to hang it up to any surface and be closed for portability. It is made of a flexible material which is non-breakable. This ashtray has a specially designed cigarette holder strip that instantly smothers the burning end of the cigarette. The Hang-It-Up-Astray's most original feature is that it can be attached and unattached easily to any flat surface such as a wall, the edge of a table, chair and railings. It is also very portable as it can be closed completely so as to not spill its contents. The Hang-It-Up-Astray can be made in two parts the carry pouch which is made of any light material and the inserted part possibly made of a light and highly flame resistant plastic to meet fire safety codes and durability.

1 ) The Hang-It-Up Ashtray has anywhere capabilities. The Velcro attachment strip allows the ashtray to be hung on any edged, ledged. Walled, rounded, rough, flat surface. The ashtray can be attached to any surface because of the size of the Velcro strip being small and as importantly the weight or lightness of the astray materials as shown in  FIG. 2  &  FIG. 6 .  
   
   
       2 ) This holding strip holds the cigarette in a secure position. The holder pocket strip is illustrated in  FIG. 1 & 2  &  4 . The holder pocket strip and the back of the wall of the ashtray obliging the cigarette to fit into the V-shaped pockets. The specially designed holder pocket strip blocks the combustion of the tobacco as the cigarette is placed into this holder pocket strip, this instantaneously extinguishes the burning amber end of the cigarette. This feature benefits the smoker and the people around in that it eliminates any smoke from being produced and or floating in the air.  
   
   
       3 ) The resting position the ashtray holds the cigarette in an upright position in the holder pocket strip as shown in  FIG. 4 , facilitates the secure positioning and retrieving of the cigarette thus gives full confidence and protection against any kind of fire hazards.  
   
   
       4 ) Portability of this ashtray is also made to be easily portable because of its light and flexible materials and closes completely and securely to keep its contents in. The ashtray can be carried safely in a purse, pocket, bag etc.  FIG. 5 .