Portable promotional ashtray

Abstract

The present invention, provides a portable promotional ashtray and methods of manufacturing. According to one embodiment, a compact, portable ashtray assembly is disclosed comprising: a cylindrical outer housing having a first aperture along a longitudinal side; a cylindrical inner housing rotatably contained in the cylindrical outer housing having a second aperture along a longitudinal side, wherein the first aperture and the second aperture are in rotating communication as to provide an open position and a closed position, the closed position providing a sealed receptacle. A promotional display is affixed to the outer housing. As such a portable, disposable ashtray for giveaways at bars, restaurants is provided.

1 . A compact, portable ashtray assembly comprising: 
 a cylindrical outer housing having a first aperture along a longitudinal side;    a cylindrical inner housing rotatably contained in said cylindrical outer housing having a second aperture along a longitudinal side, wherein said first aperture and said second aperture are in rotating communication as to provide an open position and a closed position, said closed position providing a sealed receptacle.    
   
   
       2 . The apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein said extinguishing substance is selected from the group consisting of sand, gel, air freshener and foam.  
   
   
       3 . The apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein said cylindrical outer housing and said cylindrical inner housing are made of heat resistant material.  
   
   
       4 . The apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein said promotional display is affixed to said cylindrical outer housing.  
   
   
       5 . The apparatus as in  claim 1 , wherein said promotional display is selected from the group consisting of logo, advertisement, brand name, trademark and emblem.  
   
   
       6 . A method of fabricating a compact, portable ashtray assembly, said method comprising the steps of: 
 providing a cylindrical outer housing;    providing a cylindrical inner housing wherein said cylindrical inner housing is rotatably contained within said cylindrical outer housing;    providing a first aperture along the longitudinal side of said cylindrical outer housing;    providing a second aperture along the longitudinal side of said cylindrical inner housing wherein said first aperture and said second aperture are in rotating communication;    filling said cylindrical inner housing with an extinguishing substance;    inserting said cylindrical inner housing into said cylindrical outer housing; and    affixing a promotional logo on a portion of said disposable compact portable ashtray assembly.    
   
   
       7 . The method as in  claim 6 , wherein said extinguishing substance is selected from the group consisting of sand, gel, air freshener and foam.