Cigarette and Cigar Holder and Preserver

Abstract

A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver comprises a tubular portion made of a material with high thermal conductivity such as copper or other appropriate metal with at least one end closed to contain a cigarette or cigar therein. The diameter of the tubular portion is selected to easily contain the cigarette or cigar within while easily allowing the cigarette or cigar to be removed for later use. Another end cap is provided to prevent the cigarette or cigar from accidentally falling out. In one embodiment, an eyehook is provided for attachment to a key chain. Another embodiment includes a clip for use in a pocket.

1 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver comprises:
 a generally tubular body defining a holding space therein;   at least one end cap removeably disposed on an end of said generally tubular body wherein said holding space is closed at an end; and   said generally tubular body is made of a material having high heat conductivity.   
   
   
       2 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  wherein said material is a metal. 
   
   
       3 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 2  wherein said material is copper. 
   
   
       4 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 3  wherein said material is aluminum. 
   
   
       5 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  wherein said generally tubular body has a diameter chosen to match a selected cigarette. 
   
   
       6 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  wherein said generally tubular body has a diameter chosen to match a selected cigar. 
   
   
       7 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  further comprising another end cap removeably disposed on another end of said generally tubular body. 
   
   
       8 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  wherein said other end of said generally tubular body is crimped to seal said other end. 
   
   
       9 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  further comprising a hook disposed on said at least one end cap. 
   
   
       10 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  further comprising a sealing ring disposed inside said at least one end cap wherein when said at least one end cap is placed on said end of said generally tubular body, a liquid tight seal is produced. 
   
   
       11 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  further comprising a clip disposed on an upper portion of said generally tubular body. 
   
   
       12 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver comprises:
 a generally tubular body defining a holding space therein;   said generally tubular body having a closed end and an open end; and   said generally tubular body is made of a material having high heat conductivity.   
   
   
       13 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  further comprising an end cap removeably disposed on said open end. 
   
   
       14 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  wherein said closed end is closed by crimping said closed end. 
   
   
       15 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  wherein said open end is flared wherein insertion of said cigarette and cigar is facilitated. 
   
   
       16 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  further comprising a base having an opening dimensioned to removeably hold said closed end of said cigarette and cigar holder. 
   
   
       17 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  wherein said closed end is closed with an end cap removeably disposed therein. 
   
   
       18 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 1  further comprising a thermal mass disposed on said end wherein said thermal mass draws heat away from a cigarette and cigar. 
   
   
       19 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  further comprising a thermal mass disposed on said closed end wherein said thermal mass draws heat away from a cigarette and cigar. 
   
   
       20 . A cigarette and cigar holder and preserver according to  claim 12  wherein said material is a metal.