Containers for Safe Storage of Used Cigarettes, Cigars, and Joints

Abstract

A container for storing a used cigarette includes an insert comprising a high thermal-conductive material, sized and dimensioned to be placed at the inside bottom of the container. The insert preferably includes one or more surface features that assist in extinguishing the burning end of the cigarette.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A container for storing a used cigarette, comprising:
 an elongated body that defines a lumen having a bottom; and   an insert comprising a high thermal-conductive material, the insert sized and dimensioned to be positioned at the bottom of the lumen.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the elongated body comprises a plastic material. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the body has an open end, and a lid configured to close the open end. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 3 , wherein the body has a closable end, and a lid configured to mate with the closable end. 
     
     
         5 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the body has an open end, sized and dimensioned to receive each of the used cigarette, and the insert. 
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a core portion and a surrounding portion, wherein the core portion comprises the high thermal-conductive material, and the surrounding portion comprises a low thermal-conductive material. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 6 , wherein the low thermal-conductive material is selected from the group consisting of: wood, cork, an acrylic glass, a natural fiber, a rubber, a polyurethane, and a silica aerogel. 
     
     
         8 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a raised top surface feature. 
     
     
         9 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the insert comprises a spring. 
     
     
         10 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the insert has an adhesive bottom. 
     
     
         11 . The container of  claim 1 , wherein the high thermal-conductive material comprises a metal.