Field of the invention
[0001] The invention relates to a disposable receptacle intended for cigarette ends.
[0002] The invention relates more particularly to an individual receptacle that the smoker
can carry in his pocket but also to a receptacle for fixing that can be used by communities.
Introduction
[0003] Awareness of the effects of pollution on the human environment is a battle that is
becoming more and more significant. Consumers are in the process of realising that
the most commonplace and harmless materials, through their resistance to decomposition,
constitute powerful pollutants. Thus it is assessed that a cigarette end with a filter
can be expected to have a "life" of 1 to 15 years.
[0004] Recognition of the rights of non-smokers has had a perverse effect for this particular
type of waste: deliberately deprived of bins and ashtrays, smokers have all the more
a tendency to disperse their cigarette ends in the environment. The only current response
is enforcement: throwing away cigarette ends gives rise to the levying of higher and
higher fines (several tens of euros). In California, the land of fire, fines for throwing
away cigarette ends may attain several thousands of dollars... provided that one is
caught.
[0005] The only true solution is therefore the education of smokers.
Prior art
[0006] "Cigarette-end extinguishers" formed by a cylinder narrowed at its middle are known
through
WO 93/09 686,
DE 101 06 449,
DE 1 290 754,
DE 39 20 192,
GB 407 243 and
JP 8 056 638. These devices, produced from a non-combustible material (generally metal), are used
for an operation distinct from the collection of cigarette ends, in this case the
extinction thereof. Nothing however prevents the smoker, when his cigarette end is
extinguished, and theoretically "inoffensive", from then throwing it away, possibly
in the countryside.
US-4 497 329 describes such an extinguisher, combined with a conventional (non-closed) ashtray,
which clearly illustrates the existence of a dual problem, namely the extinction and
disposal of cigarette ends.
[0007] US 2006/0 191 944 describes an ashtray designed to eliminate smoke and tobacco odours.
[0008] WO 2008/088 274 describes an ashtray combined with an extinguisher and a receptacle for a lighter.
[0009] US 7 380 553,
JP 2001 327 277 and
DE 199 01 527 U1 also describe receptacles of the ashtray type, combined with extinguishing devices,
which may be provided with lids to prevent the dispersion of the content thereof.
These devices, which may be of elaborate design, are obviously reusable infinitely
provided that they are emptied regularly. Practice alas shows that many smokers, though
they manage to discipline themselves to use such ashtrays, will rarely go as far as
emptying them in appropriate places. From the point of view of pollution, the result
is therefore often identical.
Summary of the invention
[0010] A first aim of the invention is to prevent the dispersion of cigarette ends in the
environment.
[0011] Another aim of the invention is to make available to smokers a means that is hygienic
and easy to use for getting rid of their cigarette ends.
[0012] Another aim of the invention is to promote a cycle for disposal of cigarette ends
that is respectful of the environment and workers responsible for maintaining public
spaces.
[0013] Another aim of the invention is to promote the public-spiritedness of smokers.
[0014] The subject matter of the invention is a disposable cigarette-end receptacle that
comprises an inlet orifice. This orifice has a conical mouth the wide part of which
is turned towards the outside, and its inside diameter, the axial length of which
is equal to or less than the diameter of a standard cigarette, is calibrated so as
to grip a first cigarette end when it is introduced, to hold it in place and to prevent
removal thereof. This cigarette end therefore serves as a stopper for the receptacle.
The retaining force of this cigarette end is however sufficiently small for the thrust
exerted by a second cigarette end to force this first cigarette end to move towards
the inside of the receptacle and to fall therein.
[0015] This receptacle comprises a container, the only exit of which is the inlet orifice.
This closed container extends substantially along the axis of the inlet orifice and
its minimum length, along this axis, corresponds to that of a standard cigarette.
[0016] According to an advantageous embodiment, the internal surface of the inlet orifice
is in the form of two facing cones, narrowing towards the middle.
[0017] According to another advantageous embodiment the internal surface of the inlet orifice
is provided with non-return lugs, which may be in the form of conical skirts.
[0018] According to a preferred embodiment, the receptacle is produced from a polymer material.
[0019] According to a preferred embodiment, this polymer material is shaped by blow moulding.
[0020] According to an advantageous embodiment, the receptacle is produced from a heat-degradable
material which may preferentially be produced from a recycled material. One advantage
of this embodiment is that the use of precious raw material is limited and that moreover
the receptacles may be collected in a dedicated, more ecological system.
[0021] According to an advantageous embodiment, the cigarette-end receptacle comprises an
attachment member for fixing it to a support. This support may for example be a wall
support or a base to be fixed to the ground. It is possible to provide a multiple
support carrying several distinct receptacles, so that several smokers can simultaneously
get rid of their cigarette ends.
[0022] One advantage of this embodiment is that it is possible to make such a receptacle
available to communities (offices, canteens, etc), the receptacle, removable and recyclable,
being regularly replaced, keeping a clean and neat appearance for its location site.
[0023] According to a preferred embodiment, it comprises an external surface able to bear
a decoration, either by moulded embossment or by direct printing or by sticking thereon
a label or a sleeve. It may therefore be covered with various slogans in relation
to cleanliness campaigns, various advertisements, etc.
[0024] The material of which it consists is advantageously at least partially impregnated
with aromatic substances. It may also be impregnated with substances increasing resistance
to ignition.
[0025] According to an advantageous embodiment, the axial length of the inlet orifice is
around 5 mm.
[0026] The advantage of this variant of the invention is that the resistance to the forward
motion of the cigarette end already introduced is reduced, facilitating the introduction
of the following cigarette end.
[0027] According to a preferred embodiment, the capacity of the receptacle is proportionate
to that of a cigarette packet, so as to facilitate the counting of its content.
[0028] According to another preferred embodiment, the body of the receptacle comprises at
least one transparent zone making it possible to assess its degree of filling.
Brief description of the figures
[0029] These aspects as well as other aspects of the invention will be clarified in the
detailed description of particular embodiments of the invention, reference being made
to the drawings of the figures, in which:
Figure 1 is a view in elevation of a first embodiment of the invention;
Figure 2 is a lateral view of the embodiment shown in figure 1;
Figure 3 is a perspective view (not to scale) of the embodiment in figures 1 and 2;
Figures 4a to 4c are views in section along the plane IV-IV of a detail of the embodiment
in figure 1;
Figure 5 is a view in perspective of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of the invention;
Figures 7 and 8 are views respectively in elevation and perspective of another embodiment
of the invention.
[0030] The figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. Generally similar elements are denoted
by similar reference signs in the figures.
Detailed description of particular embodiments
[0031] Figures 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the invention, in this case a "pocket"
receptacle.
[0032] This receptacle 2 consists essentially of a closed container 4, the only outlet of
which is an inlet orifice 6. This inlet orifice 6 (shown in more detail in figures
4a to 4c) has approximately the diameter of a standard cigarette (that is to say between
7 and 8 mm) . It splays towards the outside in a conical mouth 8, so as to facilitate
the introduction of a cigarette end therein. This splay 8 is followed by a short narrowed
part forming a neck 10. As can be seen in figures 4a to 4c, the section along a longitudinal
plane of this neck 10 can adopt various profiles, either cylindrical (figure 4a) or
convergent/divergent (figure 4b), or simply convergent (figure 4c). Whatever the profile
adopted, the inside diameter of this neck 10 is calibrated so as to grip this cigarette
end and to hold it in place. This cigarette end therefore serves as a stopper for
the receptacle.
[0033] The operating principle of the invention is as follows: a still-lit cigarette end
introduced into the cylindrical orifice 6, emerging in the receptacle 4, is held "suspended"
therein at the neck 10, in the axis of the orifice 6, and is spontaneously extinguished
through lack of oxygen if the volume of the receptacle is small. When the smoker has
finished another cigarette, it suffices for him to introduce his new cigarette end
into the orifice 6, thus exerting a thrust forcing the first cigarette end to fall
inside the receptacle. The retention force of each cigarette end must be sufficiently
small for the smoker not to have to exert an excessive force to force his first cigarette
end to move towards the inside of the receptacle and to fall therein.
[0034] Particular attention must therefore be paid to the shape of the orifice 6, and in
particular to the shape and length of the neck 10 holding the cigarette end. This
must be sufficiently short (in the order of a few millimetres)(preferentially around
5 mm), for the penetration of the lit cigarette end pushing a previous cigarette end
not to offer resistance such that the lit cigarette end bends and makes penetration
thereof into the pipe difficult. The invention is greatly distinguished in this regard
from the prior art, which generally indicates a particularly long pipe and therefore
does not lend itself to the proposed use.
[0035] On the other hand, the neck must be sufficiently long for the cigarette end to remain
in place and fulfil its function of plug even in the case of abrupt movement of the
carrier of a pocket cigarette-end receptacle. A surprising and unexpected effect is
found in practice, namely that the resistance to friction of the cigarette end on
the walls of the neck 10, even over a few millimetres (typically around 3 to 5 mm),
is amply sufficient to prevent its falling into the receptacle or its ejection from
the pipe. One explanation for this phenomenon relates to the very small weight of
a cigarette end compared with its size. Consequently the use of the cigarette end
as a plug ensures perfect hygiene for the receptacle of the invention, and the smoker
does not have to fear having the ash and the content of the receptacle spread in his
pockets. It is moreover possible to ensure a further improved holding of the cigarette
end forming a plug by providing projections inside the orifice 6, which in addition
makes it possible to insert therein cigarette ends of different diameters (typically
7.8 mm to 8.5 mm).
[0036] Another point to be emphasised is the importance of the shape of the mouth 8 (angle
at the top and width and length). This mouth 8 may be either concave or convex in
shape. It must however be profiled so that an elongate object or one whose end has
a relatively small radius of curvature, such as the end of a finger, cannot touch
the proximal end of the cigarette end forming a plug so as to dislodge it and make
it "fall" inside the receptacle 4.
[0037] The plug formed by the cigarette end forms a barrier to the odours emitted by the
receptacle 2 sufficient to significantly reduce effluvia from the consumed cigarettes,
without requiring other artifices (the cigarette-end receptacle has moreover a short
life). It is however possible, for mainly marketing reasons, to add one or other fragrant
material (perfume or odour-absorbing products) in the material used to manufacture
the cigarette-end receptacle.
[0038] The "philosophy" of the receptacle of the invention is that of systematic collection,
able to end up in a particular recycling circuit. This implies that it is single-use
and that, once full, it must be disposed of. The capacity of a "pocket" receptacle
will therefore be adapted roughly to a number of cigarette ends corresponding to the
number of cigarettes in a pack (typically around 20 cigarettes). It is also possible
to envisage the production of larger containers that are made available to a community
of smokers, as shown in figures 5 to 8 (a volume of 500 ml can contain between 100
and 150 cigarette ends!).
[0039] One point to be taken into account is that it is necessary at all costs to prevent
the end of a still lit cigarette from coming into contact with the bottom of the receptacle
4, this in principle being made from a material sensitive to heat. Consequently the
length of the receptacle 4, measured along the axis of the orifice 6, must preferably
be at least equal to that of a standard cigarette.
[0040] As shown in figure 5, according to a first variant, the receptacle comprises a quick-fixing
device 12 (here a simple ring with anti-rotation notch) making it possible to fix
it by securing means 14 to a fixed support. It can also be provided (see figures 7
and 8) with a base intended to be pressed into loose soil, which makes it possible
to use it in a park or garden. Another variant, shown in figure 6, is provided with
a wide base, which makes it possible to use it at the table or in a car (its diameter
in this case being identical to that of a drinks bottle, all modern cars being equipped
with a support for bottles). With regard to the "table" cigarette-end receptacle,
the latter, apart from the fact that it may have varied aesthetic shapes, will also
help to prevent the dispersion of odours in cars and, just like a wall receptacle,
will contribute to cleanliness and hygiene in spaces still reserved for nicotine-addicted
customers at the entrance to bars, cafes and restaurants.
[0041] It is obvious that the diameter and length of the neck 10 are fundamental. In the
case of a pocket receptacle, a slightly narrower diameter will be chosen than for
the table or wall variation.
[0042] This difference relates to the fact that the pocket variant must have better holding
of the stopper while the table, car or wall variant must have greater ease of introduction
of the cigarette end.
[0043] The use a single-usage receptacle may in principle appear to be a waste. In reality
it is not at all, since it results in a much more systematic destruction of waste.
It is also a guarantee of cleanliness and hygiene. Anyone who, when entering a building,
has been confronted with the odour, dirt and repugnant appearance of a street ashtray,
particularly when the combustion of the cigarette ends is not complete and the filters
are being consumed, will understand, just like the maintenance personnel responsible
for cleaning the street ashtrays. It is in fact particularly difficult to protect
a public ashtray from rain and wet. However, the combination of moisture, nicotine
and the tar from the combustion of tobacco and paper are particular malodorous and
contribute to the difficulty in cleaning these street ashtrays, in particular when
they contain sand on the surface of a grille. The adoption of the receptacle of the
invention, which it suffices to replace with a new receptacle, makes this task easy
and constitutes a guarantee of cleanliness and hygiene. The small opening of the cigarette-end
receptacle limits the entry of rain into the pipe, even if the latter is open, and
prevents it completely if a cigarette is inserted as a plug.
[0044] The success of the marketing of such a single-usage receptacle is obviously dependent,
more than with another article, on a very low cost price. In this regard, this part
could be produced in a particularly economical fashion by the blow moulding (in particular
extrusion blow moulding or injection blow moulding) of a variety of economical polymers
such as polyethylene or polypropylene. In addition, there is no need to use a raw
material: an inexpensive recycled material finds here a particularly welcome extension
of its life cycle.
[0045] The complete cigarette-end receptacle would therefore preferably consist of recycled
polyethylene. This material, the cellulose making up the filters and the tobacco residues
are all perfectly combustible and can therefore incinerated in incineration furnaces
without consuming energy, quite the contrary. The presence of a combustion retarder
may be indicated according to particular safety criteria (when made available in public
places) without for all that impairing the recycling of the product.
[0046] Moreover, production in a single piece is economically much more advantageous.
[0047] This does not however exclude the possibility of producing the receptacle from two
different materials (one for the orifice, the other for the receptacle): the fact
that the receptacle is made in a single piece with the conduit or in two pieces is
of secondary importance compared with the functionality of the product.
[0048] Because recycled materials are used, the receptacle is preferably opaque. It is however
advantageous to provide a translucent zone extending in the axial direction, so as
to be able to assess its degree of filling.
[0049] Obviously, the use of cigarette-end receptacles of the invention, whether they are
in "pocket format" or public, contributes to the cleanliness of our pavements, our
streets, our beaches, our ski slopes and our woods. In the latter case, it also helps
to reduce risks of forest fires.
[0050] Finally, the cigarette-end receptacle may constitute a perfectly usable advertising
medium: nothing is easier than to stick an advertising label on the body of the receptacle!
It may therefore generate revenues helping to reduce its inherent distribution cost.
[0051] It will appear obvious to a person skilled in the art that the present invention
is not limited to the examples illustrated and described above. The invention comprises
each of the novel features as well as the combination thereof. The presence of reference
numbers cannot be considered to be limitative. The use of the term "comprises" can
in no way exclude the presence of elements other than those mentioned. The use of
the definite article "a" to introduce an element does not exclude the presence of
a plurality of such elements. The present invention has been described in relation
to specific embodiments, which have a purely illustrative value and must not be considered
to be limitative.
1. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2),
characterised in that it comprises
- a cylindrical inlet orifice (6) with a diameter equal to or less than that of a
standard cigarette, having a conical mouth (8), the broad part of which is turned
towards the outside, the inside diameter of this orifice (6), with an axial length
less than the diameter of a standard cigarette, being calibrated so as to grip a first
cigarette end when it is introduced, to hold it in place and to prevent its withdrawal,
this cigarette end serving as a plug for the receptacle (2), the retention force for
this cigarette end being sufficiently small so that the thrust exerted by a second
cigarette end forces this first cigarette end to move towards the inside of the receptacle
(2);
- a receptacle (4) having as its only exit the inlet orifice (6), this receptacle
(4) extending substantially along the axis of the inlet orifice (6), the minimum length
of this closed receptacle (4), along this axis, corresponding to that of a standard
cigarette.
2. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to claim 1, characterised in that the internal surface of the inlet orifice (6) is in the shape of two facing cones,
narrowing towards the middle.
3. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to either one of claims 1 or 2,
characterised in that the internal surface of the inlet orifice (6) is provided with non-return lugs.
4. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to claim 3, characterised in that these non-return lugs are in the form of conical skirts.
5. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it is produced from a polymer material.
6. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it is produced all in one piece.
7. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to claim 5, characterised in that it is formed by blow moulding.
8. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it is produced from a heat-degradable material.
9. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it is produced from recycled material.
10. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it comprises an attachment member adapted for fixing it to a support.
11. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that it comprises a printable external surface.
12. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the material from which it is made is at least partially impregnated with aromatic
substances.
13. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the axial length of the inlet orifice (6) is around 5 mm.
14. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the material from which it is made is impregnated with substances increasing its
resistance to ignition.
15. Disposable cigarette-end receptacle (2) according to any one of the preceding claims,
characterised in that the body of the receptacle comprises at least one transparent zone for assessing
its degree of filling.
1. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2),
dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es Folgendes umfasst:
- eine zylindrische Einlassöffnung (6) mit einem Durchmesser, der kleiner oder gleich
jenem einer standardmäßigen Zigarette ist, mit einem konischen Mundstück (8), dessen
breiter Teil nach außen gerichtet ist, wobei der Innendurchmesser dieser Öffnung (6),
mit einer axialen Länge, die kleiner als der Durchmesser einer standardmäßigen Zigarette
ist, so kalibriert ist, dass ein erster Zigarettenstummel erfasst wird, wenn er eingeführt
wird, um ihn festzuhalten und sein Herausziehen zu verhindern, wobei dieser Zigarettenstummel
als Stopfen für das Behältnis (2) dient, wobei die Haltekraft für diesen Zigarettenstummel
gering genug ist, so dass die Schubkraft, die durch einen zweiten Zigarettenstummel
ausgeübt wird, den ersten Zigarettenstummel dazu bringt, sich in das Innere des Behältnisses
(2) zu bewegen;
- ein Behältnis (4), das als einzigen Ausgang die Einlassöffnung (6) aufweist, wobei
sich das Behältnis (4) im Wesentlichen entlang der Achse der Einlassöffnung (6) erstreckt,
wobei die Mindestlänge des geschlossenen Behältnisses (4) entlang dieser Achse jener
einer standardmäßigen Zigarette entspricht.
2. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Innenfläche der Einlassöffnung (6) die Form von zwei einander zugewandten Konen
aufweist, die sich zur Mitte hin verschmälern.
3. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der Ansprüche 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Innenfläche der Einlassöffnung (6) mit Rückzugssperren versehen ist.
4. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass diese Rückzugssperren die Form von konischen Lamellen aufweisen.
5. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus einem Polymermaterial hergestellt ist.
6. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es in einem Stück hergestellt ist.
7. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es durch Blasformung gebildet wird.
8. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus einem thermisch abbaubaren Material hergestellt ist.
9. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es aus recyceltem Material hergestellt ist.
10. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es ein Befestigungselement umfasst, das angepasst ist, um es an einem Träger zu fixieren.
11. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es eine bedruckbare Außenfläche umfasst.
12. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Material, aus dem es hergestellt ist, wenigstens teilweise mit aromatischen Substanzen
imprägniert ist.
13. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die axiale Länge der Einlassöffnung (6) etwa 5 mm beträgt.
14. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Material, aus dem es hergestellt ist, mit Substanzen imprägniert ist, die seine
Entzündungsbeständigkeit erhöhen.
15. Einweg-Zigarettenstummelbehältnis (2) nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Körper des Behältnisses wenigstens einen transparenten Bereich zum Feststellen
seines Füllstandes umfasst.
1. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette,
caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend :
- un orifice d'entrée cylindrique (6) avec un diamètre égal ou inférieur à celui d'une
cigarette standard, comportant une embouchure conique (8), dont la partie large est
tournée vers l'extérieur, le diamètre intérieur de cet orifice (6), avec une longueur
axiale inférieure au diamètre d'une cigarette standard, étant calibré afin d'entrer
en prise avec un premier mégot de cigarette lorsqu'il est introduit, pour le maintenir
en place et pour empêcher son retrait, ce mégot de cigarette servant d'obturateur
pour le réceptacle (2), la force de rétention pour ce mégot de cigarette étant suffisamment
faible pour que la poussée exercée par un second mégot de cigarette force ce premier
mégot de cigarette à se déplacer vers l'intérieur du réceptacle (2) ;
- un réceptacle (4) dont l'orifice d'entrée (6) est sa seule sortie, ce réceptacle
(4) s'étendant sensiblement le long de l'axe de l'orifice d'entrée (6), la longueur
minimum de ce réceptacle fermé (4), le long de cet axe, correspondant à celle d'une
cigarette standard.
2. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la surface interne de l'orifice d'entrée (6) est sous forme de deux cônes se faisant
face, rétrécissant vers le milieu.
3. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que la surface interne de l'orifice d'entrée (6) est pourvue d'oreilles de non-retour.
4. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que ces oreilles de non-retour sont sous forme de jupes coniques.
5. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est produit à partir d'un matériau polymère.
6. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est produit en totalité de façon monobloc.
7. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il est formé par moulage par soufflage.
8. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est produit à partir d'un matériau thermo-dégradable.
9. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est produit à partir de matériau recyclé.
10. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend un élément de fixation adapté pour le fixer à un support.
11. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend une surface externe imprimable.
12. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le matériau à partir duquel il est fait est au moins partiellement imprégné avec
des substances aromatiques.
13. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la longueur axiale de l'orifice d'entrée (6) est environ 5 mm.
14. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le matériau à partir duquel il est fait est imprégné avec des substances augmentant
sa résistance à l'allumage.
15. Réceptacle jetable (2) pour mégots de cigarette selon une quelconque des revendications
précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le corps du réceptacle comprend au moins une zone transparente pour déterminer son
degré de remplissage.