James G Mcdowell

US Patent:

39969452, Dec 14, 1976

Filed:

Mar 25, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/670140

Inventors:

James A. McDowell - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A24F 1914

US Classification:

131235R

Abstract:

A disposable receptacle for cigarettes or cigars is formed of top and bottom juxtaposed bodies of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a layer of inorganic fire-resistant material sandwiched therebetween, disposed in a metal foil shell. A rigid frame member is secured to the top body by perimeter foil portions.

US Patent:

39482782, Apr 6, 1976

Filed:

Apr 7, 1975

Appl. No.:

5/566010

Inventors:

James A. McDowell - Hawthorne CA

International Classification:

A24F 1914

US Classification:

131235R

Abstract:

A disposable receptacle for cigarette or cigar ashes is formed of a body of rigid, foamed thermoplastic polymer and a metal shell enclosing the outer bottom and side surfaces thereof. The receptacle includes incense in contact with the body by impregnation or as a surface coating thereon whereby penetration of the body by the lit end of a cigarette or cigar releases incense vapors. Matching pairs of such receptacles can be mated in face-to-face relationship and secured by a girdling adhesive strip. In a further embodiment, the receptacle is contained within a taller housing.