Foldable ashtray

Abstract

A disposable ashtray available in multiple quantities and put together in a package or attached to a cigarette pack for quick and convenient access. The ashtray comes in a folded flat arrangement that can be opened up to form a box shape for a convenient use. When the ashtray is filled out with bits and pieces of cigarette litter it is folded back and squeezed into a round shape that safely holds cigarette litter inside preventing it from spilling, dropping out and giving up odors. The folded piece can be disposed of at a garbage receptacle or can be temporarily placed in a pocket, bag, etc., for further disposal. It is inexpensive, convenient and can be obtained in multiple quantities. It can be disposed of immediately or at a later time as it safely holds cigarette litter inside.

1 . A disposable and foldable ashtray in the shape of a flat folded packet, comprising:
 thin and foldable fire resisting material formed into an ashtray;   wherein said ashtray is folded into a compact package for storage prior to use;   wherein a number of said ashtrays are combined into a pack;   wherein said packaged ashtray is pulled out from the pack and unfolded to form an ashtray including four side walls and a bottom capable of accepting cigarette residues or similar litter;   wherein said ashtray is being collapsed and crumpled back into a creased ball holding cigarette residues inside;   wherein said creased ball safely keeps the inside content from dropping out and emitting odors until it is disposed of.   
   
   
       2 . A disposable ashtray of  claim 1  wherein it is attached to the backside of a cigarette pack for occasional use, unfolded by pulling off the upper portion of the ashtray by a tag to form an ashtray of  claim 1  that is still attached to the pack on lower side and remains like that while in use, further pulled out to be detached from the pack after final consumption, collapsed into a ball shaped package holding cigarette trash inside, and disposed of at convenience. 
   
   
       3 . A disposable ashtray of  claim 1  wherein an additional extinguishing pad is incorporated and attached to the bottom of the ashtray, comprising of two thin plastic layers filled out with liquid gel in between them that is encapsulated in squares capable of quick melting at continuous contact with heated objects such as burning or smoldering cigarette ends, and thus allowing penetration of gel into cigarette's burning end to extinguish it.