Cigar case

Abstract

A cigar carrying case including a housing unit having a base in which the cigars are housed and a top which fits over the base to cover the cigars. In one embodiment, the top and the base are hingedly coupled such as by a living hinge and secured by a fastener, such as a zipper, wherein the zipper may also serve as the living hinge. In another embodiment, the top and/or base also have end caps made of buffalo horn. In an alternative embodiment, the base contains an adjustable divider to prevent the cigars from damaging each other. In a further embodiment, the top has a humidification device in order to prevent the cigars from drying out. In yet another embodiment, a storage compartment is incorporated into either the top or the base.

1 . A cigar case for carrying at least one cigar comprising:
 a base for housing a plurality of cigars;   a top hingedly coupled to said base providing a cover for said base and said plurality of cigars; and   at least one fastener securing said top to said base.   
   
   
       2 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein the fastener is selected from a group consisting of: zippers, clips, snaps, and a combination thereof. 
   
   
       3 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein the top and the base are the same diameter in order to facilitate engagement of the top and the base. 
   
   
       4 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein a hinge selected from the group consisting of a butt hinge, a T-hinge, a strap hinge, or a living hinge is used to hingedly couple the top to the base. 
   
   
       5 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein the top is smaller in height than the base. 
   
   
       6 . The cigar case of  claim 1  further comprising an insert in said base upon which said cigars rest. 
   
   
       7 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein the shape of the top and the base are selected from a group consisting of: rectangular, square, cylindrical, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal, and octagonal. 
   
   
       8 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein the base contains a divider selected from the group consisting of: adjustable divider; stationary divider and insertable divider. 
   
   
       9 . The cigar case of  claim 1  wherein said base and said top are constructed from a plurality of material layers. 
   
   
       10 . The cigar case of  claim 9  wherein said plurality of material layers are selected from the group consisting of: wooden veneer, cardboard, aluminum and leather. 
   
   
       11 . The cigar case of  claim 10  wherein said wooden veneer is cedar. 
   
   
       12 . The cigar case of  claim 9  wherein said plurality of material layers are joined together by a water based adhesive. 
   
   
       13 . The cigar case of  claim 1  further comprising at least one end cap positioned in at least one of the top and the base. 
   
   
       14 . The cigar case of  claim 13  wherein said end cap is made of buffalo horn. 
   
   
       15 . A cigar case for carrying at least one cigar, comprising:
 a base having a base height, a base width and a base length;   a cover having a cover width greater than a base width and a cover length greater than a base length; and an end cap on at least one of said base and said cover, wherein at least a portion of said end cap is comprised of buffalo horn; wherein said cover slidably engages about said base housing said cigar therein.   
   
   
       16 . The cigar case of  claim 15  wherein said end cap is positioned in said top and said base such that less than 50% of its height is visible. 
   
   
       17 . The cigar case of  claim 15  wherein said end cap is affixed to said top and said base via a frictional fit. 
   
   
       18 . The cigar case of  claim 15  wherein said end cap is affixed to said top and said base by an adhesive. 
   
   
       19 . The cigar case of  claim 15  further comprising a humidification device in said case. 
   
   
       20 . (canceled) 
   
   
       21 . A cigar case for carrying at least one cigar comprising:
 a base for housing a plurality of cigars, the base having a base height, a base width and a base length;   a top piece having a width greater than the base width and a length greater than the base length, wherein the top piece slidably engages the base;   a cover hingedly coupled to the top piece providing a compartment for storage; and   at least one fastener securing the cover to the top piece.