System and method for holding a smokeless cigarette

Abstract

A holder is provided for holding a smokeless cigarette device around a neck of a user. The holder includes a hollow cylinder configured to receive a smokeless cigarette device, the cylinder comprising two opposing, open ends and a generally circular sidewall extending between the two open ends, wherein the sidewall comprises a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture positioned opposite from the second aperture; and a cord comprising a first end coupled to the first aperture of the sidewall and a second end coupled to the second aperture of the sidewall, wherein upon insertion of the smokeless cigarette device, the cord is positioned between the sidewall of the cylinder and the smokeless cigarette device to secure the device to the cylinder.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A holder for holding a smokeless cigarette device around a neck of a user, comprising:
 a hollow cylinder configured to receive a smokeless cigarette device, the cylinder comprising two opposing, open ends and a generally circular sidewall extending between the two open ends, wherein the sidewall comprises a first aperture and a second aperture, the first aperture and the second aperture being positioned on opposing sides of the sidewall; and   a cord comprising a first end coupled to the first aperture of the sidewall and a second end coupled to the second aperture of the sidewall,   wherein upon insertion of the smokeless cigarette device into the cylinder, the cord is positioned between the smokeless cigarette device and the sidewall of the cylinder to secure the device to the cylinder.   
     
     
         2 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the cord is dimensioned at least to allow user movement of the cylinder between a resting position and a using position when the cord is worn around the neck of the user. 
     
     
         3 . The holder of  claim 2 , wherein the cord is dimensioned to allow at least a head of the user to pass through an opening of a substantially closed loop formed by the cord and the cylinder. 
     
     
         4 . The holder of  claim 3 , wherein the cord has a length of at least 28 inches. 
     
     
         5 . The holder of  claim 1 , wherein the cord has a width dimensioned to keep the smokeless cigarette device securely pressed against the cylinder. 
     
     
         6 . A method of assembling a hands-free holder for holding a smokeless cigarette device, the method comprising the steps of:
 providing a hollow cylinder having two opposing open ends and a generally circular sidewall extending between the two open ends;   forming two apertures on opposing sides of the sidewall of the cylinder;   providing a cord having a length and a width;   coupling a first end of the cord to a first aperture of the cylinder; and   coupling a second end of the cord to a second aperture of the cylinder.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , further including:
 selecting the length of the cord to allow user movement of the cylinder between a resting position and a using position when the cord is worn around the neck of the user.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , further including:
 selecting the length of the cord to allow at least a head of the user to pass through an opening of a substantially closed loop formed by the cord and the cylinder.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein the length of the cord is at least 28 inches. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 6 , further including:
 selecting the width of the cord to keep the smokeless cigarette device securely pressed against the cylinder.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein upon inserting the smokeless cigarette device into the cylinder, the cord is positioning between the sidewall of the cylinder and the smokeless cigarette device to secure the device to the cylinder.