Devices, methods, and systems for humidified containment

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods that may be used to store and protect cigars and other items. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods may be used to store cigars and other items in a humidity controlled environment. In some embodiments, the devices, systems, and methods may be used to store cigars and other items in a temperature controlled environment.

1 . A device comprising:
 a main body housing including a hollow interior portion, an upper portion, a lower portion, and an open upper end;   at least one top plate operably coupled to the main body housing within the upper hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one top plate including at least one sleeve aperture disposed therein configured to accept at least one sleeve and at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one lift rod therethrough;   at least one sleeve operably coupled to the top plate;   at least one lift plate contained within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing and configured to be moveable within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one lift plate including at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one rod support base therethrough; and   at least one support rod assembly including a rod support base and a lift rod in extendible connection with the rod support base positioned within the hollow portion of the main body housing, the rod support base operably coupled to the lower portion of the main body housing and the at least one lift rod operably coupled to the at least one moveable lift plate.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the main body housing comprises:
 a cylindrical main body housing.   
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the main body housing comprises:
 a main body housing including an open lower end.   
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one top plate comprises:
 at least one top plate that includes at least six sleeve apertures disposed therein.   
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sleeve comprises:
 at least one sleeve that includes a lower portion configured to pass through the at least one sleeve aperture and a flanged upper portion configured to operably couple the at least one sleeve to the top plate.   
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one sleeve comprises:
 at least one sleeve having an inside diameter between about two centimeters and about four centimeters.   
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one lift plate comprises:
 at least one lift plate operably coupled to the at least one lift rod through a rod bushing.   
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support rod assembly including a rod support base and a lift rod in extendible connection with the rod support base comprises:
 at least one spring configured to extend the lift rod from the rod support base.   
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1 , wherein the at least one support rod assembly including a rod support base and a lift rod in extendible connection with the rod support base comprises:
 a rod support base and a lift rod operably coupled to at least one motor that is configured to extend the lift rod from the rod support base.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one rod mount plate operably coupled within the hollow lower portion of the main body housing and operably coupled to the at least one rod support base.   
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one top cap configured to operably couple with the upper portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open upper end of the main body housing.   
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 11 , wherein the at least one top cap comprises:
 at least one center punch.   
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 3 , further comprising:
 at least one bottom cap configured to operably couple with the lower portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open lower end of the main body housing.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the bottom cap comprises:
 at least one bottom cap including a lighter storage compartment.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the bottom cap comprises:
 at least one bottom cap including a humidification pack compartment.   
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 13 , wherein the bottom cap comprises:
 at least one battery pack.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one lighting unit.   
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 at least one communications unit.   
     
     
         19 . A device comprising:
 a main body housing including a hollow interior portion, an upper portion, a lower portion, an open upper end, and an open lower end;   at least one top plate operably coupled to the main body housing within the upper hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one top plate including at least one sleeve aperture disposed therein configured to accept at least one sleeve and at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one lift rod therethrough;   at least one sleeve that includes a lower portion configured to pass through the at least one sleeve aperture and a flanged upper portion configured to operably couple the at least one sleeve to the top plate;   at least one lift plate contained within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing and configured to be moveable within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one lift plate including at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one rod support base therethrough;   at least one rod mount plate operably coupled to the main body housing within the hollow lower portion of the main body housing;   at least one support rod assembly including a rod support base and a lift rod in extendible connection with the rod support base positioned within the hollow portion of the main body housing, the rod support base operably coupled to the at least one rod mount plate and the at least one lift rod operably coupled to the at least one moveable lift plate;   at least one top cap configured to operably couple with the upper portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open upper end of the main body housing; and   at least one bottom cap configured to operably couple with the lower portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open lower end of the main body housing.   
     
     
         20 . A device comprising:
 a main body housing including a hollow interior portion, an upper portion, a lower portion, an open upper end, and an open lower end;   at least one top plate operably coupled to the main body housing within the upper hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one top plate including at least one sleeve aperture disposed therein configured to accept at least one sleeve and at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one lift rod therethrough;   at least one sleeve that includes a lower portion configured to pass through the at least one sleeve aperture and a flanged upper portion configured to operably couple the at least one sleeve to the top plate;   at least one lift plate contained within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing and configured to be moveable within the hollow interior portion of the main body housing, the at least one lift plate including at least one rod aperture disposed therein configured for passage of at least one rod support base therethrough;   at least one rod mount plate operably coupled to the main body housing within the hollow lower portion of the main body housing;   at least one support rod assembly including a rod support base and a lift rod in extendible connection with the rod support base positioned within the hollow portion of the main body housing, the rod support base operably coupled to the at least one rod mount plate and the at least one lift rod operably coupled to the at least one moveable lift plate;   at least one top cap configured to operably couple with the upper portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open upper end of the main body housing;   at least one bottom cap configured to operably couple with the lower portion of the main body housing and substantially seal the open lower end of the main body housing; and   at least locking mechanism configured to control access to the interior portion of the main body housing.