Self-Extinguishing Storage Device

Abstract

A self-extinguishing storage device is disclosed. The self-extinguishing storage device safeguards cylindrical smoking articles, such as cigarettes and cigars, for future consumption. A cylindrical body includes a longitudinal length between two open ends in order to accept the cylindrical smoking article therein. A pair of cylindrical caps are configured to friction fit with the cylindrical body at each of the open ends. The pair of cylindrical caps form an airtight closure.

1 . A self-extinguishing storage device comprising:
 a cylindrical body having a longitudinal length from a first open end to a second open end, the cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis therethrough, the cylindrical body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the first open end and the second open end being configured to accept a cylindrical smoking article;   the cylindrical body including a continuously integral, closed sidewall;   the cylindrical body consisting of a metal;   a first cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the first open end, the first cylindrical cap being an elastomeric material, the first cylindrical cap having an end member opposite the receiving end, a sidewall, and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the end member forming a continuously integral, closed surface, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the first cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first airtight closure;   the first cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the first open end;   the first cylindrical cap, in response to distal phalange contact and displacement of the lip of the first cylindrical cap from the longitudinal axis, releasing the first airtight closure;   a second cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the second open end, the second cylindrical cap being an elastomeric material, the second cylindrical cap having an end member opposite the receiving end, a sidewall, and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the end member forming a continuously integral, closed surface, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the second cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a second airtight closure;   the second cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the second open end; and   the second cylindrical cap, in response to distal phalange contact and displacement of the lip of the second cylindrical cap from the longitudinal axis, releasing the second airtight closure.   
     
     
         2 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the metal comprises a material selected from the group consisting of aluminum and copper. 
     
     
         3 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal length comprises a length selected from the group consisting of 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) and 4.5 inches (11.43 cm). 
     
     
         4 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical smoking article further comprises an article selected from the group consisting of cigarettes and cigars. 
     
     
         5 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first cylindrical cap further comprises a cap length of at least 0.5 inches (1.27 cm). 
     
     
         6 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material of the first cylindrical cap further comprises a material selected from the group consisting of rubbers and synthetic rubbers. 
     
     
         7 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the first cylindrical cap, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, is disposed in a spaced, non-contact relationship with the interior surface. 
     
     
         8 . The self-extinguishing storage device as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the exterior surface further comprises a wrap. 
     
     
         9 . A self-extinguishing storage device comprising:
 a cylindrical body having a longitudinal length from a first open end to a second open end, the cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis therethrough, the cylindrical body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the first open end and the second open end being configured to accept a smoking article;   a magnetic body secured to the exterior of the cylindrical body;   a first cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the first open end, the first cylindrical cap having a sidewall and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the first cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first airtight closure;   the first cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the first open end;   a second cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the second open end, the second cylindrical cap having a sidewall and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the second cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a second airtight closure; and   the second cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the second open end.   
     
     
         10 . A self-extinguishing storage device comprising:
 a cylindrical body having a longitudinal length from a first open end to a second open end, the cylindrical body having a longitudinal axis therethrough, the cylindrical body having an interior surface and an exterior surface, each of the first open end and the second open end being configured to accept a cylindrical smoking article;   the cylindrical body consisting of a metal;   a magnetic body secured to the exterior of the cylindrical body;   a first cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the first open end, the first cylindrical cap being an elastomeric material, the first cylindrical cap having a sidewall and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the first cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a first airtight closure;   the first cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the first open end;   the first cylindrical cap, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, being disposed in a spaced, non-contact relationship with the interior surface;   the first cylindrical cap, in response to distal phalange contact and displacement of the lip of the first cylindrical cap from the longitudinal axis, releasing the first airtight closure;   a second cylindrical cap having a receiving end configured to friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body at the second open end, the second cylindrical cap being an elastomeric material, the second cylindrical cap having a sidewall and a lip at the receiving end, the sidewall and the lip, in combination, having a subterminal surface accommodating distal phalange contact;   the second cylindrical cap forming, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface of the cylindrical body parallel to the longitudinal axis, a second airtight closure;   the second cylindrical cap extending, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, along the longitudinal axis and intersecting the longitudinal length from at least one-eighth (⅛) of the longitudinal length measured from the second open end;   the second cylindrical cap, upon the friction fit with the exterior surface, being disposed in a spaced, non-contact relationship with the interior surface; and   the second cylindrical cap, in response to distal phalange contact and displacement of the lip of the second cylindrical cap from the longitudinal axis, releasing the second airtight closure.