Dispenser Box and Kit for Cigarette-Rolling Supplies

This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC § 119 (e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/356,506 filed 29 Jun. 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The present invention in some embodiments thereof relates to a container for cigarette papers and cigarette tips and/or filters and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a portable container for cigarette papers and cigarette tips and/or filters which enables easy dispensing of the contents.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of preparing a cigarette including: supplying cigarette paper and filters in a container including two compartments separated by a divider with a cutout open to a top of the divider; removing a sheet of the cigarette paper by inserting a finger into the cutout to lift the sheet of the cigarette paper from a stack of papers; removing one filter of the filters by inserting a finger into the cutout to lift the one filter; and wrapping the filter and tobacco in the sheet of cigarette paper.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes closing the container with a cover.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes locking the cover of the container.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the removing is by a finger of a user.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a method of preparing a cigarette including: supplying a container including two compartments separated by a divider, wherein a first compartment including a first cutout in an outer wall of the first compartment, the outer wall of the first compartment being an outer wall of the container, the first cutout open to a top of the outer wall, and the first compartment is configured for storing cigarette paper, and the container including a second compartment including a second cutout in an outer wall the second compartment, the second wall being an outer wall of the container and the second compartment configured for storing filters; removing a sheet of the cigarette paper from the first compartment by inserting a finger into the first cutout to lift the sheet of the cigarette paper from a stack of papers; removing one filter of the filters from the second compartment by inserting a finger into the second cutout to lift the second cutout; and wrapping the filter and tobacco in the sheet of cigarette paper.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the second compartment is further configured for storing tips.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the wall of the container is an inner wall.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the wall of the container is an outer wall.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the method further includes locking the container after removing the cigarette paper and the filter.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the removing is by a finger of a user.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a kit for rolling cigarettes including: a container including a first compartment and a second compartment; a divider between the first compartment and the second compartment; one or more slots between the first compartment and the second compartment; wherein the one or more slots in the divider are configured to facilitate access between the slot and the first compartment, and between the slot and the second compartment.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first compartment is configured to store cigarette paper.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the second compartment is configured to store filters, tips, or both.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the kit further includes a third compartment separated from the first compartment, the second compartment or both by one or more dividers.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the one or more dividers include one or more slots, wherein the one or more slots are configured to facilitate access between the slot and the first compartment, between the slot and the second compartment, and between the slot and the third compartment.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the third compartment is configured to store filters, tips, or both.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the kit further includes a latch configured to hold a cover of the container closed.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the slot is configured to facilitate insertion of a user's finger.

According to an aspect of some embodiments of the invention, there is provided a kit for rolling cigarettes including: a container including a first compartment and a second compartment; a first cutout on a wall of the first compartment; and a second cutout on a wall of the second compartment; wherein the first cutout is configured for removing one or more items from the first compartment, and wherein the second cutout is configured for removing one or more items contained within the second compartment.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first compartment is configured to store cigarette paper.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the second compartment is configured to store filters, tips, or both.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the kit further includes a third compartment separated from the first compartment and the second compartments by a divider.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the third compartment is configured to store filters, tips, or both.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the kit further includes a latch configured to hold a cover of the container closed.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the wall of the container is an inner wall.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the wall of the container is an outer wall.

According to some embodiments of the invention, the first cutout and the second cutout are configured to facilitate insertion of a user's finger.

Unless otherwise defined, all technical and/or scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains. Although methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments of the invention, exemplary methods and/or materials are described below. In case of conflict, the patent specification, including definitions, will control. In addition, the materials, methods, and examples are illustrative only and are not intended to be necessarily limiting.

The present invention in some embodiments thereof relates to a container for cigarette papers and cigarette tips and/or filters and, more particularly, but not exclusively, to a portable container for cigarette papers and cigarette tips and/or filters which enables easy dispensing of the contents.

In some embodiments, the container may be used as packaging for sale of a product. For example, cigarette paper and/or tips and/or filters may be sold in a prefilled box. Optionally, the container may be repeatedly opened and/or closed by a user. Optionally, the container may include a latch. Optionally, the latch may be configured to hold the container closed. Optionally, the latch may be configured to lock the container.

According to some embodiments, the container may include two or more compartments. According to some embodiments, the two or more compartments may be separated by a divider. According to some embodiments, the divider may include a slot. According to some embodiments, the divider may be configured to facilitate access between the slot and a first compartment, and/or between the slot and a second compartment. Optionally, the slot may be sufficiently large to insert a finger. According to some embodiments, the container may store cigarette paper in one compartment and/or tips and/or filters in other compartments.

According to some embodiments, the container may include one or more cutouts in an internal and/or external wall. According to some embodiments, each compartment of the container may include one or more cutouts in an internal and/or external wall. According to some embodiments, the cutouts may be configured to facilitate access to the contents of one or more compartments. Optionally, the one or more cutouts may be configured to facilitate access to the contents of one or more compartments while the container is open, partially open, closed, sealed and/or latched. For example, a cutout may be sized to facilitate a user inserting a finger into the cutout and removing cigarette paper and/or tips and/or filters from the container.

Some embodiments may relate to a kit for rolling cigarettes. According to some embodiments, the kit may include a container including one or more compartments. According to some embodiments, the container may include a first compartment and a second compartment. According to some embodiments, the container may include a divider between said first compartment and said second compartment.

According to some embodiments, the container may include a slot between said first compartment and said second compartment. Optionally, the slot may be large enough to insert a finger. According to some embodiments, the divider may include one or more slots. According to some embodiments, the one or more slots may be configured to facilitate access between the slot and the first compartment, and between said slot and said second compartment. Optionally, cigarette paper may be stored in a first compartment. Optionally, filters and/or tips may be stored in a second compartment.

According to some embodiments, the container may include a first cutout on a wall of the first compartment. According to some embodiments, the container may include a second cutout on a wall of a second compartment. According to some embodiments, the wall may be an inner wall and/or an outer wall of the container. According to some embodiments, the cut outs may be removing one or more items from one or more compartments. Optionally, a first cutout may be configured for removing one or more items from a first compartment, and a second cutout may be configured for removing one or more items contained within a second compartment.

Some embodiments relate to method of preparing a cigarette including supplying cigarette paper and filters in two separate compartments. Optionally, the two compartments may be separated by a divider. Optionally, the divider may include a slot. According to some embodiments, a sheet of cigarette paper may be removed through a cutout. According to some embodiments, a filter may be removed through a second cutout. According to some embodiments, a filter and tobacco may be wrapped in a sheet of cigarette paper.

Some embodiments relate to method of preparing a cigarette including supplying cigarette paper and filters in two separate compartments. Optionally, the two compartments may be separated by a divider. Optionally, a first compartment may include a first cutout in a wall of the container. Optionally, the first compartment may be configured to store cigarette paper. Optionally, a second compartment may include a second cutout in a wall of said container. Optionally, the second compartment may be configured to store filters and/or tips. According to some embodiments, a sheet of cigarette paper may be removed through a cutout. According to some embodiments, a filter may be removed through a second cutout. According to some embodiments, a filter and tobacco may be wrapped in a sheet of cigarette paper.

Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not necessarily limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components and/or methods set forth in the following description and/or illustrated in the drawings and/or the Examples. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways.

are a schematic view of a system in accordance with some embodiments of the current invention. In some embodiments, containerincludes a dividerbetween compartments. For example, a dividermay be a relatively thin divider e.g., between about 0.1 to about 0.5 mm and/or about 0.5 to about 1.0 mm and/or between about 1.0 to about 3 mm thick. Optionally, the internal dividermay be solid without a slot. Optionally, the internal dividermay include a slot.

In some embodiments, the container may include a cover. The covermay have a latch. Optionally, the latch may fit into and/or attach to a corresponding component on a wall of the container. Optionally, the latch may be a tab and/or self-locking and/or reverse tuck and/or interference element (e.g., protrusion fit to indentation).

In some embodiments, one or more walls of the container may include one or more cutouts. Optionally, the cutoutsmay or may not reach the base of the container. Optionally, the covermay include one or more protrusionswhich may cover and/or fit over and/or fit into the cutouts. The protrusionsmay be thickened and/or may fill the cutouts. Alternatively, and/or additionally, the protrusionsmay be thin. Optionally, the protrusionsmay cover the cutouts from the outside of the container. In some embodiments, there is a ledge in the sidewallto provide support for the cover.

Advantageously, according to some embodiments, the container is a relatively smaller size for easy carrying, e.g., fits within a pocket and/or the hand of a user. Advantageously, the container can be kept closed to preserve the contents inside even when held upside down, shaken, etc. In some embodiments the container is made from, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, metal, and/or a combination thereof.

is a schematic view of a system in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. In some embodiments, containerincludes a dividerbetween the compartments,. For example, a dividermay be a relatively thicker divider e.g., between about 0.1 to about 0.5 mm and/or between about 0.5 to about 1.0 mm and/or between about 1.0 to about 5.0 mm and/or between about 5.0 to about 20 mm. Optionally, the dividermay include a slot. For example, the thickness of the dividerand/or the size of the slotmay be configured to facilitate insertion of a user's finger into the slotbetween the compartments,(and their contents) and/or removing an item from either compartment,(e.g., a cigarette paper from one compartment and/or a tip and/or a filter from the second compartment). According to some embodiments, the size of the slots may be between about 20 mm to about 30 mm and/or between about 30 mm to about 50 mm. Optionally, a container with a wide divider (e.g.,) may be relatively larger than a container with a thin internal wall.

In some embodiments, the container may include a cover. Optionally, the covermay include a latch. In some embodiments, the cover may include an outer wall(e.g., an outer wall). Optionally, the outer wallmay cover and/or partially cover a ledgeor an inner wallof the base of the container. In some embodiments, the container may have cutouts (not shown) above the ledge and/or above the base (e.g., covered by the outer wallof the coverwhen closed). Optionally, the cutouts may be in an inner wallof the container. The cutouts may be sized to facilitate removal of the cigarette papers and/or filters and/or tips, e.g., between about 10 mm to about 20 mm and/or between about 20 mm to about 30 mm and/or between about 30 mm to about 50 mm.

According to some embodiments, the container may include one or more cutouts. Optionally, each compartment may include one or more cutouts. Optionally, the cutouts for various compartments may be adjacent to each other. Optionally, the cutouts for various compartments may be on opposite sides of the container. Optionally, the cutouts for various compartments may be transverse to each other. Optionally, the cutouts for a single compartment may be adjacent to each other. Optionally, the cutouts for a single compartment may be opposite each other. Optionally, the cutouts for a single compartment may be transverse to each other. Optionally, a container may include no cutouts in the walls. In some embodiments the container is made from, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, metal, and/or a combination thereof.

is a schematic view of a system in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. In some embodiments, containerincludes a dividerbetween the compartments,. For example, a dividermay be a relatively thicker divider. Optionally, dividerincludes a slot. In some embodiments, the container includes a cover. Optionally, there are one or more cutoutson either side and/or multiple sides of the container. The cutoutsare optionally sized for the user to insert a finger in the slot between the contents of the compartments. Optionally, the container includes a latch. Optionally, the container is relatively larger. In some embodiments, the container is made from, but not limited to, cardboard, plastic, metal, and/or a combination thereof.

is a flow chart of an embodiment of the current invention. For example, in method, the cover is opened. Then cigarette papers are placedin the first compartment. Following or preceding this, cigarette filters and/or tips are placedin the second compartment. The cover is then closed. Alternatively, and/or additionally, the paper and tips are prepackaged in the container.

is a flow chart of a method of preparing a self-rolled cigarette in accordance with an embodiment of the current invention. For example, in method, the cover is opened, optionally, releasing cutouts in the sides of the container through which the contents are removed. Via the cutout the user accessesthe contents. A cigarette paper and/or tip and/or filter are drawn outof the top opening e.g., by accessing the outer edge through one of the slots and pushing it up out of the opening. The cover is closedand/or latched. For example, the latched cover may hold the contents in the box even when it is held upside down, shaken, etc.