Patent ID: 6036592
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B08B

Abstract:
An apparatus for capturing and propelling tobacco smoke, the apparatus being attached to a supporting surface, the apparatus having a base for attaching to the surface, a chimney assembly defining an air column mounted on said base, and an exhaust fan disposed at the upper end of said chimney assembly:said chimney assembly comprising a hollow duct having a bottom wall and being open along a vertical segment for the introduction of smoke and ash,the improvement comprising a removable ashtray having an interior and a peripheral wall, said interior having a separating wall to define a first area for receiving and permitting the extinguishment of a cigarette and a second area for ash, said ashtray conforming to the shape of the bottom wall of the duct for snug, stable seating within the chimney assembly, said smoke being sucked upwardly by the exhaust fan so that smoke emanating from said ashtray will be efficiently captured.