Patent ID: 8302611
Filing Date: 2012-11-06
Classification: A24F

Abstract:
1. An anti-smoking device comprising a cigarette holder, the holder being substantially tubular and having a first end for mounting a cigarette, the first end having an annular wall with an internal dimension larger than the diameter of the cigarette, the annular wall carrying a plurality of inwardly-directed ribs adapted to engage and support the cigarette whereby the cigarette does not engage the annular wall in use, the holder having a longitudinal axis, each of the ribs having a respective free end, the free ends of the ribs together defining an approximate circle having a diameter which is smaller than the diameter of the cigarette whereby in use the ribs deform the cigarette, a transverse wall being provided between at least one pair of adjacent ribs, the transverse wall providing a stop limiting the insertion of the cigarette in which at least one other pair of adjacent ribs has no transverse wall therebetween whereby a passageway is provided along the holder between said at least one other pair of adjacent ribs.