Abstract:
An ashtray body having a bottom portion, the bottom portion having both a rubbish receptacle portion and a retaining sidewall disposed about a perimeter of said rubbish receptacle portion; a removable cover portion having a top wall and having cover portion sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the top wall, the top wall having a first opening; and an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about both the bottom portion and the removable cover portion.

Description:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
       [0001]    The present invention relates to an ashtray, and more in particularly to an ashtray having a slidably removable cover configured to maintain rubbish contained within the confines of the ashtray body at least for protection against gusting wind and hiding unsightly rubbish therein. 
       BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
       [0002]    Ashtrays are commonly placed table tops and are primarily used at homes, eating establishments, and smoke shops. It has become customary over the years to smoke outdoors, which prevents environmental factors that affect current ashtrays. Wind, and in particular swirling and/or gusting wind, commonly blow away the rubbish contained therein. 
         [0003]    In some cases, table top ashtrays are created having exaggerated sidewalls. However, the exaggerated sidewalls are still susceptible to wind swirl and are therefore highly inefficient. 
         [0004]    In other cases, ashtrays are provided having a cover that sits on top of the ashtray and only protects against the removal of rubbish when the ashtray is in non-use and does not protect against swirling wind. 
         [0005]    For example, U.S. Pat. No. 4,390,030 fails to provide a structure that would prevent swirling wind from removing the rubbish from the tray portion. Furthermore, that invention fails to protect against inadvertent fires that occur when a flammable object is placed on top of the ashtray. 
         [0006]    Accordingly, there is a need for an improved ashtray having improved protection against wind, as well as improved protection against fires. 
       SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
       [0007]    The present invention advantageously provides an ashtray assembly that provides a cigarette and cigar receptacle and ash tray which is easily emptied of rubbish accumulated therein, yet provides windproof qualities to prevent the rubbish from exiting the ashtray due to wind and hides unsightly rubbish therein. 
         [0008]    One object of the instant invention is to provide a windproof ashtray assembly that comprises a main interlocking ashtray body having a bottom portion having a receptacle portion capable of receiving rubbish and having a rubbish retaining sidewall extending out from the receptacle portion operable to retain rubbish therebetween, a removable cover portion having a top wall and having a cover portion sidewall extending from the top wall, the top wall that has an opening that operates to provide access to the receptacle portion, and an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about the bottom portion and the removable cover portion, the tongue-and-groove guide assembly that facilitates laterally slideably joins the top portion and the bottom portion. 
         [0009]    According to an embodiment, the interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly extends along at least a portion of the bottom portion and the cover portion such that the cover portion slidingly fits with the bottom portion via horizontally sliding the top portion in a single direction in relation to the bottom portion. 
         [0010]    According to yet another embodiment, the interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly is formed of at least one a male tongue member and at least one female groove member, the at least one female groove member that has at least one groove for receiving at least one tongue of the at least one male tongue member. 
         [0011]    According to yet a further embodiment, the interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly is disposed about each of the cover portion sidewall and the rubbish retaining sidewall. 
         [0012]    According to an embodiment, the outer surface of each of the cover portion sidewall and the rubbish retaining sidewall define an outer sidewall surface, the rubbish retaining sidewall having at least one sidewall recess portion, the recess portion adapted to provide a substantially flush outer sidewall surface. 
         [0013]    According to yet another embodiment, the chute is disposed about the opening adapted to channel rubbish to the receptacle portion. 
         [0014]    According to a yet further embodiment, the rubbish retaining sidewall has a chute recess constructed to allow at least a portion of the chute to slide therethrough. 
         [0015]    According to a further embodiment, the chute includes an ash scraping portion for at least one of extinguishing and removing an ember from a smokable object. 
         [0016]    According to an embodiment, the chute includes at least one angled ash directing wall for directing ashes to the receptacle portion. 
         [0017]    According to yet another object of the instant invention, a windproof ashtray assembly that comprises an ashtray body that has a bottom portion that has a rubbish receptacle portion and a retaining sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the rubbish receptacle portion, a removable cover portion having a top wall and having a cover portion sidewall disposed about a perimeter of the top wall, the top wall having a first opening, and an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about the bottom portion and the removable cover portion. 
         [0018]    According to an embodiment, the top wall includes at least one concave groove for maintaining a smokable object, the at least one concave groove terminating about the first opening. The top wall slopes inwardly. 
         [0019]    According to another embodiment, a butt plate assembly comprises at least two butt plate sidewalls each having a first end and a second end, each of the at least two butt plate sidewalls disposed on a first end about the top wall, and at least two butt plates each having four butt plate edges, the at least two butt plates disposed together along at least one the butt plate edges defining a retaining shield, the at least two butt plates each disposed along at least one the butt plate edges with the second end of each at least two butt plate sidewalls. 
         [0020]    According to yet another embodiment, the at least two opposing horizontally offset openings are formed by the combination of the top wall and the butt plate assembly. A flange disposed about the retaining shield and extending vertically thereof, the flange has at least one notch operable to receivably maintain at least one smokable object. The ashtray body is operable for placement on top of a table. 
         [0021]    According to an object of the present invention, a table top ashtray assembly comprises a main interlocking ashtray body that has a bottom portion has a receptacle portion capable of receiving rubbish and has a rubbish retaining sidewall extending out from the receptacle portion capable of retaining rubbish therebetween, a removable cover portion has a top wall and has a cover portion sidewall extending from the top wall, the top wall has an opening for providing access to the receptacle portion, an interlocking tongue-and-groove guide assembly disposed about the rubbish retaining sidewall and the cover portion sidewall for joining the top portion and the bottom portion via horizontally sliding the top portion in a single direction in relation to the bottom portion, an outer surface of each of the cover portion sidewall and the rubbish retaining sidewall define an outer sidewall surface, the rubbish retaining sidewall having at least one sidewall recess portion, the recess portion adapted to provide a substantially flush outer sidewall surface, a chute disposed about the opening adapted to channel rubbish to the receptacle portion. The rubbish retaining sidewall has a chute recess constructed to allow at least a portion of the chute to slide therethrough. The chute includes an ash scraping portion for at least one of extinguishing and removing an ember from a smokable object, and the chute includes at least one angled ash directed wall for directing ashes to the receptacle portion. The main interlocking ashtray body configured for hiding rubbish maintainable therein. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0022]    Embodiments of the present application are described herein in which similar elements are given similar reference characters, and a more complete understanding of the present invention, and the attendant advantages and features thereof, will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein: 
           [0023]      FIG. 1  is a perspective view an ashtray assembly in accordance with the principles of one embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0024]      FIG. 2  is an exploded top perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0025]      FIG. 3  is an exploded bottom perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 3  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0026]      FIG. 4  is a rotated perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in a partially slid opened position in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0027]      FIG. 5  is a top view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of the present invention; 
           [0028]      FIG. 6  is a right side view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0029]      FIG. 7  is a front view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1   n  accordance with the principles of and embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0030]      FIG. 8  is a left side view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0031]      FIG. 9  is a rear view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1   n  accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0032]      FIG. 10  is a bottom view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0033]      FIG. 11  is a cross-sectional view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  taken along line A-A in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0034]      FIG. 12  is a cross-sectional view of the ashtray taken along line B-B in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0035]      FIG. 13  is a perspective view an ashtray assembly in accordance with the principles of one embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0036]      FIG. 14  is an exploded top perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0037]      FIG. 15  is an exploded bottom perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 3  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0038]      FIG. 16  is a perspective view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 13  in a partially slid opened position in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0039]      FIG. 17  is a top view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1   n  accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0040]      FIG. 18  is a left side view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 13  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0041]      FIG. 19  is a front view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 13  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0042]      FIG. 20  is a bottom view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 13  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; 
           [0043]      FIG. 21  is a right side view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 13  in accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention; and 
           [0044]      FIG. 22  is a rear view of the ashtray assembly of  FIG. 1   n  accordance with the principles of an embodiment of the present invention. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 
       [0045]    The present invention advantageously provides an ashtray assembly that has a body configured to contain rubbish where rubbish is defined as including without limitation ashes, cigarette butts, cigar butts, and/or other cigarette or cigar waste. The body further configured for optimal wind protection and fire safety. The present invention contemplates various types of embodiments configured with a slidable cover to provide a contained inner body for storing rubbish. The present ashtray assembly may be configured to maintain a smokable object, whereby a smokable object may include without limitation, tobacco cigarettes, marijuana cigarettes, cigars, electronic smokable device, or other like smokable members as would be commonly understood in the art. 
         [0046]    Accordingly, the system and method components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. 
         [0047]    Referring now to the drawings figures in which like reference designators refer to like elements.  FIG. 1  shows one embodiment of an exemplary ashtray assembly in accordance with the principles of the present invention and designated generally as “ 100 .” In particular, ashtray assembly  100  shown in  FIG. 1  includes a base portion  102  and cover portion  104 . The cover portion  104  slidably attaches and detaches to the base portion  102 . The cover portion  104  in a closed position in relation to the base portion  102  (shown in  FIG. 1 ) operates to retain rubbish between the space created therebetween in a manner that prevents the rubbish from both exiting the ashtray assembly due to wind and from contacting foreign objects that are placed on top of or near the ashtray assembly  100 . The cover portion  104  constructed and arranged for lateral slidable engagement with the base portion  102  along LINE  1  as shown in  FIG. 2 . 
         [0048]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the ashtray assembly  100  is particularly configured to sit on a table top. 
         [0049]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the ashtray assembly  100  is configured to have a width “W” and/or a length “L” that is greater than the height “H” (as best depicted in  FIG. 1 ). 
         [0050]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the ashtray assembly  100  is provided having four sides  108 ,  110 ,  112 ,  114 . The four sides disposed about a top portion  115 . The top portion  115  having one or more inwardly sloping top panels  116 ,  118 ,  120 ,  122 . The one or more of the inwardly sloping top panels,  116 ,  118 ,  120 ,  122 , have one or more concave grooves  124  adapted to maintain one or more smokable objects thereupon. While the instant invention depicts six concave grooves  124  spread across two inwardly sloping top panels  118 ,  122 , any desired number of concave grooves  124  may formed about the inwardly sloping top panels  116 ,  118 ,  120 ,  122 . 
         [0051]    The one or more inwardly sloping top panels  116 ,  118 ,  120 ,  122  is constructed to form an opening  126  optionally within the confines of the distal edge  128 . In an embodiment, the opening is substantially horizontal, however, it is not so required in light of the spirit and scope of the present invention. Optionally, the opening  126  is substantially centrally located about the top of the ashtray assembly  100  as depicted in  FIG. 1 . While the instant ashtray assembly is formed having a substantially three dimensional rectangular shape with bowed sides, it is not so required and some other embodiments may be formed of any other desired shape. 
         [0052]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the one or more outer edges of the ashtray assembly  100  are bowed and/or rounded. 
         [0053]    Referring now to  FIG. 1 , in one non-limiting embodiment, the outer surface  129  of the base portion  102  and the outer surface  130  of the cover portion  104  releasably join to create a substantially flush outer body on all four sides of the ashtray assembly  100  in a closed position, and particularly along the seam where the base portion  102  and the cover portion  104  meet. 
         [0054]    The base portion  102  includes an ashtray portion  202  used to receive rubbish through the cover portion  104 . 
         [0055]    Referring now to  FIGS. 1 and 3 , the cover portion  104  includes butt plate retaining sidewalls  132 ,  134  each having a proximal end  136 ,  138  disposed with the distal edge  128  of the top portions  116 ,  118 ,  120 ,  122 . The sidewalls  132 ,  134  extending away from the opening  126 . 
         [0056]    The butt plate retaining sidewalls  132 ,  134  are disposed with butt plates  140 ,  142  to maintain the butt plats  104 ,  142  in a sloped orientation. The sloped orientation of the butt plates  140 ,  142  are configured to facilitate via gravity entry of rubbish into the confines of the ashtray assembly  100 . The butt plate retaining sidewalls  132 ,  134  and the butt plates  140 ,  142  are collectively referred herein as the butt plate assembly  200 . 
         [0057]    The sidewalls  132 ,  134  each have a first end  144 ,  146 , and a second end,  148 ,  150 , respectively. The first ends  144 ,  146  of the sidewalls  132 ,  134  combine with an edge  152  of the butt plate  140  and the distal edge  128  creating a first vertical opening  154  for allowing rubbish to enter into the ashtray assembly  100 . The second ends  148 ,  150  of the sidewalls  132 ,  134  combine with an edge  156  of the butt plate  140  and the distal edge  128  creating a second vertical opening  158  for allowing rubbish to enter into the ashtray assembly  100 . While the first and second vertical openings  154 ,  158  are positioned vertically in relation to the bottom of the ashtray assembly  100 , it is not so required and the vertical openings may be offset from vertical as desired. 
         [0058]    In an embodiment, the butt plates  140 ,  142  are constructed to receive a smokable object for extinguishing the cigarette ember of the smokable object. The smokable object can then optionally be dropped, laid, placed, or otherwise contacted with one or more of the butt plates  140 ,  142 , the smokable object of which will then roll, slide, or otherwise move along the butt plates  140 ,  142  by way of gravity for causing the smokable object to enter into the ashtray assembly  100  through at least one of the vertical openings  154 ,  158 . The butt plats  140 ,  142  are joined to create a peak portion  164 . 
         [0059]    At the peak portion  164  of the butt plates  140 ,  142 , a flange extends out vertical therefrom. In an embodiment, the flange extends across at least a portion of the length of the ashtray assembly  100  maintained by the opening  126 . The flange is shaped having one or more smokable object retaining portions  162 . Each of the smokable object retaining portions  162  are shaped to grasp and/or maintain a smokable object therewith. 
         [0060]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , an exploded top perspective view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown. The cover portion is formed having a tooth  166 . The tooth  166  is formed having a width depicted along LINE  2 . In an embodiment, the width of the tooth  166  is equal to or greater than any portion of the butt plate assembly  200 . In an embodiment, the width of the tooth  166  is equal to or greater than a selective portion of the butt plate assembly  200 . 
         [0061]    In one embodiment, the ashtray assembly  100 , in a closed position as shown in  FIG. 1 , arranges the side portion  168  of the tooth  166  substantially flush with the recess portion  171  and in particular with side recess portion wall  174  thereof, the cavity portion walls best shown by  FIG. 2 . 
         [0062]    Referring now to  FIG. 2 , the base portion  102  has left and right recess portions  176 ,  178  along the sides  110 ,  114 . 
         [0063]    The base portion  102  and the cover portion  104  include one or more complementary tongue  180 ,  184  and groove  182 ,  186  portions. Optionally, the one or more complementary mating tongues  180 ,  184  mate with one or more grooves  182 ,  186 , respectively. The tongues  180 ,  184 , and grooves extend a desired length between the sides  108 ,  112  along one or both of the length of the sides  110 ,  114 . In one operation illustrated in  FIG. 4 , a user will slide the cover portion  104  in relation to the base portion  102  to a closed position depicted by  FIG. 1  and having the complementary tongues  180 ,  184  and grooves  182 ,  186  engaged in the closed position. As the user slides the cover portion  104  and/or base portion  102 , the one or more tongues  180 ,  184  will penetrate the one or more grooves  182 ,  186 . In an embodiment, the tongues  180 ,  184  are disposed or otherwise formed about the recess portions  176 ,  178 . 
         [0064]    Optionally (not shown), the one or more tongues  180 ,  184 , widen at the distal portions  188 ,  190  as it extends out from its proximal formation  192 ,  194  and/or securement about the base portion  102 . Optionally (not shown), the one or more grooves narrows as the groove extends out towards the rims  196 ,  198  of the grooves  182 ,  186 . 
         [0065]    Referring again to  FIG. 3 , a side recess portion  171  is constructed and arranged to allow at least a portion of the butt plate assembly  200  to drop into the side recess portion  171  and/or slide at least partially through the side recess portion  171 . 
         [0066]    As best illustrated by the combination of  FIGS. 2-4 , the side recess portion  171  creates an opening constructed and arranged to permit the butt plate assembly  200  to pass at least partially therethrough without encumbrance and/or contact of the butt plate assembly  200  thereof into a closed position, the closed position illustrated by  FIG. 1 . 
         [0067]    Referring now to  FIG. 5 , a top view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown including the cover portion  104  having a butt plate assembly  200  that shields the ashtray portion  202  (shown in  FIG. 2 ) from wind and/or direct vertical entry of rubbish into the ashtray assembly  100 . In an embodiment, the butt plate assembly  200  is configured about the cover portion  104  to hide rubbish or other contents contained within the ashtray assembly  100  from view when the cover portion  104  is engaged in a closed position with the base portion  104 . In one embodiment, the configuration of one or more openings formed along separate planes prevents viewing the contents of the ashtray from above. 
         [0068]    Referring now to  FIGS. 6 &amp; 8 , a right and left side view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown, respectively, having the cover portion  104  removably joined with the base portion  102 . 
         [0069]    Referring now to  FIG. 7 , a rear view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown having the one or more tongues  180 ,  184 , extending out from the ashtray sides thereof at the distal potions  188 ,  190  as it extends out from its proximal formation  192 ,  194  and/or securement about the base portion  102 . The one or more tongues  180 ,  184  removably mate with the one or more grooves  182 ,  186 . 
         [0070]    Referring now to  FIG. 9 , a front view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown having the base portion  102  with left and right recess portions  176 ,  178 . The left and right recess portions  176 ,  178  are constructed and arranged to accept the cover  102  in latitudinal sliding relation thereof. 
         [0071]    Referring now to  FIG. 10 , a bottom view of the ashtray assembly  100  is shown having the base portion  102  with one or more feet  204  (four feet shown) secured and/or formed thereof. 
         [0072]    Referring now to  FIG. 11 , a cross-sectional view of the ashtray assembly  100  of  FIG. 1  taken along line A-A is shown, the ashtray assembly  100  comprises the cover portion  104  and the base portion  102  in a closed position having a space  205  for maintaining rubbish. The butt plate assembly  200  is maintained with and/or covers the space  205 . 
         [0073]    Referring now to  FIG. 12 , a cross-sectional view of the ashtray taken along line B-B is shown, the ashtray assembly  100  comprises the cover portion  104  and the base portion  102  in a closed position, the butt plate assembly including the butt plates  140 ,  142  in a sloped position for directing rubbish into the ashtray and providing wind proofing characteristics in accordance with the spirit and scope of the present invention. 
         [0074]      FIG. 13  shows one embodiment of an exemplary ashtray assembly in accordance with the principles of the present invention and designated generally as “ 1000 .” In particular, ashtray assembly  1000  shown in  FIG. 13  comprises a base portion  1002  and cover portion  1004  in a closed position for retaining rubbish therein. The cover portion  1004  is constructed and arranged for lateral slidable engagement with the base portion  1002  along LINE  3  as shown in  FIG. 14 . 
         [0075]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the ashtray assembly  1000  is provided having four sides  1008 ,  1010 ,  1012 ,  1014 , illustrated by the combination of  FIGS. 13 ,  18 ,  19 ,  21 , and  22 . The four sides  1008 ,  1010 ,  1012 ,  1014  collectively referred to as the ashtray side  1015 . The ashtray side  1015  is depicted as rectangular in shape, however, the shape of the ashtray side  1015  may be formed into any desired shape, including without limitation, a circle, an oval, a trapezoid, a hexagon, or other like shapes. In one non-limiting embodiment, the shape of the ashtray side  1015  relates to the number of concave grooves  1024  formed about the top cover portion  1016 . 
         [0076]    The cover portion  1004  comprises the top cover portion  1016 . The top cover portion  1016  comprises and/or is formed having one or more concave grooves  1024  adapted to maintain the smokable objects thereupon. The concave groove has a first end  1018  that is optionally tapered and a second end  1020 , the second end  1020  terminates at or about the opening  1026 . 
         [0077]    While the instant invention depicts one concave groove  1024  designed for single person and/or single inhalable object use about the top cover portion  1016 , any desired number of concave grooves  1024  may formed about the top cover portion  1016 . For example, the length of the sides  1008 ,  1010 ,  1014  may optionally be extended to allow for additional concave grooves formed about the top cover portion  1016 , the additional concave grooves  1024  terminate at or about the opening  1026 . Additional concave grooves  1024  would provide an ashtray for concurrent use by multiple persons and/or multiple inhalable objects. Additional concave grooves  1024  would provide an ashtray configured to concurrently accept and maintain multiple smokable objects, such as multiple cigars, thereon. 
         [0078]    In an embodiment (not shown), when multiple concave grooves  1024  are provided, the ashtray assembly  1000  may be shaped as rectangular, square, circular, or other configurable shapes. When there are multiple additional concave grooves  1024 , one or more additional concave groove may be positioned on the top cover portion  1016  opposite of another one or more additional concave groove  1024 . 
         [0079]    The top cover portion  1016  is constructed to form the opening  1026  optionally within the confines of an inner edge  1028  of the top cover portion  1016 . In one embodiment, the inner edge  1028  substantially forms a square interrupted by one or more of the second ends  1020  of the concave grooves  1024 . While a substantially square opening  1026  is shown, any desired shape may be implemented within the spirit and scope of the present invention, including without limitation a rectangular, circular, or trapezoidal opening  1026 . The additional concave grooves  1024  may be arranged at any desired orientation about the top cover portion  1016 . 
         [0080]    In an embodiment, the opening  1026  is substantially horizontal, however, it is not so required in light of the spirit and scope of the present invention. While the instant opening  1026  is disposed towards the side  1008  of the cover portion  1004 , alternatively the opening  126  may be moved substantially central about the top of the ashtray assembly  1000 , or the opening  1026  may be otherwise offset as desired and/or required. 
         [0081]    While the instant ashtray assembly  1000  is formed having a substantially three dimensional bowed rectangular shape, it is not so required and some other embodiments may be formed of any other desired shape. 
         [0082]    In one non-limiting embodiment, the sides of the ashtray assembly  1000  are bowed and/or rounded. In one non-limiting embodiment, the ashtray assembly  1000  has dull or otherwise rounded outer edges. 
         [0083]    Referring not to one non-limiting embodiment shown by  FIGS. 13 &amp; 14 , the outer surface  1028  of the base portion  1002  and the outer surface  1030  of the cover portion  104  releasably join to create a substantially flush outer body along the ashtray side  1015  in a closed position. 
         [0084]    The base portion  1002  includes an ashtray portion  2002  used to receive rubbish through the cover portion  1004 , and particularly through the opening  1026 . 
         [0085]    Referring now to  FIGS. 14 &amp; 15 , the cover portion  1004  includes chute  1032  formed of three vertically extending sidewalls  1034 ,  1036 ,  1038 , and one angled sidewall  1040  extending offset from vertical. The chute  1032  is constructed as a windproof baffle for preventing gusting wind from removing rubbish from within the ashtray assembly  1000 . The angled sidewall  1040  comprises an ash scraping edge  1042 . The angled sidewall  1040  comprises an upper ash scrape surface  1044  constructed and arranged to allow a user to scrape a smoldering end of a smokable object to extinguish the smokable object and/or to remove the smoldering ember of the smokable object. 
         [0086]    While the instant invention is depicted in  FIGS. 14 &amp; 15  as having only one angled sidewall  1040 , it is contemplated that the chute  1032  may include any number of angled sidewalls  1040  constructed to form a channel that acts as a windproof baffle and/or assists in guiding rubbish to the ashtray portion  2002 . Alternatively, the chute  1032  may be formed into cone or funnel shape. In yet another alternative embodiment, the chute  1032  may be formed of any other desired shape. 
         [0087]    Referring now to  FIG. 15 , the cover portion is formed having a tooth  1066 . The tooth  166  formed having a width depicted along LINE  4 . In an embodiment, the width of the tooth  1066  is equal to or greater than any portion of the chute  1032 . In an embodiment, the width of the tooth  1066  is equal to or greater than a selective portion of the chute  1032 . 
         [0088]    In an embodiment, the tooth  1066  projects downward from the cover portion  1004  at least equal to or greater than the distance in which the chute  1032  extends downward from the cover portion  1004 . 
         [0089]    Referring now to one embodiment shown in  FIGS. 14 &amp; 15 , the ashtray assemblage  1000  in a closed position (the closed position shown in  FIG. 13 ) provides for arrangement of the outer side surface  1068  of the tooth  166  substantially flush with the recess portion  1074  of the recess portion  1071  in a closed position. 
         [0090]    Referring now to  FIGS. 14 &amp; 22 , the base portion  1002  has left and right recess portions  1076 ,  1078  along the sides  1010 ,  1014 . 
         [0091]    Still Referring to  FIGS. 14 &amp; 22 , the base portion  1002  and the cover portion  1004  include one or more complementary tongue  1080 ,  1084  and groove  1082 ,  1086  portions. Optionally, the one or more complementary mating tongues  1080 ,  1084  mate with the grooves  1082 ,  1086 , respectively. The tongues  1080 ,  1084 , and grooves  1082 ,  1086  extend a desired distance between the sides  1008 ,  1012  along one or both of the length of the sides  1010 ,  1014 . In one operation illustrated in  FIG. 16 , a user will slide the cover portion  1004  in relation to the base portion  1002  to a closed position depicted by  FIG. 13  and having the complementary tongues  1080 ,  1084  and grooves  1082 ,  1086  engaged in the closed position. As the user slides the cover portion  1004  and/or base portion  1002 , the one or more tongue  1080 ,  1084  will penetrate the one or more grooves  1082 ,  1086 . In an embodiment, the tongues  1080 ,  1084  disposed or otherwise formed about the recess portions  1076 ,  1078 . 
         [0092]    Optionally (not shown), the one or more tongues  1080 ,  184 , widen at the distal portions  1088 ,  1090  as it extends out from its proximal formation  1092 ,  1094  and/or securement about the base portion  1002 . Optionally (not shown), the one or more grooves narrow as the grooves extend out to the rims  1096 ,  1098  of the grooves  1082 ,  1086 . 
         [0093]    Referring again to  FIG. 14 , a recess portion  1071  is constructed and arranged to allow at least a portion of the chute  1032  to drop into the recess portion  1071  and/or slide at least partially through the recess portion  1071 . 
         [0094]    As best illustrated by the combination of  FIGS. 13-16 , the recess portion  1071  creates an opening constructed and arranged to permit the chute  1032  to pass partially and/or fully therethrough without encumbrance and/or contact of the chute  1032  thereof into a closed position, the closed position illustrated by  FIG. 13 . 
         [0095]    Referring now to  FIG. 17 , a top view of the ashtray assembly  1000  is shown including the cover portion  1004  having chute  1032  that shields the ashtray portion  2002  (shown in  FIG. 14 ) from swirling or gusting wind. 
         [0096]    Referring now to  FIGS. 18 &amp; 21 , a left and right side view of the ashtray assembly  1000  is shown, respectively, having the cover portion  1004  removably joined with the base portion  1002 . 
         [0097]    Referring now to  FIG. 19 , a front view of the ashtray assembly  1000  is shown having the base portion  1002  with right and left recess portions  1076 ,  1078 . The left and right recess portions  1076 ,  1078  are constructed and arranged to accept the cover  1002  in latitudinal sliding relation thereof. 
         [0098]    Referring now to  FIG. 22 , a rear view of the ashtray assembly  1000  is shown having the one or more tongues  1080 ,  1084 , extending out from the ashtray sides thereof to the distal potions  1088 ,  1090  as it extends out from its proximal formation  1092 ,  1094  and/or securement about the base portion  102 . The one or more tongues  1080 ,  1084  releasably mate with the one or more grooves  1082 ,  1086 . 
         [0099]    Referring now to  FIG. 20 , a bottom view of the ashtray assembly  1000  is shown having the base portion  1002  with one or more feet  2004  (four feet shown) secured and/or formed thereof. 
         [0100]    As used herein, when the term “and/or” is used, it shall include all combinations of one or more of the associated described items. 
         [0101]    In operation of the ashtray assembly found herein, a smoker may place his smokable object on the ashtray assembly, including on a concave groove that is configured to maintain a smokable object or on a notch in the flange. In a resting position, the smoldering edge of the smokable object will be positioned over the chute such that the ashes will fall either directly into a space within the ashtray assembly for collecting rubbish, or will contact an angled surface and thereby slide, roll, or otherwise move along the surface into the space for collecting rubbish. 
         [0102]    In yet another, a surface and/or edge of the surface operates to receive the smoldering ember of a smokable object for extinguishing the ember. Alternatively, the smoldering ember of the smokable object is separated from the smokable object and caused to enter the space within the ashtray assembly, which acts to prevent foreign objects from contacting it, and thereby preventing fires. Yet further, the smoker may wish to discard the remaining smokable object or may wish to save the smokable object to continue smoking at a later time. The smoker may discard the remaining smokable object by dropping the smokable object against a cute and/or angled surface. The smoker may alternatively leave the remaining smokable object on the concave groove and/or the notch on the flange. Any smoldering ember that enters the ashtray assembly is prevented from blowing out due to the wind because of the proof construction thereof. Additionally, the cover cannot simply be lifted off of the base of the ashtray assembly thereby preventing the cover from being knocked off and spilling the contents thereof, but instead operatively requires a person to slide the cover laterally. 
         [0103]    In on operation, it is intended that an embodiment of the instant invention is useful as a table top ashtray that is compact, highly attractive, easy and simple to use. 
         [0104]    It is desired that in one embodiment, the ashtray assembly described herein is formed of plastic and may be blow molded. While it is contemplated that the instant invention is formed of plastic, it is not so required any of the embodiments disclosed herein may be formed of any materials capable of forming creating the invention as described herein. 
         [0105]    It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described herein above. In addition, unless mention was made above to the contrary, it should be noted that all of the accompanying drawings are not to scale. A variety of modifications and variations are contemplated in light of the above teachings without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. It will be readily apparent that various changes may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure or sacrificing all of its material advantages. The examples and embodiments described herein are merely exemplary of the instant disclosure.