Storage and dispenser for herbs joined with rolling paper storage and dispenser

An article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser is disclosed. The present invention described herein joins all of the necessary parts into one single unit. The invention provides a storage for dry herbs, a dispenser, a box of rolling papers, and paper tips/filters all in one unit. The storage of dry herbs is integral to all of the other components into one discrete unit.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This application relates in general to an article of manufacture for providing a personal storage device, and more specifically, to an article of manufacture for an herb storage and dispenser joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser.

BACKGROUND

Carrying dry herbs and rolling papers separately is both uncomfortable and messy. Separation of the two often leads to one of the items missing. Currently there are no dry herb containers which are equipped with rolling papers built into the unit.

Therefore, a need exists for an article of manufacture for an herb storage and dispenser joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser. The invention described herein joins all of the necessary parts into a single unit. The invention provides storage for dry herbs, a dispenser, a box of rolling papers, and paper tips/filters all-in-one. The storage of dry herbs is integral to all of the other components in this discrete double dispenser.

SUMMARY

In accordance with the present invention, the above and other problems are solved by providing an article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with rolling paper storage and dispenser according to the principles and example embodiments disclosed herein.

In one embodiment, the present invention is an article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser. The invention provides a storage for dry herbs, a dispenser, a box of rolling papers, and paper tips/filters all in one unit. The storage of dry herbs is integral to all of the other components in this discrete unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

This application relates in general to an article of manufacture for providing a personal storage device, and more specifically, to an article of manufacture for an herb storage and dispenser joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser according to the present invention.

In describing embodiments of the present invention, the following terminology will be used. The singular forms “a,’ an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to “a needle” includes reference to one or more of such needles and “etching” includes one or more of such steps. As used herein, a plurality of items, structural elements, compositional elements, and/or materials may be presented in a common list for convenience. However, these lists should be construed as though each member of the list is individually identified as a separate and unique member. Thus, no individual member of such list should be construed as a de facto equivalent of any other member of the same list solely based on their presentation in a common group without indications to the contrary. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

It further will be understood that the terms “comprises,’ comprising,” “includes,” and “including” specify the presence of stated features, steps or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps or components. It also should be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions and acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may in fact be executed substantially concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality and acts involved.

As used herein, the term “about” means that dimensions, sizes, formulations, parameters, shapes, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximated and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill. Further, unless otherwise stated, the term “about” shall expressly include “exactly.”

The terms “customer,” and “user” refer to an entity, e.g. a human, using the article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser associated with the invention. The term user herein refers to one or more users.

The term “invention” or “present invention” refers to the invention being applied for via the patent application with the title “A STORAGE AND DISPENSER FOR HERBS JOINED WITH ROLLING PAPER STORAGE AND DISPENSER.” Invention may be used interchangeably with storage container or unit.

In general, the present disclosure relates to an article of manufacture for providing a personal storage device. To better understand the present invention,FIG.1illustrates an example embodiment for article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser according to the present invention.FIG.2illustrates a top rear view of the article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser according to the present invention.FIG.3illustrates a top front view of the article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser according to the present invention.

The present invention100is made in a manufacturing factory which produces plastic/glass containers as well as a manufacturer/factory which produces rolling papers. The necessary elements are a container10with a removable lid20as well as a smaller dispensing lid24that opens to provide dispensing action of the contents. Rolling papers30are a necessary portion of the invention. A pair of retaining rails21-22on the outer sides of the container10serve as an integrated rolling paper cartridge25into which the pack of rolling papers30is inserted to be carried as one piece with the container10.

The pair of retaining rails21-22is optional and may be substituted with gluing of the rolling paper tray onto the container. The pair of retaining rails21-22is preferred in order to make the container reusable. The container10may be made out of glass and metal, providing the same function as that which is made out of plastic. The components can be made in various sizes/dimensions to accommodate different storage volume as well as to accommodate different-sized rolling papers.

FIG.4illustrates a top rear view of the article of manufacture providing a storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser along with the removable lid20according to the present invention.FIG.5illustrates another side rear view of the article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser along with the removable lid20having a smaller dispensing lid24according to the present invention.FIG.6illustrates an example embodiment of a top rear view of the article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser having the removable lid20installed with an open smaller dispensing lid24open according to the present invention.

The dry herb container10with a removable and open-able lid20is joined with rolling papers30into one unit. The container has a pair of retaining rails21-22on the sides to fit the dimensions of a standard rolling paper pack30. On the horizontal bottom portion of the rails/container there is a protruding flat surface to keep the rolling papers box in place, attached to the container10. The result is a dry herb dispenser box with rolling papers attached to it.

The lid20of the container is fully removable in order to easily fill the storage compartment15with dry herbs. The lid20is equipped with a smaller attached lid portion24which enables the dispensing of the contents in a measured and controlled way onto the rolling paper30. Once a user finishes dispensing, closing the lid24will ensure that the contents of the storage compartment15are stored safely without the risk of falling out.

The herb container has a pair of retaining rails21-22attached to it which enables the appropriately-sized rolling papers30to be inserted and stored on the outer side of the container10. When the rolling papers30are used up and the rolling paper tray is empty, it is removed and replaced with a new set of rolling papers. The container is refillable and reusable.

FIG.7illustrates a top view of an article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper pack30installed within the storage cartridge25according to the present invention.FIG.8illustrates a top side view of an article of manufacture for the storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper pack30installed within an integrated rolling paper cartridge25according to the present invention. Similarly,FIG.9illustrates a front top view of an article of manufacture for a storage and dispenser10for herbs joined with a rolling paper pack30installed within the integrated rolling paper cartridge25and the removable lid20in place with its smaller dispensing lid24according to the present invention.

By the design of the invention, the user of the invention will be able to have all the necessary items to roll a dry herb blend into a paper. The container10is equipped with the rolling papers30and dispensing lid24to dispense the contents of the storage compartment15onto the rolling paper30which the user has pulled out of the integrated rolling paper cartridge25which is attached to the side of the container10. After finishing the process, the container10is easily stored in a pocket or any desired place of storage, keeping all of the required parts together.

Additionally, the contents of the container are up to a user's discretion. The storage compartment15and an integrated rolling paper cartridge25are a single unit10with an option to have filter tips stored within/on the same unit. An additional lighting unit (such as a custom lighter or matches) may be installed onto the side of the unit10to provide every necessary element for the process involved.

FIG.10illustrates a front top view of an article of manufacture providing an herb storage and dispenser joined with a rolling paper storage and dispenser having a removable nest holding smaller rolling papers according to the present invention. InFIG.10, a removable nest101is included and inserted within the rolling paper cartridge25. The removable nest is sized to slide in the rolling paper cartridge25having a pair of nest rails102a-nengage the pair of retaining rails21-22of the rolling paper cartridge25. The removable nest101is a smaller version of the rolling paper cartridge25for storing a smaller package of rolling papers30than ones that fit within the rolling paper cartridge25. The entire removable nest101slides out of the rolling paper cartridge25by pulling upward on the removable nest101until it has cleared the pair of retaining rails21-22.

FIG.11illustrates a front top view of an article of manufacture providing an herb storage and dispenser joined with a removable nest according to the present invention. An upper corner of the rolling paper cartridge25is shown about the side having the dispensing lid24. The removable nest101is shown engaging one of the pair of retaining rails22with one of its nest rails102b. The removable nest101may be inserted into the rolling paper cartridge25to hold a smaller package of rolling papers.

FIGS.12A-12Dillustrate an article of manufacture providing a removable nest for storing rolling paper storage according to the present invention.FIG.12Ashows a front view of the removable nest.FIG.12Bshows a top view of the removable nest for storing rolling paper storage according to the present invention.FIG.12Cshows a right side view of the removable nest for storing rolling paper storage according to the present invention.FIG.12Dshows a left side top view of the removable nest for storing rolling paper storage according to the present invention.

Even though particular combinations of features are recited in the present application, these combinations are not intended to limit the disclosure of the invention. In fact, many of these features may be combined in ways not specifically recited in this application. In other words, any of the features mentioned in this application may be included to this new invention in any combination or combinations to allow the functionality required for the desired operations.

No element, act, or instruction used in the present application should be construed as critical or essential to the invention unless explicitly described as such. Further, the phrase “based on” is intended to mean “based, at least in part, on” unless explicitly stated otherwise.