El Septimo Cigars announced this week that its CEO, Zaya Younan, has been awarded U.S. Design Patent D1,064,394 S for his invention—a multi-functional cigar ashtray assembly that combines four distinct features in one device. The company claims this ashtray not only collects ash but also incorporates a built-in cooling chamber, a cigar humidor, and a dedicated refreshment cup—all without the need for electricity or batteries.
“The combustion in cigars creates a significant amount of heat. The temperature of a lit cigar can reach up to 880°C (around 1600°F) at the burning tip, while between puffs, the temperature can range between 400°C and 500°C depending on the cigar size and the draw style. At these high temperatures, essential oils and sugars in the tobacco rapidly evaporate, which diminishes the flavor and leaves cigars tasting bitter and harsh. That’s why I decided to invent the refrigerator ashtray—so that when you rest your cigar on it, a tremendous conductive cooling ability transfer the excess heat away. When you take another draw, the cigar’s temperature is dramatically lowered, and the flavor is not only preserved but amplified,” said Zaya Younan, CEO of El Septimo.
“Frankly, I had no intention of inventing a product at age 62, but I saw such a huge need—not just for myself, but for all of us who appreciate cigars at the ultimate level. This innovation demonstrates the strength of El Septimo Cigars: not only do we design the finest cigars in the world, but our imagination and organizational complexity also enable us to invent cigar accessories that companies in this industry have never even considered. This is the beginning of a new chapter in the cigar industry,” continues Younan.
The cigar-cooling ashtray looks like a normal ashtray from the outside. It has three compartments or units, the top portion is an ashtray surface, the middle compartment is a cooling chamber which is removable. The bottom portion is a humidor to hold your cigars. All three functions in one beautifully designed ashtray. No need for electricity or battery.
The United States Design Patent was filed in September 2023 and granted in February 2025. The patent number is US D1,064,394 S.
There has been no announcement on price or availability, yet I am inclined to believe this will be overpriced for what it is when it does become available based on some of the gimmicks, I have seen flow through this industry in the past. Keep an eye out for more updates on this as we approach the 2025 PCA trade show where there will probably be an update.
