Los Angeles, CA, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Septimo Cigars is proud to announce that its CEO, Zaya Younan, has been awarded U.S. Design Patent D1,064,394 S for his groundbreaking invention—a multi-functional cigar ashtray assembly that combines four distinct features in one elegantly designed device. This state-of-the-art accessory 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 …
