This gizmo is a small cocktail-size genuine umbrella with a stiff spring instead of a stick, like the bases used for clipping budgie toys to perches. In this case, the circular clip at the base is the diameter of a cigarette and clips over the tube, allowing the smoker to enjoy in peace and dry.-- Nelipot, Mar 27 2009 I like yours better. http://dilidou.com/...1/inventions_03.jpg [2 fries shy of a happy meal, Mar 27 2009] So the umbrella shields the cigarette from rain - that takes care of the 'dry' part - but how is peace achieved?-- loonquawl, Mar 27 2009 random, halfbakery