Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge, Featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection

The patented design is featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection, a premium cigar created to honor the American military. The patent was issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and recognizes a group of inventors associated with the design, including Azarias Mustafa Cordoba “Z” and Norman G. Hooten.The issued patent covers the ornamental design of a cigar as shown and described in the official patent drawings, including the cigar’s distinctive cartridge-shaped visual form. The patent lists Hooten & Young LLC as the applicant and confirms a 15-year design patent term for the protected design. 

The Ma Deuce Cigar Selection pays tribute to the  Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, one of the longest-serving weapons in the U.S. military arsenal.“This is a meaningful milestone for Hooten Young,” said Norman Hooten, Co-Founder of Hooten Young. “Premium cigars are about more than tobacco alone. They are about experience, memory, and connection. The Cartridge gives us a patented cigar presentation that speaks directly to our brand, our heritage, and the people who understand the meaning behind the Ma Deuce.”The company emphasized that the patent represents a collaborative design effort, with inventors including Azarias Mustafa Cordoba “Z” and Norman G. Hooten. The protected design reflects Hooten Young’s broader vision for developing cigars that are recognizable before they are lit.

Ma Deuce Cigar Selection Blend Details:

Size: 6 1/2 x 60 Cartridge™
Wrapper: Ecuador Habano over Mexican San Andrés
Binder: Nicaragua
Filler: Nicaragua
Body: Medium

Hooten Young plans to continue to incorporate the patented Cartridge design into brand storytelling, retailer education, consumer events, and future product presentations.