US3752307A
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Combination cigarette and match holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-23
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A combination cigarette and match holder having a housing provided with a cigarette holding portion, and a match holding portion provided with an opening in the housing for passing matches therethrough and a hinged flap for selectively covering and uncovering the opening. The opening is arranged in a side wall of the housing adjacent an end wall thereof and the front wall, while being spaced from the rear wall so as to form a restricted opening. A tab on the flap cooperates with a slot in the housing for retaining the flap in a position covering the opening. An insert element is arranged within the housing and provided with a wall separating and partially defining the cigarette and match holding portions. This insert may be constructed from a flat piece of material as a longitudinally extending member folded along four transverse and two longitudinal fold lines.
Inventors
- 👤 R German
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:10
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1081; B65D85/109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A combination cigarette and match holder, comprising a housing having a first article holding portion, and a second article holding portion provided with an opening in said housing for passing articles therethrough and means for selectively covering and uncovering the opening, the covering means including a flap hinged to said housing and provided with a tab, said housing being provided with a slot for receiving said tab and retaining said flap in a position covering the opening, said housing having a rectangular configuration with front and rear walls, and a pair of side walls and end walls, said opening and slot being arranged in one side wall adjacent one end wall and one of said front and rear walls, respectively, the opening spaced from the other of said front and rear walls so as to form a restricted opening, a strip constructed from a material suitable for igniting a match struck thereagainst being mounted on the other side wall, said one side wall being constructed with inner and outer layers of sheet material, the outer layer having a severed portion forming said flap, and the inner layer provided with walls defining said opening and said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A combination cigarette and match holder, comprising a housing having a first article holding portion, and a second article holding portion provided with an opening in said housing for passing articles therethrough and means for selectively covering and uncovering the opening, the covering means including a flap hinged to said housing and provided with a tab, said housing being provided with a slot for receiving said tab and retaining said flap in a position covering the opening, said housing having a rectangular configuration with front and rear walls, and a pair of side walls and end walls, said opening and slot being arranged in one side wall adjacent one end wall and one of said front and rear walls, respectively, the opening spaced from the other of said front and rear walls so as to form a restricted opening, a strip constructed from a material suitable for igniting a match struck thereagainst being mounted on the other side wall, said one side wall being constructed with inner and outer layers of sheet material, the outer layer having a severed portion forming said flap, and the inner layer provided with walls defining said opening and said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing is further provided with a top portion hinged to said rear wall for permitting access to articles in the first article holding portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 2, further including an insert element arranged within said housing and provided with a wall separating and partially defining the article holding portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure as defined in claim 3, wherein said insert element is a longitudinally extending member constructed from a flat piece of material folded along four transverse and two longitudinal fold lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claiM 4, wherein said first article holding portion is a cigarette holding portion and said second article holding portion is a match holding portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 4, further including an insert element arranged within said housing and provided with a wall separating and partially defining the article holding portions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure as defined in claim 6, wherein said insert element is a longitudinally extending member constructed from a flat piece of material folded along four transverse and two longitudinal fold lines.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 1, wherein said first article holding portion is a cigarette holding portion, and said second article holding portion is a match holding portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
161 words
A combination cigarette and match holder, comprising a housing having first and second article holding portions, each portion separated from the other, and the second article holding portion provided with an opening in said housing for passing articles therethrough and means for selectively covering and uncovering the opening, the covering means including a flap hinged to said housing and provided with a tab, and said housing being provided with a slot for receiving said tab and retaining said flap in a position covering the opening, said housing having front and rear walls, and a pair of side walls and end walls, said opening and slot being arranged in one side wall adjacent one end wall and one of said front and rear walls, respectively, said one side wall being constructed with inner and outer layers of sheet material, the outer layer having a severed portion forming said flap, and the inner layer provided with walls defining said opening and said slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
161 words
A combination cigarette and match holder, comprising a housing having first and second article holding portions, each portion separated from the other, and the second article holding portion provided with an opening in said housing for passing articles therethrough and means for selectively covering and uncovering the opening, the covering means including a flap hinged to said housing and provided with a tab, and said housing being provided with a slot for receiving said tab and retaining said flap in a position covering the opening, said housing having front and rear walls, and a pair of side walls and end walls, said opening and slot being arranged in one side wall adjacent one end wall and one of said front and rear walls, respectively, said one side wall being constructed with inner and outer layers of sheet material, the outer layer having a severed portion forming said flap, and the inner layer provided with walls defining said opening and said slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as defined in claim 9, further including an insert element arranged within said housing and provided with a wall separating and partially defining the article holding portions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
A structure as defined in claim 10, wherein said insert element is a longitudinally extending member constructed from a flat piece of material folded along four transverse and two longitudinal fold lines.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
52 words
A structure as defined in claim 11, wherein said housing is further provided with a top portion hinged to said rear wall for permitting access to articles in the first article holding portion, and the opening is spaced from the other of the front and rear walls for forming a restricted opening.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
49 words
A structure as defined in claim 12, wherein said first article holding portion is a cigarette holding portion and said second article holding portion is a match holding portion, and a strip constructed from a material suitable for igniting a match thereagainst is mounted on the other side wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |