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US3951258A
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Match book safety case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-09-08
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Granted: 1976-04-20
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Expires: 1995-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A match book safety case having a back and a front hinged together for enclosing a book of matches. The case presents an opening so that the striker portion of the book itself is exposed when the case is closed; and the case has a safety device which automatically covers the book striker portion when the cover is open, and therefore the user cannot strike a match until the cover is closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert L. Burdick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:57
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F27/00; A24F27/12; A24F27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A match book safety case comprising a back piece and a front piece hingedly connected together for opening and closing said front piece relative to said back piece and with said pieces being arranged for retaining a match book which has a match striker surface thereon, a member movably disposed relative to said pieces and being movable to a position to cover the striker surface, and a connector attached between said front piece and said member to connect said member to said front piece and for moving said member in response to hinged movement of said front piece for covering the striker surface when said front piece is hingedly moved away from said back piece and thereby prevent use of the striker surface when said pieces are in the open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A match book safety case comprising a back piece and a front piece hingedly connected together for opening and closing said front piece relative to said back piece and with said pieces being arranged for retaining a match book which has a match striker surface thereon, a member movably disposed relative to said pieces and being movable to a position to cover the striker surface, and a connector attached between said front piece and said member to connect said member to said front piece and for moving said member in response to hinged movement of said front piece for covering the striker surface when said front piece is hingedly moved away from said back piece and thereby prevent use of the striker surface when said pieces are in the open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The match book safety case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said member is an endless belt slidably extending around said back piece.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The match book safety case as claimed in claim 1, including two said connectors and which are wires hooked onto said front piece and onto said member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The match book safety case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said back piece has an opening therein for the exposure of the striker surface through said opening, and said member being of a size sufficient to cover said opening in preventing the use of said striker surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
82 words
The match book safety case as claimed in claim 1, wherein said back piece is of a length greater than that of said front piece to have an end portion extend beyond said front piece for exposure of the striker surface when said front piece is closed relative to said back piece, and said member extending across the extended said end portion of said back piece for covering the striker surface when said front piece is open relative to said back piece.
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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) | 1979-04-20 | 1979-10-20 | 1980-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-20 | 1983-10-20 | 1984-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-20 | 1987-10-20 | 1988-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |