US4084415A
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Cigarette case with timer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-03-18
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Granted: 1978-04-18
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Expires: 1997-03-18
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette case provided with a timer to prevent opening of the case except after a predetermined interval of time. A manually settable timer is secured to one side of the case and a lid flap having a clasp overlie said side. The timer is provided with a dial for setting the same and said dial is formed with a slot so that the case may be opened in only one position of the timer.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren Corman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:26
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04F; G04F3/00; G04F3/02; G04F3/025; A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7006; Y10T70/7011; Y10T70/7017; Y10T70/7034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A cigarette case including a box having a swingable lid for closing the same, Said lid having a flap superposed over one side of said box when said lid is closed, A clasp on said flap adjacent the free edge thereof, A timer secured to said one side, Said timer including an outer rotatable dial normally overlying said clasp for preventing swinging of said flap, Said dial being formed with a slot adapted to register with said clasp in one position of said dial to permit opening of said flap and lid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A cigarette case including a box having a swingable lid for closing the same, Said lid having a flap superposed over one side of said box when said lid is closed, A clasp on said flap adjacent the free edge thereof, A timer secured to said one side, Said timer including an outer rotatable dial normally overlying said clasp for preventing swinging of said flap, Said dial being formed with a slot adapted to register with said clasp in one position of said dial to permit opening of said flap and lid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A case according to claim 1 wherein said dial includes an axially extending peripheral flange, said slot being in said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A case according to claim 1 wherein said dial is calibrated around its periphery in units of time.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A case according to claim 1 wherein said timer is of the type which is spring wound and which is manually settable for different time periods.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-04-17 | 1981-10-17 | 1982-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-04-17 | 1985-10-17 | 1986-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-04-17 | 1989-10-17 | 1990-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |