US4190148A
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Cigarette and cigarette lighter case and cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-19
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1996-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A case with removable cover the case being designed to contain both a pack of cigarettes and also a pocket lighter so that a person has both handy when needed to smoke a cigarette; the case also including a clip on its rear side so to be supported from a person's garment.
Inventors
- 👤 II Palmer W. Schade
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:26
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/12; A24F15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A cigarette and cigarette lighter case assembly, comprising a case with an open end and a removable cover, said case having a cavity for receiving a pack of cigarettes and a separable cavity for receiving a cigarette lighter, said cover being adapted to fit over said open end and close simultaneously said openings to both said cavities, in combination with a two pronged U-shaped clip pivotally secured to a rear side of said case by pivot means whereby both said pivot and said clip are spaced from said open end and rear side respectively to permit closure of said case by said cover, said clip being pivotable to a position whereby the cigarette pack and lighter will be vertical when said case is mounted on a vertical edge of users garment with both said prongs engaging said garment, said clip being aligned parallel to a plane passing through the centers of said cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A cigarette and cigarette lighter case assembly, comprising a case with an open end and a removable cover, said case having a cavity for receiving a pack of cigarettes and a separable cavity for receiving a cigarette lighter, said cover being adapted to fit over said open end and close simultaneously said openings to both said cavities, in combination with a two pronged U-shaped clip pivotally secured to a rear side of said case by pivot means whereby both said pivot and said clip are spaced from said open end and rear side respectively to permit closure of said case by said cover, said clip being pivotable to a position whereby the cigarette pack and lighter will be vertical when said case is mounted on a vertical edge of users garment with both said prongs engaging said garment, said clip being aligned parallel to a plane passing through the centers of said cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A case as in claim 1, including means facillitating removal of said pack and lighter spaced from said openings.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |