US4230224A
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Cigarette and lighter case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-02-16
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-02-16
Abstract
Abstract A combination cigarette and lighter case is provided in which a lighter holder is removably mounted on a cigarette case. The lighter holder comprises a tubular member of non-rigid material adapted to fit snugly about the cigarette lighter. The lighter holder is especially suitable for use with disposable cigarette lighters of various configurations. The cigarette case and lighter holder are provided with a set of fasteners which allow the lighter holder to be conveniently engaged and disengaged. Preferably, with the lighter holder secured to the cigarette case, the lid of the cigarette case is held closed.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick W. Weeks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D85/00; B65D85/07; B65D85/08; B65D85/10; B65D85/1081; B65D85/109; A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/12; A24F15/18; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24008; Y10T428/24017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A combination cigarette case and lighter case, comprising: a cigarette case adapted to receive a package of cigarettes, said case including a lid movable between open and closed positions; a tubular lighter case of non rigid material adapted to receive a cigarette lighter and to fit snugly therearound; and means for removably securing said lighter case to said cigarette case and for holding said lid in a closed position comprising a first set of fasteners carried by the cigarette case and a co-operable first set of fasteners carried by said lighter case; and a second set of fasteners carried by said lid and a co-operable second set of fasteners carried by said lighter case said first sets and second sets of fasteners being releasably engageable so that when said sets are engaged the lighter and said lighter case will be secured to said cigarette case and said lid will be held in a closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A combination cigarette case and lighter case, comprising: a cigarette case adapted to receive a package of cigarettes, said case including a lid movable between open and closed positions; a tubular lighter case of non rigid material adapted to receive a cigarette lighter and to fit snugly therearound; and means for removably securing said lighter case to said cigarette case and for holding said lid in a closed position comprising a first set of fasteners carried by the cigarette case and a co-operable first set of fasteners carried by said lighter case; and a second set of fasteners carried by said lid and a co-operable second set of fasteners carried by said lighter case said first sets and second sets of fasteners being releasably engageable so that when said sets are engaged the lighter and said lighter case will be secured to said cigarette case and said lid will be held in a closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination cigarette and lighter case of claim 1, wherein: said first and second sets of fasteners comprise a plurality of Velcro elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination cigarette and lighter case of claim 1, wherein: said first and second sets of fasteners comprise a plurality of snap fasteners.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination cigarette and lighter case of claim 1, wherein: said first and second sets of fasteners comprise a plurality of hooks and eyes.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The combination cigarette and lighter case of claim 1, wherein: said first and second sets of fasteners comprise a plurality of magnets and magnetically attractable elements.
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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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |