US4727890A
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Cigarette and lighter holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-06-26
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Granted: 1988-03-01
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Expires: 2004-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A holder for cigarettes and lighter including two compartments defined by two spaced apart parallel surfaces and a plurality of spacer member. An L-shape member is mounted to one of the surfaces and extends rearwardly and downwardly to engage between the glass and rubber lining of a typical vehicle's window.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Vincent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:47
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/12; A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/12; A24F15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A cigarette and lighter holder comprising: A. a housing defining two compartments having front and rear wall surface members in parallel planes that are spaced apart from each other by a plurality of lateral spacer members, including a compartment divider member dividing said two compartments vertically, and the outer lateral and bottom ends of said compartments being defined by said spacer members; and B. an L-shaped member, means for mounting said L-shaped on said rear wall, said L-shaped member being mounted rearwardly on said rear wall, with one of its legs pointing downwardly so that said compartments may be in an upright position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A cigarette and lighter holder comprising: A. a housing defining two compartments having front and rear wall surface members in parallel planes that are spaced apart from each other by a plurality of lateral spacer members, including a compartment divider member dividing said two compartments vertically, and the outer lateral and bottom ends of said compartments being defined by said spacer members; and B. an L-shaped member, means for mounting said L-shaped on said rear wall, said L-shaped member being mounted rearwardly on said rear wall, with one of its legs pointing downwardly so that said compartments may be in an upright position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The holder set forth in claim 1, wherein said housing further includes a rearwardly extending built-in extender member having means for fastening that cooperate with said L-shape member so that the distance between said leg of said L-shape member and said rear surface may be adjusted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
The holder set forth in claim 2 wherein one of said compartments is smaller that the other and said smaller compartment being terminated with a spacer member that includes an archuated surface so that non-rectangular lighters may be accommodated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The holder set forth in claim 3 wherein said leg of said L-shape member has a ribbed surface in order to improve its frictional engagement to the typical vehicle's windows structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The holder set forth in claim 4 wherein the bottom of said compartment is defined by one spacer member of such dimensions that a user may insert his fingers upwardly to eject said cigarette pack.
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) | 1991-03-01 | 1991-08-31 | 1992-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-01 | 1995-08-31 | 1996-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-01 | 1999-08-31 | 2000-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |