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US4944392A
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Combination match safe, knife and striker
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-11-24
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Granted: 1990-07-31
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Expires: 2009-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A combination match safe and knife which can safely be carried in a pocket in a closed position with the knife portion being reversible, that is, in one position, the knife blade and matches are enclosed inside the container, while in a second position the knife blade is positioned outside the container and the container becomes a handle. The device also has a striking surface for the matches and a flint which the knife can be sharply struck against to produce a spark.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L. Hull
- 👤 Thomas D. Newton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:52
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B29/00; B26B29/02; B26B29/025; B25; B25F; B25F1/00; B26B11/00; B26B3/00; B26B3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A combination match safe, knife and strikers comprising; a container, means for closing said container, means for sealing said container, a knife, said knife having a blade portion and a base portion, said base portion being substantially perpendicular to one end of said knife blade, said base portion and said knife portion having means cooperating with said container and said means for closing said container in a first and second position, said first position being one in which said knife blade is enclosed and sealed in said container, said second position being one in which said knife blade is exposed on the outside of said container, said base portion having a striking surface, and a second striking surface affixed to the outside surface of said container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A combination match safe, knife and strikers comprising; a container, means for closing said container, means for sealing said container, a knife, said knife having a blade portion and a base portion, said base portion being substantially perpendicular to one end of said knife blade, said base portion and said knife portion having means cooperating with said container and said means for closing said container in a first and second position, said first position being one in which said knife blade is enclosed and sealed in said container, said second position being one in which said knife blade is exposed on the outside of said container, said base portion having a striking surface, and a second striking surface affixed to the outside surface of said container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 in which said container is substantially a cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device of claim 1 in which said means for closing said container is a cap cooperating with said container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device of claim 1 in which said means for sealing said container is a gasket and an "O" ring cooperating with said container and said means for closing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The device of claim 1 in which said knife has two opposed sharpened edges.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
65 words
The device of claim 1 in which said knife and said knife base portion cooperating with said container and said means for closing said container in a said first and said second position, is a slit in said means for closing said container, said slit cooperating with said knife blade to allow said knife blade to protrude through said slit when in said second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 in which said container is large enough to hold the said knife blade and an un-specified number of matches.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 in which said container is made of plastic.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 1 in which said second striker is a flint.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-07-30 | 1994-01-29 | 1994-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-30 | 1998-01-29 | 1998-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-30 | 2002-01-29 | 2002-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |