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US3608704A
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Combined cigarette lighter casing and slidable closure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-06
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Granted: 1971-09-28
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Expires: 1989-06-06
Abstract
Abstract A combined cigarette lighter casing and attachment clasp which slidably engages the top portion of a cigarette pack to provide a convenient placing of the lighter and a slidable closure for the pack.
Inventors
- 👤 Yvette Boasso Kopp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:43
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/12; A24F15/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
In combination with a soft package of cigarettes having top closure flaps secured together and with a partial opening therein; a mechanical cigarette lighter having a wheel, flint and wick at one end for striking a flame and adapted to fit on said cigarette package top; and a clip dimensioned similarly to said lighter, said clip comprising two approximately parallel legs flexibly joined at a common end and having separate ends oppositely disposed therefrom, said clip being secured by one said leg with its common end adjacent the end of the lighter for striking a flame, and with the other leg extending longitudinally free for the length of said lighter, said legs slidably engaging the closure flaps of the cigarette package therebetween with the attached lighter thereabove, said free leg covering said partial opening when said legs fully engage said top and uncovering said partial opening when not so fully engaged, whereby a one-armed person can obtain a cigarette and a light without other assistance than said combination.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
In combination with a soft package of cigarettes having top closure flaps secured together and with a partial opening therein; a mechanical cigarette lighter having a wheel, flint and wick at one end for striking a flame and adapted to fit on said cigarette package top; and a clip dimensioned similarly to said lighter, said clip comprising two approximately parallel legs flexibly joined at a common end and having separate ends oppositely disposed therefrom, said clip being secured by one said leg with its common end adjacent the end of the lighter for striking a flame, and with the other leg extending longitudinally free for the length of said lighter, said legs slidably engaging the closure flaps of the cigarette package therebetween with the attached lighter thereabove, said free leg covering said partial opening when said legs fully engage said top and uncovering said partial opening when not so fully engaged, whereby a one-armed person can obtain a cigarette and a light without other assistance than said combination.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A combination as described in claim 1 wherein said lighter comprises a case with a snap end covering said wheel, flint and wick slidably mounted therein, said parts fitting in said case when rotated 180* , thereby making the invention usable by right-and left-handed persons.
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) | 1974-09-27 | 1975-03-29 | 1975-09-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-27 | 1979-03-29 | 1979-09-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-27 | 1983-03-29 | 1983-09-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |