Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 21st Dec, 1894-Accepted, 26th Jan, 1895
I HERBERT NAPIER BUNBURY Lient. Colonel, 13, Osborne Villas, Windsor,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention, and in what manner the same is to
be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
This invention relates to an improved device to be used for containing matches,
providing at the same time menus by which the matches can be ignited, and the
object of my invention is to furnish a device of this kind which will be more
couvement in use, than those at present employed.
According to my invention a case of metal or other suitable material 15
constructed, having a receptacle for matches at one or both sides.
In this case a
olle is fitted at each end, carrying a tape or band, which can be wound from one
oller to the other. A lid is fitted on the case, securing the rollers in position,
the tape passing over a plate immediately behind an opening m the cover. This
tape is of the material commonly employed for igniting safety matches, and is
arranged so that when a portion has been worn by continual use, a fresh surface
will be provided by simply turning one of the rollers a short distance.
In order that the invention may be more clearly understood, reference 13 had to
the accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a front view of the device,
Fig. 2 is a vertical section, and Fig. 3 a detail view.
The drawings show the device applied to a holder suitable for suspending on the
wall or other convenient place, but the invention is equally applicable to match
holders for placing on the table or other forms of container.
A is the case or box, which in the arrangement shown is fitted on the back
plate B, the latter being provided with means for suspending.
At each side of the case the receptacle C is fitted, projecting for some distance
to the side, the matches being inserted from the top.
The central portion of the case, which is open, allows of a large number of
matches being carried, the match receptacle projecting inside the case for a short
distance as shown clearly in Fig. 1.
The cover D is hinged at one end of the case, and is fastened by a small
catch on the other end, of any suitable description. A large opening dis
formed in this corer, exposing the striking surface for the matches. The band or
tape E, having its surface coated with the compound commonly employed on
match boxes, or any other material suitable for the purpose, is carried on the
small roller or spindles e which project at the sides of the case, and can he
turned by hand from the outside.
Slots a are formed in the case making bearings for the spindles, which are
preferably notched at the bearing points to prevent them shifting transversely.
The plate is fitted at the front of the case minediately behind the
opening d', the tape E passing over this plate, which forms a rigid backing,
permitting the matches to be easily ignited. To prevent the tape moving when
the matches are stuck on its sui face, the upper end of the plate F is free,
not being connected to the sides of the case, and the extremity is formed with
a number of teeth which will permit the tape to move in one direction,
when turned by hand, but will prevent it shifting when the matches are struck
upon it, the teeth engaging with the tape.

page_text: With this device, instead of the match holder requiring to ho supplied with
a fresh striking surface, after the device has been used for a little time, a fresh
surface can be presented for use when desired, and after one tape has been used
up a fresh tape can be easily inserted, the cover having simply to be raised and
the rollers or spindles carrying the tape removed, fresh ones being inserted in their
place.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven-
tion, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim 18-
(1) In a match holding device, a tape coated with igniting substance, mounted
on rollers and supported by a suitable back plate, adapted to present a fresh
striking surface when one face has been worn, substantially as and for the purposes
specified.
(2.) In a match holding device the combination with a case having suitable
match receptacles, of a tape or band carried on two rollers supported in the said
case, and a plate on the front of the case, over which the band passes,
substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(3.) In a match holding device, the combination with a case, match holding
receptacle, and a fixed plate at the front, of a tape on a roller at each end
supported in the said case, and a cover at the front, perforated to expose the
face of the tape, substantially as and for the purposes specified.
(4.) In a match holding device, the combination with a case, a receptacle for
the matches, and a perforated cover, of a tape on a roller at each end, carried in
the case, and a plate, fixed on the front of the said case behind the tape, having
one end fiee, and formed with a series of teeth, substantially as described and
for the purposes specified.
(5.) The improved match holding device, constructed and operating sub-
stantially as described and shown in the accompanying drawings, and for the
purposes specified.
Dated this 21st day of December 1904
GEO. H RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.