Improvements in and connected with Match-cases.
Year: 1899

page_text: Improvements in and connected with Match-cases.
I, JOHANNES KÜSTER, of 13, Bohnen Strasse, Hamburg, in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
The present invention relates to an improved match-case in which the matches
are clamped in suitable manner against one or two small plates. To the back
side of one of these plates is attached a pocket, advantageously consisting of
impregnated leather and adapted to be folded together. The essential feature
of my improved match case is the possibility of protecting burning matches
against air draught by placing them inside the pocket.
My invention will be fully described with reference to the accompanying draw-
ing, in which perspective views, of different forms of execution of my improved
match case are illustrated.
In the drawing Figure 1 illustrates a match case consisting of two plates
movably connected together at their bottom parts, the matches being clamped
against the plate by caoutchouc bands. To one of these plates is fixed the
pocket a of impregnated leather and adapted to be folded. The top extremity
of the back side wall of this pocket can be laid over the match case and fixed to
the second plate 6 of the same in any suitable manner.
Figure 2 illustrates a match case in which the matches are clamped against
one plate only, the second plate forming the cover is elastic and secures the
matches in position.
The back side of this match case again is provided with a pocket similar to
that illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 2ª being a vertical section through the case
as per Figure 2 clearly represents the manner of attaching the pocket to the
match case.
Figure 3 illustrates a modified form of execution in which one side wall of
the pocket a is provided with an angular recess d through which the burning
match is introduced into the pocket . Instead of providing this recess d, one
side wall of the pocket might be prolonged as illustrated in Figure 4, thereby
an efficient protection of the burning match against draught being ascertained.
Dated this 20th day of October 1899
Improvements in and connected with Match-cases.
I, JOHANNES KÖSTER, of 13, Bohnen Strasse, Hamburg, in the German Empire,
Merchant, do hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner
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page_text: the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and
by the following statement.
The present invention relates to an improved match-case in which the matches
are clamped in suitable manner against one or two small plates. To the back
side of one of these plates is attached a pocket, advantageously consisting of
leather or other soft material rendered fireproof and adapted to be folded together.
The essential feature of my improved match case is the possibility of protecting
burning-matches against air draught by placing them inside the pocket.
My invention will be fully described with reference to the drawing filed with
the Provisional Application, in which perspective views of different forms of
execution of my improved match case are illustrated.
In the drawing Figure 1 illustrates a match case consisting of two plates
movably connected together at their bottom parts, the matches being clamped
against the plate by caoutchouc metal or other suitable bands. To one of these
plates is fixed the pocket a of leather or other soft material rendered fireproof
and adapted to be folded. The top extremity of the back side wall of this pocket
can be laid over the match case and fixed to the second plate 6 of the same in
any suitable manner.
Figure 2 illustrates a match case in which the matches are clamped against
one plate only, the second plate forming the cover is clastic and secures the
matches in position.
The back side of this match case again is provided with a pocket similar to
that illustrated in Figure 1. Figure 2 being a vertical section through the case
as per Figure 2, clearly represents the manner of attaching the pocket to the
match case.
Figure 3 illustrates a modified form of execution in which one side wall of
the pocket a is provided with an angular recess through which the burning
match is introduced into the pocket a. Instead of providing this recess d, one
side wall of the pocket might be prolongated, as illustrated in Figure 4, thereby
an efficient protection of the burning match against draught being ascertained.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what
I claim is:-
1. In an improved match case, the combination of two plates of leather or other
soft material rendered fireproof between which are suitably clamped matches by
means of caoutchouc bands, with a pocket fixed to the back side of one plate, the
top extremity of the exterior plate of this pocket to be laid over the match case
and to be fixed to the exterior plate of the latter, said pocket adapted to be
folded and allowing protection of the burning match against draught, for the
purpose as described."
2. In an improved match case, the combination of two plates of leather or
other soft material, between which are suitably clamped matches by means of
a caoutchouc, metal or other suitable band, with a pocket formed by one of the
plates of the case and a third plate, said pocket adapted to be folded, one side
wall being provided with a recess allowing an easy introduction of the burning
match into the pocket, for the purpose as described.
3. In an improved match case, the combination of two plates of leather or
other soft material between which are suitably clamped matches, with a pocket
adapted to be folded, one side of the same being prolongated, so as to protect
the burning match against draught, for the purpose as described.
Dated this 11th day of July 1900
JENSEN & SON,
77, Chancery Lane, London, W.C.,
Patent Agents.