An Improved Match Holder, Combined with Cigar Cutter and Ash Tray.
Year: 1894

page_text: Date of Application, 20th Dec., 1894
Complete Specification Left, 12th July, 1895-Accepted, 31st Aug.,
1895
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Improved Match Holder, Combined with Cigar Cutter and
Ash Tray.
1 JOHN CHARLES MATSON of 7, Liverpool Lawn, West Cliff, Ramsgate,
Shipwright etc., do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
This invention relates to an improved match box or holder combined with a
cigar cutter and ash tray, and is intended to provide an article of this description
which will be simple in its action, and inexpensive to manufacture, and at the same
time useful for the smoke room table.
According to this invention I construct a match box or container of any suitable
shape or design, preferably rectangular. This container is secured to a hollow
frame or case which is free to slide on a vertical plunger or standard secured to a
base plate or stand.
The said vertical plunger or standard has a central opening cut in it, and at its
lower end is secured horizontally a knife or cutter, having its edge at the upper
side.
The hollow case carrying the match holder has a circular opening cut in its
lower end, of sufficient size to take the end of a cigar.
The upper part of the match holder or container has a slot cut therein to allow
the vertical standard or plunger to pass freely through. The vertical standard
just protruding, in its normal position. The upper edge of the said vertical
standard is formed with a V shaped groove, for the purpose hereinafter described.
The matches are placed in the container through the slot in the upper part
thereof, and on the raising of the outer case carrying the container or holder it
will carry the matches with it, and on its downward fall will leave a match in the
V shaped groove before mentioned.
It in its downward journey also operates the cigar cutter, cutting the end off the
cigar and allowing it to fall in an ash tray attached to the outer case.
A roughened surface is provided on which to strike the matches.
Dated this 20th day of December 1804
GEO. H. RAYNER,
37, Chancery Lane, London, Agent for the Applicant.
An Improved Match Holder, Combined with Cigar Cutter and
Ash Tray.
I, JOHN CHARLES MATSON, of 7 Liverpool Lawn, West Cliff, Ramsgate,
Shipwright, 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 :-
My invention relates to a new or improved receptacle for containing matches, in
combination with a cigar cutter, ash tray, and the like, and has for its object, a
receptacle that shall be neat in appearance, and easily operated.

page_text: The apparatus is illustrated by the accompanying drawing, which is an
isometrical view of same.
On the base a of the apparatus is fixed an upright piece b, having a slot c cut in
same.
Near the bottom of this cut-away portion is fixed a knife edge d. The top of
this upright is cut out as shewn at 6', to allow of a match readily resting
therein.
Over the said upright slides the outer casing e, preferably of the shape shewn
in the accompanying drawing, (though any desirable shape can be used), having an
opening or enlarged portion e', which serves as a receptacle for matches.
At the base of the snid outer casing cut a hole. A pin 9 passing through e
is employed, to prevent the same from being entirely removed from the upright b.
The outer casing may be suitably ornamented.
An ash tray h may be provided, and also a match striker i, fastened to the base
of the stand a.
In operation when a match is required (the matches having beforehand been put
into the enlarged portion of the casing e as aforesaid) the portion e is raised, as
far as the stop g will allow, the part 6' of the upright 6 then becoming lower than
the bottom of the part e', thus causing one match to fall to position.
When the covering is released, it will fall by its own weight into its normal
position, thereby leaving a match ready for use in 6¹.
When a cigar is required to be cut, the end thereof is placed in the hole, the
cover e is then raised, and forced down, causing the kuife-edge d before mentioned,
to cut away the required amount.
The apparatus may be constructed of wood or suitable material.
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 is :-
CLAIMS.
1. The improved construction of holder for containing matches, substantially as
herein before described and illustrated.
2. In a receptacle for containing matches, the combination of an upright b, with
knife edge d, and slot e, cover e, with enlarged portion e¹, and hole f, an ash tray h,
HUGHES & YOUNG,
23 Coleman Street, London, E.C., Agents for the Applicant.