Container for cigarettes and cigarette lighter

Details Container for cigarettes and cigarette lighter Container for cigarettes and cigarette lighter

2000-11-07

2002-09-10

Foster, Jim (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

With igniter for tobacco content

Combined

C206S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06446793

ABSTRACT:

STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a means for keeping cigarettes, a cigarette lighter and/or other smoking materials dry and undamaged. In particular, it relates to a container for holding cigarettes or tobacco and a cigarette lighter that can be carried in the pocket of a user during the performance of a sporting, recreation, physical or social activity.
Cigarettes and cigarette lighters are well known. Individual cigarettes are fragile constructions that must be maintained in an undamaged and dry condition in order to function correctly. Similarly, cigarette lighters are susceptible to damage and can become unsafe or inoperable if roughly handled. This is particularly true for inexpensive disposable lighters. Such lighters are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,017,128 and 5,085,578, the disclosures of which patents are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
The background art is characterized by U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,053,758; 1,273,264; 1,293,197; 1,463,086; 1,522,633; 1,587,468; 1,741,867; 1,845,340; 1,51,057; 1,961,181; 2,031,363; 2,081,930; 2,411,946; 2,460,427; 2,483,304; 2,727,547; 2,741,109; 4,207,976; Re. 31,076; Des. 140,571; Des. 144,528; Des. 148,402; Des. 148,650; and Des. 366,344; the disclosures of which patents are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.
Turnbull in U.S. Pat. No. 1,053,758 discloses a waterproof container. This invention is limited in that packing in a seat and clamping members are required to seal the joint between the casing and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided for supporting cigarettes in the container body.
Moran in U.S. Pat. No. 1,273,264 discloses a cigarette and match case. This invention is limited in that a snap-on closure is required to seal the joint between the container and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Rice in U.S. Pat. No. 1,293,197 discloses a cigarette case. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof and in that a spring-pressed catch is required to fasten the lid on the body. Moreover, the device comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Kelly in U.S. Pat. No. 1,463,086 discloses a waterproof carrying case. This invention is limited in that a bail and a rubber gasket are required to seal the joint between the body and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Kister in U.S. Pat. No. 1,522,633 discloses a waterproof cigarette container. This invention is limited in that wire bails and a rubber gasket are required to seal the joint between the vial and its lid. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Burkey et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 1,587,468 discloses a cigarette case. This invention is limited in that a roller clamp is required to seal the joint between the body and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided for supporting cigarettes in the container body.
Mara in U.S. Pat. No. 1,741,867 discloses a combined cigarette case and lighter. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof, is designed to accommodate an entire package of cigarettes and comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Woller in U.S. Pat. No. 1,845,340 discloses a combination cigarette case and lighter. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof Moreover, the device comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Picker in U.S. Pat. No. 1,851,057 discloses a cigarette case. This invention is limited in that its cover it removable. Moreover, the device comprises an integral refillable lighter located in the middle of the container.
Von der Heydt in U.S. Pat. No. 1,961,181 discloses a carrying case. This invention is limited in that a cushion and tongues are required to seal the joint between the container and its lid. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Erickson in U.S. Pat. No. 2,031,363 discloses a combination vanity case. This invention is limited in that a gasket in a channel is required to seal the joint between the body and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided for supporting cigarettes in the container body.
Hoffman in U.S. Pat. No. 2,081,930 discloses a waterproof container for bathers. This invention is limited in that a gasket in a channel and spring-loaded hooks or catches are required to seal the joint between the bottom portion and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided for supporting cigarettes in the container body.
Vogel in U.S. Pat. No. 2,411,946 discloses a container for cigarette packages or the like. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof and is designed to accommodate an entire package of cigarettes. Moreover, the device is not designed to accommodate a lighter.
Vogel in U.S. Pat. No. 2,483,304 discloses a container. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof and is designed to accommodate an entire package of cigarettes. Moreover, the device is not designed to accommodate a lighter.
Musselman et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 2,460,427 discloses a combined cigarette case and lighter. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof and is designed to accommodate an entire package of cigarettes. Moreover, the device comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Moon, III, in U.S. Pat. No. 2,727,547 discloses a container. This invention is limited in that a strap connects the container and its cover. Moreover, no means are provided for supporting cigarettes in the container body.
Dupuis in U.S. Pat. No. 2,741,109 discloses a cigarette lighter. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof Moreover, it comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Herman in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,207,976 and Re. 31,076 discloses a cigarette package. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof and cannot accommodate a lighter. Moreover, the bores within the body of the device hold each cigarette in a friction type fit and the device requires the user to store cigarette butts in it.
Musselman et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 140,571 discloses a combined cigarette and igniter case. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Tupper in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 144,528 discloses a combined cigarette and match case. This invention is limited in that the lid does not appear to be attached to the body of the device.
Abbatiello in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 148,402 discloses a leakproof container for a cigarette package. This invention is limited in that a wire bail and what appears to be a gasket are required to seal the joint between the container and its lid. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
Snodgrass in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 148,650 discloses a combined cigarette lighter and case. This invention is limited in that it is not waterproof. Moreover, the device comprises an integral refillable lighter.
Mak in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 366,344 discloses a waterproof cigarette case. This invention is limited in that it is not designed to accommodate a disposable lighter. Moreover, no means are provided to organize the container's contents.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is used to contain and to provide protection to smoking materials, e.g., one or more cigarettes or loose tobacco and a cigarette lighter. In a preferred embodiment, the invention is a waterproof container that holds up to five cigarettes and a disposable, flint and spark wheel lighter. In another preferred embodiment, the disposable lighter is a full-size or mini lighter manufactured by the BIC Corporation. In yet another preferred embodiment, the invention is used to provide protection to loose tobacco, a lighter and a smoking tool.
One advantage of the invention is that cigarettes and a cigarette lighter are kept dry in a watertight container in a potentially wet situation, for example, while fishing, hiking or skiing. Another advantage is that cigarettes and a cigarette lighter are protected from damage. Yet another advantage

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