US2136989A - Match display and holder - Google Patents

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Nov 15, 1938, M. A. BELL MATCH DISPLAY AND HOLDER Filed June 27, 1935 IIIIIIIIIIIIX WWIIWWIllllHH-IW Patented Nov. 15, 1938 UNITED STATES MTATCH DISPLAY AND HOLDER.

Morris A. Bell, Oshkosh, Wis., assignor to The Bell Machine Company, Oshkosh, Wis.

Application June 27,

1 Claim.

This invention relates to match displays and holders in which the match combs are so arranged that the match heads take a convex arcuate formation, and in some cases the match combs may be replaced in the holders as a unit as the suppiy is exhausted and likewise the scratching surface replaced as required.

Heretofore in my copending application Serial No. 706,895, filed January 16, 1934, Patent No. 2,067,820, granted Jan. 12, 1937 match combs have been rolled so as to provide a convex match head surface, but as soon as the matches are exhausted, the holder has no further utility since the base porton of the match comb is glued into the holder and it is diiiicult to remove it from the holder for replacement purposes. Further I have heretofore confined this use to a rolled match comb, whereas my present invention contemplates the use of the match combs in parallel relation to each other in a substantially rectangular holder.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide a rectangular holder into which is placed a plurality of parallel match combs, the base of the match combs arcuately arranged so as to provide a convex surface of match heads.

Another object is to secure the base portion of the match combs together in parallel relation to each other by adhesive or other securing means, the base partion of the match combs arranged in arcuate relation in each other, the whole to comprise a unit for replacement purposes or initial installation in the holder, and the scratching surior igniting the matches is secured to a plug which likewise forms the bottom of the holder and may be replaced as the scratching material is exhausted.

Still another object is to utilize a match comb having a tapering base, which, when rolled with the wide portion of the comb innermost, will resuit in a fiat bottom surface and a concave match head surface. The match comb can be removed as a unit, as well as the plug carrying the igniting material, for replacement purposes.

Other objects will be disclosed in the specification and claim forming a part of this application.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a vertical section of the preferred form illustrating a plurality of match combs in parallel relation to each other in a rectangular r in) holder in which is formed a socket having a domeshaped bottom;

Figure 2 is a vertical section taken on line 55 2-2 of Figure l;

1935, Serial No. 28,754

Figure 3 is a vertical section of a modified form in which the parallel match combs are formed as a unit before being placed in the holder and provides for a removable plug at the bottom;

Figure 4 is a vertical section taken on line 4-4 of Figure 3;

Figure 5 is a vertical section of a further modified form in which the match comb tapers and is rolled to fit into a circular socket;

Figure 6 is a side elevation of the match comb shown in Figure 5 removed from the socket; and

Figure '7 is a bottom plan of the holder shown in Figure 5.

Referring to the drawing, in which similar parts are designated by like numerals:

Numeral 8 designates a holder of substantially rectangular form having inwardly sloping sides 9 and a socket ll) having a dome-shaped bottom II and a removable bottom portion 20, with igniting material l2 on the bottom of said holder 8. Arranged within the holder 8 are a plurality of parallel match combs l3, each match comb consisting of paper or fiber board having a solid base l4, that portion above the base slit to form parallel match shanks I5, having match heads H5.

The match combs l3 are arranged on the domeshaped bottom I l of the socket ll] in snug relation to each other, completely filling the socket so that the match heads l6 assume a concave semi-elliptical appearance. The maximum depth of the socket Ill corresponds to the unslitted portion of the match combs, so that the outermost combs I1 and i8 will have the inner edge IQ of the socket in as a binding or tearing fulcrum. As the matches are detached from the outside toward the middle, the base portions of the match combs within the socket serve to perpetuate the fulcrum or tearing points. The match combs may be secured together at their bases by adhesive or metallic means and in turn secured to the socket, or close frictional contact between the match combs and the walls of the socket may be the sole confining means. Due to the tapering walls of the socket l0 and the greater diameter of the match heads IS, the matches will assume a flaring posi tion which permits very attractive designs to be formulated on the exposed undersurface of the match heads through the use of varied colored match heads.

The form of holder shown in Figures 1 and 2 may be molded as an integral member.

In the modified form of the invention as illustrated in Figures 3 and l, the same parallel match combs are used, but before being placed in the holder 8, the match combs l 3 are assembled on an oval or concave former, formed into a unit by ad hesive or other means, and inserted in the socket Ill. In this modification, however, no domeshaped bottom is utilized, the bottom portion 20 taking the form of a removable plug having igniting material [2 on its outer face, and upon removal giving access to the socket I0 so that the base portion M of the combs l3, after the match heads have been detached, can be readily removed for refill purposes. Likewise, a new plug 20 carrying fresh igniting material I2 may be utilized upon the igniting material becoming exhausted.

In the modified form of invention shown in Figures 5, 6, and '7, I contemplate the use of a single match comb 2| having a tapered base 22, which may be rolled so that the wide portion of the base will be innermost and inserted in a circular socket 23. Under this arrangement, the flaring concave surface of match heads will be presented with the bottom edge of the match comb 2| on the same horizontal plane and resting on the removable plug 20, thus enabling the core or base 22, after the matches have been exhausted, to be removed and a new match unit inserted.

Obviously, I do not confine myself to the use of a tapered match comb as the flaring concave bed of match heads may be formed in other ways, such as by the use of a former as was suggested in connection with Figure 3. Additional rolled match combs may be supplied for replacement purposes As actually used in the modified form of the invention, the matches will be used from the outside in, and upon being exhausted, the plug or bottom 20 is removed, the remaining core or base l4 forced out, and a new match unit inserted; and, if the igniting material l2 on the plug 20 is exhausted, a new plug may be inserted having igniting material on its bottom surface.

Numerous variations may doubtless be devised by persons skilled in the art without departing from the principles of my invention. I, therefore, desire no limitations to be imposed on my invention, except such as are indicated in the appended claim.

What I claim is:

A match package comprising a holder having a substantially rectangular slot formed therethrough from top to bottom, opposite side walls of which converge in a downward direction, a match brush comprising a plurality of match combs having unslitted portions arranged in parallel contiguity forming a solid base adapted to be inserted into the upper end of said slot and. to seat frictionally against the convergent sides thereof, and a removable bottom closing the lower end of said slot, giving access to the base of said match brush when removed permitting the latter to be unseated, for purpose of replenishment of said match brush.

MORRIS A. BELL.

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