US2431561A

US2431561A - Photo and match book holder with secret pocket

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Publication number: US2431561A
Application number: US537637A
Authority: US
Inventors: Hyman Sidney
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1944-05-27
Filing date: 1944-05-27
Publication date: 1947-11-25
Anticipated expiration: 1964-11-25

Description

N0". 25, 1947. s- HYMAN 1 2,431,561

PHOTO AND MATCH BOOKHOLDER WITH SECRET PCKETl Filed May 27, 1944 Y 2 sheets-sheet 1 INVEN TOR. 5I DNEY HYMAN ATTORNEY.

Nov. v25, 1947. s. HYMAN THoTo AND MATCH BooKHoLDEE wTTE SECRET POCKET Filed May 27, 1944 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR.

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Patented Nov. v25, 1947 PHOTO AND MATCH BOOK HOLDER WITH SECRET POCKET Sidney Hyman, New York, N. Y. Application May 27, 1944, Serial No. 537,637

(Cl. 20G-33) 3 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful means in a photo match pack.

More specifically the invention proposes the construction of a photo match pack constructed of leather, fabric, imitation leather, heavy paper, or other similar materials and arranged in a manner to conveniently carry a book of safety matches and one or more small photographs. The arrangement of the pack is such that the photograph will be exposed to view each time the pack is opened for the purpose of removing one of the matches.

Still further it is proposed to characterize the match pack by an outer cover sheet of flexible material for engaging over the cover of a pack of matches to completely enclose the same when folded in half.

A further object proposes the provision of an inner sheet secured at its sides and top end to the adjacent portions of the outer cover sheet for forming a pocket. This pocket is arranged to receive the top leaf of a conventionally constructed book of matches and is formed with a window opening through which a picture may be viewed when inserted into this pocket in a superimposed position upon said top leaf.

Still another object of the invention proposes the provision of an inner sheet secured to the bottom end of the outer sheet to form a pocket for receiving the bottom end portion of the bottom leaf on a conventionally constructed book of matches. This inner sheet is formed with an opening in an aligned position with that occupied by the match striking pad of the book of matches to permit a match to be scraped thereon to ignite the match, with the book of matches in position in the pack.

Still another form of the invention proposes the provision of a secret pocket sheet mounted on the inner face of the outer cover in a position beneath the cover of the book of matches, and which is arranged in a manner to receive paper money or small other valuable papers.

It is a further object of this invention to construct a photo match pack which is simple and durable and which sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:'

may be manufactured and Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a photo match pack which is constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is a perspective View of a photo match pack in its completely open position.

Fig. 3 is a view similar to Fig. 2 but illustrating the match pack with the book of matches completely removed therefrom.

Fig. 4 is a sectional view taken on the line 4 4 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 5 is a sectional View taken on the line 5-5 of Fig. 3.

Fig. 6 is a View similar to Fig. 1 but illustrating a modification of the invention.

Fig. 7 is an elevational view of the photo match pack illustrated in Fig. 6 in its complete open position.

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the secret pocket sheet per se as used in the form of the invention shown in Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 3 but illustrating a further modification of the invention.

A pocket match pack, according to this invention, includes an outer cover sheet I0 of exible material for engaging over the cover II of a conventionally constructed book of matches I 2. The cover sheet IS is preferably constructed of leather, fabric, imitation leather, heavy paper or other similar materials. An inner sheet I3 is secured at its sides and top end to the side andtop end portion of the outer cover sheet forming a pocket I4 for a top leaf I5 of the match pocket I I. The inner sheet I3 is in the form of a continuation extending from the top edge of the cover sheet I!) and is folded into a superimposed position upon the top portion of the cover sheet IB. The sides and top edges of the inner sheet I3 and cover sheet I8 are secured together by lines of stitches I6.

The inner sheet I3 is formed with a window opening I'I and has a sheet of Cellophane I8 extended thereacross. The pocket I4 is adapted to receive a picture I9 positioned upon the top leaf I5 and beneath the Cellophane sheet I8 to be viewed through the window opening II and the inner sheet I3.

A second inner sheet 2i) is secured at its sides and its bottom end to the sides and bottom end portion of the outer sheet I0 forming a pocket for the bottom end portion of the bottom leaf 2| vof the cover II of a conventionally constructed packet of matches. This second inner sheet 20 is in the form of a continuation from the bottom edge ci the cover sheet II! and is bent into a superimposed position upon the cover sheet I and is secured in position by lines of stitches 22.

This second inner sheet 2! is formed With an opening 23` through which the scratch portion 24 of the book of matches I2 is exposed for igniting one of the matches when removed from the book.

The photo match pack is adapted to be folded in half along the center line A-B to reduce the compass thereof and permit the folder to be conveniently carried in the pocket of the user. Means is provided for retaining the match pack in this folded position in which the outer cover sheet iS' will completely enclose the book of' matches. This is accomplished by means ci the flap 25 attached to one portion of the cover: sheet by means of a line of stitches 2li and vvhichV is provided at its free end with the snap fastener element 2l'. In folded condition of the match pack as shown in Fig. 1, the snap fastener element 2 is engageable With a complementary snap fastener element 28 mounted on the opposed end oi the cover sheet III.

A secret pocket sheet 22 is mounted on theinner face of the outer cover II) in a normal position beneath the book of matches. This secret pocket sheet has one end extended into a pocket Il! to the top thereof and is secured inA position by means of the line of stitches It securely mounting this end in position in the pocket. The outer end of this pocket sheet 29 is adapted to be engaged beneath a lug 3c which extends from the end of theflap 25. Thislug 30 is projected into the interior of the cover sheet I6. through a slot 3l formed in the cover sheet Iii adjacent the line of stitches 26 which secures the flap 25 in position upon the cover sheet II).

The outer end of the secret pocket sheet 29 isadapted to be disengaged from the lug SI1 permitting it to be pivoted away from the adjacent face of the cover sheet in the removed position of. the pack of matches, as illustrated in Fig. 3, so as to permit paper money or other valuable papers to beinsertedbetvveen the adjacent faces ofthe cover sheet IG and the secret pocket sheet 2.9. The free end of the pocket sheet 29 may then be 11e-engaged with thelug 39 to retain the materials in position therein.

In. the modification` of the invention disclosed in Figs. 6 match pack is similar to that previously described except in the formation ofn an. auxiliary pocket I4' extended beyond. the top edge of the pocket I4. This pocket is similar in construction to the pocket I4 and cooperates With the pocket Iiiv to provide tvvo pockets for carrying two pictures. In folding the match pack in this form of the invention the pocket I4 is folded into a superimposed position upon the pocket I4 along the line CD, and the superimposed pockets are folded into a superimposed position on the bottom. portion of the cover sheet IiiV along the line E-F. Thematchpack Will then appear asshovvn in Fig. 6.

The secret pocket sheet 29. inthisform of the invention is provided. With. flaps,Y 32. along the sides and the bottom edge of its outer projected portion. These flaps. :i2 are ailaptedv to. b e folded alo-ng the lines G. andi-I (see Fig.. 8)'v about the papers insertedbeneaththe,pocketsheet 29' to retain the papers and. preventthem from falling out of this pocket. The flaps Will then be folded into the positionv shovvn^ in FigJl.. The freeend of the pocket. sheet 2,9. may thenbere-engaged With the lug,

and 'I the construction of the photo l In other respects this form of the invention is similar to that previously shown and like reference numerals identify like parts in each of the several views.

In the modification of the invention disclosed in Fig. 9 the construction of the photo match pack is similar to that previously disclosed except for the provision of auxiliary pockets I4 extended froml the sides. of the pocket Illa Each of these pockets, I4" is. similar inr construction to the pocket III.

The match pack illustrated in Fig. 9 is closed by folding the pockets I4" into a superimposed position upon the pockets I4 along the lines K and L. These superimposed pockets are then folded into the superimposed position upon the bottom portion of the covered sheet II! along the line I-J,

In. other respects this form of the invention is similar to that previously shown and like reference numerals identify like parts in each of the several views.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I dov not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved toall-.changes and modications ccming Within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described. my invention, what I claim as new. and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

l. A photo match pack having an outer cover sheet for extending over the cover of a conventional book of matches-and. provided at the ends of its inner face with pockets for receiving the free ends of the cover of the book of matches when in open position and` abook ofr matches in said cover sheet and having. the free ends of said cover disposed in said pockets, and a secret pocket for said outer cover sheet, comprising a strip of material disposed between the adjacent faces` off said outer cover sheet and the cover of said book of matches. said, strip having one end inserted into and` secured in position in one of said pockets, and meansreleasably securing the free end of said outer cover sheet, comprising a lug mounted on the inner face of said outer cover sheet and, having a free portion beneath which the free end ofV saidy strip may be inserted.

2. A photo match pack having an outer cover sheet for extending over'the cover of a conventional bcok of matchesand provided at the ends of its inner face with pockets for receiving the free endsI of the cover of the book of matches When in open position and ay book of matches in said cover sheet and havingy the free ends of said cover disposed in said pockets,.and a secret pocket for said outer cov-er sheet,. comprising a strip of materiall disposed between. the adjacent faces of said outer cover sheet andthe cover of said book of matches, said strip having. one end inserted into and secured' in positionin one of said pockets, and means releasably securing the free end of. said strip. tonsaid outer cover sheet, comprisinga lng mountedon the inner. face of said outer cover sheet and having a free portion beneath which the free end ofsaid strip, may be inserted, and flaps on the. edges of. the, free end of said strip adapted to be folded about the edges of articlesinserted intosaidpocket before said free end is engaged withL said lug preventing the accidental loss of said, article.

3. A photo match pack having an outer cover sheet for extending over. the, cover of a conven- 5 tional book of matches and provided at each end of its inner face with a pocket adapted to receive one of the ends of the match book cover when in open posi-tion and a book of matches in said cover sheet having the ends of its cover disposed 5 6 beneath which the free end of said strip may be inserted.

SIDNEY HYMAN.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the le of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS 10 Number Name Date 2,284,174 Spicer May 26, 1942 2,158,913 Rauhaus May 16, 1939 2,254,968 Lebrenz Sept, 2, 1941