US2874700A - Self-lighting cigarette - Google Patents

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US2874700A
US2874700A US579509A US57950956A US2874700A US 2874700 A US2874700 A US 2874700A US 579509 A US579509 A US 579509A US 57950956 A US57950956 A US 57950956A US 2874700 A US2874700 A US 2874700A
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A24TOBACCO; CIGARS; CIGARETTES; SIMULATED SMOKING DEVICES; SMOKERS' REQUISITES
    • A24DCIGARS; CIGARETTES; TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS; MOUTHPIECES FOR CIGARS OR CIGARETTES; MANUFACTURE OF TOBACCO SMOKE FILTERS OR MOUTHPIECES
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  • the present invention relates to new and useful improvements in cigars and cigarettes, particularly the latter, and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a cigar or cigarette having incorporated therein novel means whereby the article may be lighted with convenience and certainty at any time and under substantially all conditions.
  • Another very important object of the invention is to provide a self-lighting cigar or cigarette of the aforementioned character wherein the smoker will inhale no objectionable fumes from the igniting means.
  • Figure 1 is a view in side elevation bodying the present invention
  • Figure 2 is an enlarged view in longitudinal section through the forward end portion of another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 3 is an end elevational view of the embodiment of Figure 2;
  • Figure 4 is an elevational view showing another modification.
  • Figure 5 is a perspective View of a package for the cigarettes.
  • reference character 6 designates generally a cigarette of suitable length and diameter.
  • the cigarette 6 includes the usual paper wrapper 7 and a tobacco filler.
  • a band or sleeve 8 of suitable inflammable material is mounted on the forward end portion of the cigarette 6 .
  • the sleeve 8, which strengthens or reinforces the forward end portion of the cigarette 6, is perforated, as indicated at 9.
  • the match 10 includes a bent stem 11 of suitable material having, in the embodiment shown, one end portion fixed longitudinally in any suitable manner on the perforated reinforcing sleeve 8. On the other or free end portion of the stem 11 is a suitable igniting head 12 which is adjacent to but spaced from the usual square-cut forward end 13 of the cigarette 6.
  • the reference character 14 designates a container or package in which any desired number of the cigarettes 6 may be packed.
  • the container or package 14 includes an igniting strip 15.
  • said cigarette is removed of a cigarette emfrom the package 14 and the head 12 of the match 10 is struck on the strip 15 in an obvious manner.
  • the inflammable perforated sleeve 8, which, as hereinbefore stated, stiffens or reinforces the forward end portion of the cigarette, may be permanently attached to said cigarette or removable therefrom.
  • the invention may be incorporated in cigars.
  • the reference character 16 designates generally a match comprising a substantially U-shaped stem 17 of suitable material which straddles the forward end portion of the cigarette 6 and which has the end portions of its legs 18 secured in any suitable manner to the perforated sleeve 8.
  • the match 16 further includes an igniting head 19 adjacent to but spaced from the forward end 13 of the cigarette 6 on the bight portion of the stem 17.
  • this form of the invention is substantially similar to the embodiment of Figure 1 of the drawing.
  • Reference character 20 designates the tobacco filler of the cigarette 6 in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawing.
  • the reference character 21 designates generally a cigarette comprising the usual tobacco filled paper wrapper 22 and having mounted on its forward end portion an imperforate inflammable band or sleeve 23.
  • the cigarette 21 further includes a bevelled forward end 24.
  • Mounted on the sleeve 23 is an arcuate match 25 which is substantially similar to the match 10.
  • the igniting head 26 of the match 25 underlies the bevelled forward end 24 of the cigarette 21.
  • a cigarette including an inflammable sleeve on one end portion, and a match mounted on one end portion of the cigarette for lighting same, said match including a substantially U-shaped flammable stem straddling the sleeve and having its legs aflixed longitudinally thereto, and an igniting head on the intermediate portion of the stem in spaced, opposed relation to the forward end of the cigarette.

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Feb. 24, 1959 Mhc. KAHLER SELF-LIGHTING CIGARETTE Filed April 20, 1956 Fig. 5 Maurice 6. K0/7/8f INVENTOR.
BY Anon United States Paten 2,874,700 Patented Feb. 24, 1959 2,874,700 SELF-LIGHTING CIGARETTE Maurice C. Kahler, Palmyra, Pa.
Application April 20, 1956, Serial No. 579,509 4 Claims. (Cl. 131-7) The present invention relates to new and useful improvements in cigars and cigarettes, particularly the latter, and has for its primary object to provide, in a manner as hereinafter set forth, a cigar or cigarette having incorporated therein novel means whereby the article may be lighted with convenience and certainty at any time and under substantially all conditions.
Another very important object of the invention is to provide a self-lighting cigar or cigarette of the aforementioned character wherein the smoker will inhale no objectionable fumes from the igniting means.
Other objects of the invention are to provide a selflighting cigar or cigarette of the character described which will be relatively simple, compact, enjoyable and which may be manufactured at low cost.
These, together with other objects and advantages 3 which will become subsequently apparent, reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming a part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:
Figure 1 is a view in side elevation bodying the present invention;
Figure 2 is an enlarged view in longitudinal section through the forward end portion of another embodiment of the invention;
Figure 3 is an end elevational view of the embodiment of Figure 2;
Figure 4 is an elevational view showing another modification; and
Figure 5 is a perspective View of a package for the cigarettes.
Referring now to the drawing in detail, and to Figure 1 thereof in particular, it will be seen that reference character 6 designates generally a cigarette of suitable length and diameter. The cigarette 6 includes the usual paper wrapper 7 and a tobacco filler.
Mounted on the forward end portion of the cigarette 6 is a band or sleeve 8 of suitable inflammable material. The sleeve 8, which strengthens or reinforces the forward end portion of the cigarette 6, is perforated, as indicated at 9.
Also mounted on the forward end portion of the cigarette 6 is a match 10. The match 10 includes a bent stem 11 of suitable material having, in the embodiment shown, one end portion fixed longitudinally in any suitable manner on the perforated reinforcing sleeve 8. On the other or free end portion of the stem 11 is a suitable igniting head 12 which is adjacent to but spaced from the usual square-cut forward end 13 of the cigarette 6.
It is thought that the use of the cigarette will be readily apparent from a consideration of the foregoing. Briefly, in Figure 5 of the drawing, the reference character 14 designates a container or package in which any desired number of the cigarettes 6 may be packed. The container or package 14 includes an igniting strip 15. Of course, to light the cigarette 6, said cigarette is removed of a cigarette emfrom the package 14 and the head 12 of the match 10 is struck on the strip 15 in an obvious manner. The inflammable perforated sleeve 8, which, as hereinbefore stated, stiffens or reinforces the forward end portion of the cigarette, may be permanently attached to said cigarette or removable therefrom. Also, the invention may be incorporated in cigars.
In the embodiment of Figures 2 and 3 of the drawing, the reference character 16 designates generally a match comprising a substantially U-shaped stem 17 of suitable material which straddles the forward end portion of the cigarette 6 and which has the end portions of its legs 18 secured in any suitable manner to the perforated sleeve 8. The match 16 further includes an igniting head 19 adjacent to but spaced from the forward end 13 of the cigarette 6 on the bight portion of the stem 17. In other respects, this form of the invention is substantially similar to the embodiment of Figure 1 of the drawing. Reference character 20 designates the tobacco filler of the cigarette 6 in Figures 2 and 3 of the drawing.
In the modification of Figure 4 of the drawing, the reference character 21 designates generally a cigarette comprising the usual tobacco filled paper wrapper 22 and having mounted on its forward end portion an imperforate inflammable band or sleeve 23. The cigarette 21 further includes a bevelled forward end 24. Mounted on the sleeve 23 is an arcuate match 25 which is substantially similar to the match 10. However, the igniting head 26 of the match 25 underlies the bevelled forward end 24 of the cigarette 21.
The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention as claimed.
What is claimed as new is as follows:
1. A cigarette including an inflammable sleeve on one end portion, and a match mounted on one end portion of the cigarette for lighting same, said match including a substantially U-shaped flammable stem straddling the sleeve and having its legs aflixed longitudinally thereto, and an igniting head on the intermediate portion of the stem in spaced, opposed relation to the forward end of the cigarette.
2. The cigarette of claim 1 wherein said sleeve is perforated.
3. The cigarette of claim 1 wherein said legs of said U-shape stem are tapered inwardly as they approach said intermediate portion of said stem, and said igniting head on said intermediate portion of said stem being located at a place of reduced cross sectional area.
4. The cigarette of claim 1 wherein said legs of said U-shape stem are tapered inwardly as they approach said intermediate portion of said stem, and said igniting head on said intermediate portion of said stem being located at a place of reduced cross sectional area, and said sleeve being perforated to reduce the quantity of material therein.
References Cited in the file of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,669,843 Sakomoto May 15, 1928 2,347,832 Klein May 2, 1944 2,653,613 Dussich Sept. 29, 1953 FOREIGN PATENTS 356,861 Great Britain Sept. 17, 1931 487,232 Switzerland Nov. 29, 1892 499,452 Belgium Dec. 15, 1950
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US3136318A (en) * 1962-03-06 1964-06-09 Fujita Takashi Cigarette with an ignition device attached
US3273568A (en) * 1965-08-04 1966-09-20 Jr Canio Di Carlo Self-lighting cigarette
WO2009045828A1 (en) 2007-10-05 2009-04-09 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Gigarette having configured lighting end

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GB356861A (en) * 1930-07-10 1931-09-17 Robert Sutherland Improvements in and relating to cigarettes and the like
US2347832A (en) * 1941-08-11 1944-05-02 Louis M Klein Windproof match and its application to cigarettes and the like
US2653613A (en) * 1949-01-04 1953-09-29 Manlio Victor V Dussich Cigarette igniting device
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GB356861A (en) * 1930-07-10 1931-09-17 Robert Sutherland Improvements in and relating to cigarettes and the like
US2347832A (en) * 1941-08-11 1944-05-02 Louis M Klein Windproof match and its application to cigarettes and the like
US2653613A (en) * 1949-01-04 1953-09-29 Manlio Victor V Dussich Cigarette igniting device
CH487232A (en) * 1966-06-24 1970-03-15 Degussa Process for the production of a gray pigment

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US3136318A (en) * 1962-03-06 1964-06-09 Fujita Takashi Cigarette with an ignition device attached
US3273568A (en) * 1965-08-04 1966-09-20 Jr Canio Di Carlo Self-lighting cigarette
WO2009045828A1 (en) 2007-10-05 2009-04-09 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Gigarette having configured lighting end
US20090090373A1 (en) * 2007-10-05 2009-04-09 August Joseph Borschke Cigarette Having Configured Lighting End
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US7836897B2 (en) 2007-10-05 2010-11-23 R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Cigarette having configured lighting end
JP2010539980A (en) * 2007-10-05 2010-12-24 アール・ジエイ・レイノルズ・タバコ・カンパニー Cigarette with shaped ignition end
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