Abstract: An igniter apparatus for igniting a tobacco-based product having a sensitized tip, comprising: a first portion having a first surface and a second portion having a second surface, at least one of the first and second surfaces being movable with respect to other surface, wherein at least a portion of the first and second surfaces are substantially parallel to one another; a channel at least partially formed between the first and second portions, the channel having at least one opening configured to receive the tobacco-based product as it is inserted therein; and an abrasive material coated on at least a portion of the channel, the abrasive material being configured to at least partially contact the tobacco-based product when the first and second surfaces are manually positioned a predetermined distance from one another.

Abstract: A safety matchpacket cover to prevent children from using any match, the device comprising a paperboard, plastic, metal or wood plate with lateral grooved guides to slide in same cover or dispenser a safe from burns and waterproof matchpacket, the device also comprising an elastic cord or rubber band that retracts the matchpacket back to its enhoused original position in the matchpacket cover or dispenser, and primarily comprising a concealed lock that prevents matches to be withdrawn from dispenser or matchpacket cover, unless unlocking the matchpacket. This concealed and unperceptable lock is effective and strong enough to prevent children and infants from releasing and lighting matches and eventually producing fires at home when same children or infants are alone.

Abstract: An organic plastic matchbook cover having continuous front, back and side walls, and that is closed at its bottom and generally open at its top. The walls and bottom define a generally wedge-shaped interior cavity having the size and shape necessary to receive a conventional paper matchbook therewithin. An opening is provided in the front wall of the cover in position to overlie the striking surface of the matchbook, and a second opening is provided in the back wall to permit a thumb or finger to engage the back of the matchbook. A holding tab projects from the top of the back wall partially across the top of the cover towards the front wall in position to overlie and engage the top of a matchbook positioned in the cavity, and a locking tab projects inwardly from each of the side walls.

Abstract: A plastic holder for safety matches or bookmatches which completely enfolds a typical pack of bookmatches and locks in such a manner that it is difficult for children to open and gain access to the matches. The plastic holder is formed with a pouch to receive the pack of matches which exposes the striker area on the pack when the holder is open. The holder requires a squeezing-twisting motion in order to lock the holder around the pack of matches and a reverse motion of twisting and squeezing is required in order to open the holder.

Abstract: A match book construction comprising a base member to which a row of upwardly extending matches are secured and a cover member which is adapted to be removably connected to the base member, the arrangement being such that the heads of the matches are completed shielded prior to igniting a match thereon.

Abstract: A match book safety case having a back and a front hinged together for enclosing a book of matches. The case presents an opening so that the striker portion of the book itself is exposed when the case is closed; and the case has a safety device which automatically covers the book striker portion when the cover is open, and therefore the user cannot strike a match until the cover is closed.

Abstract: A holder for a book of matches comprised of an enclosure element having a back panel and top and bottom retention lips which partially enclose the match book. First and second side panels restrict lateral movement of the match book to prevent removal of the book by children. The match book strike plate is accessible only through an opening in the back panel of the enclosure which is covered by a movable guard element. The guard element is biased in a closed position by means of a spring mechanism and release tab to prevent access to the strike plate by children.