Patents by Inventor John M. Layshock

John M. Layshock has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Container for cigarettes and cigarette lighter
    Patent number: 6446793
    Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a cigarette lighter and cigarettes from damage and wetting. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus comprises a body fitted with an insert that accommodates a disposable lighter and a number of cigarettes. A lid is provided that snaps onto the body to provide a waterproof seal between the body and the lid. In some embodiments, the body and the lid are injection molded of plastic as one piece and are connected by means of an integral hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2002
    Inventor: John M. Layshock