Patents by Inventor Manuel G. Benavides

Manuel G. Benavides 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).

  • Safety book matches
    Patent number: 4795027
    Abstract: A match book includes a match deck, an inner cover and an outer cover secured together by a staple. In one embodiment, a striking strip is located on the inside surface of the top flap of the outer cover. In another embodiment, a striking strip is located on the outside surface of the top flap of the inner cover. In both embodiments, the location of the striking strip provides a safety feature because a lit match is not apt to ignite the remaining match heads in the match deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Inventor: Manuel G. Benavides