Patents by Inventor Robert D. Tybie

Robert D. Tybie 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).

  • Patent number: 4154337
    Abstract: A refillable matchbook holder having open and closed positions. The holder comprises a single strip of flexible material folded into four segments. Two of the segments are provided with slots for securing matchbooks to the strips, the other two segments being provided with windows permitting access to the match-striking surface of matchbooks. In its closed position, the holder and attached matchbooks form a compact match case, with the two matchbooks facing each other and oriented top to bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 1978
    Date of Patent: May 15, 1979
    Inventor: Robert D. Tybie