Abstract: Game played using match-related medium for printing gaming instructions and indicia. At least one of interior surfaces of a matchbook or matchbox carrier is printed with gaming indicia used for comparison against gaming indicia printed at least one of match sticks or match splints. Game instructions are also printed on the interior surfaces of the matchbook or matchbox carrier. A serial number printed on at least one of the matchbook, matchbox, matchstick or match splint provides control over the game. Game indicia is related to at least one of: Five-card Poker, Seven-card Poker; Pai Gow Poker, Baccarat, lotteries and raffles.

Abstract: A packet of toothpicks has a one-piece plastic sheet, folded onto itself to provide two layers of plastic toothpicks, each of which toothpicks has a handle portion and a cleaning portion. The cleaning portion is embossed to form a surface that will abrade plaque. Flavoring, or other chemical, may be placed in pockets or grooves formed in the embossed area.

Abstract: The flat plastic toothpick comprises a thin sheet of plastic material having a somewhat tear-drop shape including a generally oval-shaped base section for gripping the toothpick and a generally curved or hook-shaped end section for being inserted into the interstice between two adjacent teeth. A kit is provided comprising two or more plastic sheets having a plurality of the toothpicks perforated therein.

Abstract: A one time use disposable soap. The soap includes a substrate, a cleansing composition, and a holder. The substrate is dissolvable in water. The cleansing composition is impregnated in the substrate so as to form a dry and cleanser impregnated substrate. The dry and cleanser impregnated substrate is not laid hold on to prevent exposure and evaporation of the cleansing composition, since the dry and cleanser impregnated substrate is dry. The holder removably holds at least one stacked dry and cleanser impregnated substrate. When the dry and cleanser impregnated substrate is removed from the holder and subjected to water, the substrate dissolves leaving the cleansing composition dissolved in the water for cleansing.

Abstract: A toothpick assembly includes a rectangular plastic envelope having a rectangular bottom, a rectangular upper top panel, a rectangular lower top panel, a rectangular left panel formed with a slit, and a rectangular right panel formed with a tongue configured to fit in said slit, and six plastic toothpick sheets each having six toothpicks separated at an upper portion and joined together at a root portion, a breaking line being pressed between said upper portion and said root portion, said plastic toothpick sheets being stacked up and affixed to said bottom panel, whereby the toothpick assembly is convenient to carry and sanitary in use.

Abstract: A book of matches includes a plurality of matches each of the matches having a match base that includes a flammable match tip at a first end and a remaining end that is disposed opposite to the first end. Each match base at the remaining end is attached to a central strip. An improvement is made to each match base near the remaining end to facilitate removal of the match from the central strip. The improvement consists either of at least one perforation passing through the match base, at least one score line that is cut or impressed into the match base, or a combination of at least one score line and at least one perforation.

Abstract: A toothpick packet having a housing for carrying flat perforated sheets. At least one perforation on each sheet defines a flat toothpick. The housing is selectively openable to allow access to the perforated sheets for the detachment of a toothpick.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: A small object handling device composed of an elongated rod with a wax composition coated over one end thereof. The invention further comprises an assembly of small object handling devices, with each composed of an elongated rod having a pressure sensitive adhesive composition coated over one end, and with the opposite end connected to a common rack. A flexible strip may cover the common rack and rods to protect the pressure sensitive adhesive ends of said rods and to provide a matchbook-like appearance. In an alternate embodiment, the device has a tubular member filled with pressure sensitive adhesive, with a rod adjustably coupled to one end of the member for forcing the pressure sensitive adhesive out from the opposite end.

Abstract: A personal hygiene apparatus in matchbook form including a folded matchbook-like structure, that includes a plurality of individually packaged dental floss members detachably secured to the matchbook-like structure and toothpick accessory formed from the flap portion of the matchbook-like structure and at least one abrasive strip detachably secured to the flap closure receiving end of the matchbook-like structure for manicuring a user's nails. The apparatus also includes, in addition to the dental and nail hygiene accessories, a breath freshening mint and matches as other personal accessories.

Abstract: A package for articles such as matches, medication in tablet form and the like comprises a flat pocket made up of a foldable element and one or more retractable panels. Each retractable panel is able to assume a deployed position in which an article in the package is visible and accessible and an undeployed position in which the article is invisible and inaccessible. The flat pocket comprises a front flap and a rear flap, each retractable panel is attached to but movable relative to the front or rear flap and the articles in the package are distinct from each retractable panel.

Abstract: A dispenser has a horizontally elongated base with first and second flat surfaces. A plurality of spaced elongated rods are each secured at one end to the first surface. The opposite ends each have a coating. The rods extend perpendicular to the base and lie in a common plane. An elongated support member is disposed in a plane parallel to the common plane, is spaced from the articles, and is secured at one end to the base. A horizontally elongated plate parallel to the base and secured at one of the elongated edges to the other end of the member is disposed adjacent but spaced from the coated ends of the rods. First and second parallel elongated article support elements contact the rods and are secured to the member. These elements extend in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the rods. The first element is disposed adjacent the one member end. The second element is disposed between the first element and the plate.

Abstract: A pair of parallel elongated flexible panel portions embracingly receive a pair of flat matchbook bundles therebetween with the bundles arranged with the end ends of the bundles spaced apart and the base ends of the bundles extending in opposite directions, the bundle base ends being secured between corresponding ends of the panels. The head ends of the bundles are spaced apart sufficiently to enable the longitudinal midportions of the panels to be appreciably bowed away from each other and opposite marginal edges of the midportions of the panel members have outwardly opening notches formed therein.

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.

Abstract: A matchbook folder having a safety interlock between the lid and the base; the base portion of the folder has a double-fold end and the lid portion has a single-fold end which interlock with each other to prevent opening the folder except by a lateral sliding action of the lid relative to the base and permitting closing of the folder by a longitudinal downward movement of the lid relative to the base.

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 matchbook which requires complete closure to obtain a usable match-striking surface. Only then does an interior-mounted row of spaced protuberances occupy similarly spaced, complementary holes in a striking strip on the matchbook's openable flap to provide a continuous area of adequate size for match-striking purposes. A latch system is an additional safety feature; the elementary moves of young children will not open it, because the matchbook's openable flap remains trapped by an inwardly-turned, slotted ridge unless appropriate coordinated actions are taken.

Abstract: The cover of a matchbook has a perforated tear line or the like arranged relative to a striking strip or igniting material on the cover and relative to a staple, glue, or other means securing the cover on a match comb, such that a portion of the cover containing at least a portion of the striking strip can be readily removed to impede further ignition of matches on the striking material.