Abstract: A match package includes a synthetic resin core in combination with cover members sandwiching the core to define a space of uniform height. The core includes partition walls dividing the space into oblong compartments. The walls are joined at one end to block those ends of the compartments and at the other end are joined by floors which reduce the height of the space in each compartment. The head of a match is positioned at the blocked end of the compartment and its free end projects from the other, open end. Striking material on the cover portions which oppose the floors frictionally engage a match head to ignite same in response to axial withdrawal of a match from its compartment.

Abstract: The invention refers substantially to Matches and their packaging therein, with further refinements being to insure safe utilization of the packaged matches. All relevant safety features are utilized in conjunction with the use and application of these matches.The matches are isolated from each other and substantially isolated from the striker until certain operations are performed, this necessitates, on the part of the user, certain preliminary actions which are substantially inobservant to the young or unsophisticated mentality. The necessity of performing these operations substantially reduce the adverse use of these packaged matches.

Abstract: A matches-carrier including a support for the matches arranged in rows thereon and a friction-strip carried on the support. The support includes resilient bearing means arranged to bear on the matches and press the same against the friction-strip. Withdrawal of a match from the support causes the match to slip against the friction-strip to kindle the same.

Abstract: In the match pack of this invention, the ignition or striking surface is positioned on an interior wall surface of the ignition chamber which is conveniently located on the bottom portion of the match pack below the match comb or combs in the match pack. The housing or body structure defining the ignition chamber is formed with at least one entry hole or passage which opens into the ignition chamber to enable a match to be inserted into the chamber for ignition. An ignition finger conveniently positioned on the closure flap or front cover of the match pack is insertable through a slot in the chamber-defining body structure to press the match head of the inserted match against the striking or ignition surface and to thereby facilitate ignition of the match upon rapidly withdrawing it from the ignition chamber.