Box and match package

Abstract

A box and match package wherein a container having front, back, end and side walls is provided with a plurality of match is integral and co-planar with the container. In one form, perforations are provided between the matches and the back wall so that the matches can be individually torn from the back wall. A match striking surface is provided on an end wall. The front wall may include a window portion, and the back wall may include a foldable panel for covering the matches.

1 . A box and a match package comprising: 
 a container having at least front, back, side and end walls;    a plurality of matches being integral with said container;    means for detachably connecting each match from said container; and    a match striking surface on said container.    
   
   
       2 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein said matches are integral with said back wall of said container.  
   
   
       3 . The box and match package according to claimant  2 , wherein said back wall of said container and said matches are co-planar.  
   
   
       4 . The box and match package according to  claim 2 , wherein said means for detachably connecting each match from said back wall comprises perforations positioned between each match and said back wall.  
   
   
       5 . The box and match package according to  claim 2 , wherein a panel is connected to said container back wall along a fold line, to thereby provide a cover for said plurality of matches.  
   
   
       6 . The box and match package according to  claim 5 , wherein said match striking surface is provided on said end wall of said container.  
   
   
       7 . The box and match package of according to  claim 5 , wherein said match striking surface is provided on said side wall of said container.  
   
   
       8 . The box and match package according to  claim 5 , wherein said match striking surface is provided on said panel of said container.  
   
   
       9 . The box and match package according to  claim 5 , wherein said panel is secured to said container by at least one adhesive dot when in a position covering said plurality of matches.  
   
   
       10 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of candles are contained in said container.  
   
   
       11 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein said match striking surface is provided on said end wall of said container.  
   
   
       12 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein said match striking surface is provided on said sidewall of said container.  
   
   
       13 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein said front wall of said container is provided with a window portion.  
   
   
       14 . The box and match package according to  claim 1 , wherein a panel is connected to said container.  
   
   
       15 . The box and match package according to  claim 14 , wherein said plurality of matches are integral with said panel.  
   
   
       16 . The box and match package according to  claim 15 , wherein said plurality of matches and said panel co-planar.  
   
   
       17 . The box and match package according to  claim 15 , wherein said means for detachably connecting each match of said plurality of matches from said panel comprises perforations positioned between each match and said panel.  
   
   
       18 . The box and match package of  claim 15 , wherein said match striking surface is said end wall.  
   
   
       19 . The box and match package of  claim 15 , wherein said match striking surface is said side wall of the container.  
   
   
       20 . The box and match package of  claim 15 , wherein said match striking surface is on an opposite side of said panel from said plurality of matches.