Chicago, Sept. 10.—A suit alleging infringement and unfair competition has been filed by Henry Lederer & Bro., Inc., manufacturing jewelers of Providence, R. L, makers of the “Golden Wheel” lighter, against Ivan Ries & Co., 131 W. Lake St., Chicago, in the United States District Court of Chicago.
Henry Lederer & Bro., who have been manufacturing these lighters for some time, are asking for an injunction against the continued manufacture and sale of a pocket lighter which the Providence firm contends is a direct infringement of its rights as granted by U. S. Letters Patent No. 1,637,855. A complete accounting of sales is asked of the defendants, and demand is made for restitution for damages to the business of Henry Lederer & Bro., which are in excess of $5,000.
Henry Lederer & Bro. announce to the trade that they intend to protect their rights as granted under their patent, and will prosecute all infringers to the fullest possible extent.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular - 14th September 1927
Cole National, which last fall acquired Shore Manufacturing Co., makers of cigarette lighters, binoculars and other items, has moved the Shore facilities from Mineola, N. Y., to the Signa-Craft, Inc., plant in Providence. Signa-Craft manufactures jewelry items for Cole National. Edwin Antin, plant manager, has been given the responsibility for integrating production, packaging and shipping of all lines.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - August 1961
New “Rama Spin” Lighters Will Be Featured in Ad Campaign
A stunning new windproof lighter, the “Rama Spin,” ingeniously designed to light and stay lit in the strongest wind, has just been announced by Ram Lighters, Inc., Newark, N. J. Forsaking conventional windproof lighter styling and incorporating many original features such as twin sealing cups, airfoil windshield and fuel hoarder, the new lighter offers exceptional beauty and grace along with dependability at a modest retail price.
Made to retail at $2.95, the new product is being distributed throughout the country.
Of special interest to the trade is the spectacular advertising campaign that Ram Lighters, Inc., has already scheduled for promoting the new lighter. Half-pages in color, and quarter pages in bold black and white, will carry the Rama Spin message every other week in such mass circulation magazines as Look and Collier’s, beginning in April. Mat service and effective point-of-sale promotion pieces are also being provided for dealer use.
Source: The Jewelers' Circular-Keystone - May 1948