Chapter 62

The complaint recites the heretofore undisclosed history of the so-called “everlasting” match, which has long been a matter of considerable rumor and speculation. About 1932, it is charged, Kreuger obtained control of the patents on this match, and subsequently Bryant & May obtained an interest in them. Diamond later was offered a participation in Swedish Match’s patents and also negotiated with the inventor of certain improvements. Although it was commercially successful in Holland and Switzerland, the everlas…