Cigarette lighter having improved valve means
US3963413A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23Q2/163
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cigarette lighter is disclosed having a body defining a fuel reservoir and a passageway extending from the reservoir to the body exterior. An elongated sleeve is disposed within the passageway having interior walls defining a bore and a longitudinal groove in the walls opening to the bore. A solid valve stem is movably disposed within the sleeve bore. Actuation means are provided for moving the valve stem within the bore to effect valve operations.
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