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Ignition mechanism for a pyrophoric lighter

US4099907A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 4, 1976
Grant dateJul 11, 1978
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Expiry dateOct 4, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23Q2/161
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A spark producing mechanism for a pyrophoric lighter having a spark wheel which is actuated by a manually operable press button that is mounted for arcuate motion around the axis of the spark wheel wherein the button is a unitary molded plastic member that includes flexible webs that provide inter-bar pivots.

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