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Maximum-flame-height pressure regulator for gas lighter

US4224020A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 15, 1977
Grant dateSep 23, 1980
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Expiry dateDec 15, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/8175
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pressure regulator for a gas lighter which comprises, in a well of the lighter body, a porous membrane of constant natural porosity separating two chambers from one another to set the maximum flame height. A downstream chamber is connected to the burner outlet and serves for evaporation while upstream of the filter, the wetting chamber communicates with the reservoir containing the fuel, e.g. via a wick.

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