Patent · US Expired

Extended holder for a lighter

US4389187A · kind A · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMar 16, 1981
Grant dateJun 21, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 16, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF23Q13/04
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A holder for a lighter having a flint and a striking wheel which ignites the fuel contained in the lighter upon rotation of the wheel. One embodiment of the invention includes an elongated frame having an open receptacle at one end. The receptacle is configured to securely retain the lighter during use. The holder also includes an elongated striker movably secured to the frame and adapted for rotating the striking wheel when driven longitudinally during use.

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