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Lighter and method of use

a pocket lighter and light technology, applied in the field of pocket lighters, can solve the problems of disadvantageous spring biased covers, awkward openings of manual covers, etc., and achieve the effect of reducing the speed at which the cover pivots to open and high viscosity

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-01-12
COLIBRI LINDEN DIV
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"The present invention is a lighter with a pivotally connected cover that has a spring inside. The cover can be opened by sliding a switch and closing it again to close the lighter. The cover has a high viscosity material inside to slow down its movement. The lighter can also have a spark generating device that can be activated by the switch. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a lighter with a spring-based cover that can be opened and closed easily, and can also generate a flame."

Problems solved by technology

However, covers that require manual opening are sometimes awkward when holding other objects.
However, such spring biased covers may be disadvantageous as the snapping action of the cover may break the tip of a cigarette or cigar in close proximity to the cover, or pinch the skin of the user depending on its construction.

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[0018] Referring now to the Figures when taken together, there is indicated generally at 10 a lighter according to the present disclosure. As shown, lighter 10 includes a lower body 12, an upper body 14, and a pivoting cover 15. Lighter 10 includes an interior cavity (not shown) which supports a reservoir (not shown) for storing lighter fuel therein, a spark generating device (not shown), and a fill opening (not illustrated) for accessing the reservoir, each of which are known in the art. Examples of suitable spark generating devices include flint, piezoelectric, turbo, jet, and the like. Lighter 10 also includes houses a gas emitting nozzle 50 for controlling the flow of gas and emitting a flame 60, as is known in the art. The present disclosure is not limited to any particular type of gas emitting nozzle, and those of ordinary skill in the art will be able to contemplate a variety of configurations, many of which are well known in the art.

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Abstract

A lighter with a pivoting cover is provided. The cover is manually actuated and is restricted in movement by a relatively high viscosity packing material encasing a biasing member.

Description

BACKGROUND [0001] 1. Technical Field [0002] The disclosure relates generally to a lighter and method of use and, in particular, to a pocket lighter that includes a cover that pivots against a high viscosity packing material. [0003] 2. Related Art [0004] Many types of lighters have been manufactured to include features that make them more useful and / or attractive to consumers. The patent literature includes examples of lighters that include covers for protecting the nozzle from dust and other materials that might interfere with its operation. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,176,150 discloses a lighter with a manually pivoting cover the retracts at least partially into the body of the lighter. However, covers that require manual opening are sometimes awkward when holding other objects. Other lighters have been designed with spring-biased covers. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,616,277 to DeLattre-Deguy discloses a lighter with a spring biased cover. U.S. Pat. No. 6,142,766 to Hu discloses a...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F23C5/00
CPCF23Q2/40
Inventor SMITH, ANDREW D.REYNOLDS, MICHAEL P.
Owner COLIBRI LINDEN DIV