Utility light with illumination arrangement

Abstract

A utility lighter includes a lighter casing having a casing body and an extension arm, a gas releasing valve provided in the lighter casing, an ignition nozzle provided at an upper end of the extension arm to communicate with the gas releasing valve; a piezoelectric unit, an actuation unit and an illumination arrangement. The illumination arrangement includes an illumination holder mounted on the lighter casing; and an illumination unit mounted on the illumination holder, in such a manner that the illumination unit is arranged to provide illumination primarily toward the ignition zone so that a user is able to accurately apply the ignition of the utility lighter to a target spot as clearly visualized by illumination of the ignition zone.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0001]1. Field of Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a lighter, and more particularly to a utility lighter comprising an illumination arrangement which is capable of providing illumination toward an ignition zone to allow a user to apply ignition at exact target spot as visualized by said illumination of said ignition zone.[0003]2. Description of Related Arts[0004]A conventional utility lighter typically comprises a handle casing having a fuel storage compartment formed therein, a bendable extension arm extended from the handle casing, a gas releasing valve provided at the fuel storage compartment for releasing the gas therein in a controllable manner, an ignition nozzle provided at the bendable extension arm; a piezoelectric unit received within the handle casing, and an actuation unit provided on the handle casing for actuating the piezoelectric unit to generate a spark at the ignition nozzle, wherein the gaseous fuel is simultaneous...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a utility lighter with an illumination arrangement that provides illumination towards an ignition zone to allow a user to apply ignition at exact target spot. The illumination arrangement can be detachably mounted onto the lighter casing and incorporated with other tools, such as screwdriver, pen, and pencil, to provide illumination at the operation tip of the tool. The illumination arrangement comprises an illumination holder mounted on the lighter casing and an illumination unit mounted on the illumination holder in such a manner that the illumination unit is arranged to provide illumination primarily toward the ignition zone. The invention allows for accurate application of ignition to a target spot as clearly visualized by illumination of the ignition zone.

Problems solved by technology

In light of this background, there exists a number of a discrepancy or insufficiency in association with this kind of conventional utility lighter.

First, when a user wishes to use the utility lighter in a dim environment, in which the user is unable to accurately discern the exact target spot of ignition, that user has to rely on other illumination equipment, such as a flashlight, to help him locating that exact target spot of ignition.

This is inconvenience, especially when the user is unable to get such a flashlight or other illumination equipment in specific situations.

Second, a major difficulty for manufacturing a utility lighter having an illumination arrangement is to secure a power source for illuminators.

When a typical replaceable battery (such as a regular dry cell) is used and mounted within the handle casing, it would be very difficult for a user to replace that battery.

Moreover, the introduction of a dry cell into the handle casing would inevitably increase the overall size thereof, making it bulky and heavy.

Third, another difficulty for manufacturing a utility lighter having an illumination arrangement is that when the structure of the utility light is altered in order to accommodate the illumination arrangement, the manufacturing cost will inevitably be increased.

Since competition in utility lighters market is extremely keen, any significant increase in selling price would put the corresponding manufacturer in a very disadvantageous market position.

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