Multi-Purpose Lighter Apparatus

a lighter and multi-purpose technology, applied in the field of cigar accessories, can solve the problems of unsmokable cigars or cigarillos, limited access to proper tools for making such splits, and obvious dangers in alternative practices, and achieve the effect of safe us

Inactive Publication Date: 2012-09-27
SPURLING III GEORGE ALMOND
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[0023]Still another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that is safe to use for both cigar and user alike.
[0024]Yet still another aspect of the present invention is to provide an apparatus that is safe when stored.

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However, few smokers have access to a proper tool for making such splits.
Often pocket knives or razors are used, an obviously dangerous alternative practice.
A sloppy split can easily result in an unsmokable cigar or cigarillo.
A poorly made split or a poorly made splitting tool can easily ruin the wrapper.

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[0032]Although a detailed description as provided in the attachments contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that many variations and alterations to the following details are within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following preferred embodiments of the invention are set forth without any loss of generality to, and without imposing limitations upon, the claimed invention. Thus the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not merely by the preferred examples or embodiments given.

[0033]Tobacco companies make numerous types of cigars in terms of size, type, and flavor. However, all flavors are not available in all types or size. The apparatus of the present invention helps cut open a cigar so that the customer of the cigar company may smoke any flavor out of any type or size of cigar that one wishes. The present inventive apparatus provides a smok...

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Abstract

A multi-purpose lighter apparatus comprising a lighter and at least a cigar splitter. The lighter may comprise a lighter body and a lighter cap for emitting a flame. In a preferred embodiment, the cigar splitter may be incorporated into the lighter body. In an alternate embodiment, the cigar splitter may be incorporated into a frame, wherein the frame may be attached to or secured about at least a portion of a conventional lighter body in the form an aftermarket accessory for both disposable and non-disposable lighters. The cigar splitter may comprise two or more nested, removable, concentric housings wherein each housing has its own blade for splitting cigars of differing diameters. The functionality of the multi-purpose lighter may be further enhanced by the incorporation of one or more tools including but not limited to a clip, a light, a can opener, a bottle opener, and the like.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISK[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]1. Field of the Invention[0005]Me multi-purpose lighter apparatus relates to cigar accessories such as a cigar splitter that may be used in combination with a lighter and, more specifically, to a safe and precise multi-purpose lighter apparatus for splitting a cigar or cigarillo along the length of its axis.[0006]2. Background Art[0007]Cigar smoking has become a popular past time during the past decade. As cigar smoking has gained in popularity, so too have the accessories utilized to cut and light cigars and cigarillos. The proper tools for cutting and lighting cigars are perceived to enhance the cigar smoking experience. For example, many experienced cigar smokers will leave the head portion of the cigar in its finished, ...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A24F13/24
CPCF23Q2/32A24F13/24
InventorSPURLING, III, GEORGE ALMOND
OwnerSPURLING III GEORGE ALMOND