Lighter holding device

Abstract

The invention relates to a lighter holder device for attachment to a lighter (2), in particular a Clipper® lighter, wherein the lighter (2) has a lighter container (3) with an upper end (5) at which the lighter flame can be provided, and a lower end (4), wherein the lighter holder device (1) has: a dimensionally stable fastening ring (6) which has a fastening contour designed to attach the fastening ring (6) to a section of the lighter container (3) of the lighter (2), in particular by pushing on and clamping, and wherein at least one additional fastening eyelet (7, 8; 17) is formed on the fastening ring (6), which projects outwards from the lighter container (3) when the fastening ring (6) is attached to the lighter container (3) of the lighter (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a lighter holder device with a fastening eyelet for fastening a lighter by means of the lighter holder device, for example to a pendant or a chain of a bag or the like.

[0002] Previous lighters have the disadvantage that they are difficult to handle, for example when a user has to search for his lighter in his pocket or wants to pull it out of a jacket or trouser pocket.

[0003] US 2024 / 0068663 A1 discloses an attachable lighter holder consisting of a silicone or rubber body with perforated openings. The lighter holder is intended to be attached around a lighter. Furthermore, a fastening element made of a silicone or rubber-like material is formed on the silicone or rubber body and protrudes from the silicone or rubber body. In use, the protruding part of the fastening element can be inserted into an opening of a clog shoe to secure the lighter holder to the clog shoe.

[0004] However, the lighter holder has the disadvantage that it encloses the lighter, thus covering any advertising prints on the lighter. Furthermore, the elastic silicone or rubber body can easily tear or become loose, causing the lighter to fall out of the holder. The fastening element, made of a silicone or rubber-like material, can also easily tear during use.

[0005] The object of the invention is to provide a lighter holding device which enables improved handling of the lighter in daily use.

[0006] This object is achieved by a lighter holder device having the features specified in claim 1, as well as by a lighter having the features specified in claim 11. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0007] The invention provides a lighter holder device for attachment to a lighter, in particular a Clipper ® lighter, wherein the lighter has a lighter container with an upper end, at which the lighter flame can be provided, in particular by a lighter mechanism, and a lower end, wherein the lower end of the lighter container is preferably additionally designed to be refillable, wherein the lighter holder device has: a fastening ring, in particular a dimensionally stable fastening ring, which has a fastening structure which is designed to fasten the fastening ring to a section, in particular only a section at a lower end or only a section at an upper end of the lighter container of the lighter, and wherein at least one additional fastening eyelet is formed on the fastening ring, which for example projects outwards from the lighter container when the fastening ring is fastened to the lighter container of the lighter.

[0008] The lighter holder has the advantage that it is only attached to a section of the lighter's lighter body, thus not obscuring the entire lighter body and any imprints, especially advertising imprints. Furthermore, the outwardly projecting or protruding attachment eyelet allows for easy attachment of a pendant or chain, for example, to secure the lighter using the lighter holder, e.g., to a user's clothing or bag.

[0009] Furthermore, a lighter with such a lighter holding device is provided.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening ring is designed with the smallest possible thickness, so that as large an area of ​​the lighter container as possible remains free and is not obscured by the lighter holder device and its fastening ring, while at the same time the fastening ring is still sufficiently stable or sufficiently stable that it cannot accidentally tear during operation. The thickness of the fastening ring is preferably in a range between 1 mm and 3 mm, and in particular between 1 mm and 2 mm.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the fastening contour of the fastening ring corresponds to the outer contour of the section of the lighter container to which the fastening ring can be fastened with its fastening contour. As a result, the fastening ring can be reliably pushed and clamped onto the lighter container, so that it does not come loose accidentally. The fastening contour of the fastening ring is, for example, a circular fastening contour corresponding to a circular outer contour of a section of the lighter container, in particular a section of the lower end of a lighter container, in particular the lower end of the lighter container of a Clipper® lighter. In another embodiment, the fastening contour of the fastening ring is, for example, a composite fastening contour, e.g.of a circular section and a C- or U-shaped section, according to an outer contour of a section of the lighter container, in particular a section between the lower and upper end of a lighter container, in particular a section between the lower and upper end of a lighter container of a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the invention, the fastening ring has at least one cross strut, wherein the cross strut extends between the fastening ring, preferably extending centrally, wherein the cross strut forms a fastening eyelet.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the invention, the at least one cross strut has an additional annular section through which a refillable lighter can be refilled with lighter fuel when the lighter holder device is mounted on the lighter, wherein the annular section of the cross strut is preferably arranged in the center of the fastening ring and wherein a first cross strut section is connected to one end of the fastening ring and the annular section to form a first fastening eyelet and wherein a second cross strut section is connected to another, in particular opposite, end of the fastening ring and the annular section to form the second fastening eyelet and wherein the annular section is preferably designed as a third fastening eyelet.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the invention, the first and second fastening eyelets are of the same size or the second fastening eyelet is larger than the first fastening eyelet.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the invention, a fastening eyelet is formed on the outer circumference of the fastening ring, in particular an annular and preferably an annular fastening eyelet.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighter holder is flat and / or curved. In particular, the fastening ring and / or the at least one fastening eyelet are flat and / or curved.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighter holder is formed from at least one metal, at least one metal alloy, and / or at least one plastic. The at least one plastic is, for example, a thermoplastic, e.g., polypropylene.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighter holding device is designed as an injection-molded part made of at least one plastic.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the invention, the lighter is a refillable lighter and in particular a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0020] Further advantageous features of the invention will become apparent from the exemplary explanation thereof with reference to the figures. Figure 1 shows a side view of a Clipper ®< lighter to which a first embodiment of a lighter holding device according to the invention is attached; Figure 2 shows a rear view of the lighter and the lighter holding device according to Figure 1 ; Figure 3 a plan view of the lighter and the lighter holder according to Figures 1 and 2 ; Figure 4 a perspective view of the lighter and the lighter holder according to the Figures 1-3; Figure 5 is a further perspective view of the lighter and the lighter holder according to the Figures 1-4 ; Figure 6 shows another perspective view of the lighter and the lighter holder according to the Figures 1-5 ; Figure 7 is a side view of the first embodiment of the lighter holding device according to the invention, as shown in the embodiment in the Figures 1 to 6 attached to the lighter; Figure 8 shows a plan view of the lighter holding device according to Figure 7 ; Figure 9 a front view of the lighter holding device according to the Figures 7 and 8 ; Figure 10 a perspective view of the lighter holding device according to the Figures 7, 8 and 9 ; Figure 11 a perspective view of a lighter holding device according to a variant of the first embodiment of the lighter holding device according to the invention according to the Figures 1-10 ; Figure 12 a side view of the lighter holding device according to Figure 11 ; Figure 13 a plan view of the lighter holding device according to Figures 11 and 12 ; Figure 14 is a plan view of a lighter holding device according to a second embodiment of the invention, which is also attached to the Figures 1 to 6 shown lighter; Figure 15 a side view of the lighter holding device according to Figure 14 ; Figure 16 a perspective view of the lighter holding device according to the Figures 14 and 15 ; Figure 17 a plan view of the Clipper ®< lighter as previously shown in the Figures 1-6 is shown, on which the second embodiment of the lighter holding device according to the invention according to the Figures 14 to 16 and Figure 18 a perspective view of the lighter and the lighter holder according to Figure 17 , with a trailer attached to the attachment eyelet.

[0021] In the following description of the figures, identical or similar components are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0022] The Figures 1 to 10show different views of a first embodiment of a lighter holding device 1 according to the invention, which is shown in the Figures 1 to 6 attached to a lighter 2, preferably a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0023] The lighter 2 in the Figures 1 to 6 It has a lighter container 3 in which the lighter fuel is stored. A lighter mechanism of the lighter 2 is attached to the upper end 4 of the lighter container 3 to generate the lighter flame. The lower end 5 of the lighter container 3 is either closed if the lighter 2 is not refillable, or, in the case of the refillable Clipper® lighter, resealable to allow refilling of the lighter container 3 with lighter fuel.

[0024] As in the Figures 1 to 6As shown, the lighter holding device 1 is attached to a section at the lower end 5 of the container 3 of the lighter 2. For this purpose, the lighter holding device 1 is plugged onto the lower end 5 of the container 3 and clamped in place. The lighter container 3 has a circular cross-section or a circular outer contour at its lower end 5, onto which the lighter holding device 1 can be plugged and clamped so that it cannot accidentally become detached from the lighter container 3. The lighter holding device 1 consists of a fastening ring 6 with, for example, two fastening eyelets 7, 8, here a larger and a smaller fastening eyelet 7, 8, which protrude outwards from the fastening ring in order to be able to attach a pendant, etc. to them, for example.The fastening ring 6 has a fastening contour that corresponds to the fastening contour of the section of the lighter container 3 to which the fastening ring 6 is to be attached to the lighter. This section is, for example, the section at the lower end of the lighter container to which the fastening ring 6 is attached with its fastening contour. For this purpose, the fastening ring 6 with its fastening contour is placed and clamped onto this section at the lower end of the lighter container 3, thereby securing it so that it cannot accidentally detach from the lighter during use.

[0025] Appropriate pendants, e.g. a hook, a snap hook, a bag charm, a key ring, etc., a ribbon, a cord, a chain and / or a rope, etc., can be attached to the respective attachment eyelets 7, 8 protruding outwards from the lighter and the attachment ring, in order to attach the lighter 2 with its lighter holder 1, for example, to a piece of clothing, e.g. a loop of trousers, a jacket, a shoelace, a bag strap, a bag charm, a cell phone chain, etc. The examples mentioned are merely examples, and the invention is not limited thereto. The attachment eyelets 7, 8 protrude outwards from the lighter container 3 in the longitudinal direction thereof. In other words, the attachment eyelets 7, 8 protrude outwards from the lower end of the lighter container in the longitudinal direction of the lighter container.

[0026] In this way, for example, the lighter 2 cannot get lost in a pocket, but can be attached to or in the pocket by means of the lighter holding device 3 and, for example, a pendant or chain, etc. The lighter 2 can therefore be easily pulled out of the pocket using the lighter holding device 1, without, for example, unintentionally activating the lighter 2, since the lighter holding device 1 is only attached to the lower end 5 of the lighter 2, in particular a Clipper® lighter, with its circular cross-section, and not to the upper end with the mechanical parts, i.e. the lighter mechanism for generating the lighter flame. The lighter holding device 1 also has the advantage that prints, in particular advertising prints, etc., on the lighter 2 are not covered by the lighter holding device 1. For this purpose, the thickness of the fastening ring 6 is, on the one hand, designed to be as thin as possible, so that it only has the smallest possible orIt covers a thin section of the lighter container, leaving free space for advertising prints on the lighter container, for example. On the other hand, the thickness of the fastening ring 6 is sufficient so that it does not accidentally tear or tear open when the lighter is handled by a user during operation.

[0027] The fastening ring 6 and the two fastening eyelets 7, 8 according to the first and second embodiments described below are formed as a single part, for example, from at least one metal, at least one metal alloy, and / or at least one plastic, e.g., a thermoplastic and in particular polypropylene. For example, the fastening ring 6 with its fastening eyelets 7, 8 can be manufactured as an injection-molded part from at least one plastic. Likewise, a fastening ring 6 and its fastening eyelets 7, 8 can also be made from at least one metal or at least one metal alloy, optionally additionally coated or overmolded with a plastic layer. A recycled plastic, for example, polypropylene (PP), preferably recycled polypropylene (PP), in particular PP C4200 90 / 04 from Albis, etc., can be used as the plastic.

[0028] As in the Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the fastening ring 6 is also circular in shape according to the lower end 5 of the lighter 2, in particular Clipper ®< lighter, and its circular outer contour, in order to be pushed and clamped onto the lower end 5 sufficiently firmly, so that the lighter holding device 1 with its fastening ring 6 cannot come loose unintentionally during use.

[0029] In the first embodiment of the lighter holder device 1, as shown in the Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the fastening ring 6 has at least one cross strut 9. The cross strut 9 extends between the fastening ring 6, preferably centrally between the fastening ring 6. In the Figures 1 to 8In the embodiment shown, the cross strut 9 has an annular section 10 in the middle for refilling the lighter 2, provided that the lighter 2 is designed to be refillable. Thus, a first cross strut section 11 extends between one end of the fastening ring 6 and the annular section 10 and forms a first fastening eyelet 8, in this case a smaller fastening eyelet. A second cross strut section 12 between the opposite end of the fastening ring 6 and the annular section 10 forms a second fastening eyelet 7, in this case a larger fastening eyelet. For this purpose, the second cross strut section 12 curves further outwards than the rest of the cross strut 9 with its first cross strut section 11 and the annular section 10 and therefore forms the larger of the two fastening eyelets 7, 8. This has the advantage that, for example, larger pendants, etc., can be attached to the larger fastening eyelet 7 than to the smaller fastening eyelet 8.It is conceivable that the annular section 10 can be provided or used as a third fastening eyelet if it is attached to a disposable lighter which is accordingly not designed to be refillable.

[0030] The cross strut 9 with the annular section 10 is curved outwards so that the fastening ring 6 can be pushed, clamped and / or snapped onto the lower end 5 of the lighter 2 and in particular somewhat further onto the lower end 5 and can thus be particularly well fastened to the lighter 2.

[0031] The annular portion 10 of the cross brace 9 is preferably arranged centrally above the fastening ring 6 in order to be able to fill a refillable lighter 2 with lighter fuel through the annular portion 10 of the lighter holder device 1.

[0032] In principle, it is also conceivable that the annular section 10 is omitted. In this case, the cross brace 9 then forms only a single fastening eyelet.

[0033] There are two lighter sizes available for a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0034] The larger Clipper ®< lighter has a lower end 5 with an outer diameter of D A lighter = 16 mm. The height of the Clipper ®< lighter, for example, is 74 mm.

[0035] Accordingly, the corresponding lighter holder 1 for this size of Clipper ®< lighter has the following dimensions: Outer diameter of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF = 20mm, preferably the outer diameter of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF is in a range from 19mm to 21mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF = 17mm, preferably the inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF is in a range from 16mm to 17mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Thickness of the fastening ring 6 d BF = 1mm to 2mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Thickness of the crosspiece 9 ds = 3mm, preferably the thickness of the crosspiece 9 ds is in a range from 2mm to 3mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Outer diameter of the annular section 10 D AR = 8.30mm, preferably the outer diameter of the annular section 10 D AR in a range of 8mm to 9mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0,01mm inner diameter of the annular section 10 D IR = 5mm, preferably the inner diameter of the annular section 10 D IR is in a range from 4mm to 6mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm height of the lighter holder device 1 up to the annular section 10 h R = 8mm, preferably the height of the lighter holder device 1 up to the annular section 10 h R is in a range from 7mm to 9mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm total height of the lighter holder device 1 HG = 11.75mm, preferably the total height of the lighter holder device 1 HG is in a range from 10mm to 13mm, or in particular from 10mm to 12mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm,

[0036] The stated values ​​and ranges for the individual dimensions are merely examples, and the invention is not limited thereto. In particular, the inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 is adapted such that the lighter holder can be plugged, clamped, and / or snapped onto the lower end of the lighter. This applies to all embodiments of the invention. The width of the crosspiece and the size of the respective fastening eyelet can be varied depending on the function and intended use. This also applies to all embodiments of the invention.

[0037] The smaller Clipper ®< lighter has a lower end 5 with an outer diameter of D A lighter = 14mm. The height of the Clipper ®< lighter, for example, is 63mm.

[0038] Accordingly, the corresponding lighter holder 1 for this size of Clipper ®< lighter has the following dimensions: Outer diameter of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF = 17.2mm, preferably the outer diameter of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF is in a range from 16mm to 18mm or particularly preferably between 17mm to 18mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF = 14.4mm, preferably the inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF is in a range from 14mm to 14.4mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Thickness of the fastening ring 6 d BF = 1-2mm, including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Thickness of the crosspiece 9 ds = 2.6mm, preferably the thickness of the crosspiece 9 ds is in a range from 2mm to 3mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm. Outer diameter of the annular section 10 D AR = 7.2mm preferably the outer diameter of the annular section 10 D AR is in a range of 7mm to 8mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm inner diameter of the annular section 10 D IR = 4.3mm preferably the inner diameter of the annular section 10 D IR is in a range from 4mm to 5mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm height of the lighter holder device 1 up to the annular section 10 h R = 6.9mm, preferably the height of the lighter holder device 1 up to the annular section 10 h R is in a range from 6mm to 8mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm total height of the lighter holder device 1 HG = 10.1mm, preferably the total height of the lighter holder device 1 HG is in a range from 9mm to 11mm, or in particular from 10mm to 11mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm,

[0039] In the Figures 11, 12 and 13 are different views of a lighter holding device 1 according to a variant of the first embodiment of the lighter holding device 1 according to the invention according to the Figures 1-10shown.

[0040] The Figures 11, 12 and 13 The variant of the lighter holding device 1 shown differs from the lighter holding device 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in the Figures 1 to 10 This is shown by the fact that the two fastening eyelets 7, 8 are the same size.

[0041] In other words, the cross strut 9 has the annular section 10 in the middle for refilling the lighter, provided that the lighter is designed to be refillable. Thus, a first cross strut section 11 extends between one end of the fastening ring 6 and the annular section 10 and forms a first fastening eyelet 8. A second cross strut section 12 between the opposite end of the fastening ring 6 and the annular section 10 forms a second fastening eyelet 7. The cross strut 9 with its two cross strut sections 11, 12 and the annular section 10 provided therebetween bulges outwards, for example in a base, and forms two equally sized fastening eyelets 7, 8. The annular section 10 can be provided not only for refilling a refillable lighter 2, but as previously in the lighter holding device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 10, can also be used as a third fastening eyelet when the lighter holder 1 is attached to a disposable lighter. Accordingly, the statements regarding the lighter holder 1 according to the Figures 1 to 10 also for the variant according to the Figures 11 to 13 . The annular section 10 can be used in the variant according to the Figures 11 to 13 can also be omitted, especially if lighter 2 is a disposable lighter.

[0042] The dimensions of the variant of the lighter holder 1 according to the Figures 11 to 13 are identical to those of the lighter holder device 1 according to the Figures 1 to 10 , up to the total height HG of the lighter holder 1. In this variant, this is equal to the height of the lighter holder 2 up to the annular section 10 h R . Accordingly, HG = h R = 2 mm applies in the example shown.

[0043] In the Figures 14 to 18various views of a second embodiment of a lighter holding device 1 according to the invention are shown, which is attached to the device previously described with reference to the Figures 1 to 6 shown lighter, here a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0044] In contrast to the first embodiment and its variant according to the Figures 1 to 13 the lighter holding device 1 according to the second embodiment is, for example, flat, in particular completely flat, and not curved.

[0045] The fastening ring 6 of the lighter holding device 1 has, instead of a circular fastening contour, a composite fastening contour, here e.g. from a circular section 13 and a C- or U-shaped section corresponding to the outer contour of a section of the lighter container, e.g. a section between the lower and upper end of a lighter container, in particular a section between the lower and upper end of a lighter container of a Clipper ®< lighter, as shown in the Fig. 1-6 and 14-18 is shown.

[0046] The fastening ring 6 can thus be inserted with its fastening contour into the Fig. 14-16 onto the corresponding section of the lighter container 3 with the corresponding outer contour and clamped and thus secured. The corresponding section of the lighter container 3 is, for example, at the upper end below the lighter mechanism in the Fig. 14-16 .

[0047] Furthermore, a fastening eyelet 17 is formed on the outer circumference of the fastening ring 6, e.g. its circular section 13, for example an annular and in particular circular section 18, as in the embodiment in the Figures 14 to 16 The fastening eyelet 17 protrudes outward from the fastening ring 6, in particular transversely to the longitudinal axis of the lighter 2. The fastening eyelet 17 forms a plane with the fastening ring 6. The lighter holder device comprising the fastening ring 6 and the fastening eyelet 17 is therefore flat, in particular completely flat. However, it is also conceivable for the fastening eyelet 17 to be angled relative to the fastening ring 6.

[0048] As previously described, there are two lighter sizes for a Clipper ®< lighter.

[0049] The larger Clipper ®< lighter has a lower end 5 with an outer diameter of D A lighter = 16 mm.

[0050] Accordingly, the corresponding lighter holder 1 for this size of Clipper ®< lighter has the following dimensions: Outer diameter of the circular section 13 of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF = 20 mm, preferably the outer diameter of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF is in a range from 19 mm to 21 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Inner diameter of the circular section 13 of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF = 16.7 mm, preferably the inner diameter of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF is in a range from 16 mm to 16.7 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Thickness of the fastening ring 6 d BF = 3 mm, preferably the thickness of the fastening ring d BF is in a range from 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Outer diameter of the annular fastening eyelet 18 D AR = 8.3 mm, preferably the outer diameter of the annular fastening eyelet 18 D AR is in a range of 7mm to 9mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0,01mm inner diameter of the circular fastening eyelet 18 D IR = 5mm, preferably the inner diameter of the circular fastening eyelet 18 D AR is in a range of 4mm to 6mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm Length of the fastening ring 6 to the center of the circular fastening eyelet 18 L BF = 28mm, preferably the length of the fastening eyelet L BF is in a range of 27mm to 29mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm,

[0051] The smaller Clipper ®< lighter has a lower end with an outer diameter of D A lighter = 14mm.

[0052] Accordingly, the corresponding lighter holder for this size of Clipper ®< lighter has the following dimensions: Outer diameter of the circular section 13 of the fastening ring 6 D A-BF = 17.24 mm, preferably the outer diameter of the circular section D A-BF is in a range from 19 mm to 21 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Inner diameter of the circular section 13 of the fastening ring 6 D I-BF = 14.4 mm, preferably the inner diameter of the circular section D I-BF is in a range from 14 mm to 14.4 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Thickness of the fastening ring 6 d BF = 2.58 mm, preferably the thickness of the fastening ring 6 d BF is in a range of e.g. 2 mm to 3 mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01 mm. Outer diameter of the annular fastening eyelet 18 D AR = 7.15 mm, preferably the outer diameter of the circular fastening eyelet 18 D AR is in a range of e.g.6.5mm to 7.5mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm Inner diameter of the circular fastening eyelet 18 D IR = 4.31mm, preferably the inner diameter of the circular fastening eyelet 18 D IR is in a range of e.g. 4mm to 5mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm Length of the fastening ring 6 to the center of the circular fastening eyelet 18 L BF = 26.35mm, preferably the length of the fastening ring 6 to the center of the circular fastening eyelet 18 L BF is in a range of e.g. 25.5mm to 27mm including all intermediate values ​​in steps of 0.01mm.

[0053] With regard to the material made of at least one metal, at least one metal alloy and / or at least one plastic, the provisions previously made with reference to the Figures 1 to 13 statements made and are for the embodiment according to the Figures 14 to 18 not repeated.

[0054] The present invention is not limited to the Figures 1 to 18 The scope of the invention is limited to the exemplary embodiments shown for a lighter holder device. In particular, the features, and especially individual features, of the various exemplary embodiments can be combined with one another. List of reference symbols

[0055] 1 Lighter holder 2 Lighter 3 Lighter container 4 Upper end of the lighter container 5 Lower end of the lighter container 6 Fastening ring 7 Larger or second fastening eyelet 8 Smaller or first fastening eyelet 9 Cross brace 10 Annular section 11 First cross brace section 12 Second cross brace section 13 Circular section 17 Fastening eyelet 18 Circular section

Claims

1. Lighter holder device (1) for attachment to a lighter (2), in particular a clipper ® -Lighter, wherein the lighter (2) has a lighter container (3) with an upper end (5), at which the lighter flame can be provided, and a lower end (4), wherein the lighter holding device (1) has: - a dimensionally stable fastening ring (6) which has a fastening contour which is designed such that the fastening ring (6) can be fastened to a section of the lighter container (3) of the lighter (2), in particular by plugging and clamping, and - wherein at least one additional fastening eyelet (7, 8; 17) is formed on the fastening ring (6), which projects outwards from the lighter container (3) when the fastening ring (6) is fastened to the lighter container (3) of the lighter (2).

2. Lighter holding device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the fastening ring (6) is designed with the smallest possible thickness at which the fastening ring is still sufficiently stable, wherein the thickness of the fastening ring is preferably in a range between 1 mm - 3 mm and in particular between 1 mm - 2 mm.

3. Lighter holding device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fastening contour of the fastening ring (6) corresponds to the outer contour of the section of the lighter container (3) to which the fastening ring (6) can be fastened with its fastening contour, wherein the fastening contour of the fastening ring (6) is a circular fastening contour according to a circular outer contour of a section of the lighter container (3), in particular a section of the lower end (5) of a lighter container (3), in particular the lower end (5) of the lighter container of a clipper ®-lighter (3), or wherein the fastening contour of the fastening ring (6) has a composite fastening contour, in particular consisting of a circular section (13) and a C- or U-shaped section, according to an outer contour of a section of the lighter container (3), in particular a section between the lower and upper end (5, 4) of a lighter container (3), in particular a section between the lower and upper end (5, 4) of a lighter container (3) of a clipper ® -lighter (2).

4. Lighter holding device (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the fastening ring (6) has at least one cross strut (9), wherein the cross strut (9) extends between the fastening ring (6), preferably extends centrally, wherein the cross strut (9) forms a fastening eyelet.

5. Lighter holding device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the at least one cross strut (9) has an additional annular section (10) through which a refillable lighter (2) can be refilled with lighter fuel when the lighter holding device (1) is attached to the lighter (2), wherein the annular section (10) of the cross strut (9) is preferably arranged in the center of the fastening ring (6) and wherein a first cross strut section (11) is connected to one end of the fastening ring (6) and the annular section (10) to form a first fastening eyelet (8) and wherein a second cross strut section (12) is connected to another, in particular opposite, end of the fastening ring (6) and the annular section (10) to form the second fastening eyelet (7) and wherein the annular section (10) is preferably designed as a third fastening eyelet.

6. Lighter holding device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the first and second fastening eyelets (8, 7) are of the same size or the second fastening eyelet (7) is larger than the first fastening eyelet (8).

7. Lighter holding device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening eyelet (17) is formed on the outer circumference of the fastening ring (6) and forms a plane with the fastening ring (6).

8. Lighter holding device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the lighter holding device (1) is flat and / or curved.

9. Lighter holding device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lighter holding device (1) is formed from at least one metal, at least one metal alloy and / or from at least one plastic, wherein the at least one plastic is preferably a thermoplastic, in particular polypropylene (PP).

10. Lighter holding device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the lighter holding device (1) is designed as an injection-molded part made of at least one plastic.

11. Lighter (2) with a lighter holding device (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

12. Lighter (2) according to claim 11, wherein the lighter (2) is a refillable lighter and in particular a clipper ® -lighter is.

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