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US3076084A
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Cigar lighter
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-10-18
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Granted: 1963-01-29
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Expires: 1981-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John R Vosefski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:15
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A LIGHTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLDING UNIT, AN IGNITING UNIT REMOVABLY INSERTABLE WITHIN SAID HOLDING UNIT, A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE CONTACT FINGER CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID UNITS, CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE OTHER OF SAID UNITS INCLUDING A LATCH SEAT AND A PROJECTING RIDGE ADJACENT SAID SEAT, SAID IGNITING UNIT HAVING A HOLDING POSITION WITHIN SAID HOLDING UNIT IN WHICH SAID CONTACT MEANS IS OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID FINGER AND BEING FURTHER INSERTABLE INTO SAID HOLDING UNIT TO SUCCESSIVELY ENGAGE FIRST SAID SEAT AND THENCE SAID RIDGE OF SAID CONTACT MEANS WITH SAID FINGER, AND STOP MEANS PREVENTING INSERTION OF SAID IGNITING UNIT INTO SAID HOLDING UNIT BEYOND THE EXTENT REQUIRED TO EFFECT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID RIDGE WITH SAID FINGER TO FORM A SINGLE CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A LIGHTER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLDING UNIT, AN IGNITING UNIT REMOVABLY INSERTABLE WITHIN SAID HOLDING UNIT, A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE CONTACT FINGER CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID UNITS, CONTACT MEANS CARRIED BY THE OTHER OF SAID UNITS INCLUDING A LATCH SEAT AND A PROJECTING RIDGE ADJACENT SAID SEAT, SAID IGNITING UNIT HAVING A HOLDING POSITION WITHIN SAID HOLDING UNIT IN WHICH SAID CONTACT MEANS IS OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID FINGER AND BEING FURTHER INSERTABLE INTO SAID HOLDING UNIT TO SUCCESSIVELY ENGAGE FIRST SAID SEAT AND THENCE SAID RIDGE OF SAID CONTACT MEANS WITH SAID FINGER, AND STOP MEANS PREVENTING INSERTION OF SAID IGNITING UNIT INTO SAID HOLDING UNIT BEYOND THE EXTENT REQUIRED TO EFFECT ENGAGEMENT OF SAID RIDGE WITH SAID FINGER TO FORM A SINGLE CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID UNITS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-28 | 1966-07-30 | 1967-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-28 | 1970-07-30 | 1971-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-28 | 1974-07-30 | 1975-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |