US3148522A
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Cigarette lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1964-09-15
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick R J Court
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:36
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A LIGHTER COMPRISING MEANS FOR STORING FUEL, AN OUTLET FOR SAID FUEL FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS, FLINT MEANS POSITIONED NEAR SAID OUTLET, A FLINT STRIKER PLATE IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FLINT MEANS, AND TOGGLE ACTION MEANS FOR RELATIVELY MOVING SAID STRIKER PLATE AND SAID FLINT MEANS TO DIRECT SPARKS FROM SAID FLINT MEANS AT SAID FUEL OUTLET TO IGNITE FUEL EMITTED THEREFROM, SAID TOGGLE ACTION MEANS INCLUDING A TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER, MEANS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBERS SPACED APART PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER, A COMPRESSION SPRING CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBERS, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID TOP SLIDE MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION TO COMPRESS SAID COMPRESSION SPRING TO ITS MAXIMUM COMPRESSION WHEREUPON SAID BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER IS URGED TO SLIDE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO SAID ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS COUPLING SAID STRIKER PLATE TO SAID BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER FOR MOVING IT TO RESPONSIVE MOTION OF SAID SECOND SLIDE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A LIGHTER COMPRISING MEANS FOR STORING FUEL, AN OUTLET FOR SAID FUEL FROM SAID STORAGE MEANS, FLINT MEANS POSITIONED NEAR SAID OUTLET, A FLINT STRIKER PLATE IN OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FLINT MEANS, AND TOGGLE ACTION MEANS FOR RELATIVELY MOVING SAID STRIKER PLATE AND SAID FLINT MEANS TO DIRECT SPARKS FROM SAID FLINT MEANS AT SAID FUEL OUTLET TO IGNITE FUEL EMITTED THEREFROM, SAID TOGGLE ACTION MEANS INCLUDING A TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER, MEANS FOR SLIDABLY SUPPORTING SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBERS SPACED APART PARALLEL TO ONE ANOTHER, A COMPRESSION SPRING CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID TOP AND BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBERS, MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID TOP SLIDE MEMBER IN ONE DIRECTION TO COMPRESS SAID COMPRESSION SPRING TO ITS MAXIMUM COMPRESSION WHEREUPON SAID BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER IS URGED TO SLIDE IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO SAID ONE DIRECTION, AND MEANS COUPLING SAID STRIKER PLATE TO SAID BOTTOM SLIDE MEMBER FOR MOVING IT TO RESPONSIVE MOTION OF SAID SECOND SLIDE MEMBER.
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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) | 1967-09-15 | 1968-03-16 | 1968-09-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-15 | 1972-03-16 | 1972-09-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-15 | 1976-03-16 | 1976-09-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |