US3213648A
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Gas-fuelled lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-22
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1984-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Racek Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:20
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/162; F23Q2/161; F23Q2/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A GAS-FUELLED LIGHTER, WHICH COMPRISES A GAS TANK, A GAS VALVE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TANK AND MOVABLE BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS AND ARRANGED TO PREVENT A FLOW OF GAS OUT OF SAID TANK IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND TO ENABLE A FLOW OF GAS OUT OF SAID TANK IN SAID OPEN POSITION; ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID VALVE BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS; AN ADJUSTING MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GAS VALVE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TANK TO CONTROL THE RATE OF SAID FLOW OF GAS, AND LOCKING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER AND TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS SUCH THAT THE SAID LOCKING MEANS IS ARRANGED TO EFFECTIVELY RESIST MOVEMENT OF SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID TANK WITH SAID VALVE IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND TO ENABLE SUCH MOVEMENT WITH SAID VALVE IN SAID OPEN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A GAS-FUELLED LIGHTER, WHICH COMPRISES A GAS TANK, A GAS VALVE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID TANK AND MOVABLE BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS AND ARRANGED TO PREVENT A FLOW OF GAS OUT OF SAID TANK IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND TO ENABLE A FLOW OF GAS OUT OF SAID TANK IN SAID OPEN POSITION; ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID VALVE BETWEEN SAID OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS; AN ADJUSTING MEMBER ASSOCIATED WITH SAID GAS VALVE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID TANK TO CONTROL THE RATE OF SAID FLOW OF GAS, AND LOCKING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER AND TO SAID ACTUATING MEANS SUCH THAT THE SAID LOCKING MEANS IS ARRANGED TO EFFECTIVELY RESIST MOVEMENT OF SAID ADJUSTING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID TANK WITH SAID VALVE IN SAID CLOSED POSITION AND TO ENABLE SUCH MOVEMENT WITH SAID VALVE IN SAID OPEN POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |