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US3218831A
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Burner jet and valve for cigarette lighter of the gas type
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-18
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley H Newman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:21
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN A GAS LIGHTER BURNER AND VALVE COMBINATION OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PAD OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL TO WHICH FUEL IS SUPPLIED IN LIQUID FORM AND FROM WHICH THE FUEL ESCAPES IN GASEOUS FORM TO A BURNER JET AND IN WHICH THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ESCAPING IN GASEOUS FORM IS CONTROLLED BY SUBJECTING THE PAD TO VARIOUS DEGREES OF COMPRESSION, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR COMPRESSING SAID PAD, SAID COMPRESSION MEANS INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PERFORATE UPPER PLATEN AND A CURVED SURFACE LOWER PLATEN, WHEREBY SAID PAD MAY BE COMPRESSED TO A LESSER DEGREE AT ITS SIDE EDGE PORTIONS THAN AT ITS CENTRAL PROTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN A GAS LIGHTER BURNER AND VALVE COMBINATION OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A PAD OF COMPRESSIBLE MATERIAL TO WHICH FUEL IS SUPPLIED IN LIQUID FORM AND FROM WHICH THE FUEL ESCAPES IN GASEOUS FORM TO A BURNER JET AND IN WHICH THE AMOUNT OF FUEL ESCAPING IN GASEOUS FORM IS CONTROLLED BY SUBJECTING THE PAD TO VARIOUS DEGREES OF COMPRESSION, THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR COMPRESSING SAID PAD, SAID COMPRESSION MEANS INCLUDING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT PERFORATE UPPER PLATEN AND A CURVED SURFACE LOWER PLATEN, WHEREBY SAID PAD MAY BE COMPRESSED TO A LESSER DEGREE AT ITS SIDE EDGE PORTIONS THAN AT ITS CENTRAL PROTION.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |