US3230345A
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Electric cigar lighter
Assignee: Casco Products Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-23
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1983-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Laurence G Horwitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:28
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN AN ELECTRIC CIGAR LIGHTER HAVING AN ELONGATE HOLDER HAVING A CAVITY FOR SUPPORTING AN IGNITING UNIT FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT THEREIN THROUGH AN OPEN END OF THE HOLDER AND A BOTTOM WALL FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF THE HOLDER; ELECTRIC CONTACT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE HOLDER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE INNER END OF THE IGNITING UNIT FOR COMPLETING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE IGNITING UNIT WHEN THE LATTER IS TO BE ENERGIZED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A NORMALLY CLOSED HEAT-RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SAID ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BETWEEN A SOURCE OF CURRENT SUPPLY AND SAID CONTACT MEANS ON THE HOLDER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN AN ELECTRIC CIGAR LIGHTER HAVING AN ELONGATE HOLDER HAVING A CAVITY FOR SUPPORTING AN IGNITING UNIT FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT THEREIN THROUGH AN OPEN END OF THE HOLDER AND A BOTTOM WALL FOR CLOSING THE OTHER END OF THE HOLDER; ELECTRIC CONTACT MEANS INCLUDING MEANS MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE HOLDER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE INNER END OF THE IGNITING UNIT FOR COMPLETING AN ELECTRIC CIRCUIT TO THE IGNITING UNIT WHEN THE LATTER IS TO BE ENERGIZED, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A NORMALLY CLOSED HEAT-RESPONSIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SAID ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BETWEEN A SOURCE OF CURRENT SUPPLY AND SAID CONTACT MEANS ON THE HOLDER
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |