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US3251202A
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Gas-fuelled lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-22
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Granted: 1966-05-17
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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
2026-11-01 12:32
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/162; F23Q2/161; F23Q2/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
A GAS-FUELLED LIGHTER, WHICH COMPRISES A LIGHTER HOUSING, A GAS TANK REMOVABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, GAS OUTLET VALVE MEANS ON SAID TANK, SAID GAS OUTLET VALVE MEANS COMPRISING A VALVE MEMBER AND A VALVE STEM CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER AND AXIALLY MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK TO MOVE SAID VALVE MEMBER BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, SAID VALVE STEM INCLUDING A STOP SHOULDER, SAID LIGHTER FURTHER COMPRISING BIASING MEANS URGING SAID VALVE MEMBER TO SAID CLOSED POSITION, A ROCKER LEVER PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID GAS TANK, SAID ROCKER LEVER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OF CIRCULAR OUTLINE AND HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING RECEIVING SAID VALVE STEM, SAID LEVER BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID STOP SHOULDER IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE STEM FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO SAID OPEN POSITION OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, A FULCRUM FOR SAID ROCKER LEVER, AND ACUTATING MEANS MOVABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID ROCKER LEVER AND OPERABLE TO URGE SAID LEVER AGAINST SAID SHOULDER TO MOVE SAID VALBVE MEMBER TO SAID OPEN POSITION, SAID ACTUATING MEANS AND SAID STEM BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FULCRUM IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF SAID STEM, SAID CIRCULAR OUTLINE OF THE ROCKER LEVER ENABLING THE SAME TO BE POSITIONED IN ANY ANGLUAR ORIENTATION WITHIN THE HOUSING WHILE MAINTAINING THE AME RELATIOPNSHIP WITH THE FULCRUM AND THE STOP SHOULDER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
A GAS-FUELLED LIGHTER, WHICH COMPRISES A LIGHTER HOUSING, A GAS TANK REMOVABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, GAS OUTLET VALVE MEANS ON SAID TANK, SAID GAS OUTLET VALVE MEANS COMPRISING A VALVE MEMBER AND A VALVE STEM CONNECTED TO SAID VALVE MEMBER AND AXIALLY MOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID TANK TO MOVE SAID VALVE MEMBER BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, SAID VALVE STEM INCLUDING A STOP SHOULDER, SAID LIGHTER FURTHER COMPRISING BIASING MEANS URGING SAID VALVE MEMBER TO SAID CLOSED POSITION, A ROCKER LEVER PERMANENTLY MOUNTED ON SAID GAS TANK, SAID ROCKER LEVER BEING SUBSTANTIALLY OF CIRCULAR OUTLINE AND HAVING A CENTRAL OPENING RECEIVING SAID VALVE STEM, SAID LEVER BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID STOP SHOULDER IN THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE STEM FROM SAID CLOSED POSITION TO SAID OPEN POSITION OF SAID VALVE MEMBER, A FULCRUM FOR SAID ROCKER LEVER, AND ACUTATING MEANS MOVABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH SAID ROCKER LEVER AND OPERABLE TO URGE SAID LEVER AGAINST SAID SHOULDER TO MOVE SAID VALBVE MEMBER TO SAID OPEN POSITION, SAID ACTUATING MEANS AND SAID STEM BEING MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID FULCRUM IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF SAID STEM, SAID CIRCULAR OUTLINE OF THE ROCKER LEVER ENABLING THE SAME TO BE POSITIONED IN ANY ANGLUAR ORIENTATION WITHIN THE HOUSING WHILE MAINTAINING THE AME RELATIOPNSHIP WITH THE FULCRUM AND THE STOP SHOULDER.
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) | 1969-05-16 | 1969-11-15 | 1970-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-16 | 1973-11-15 | 1974-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-16 | 1977-11-15 | 1978-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |