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US3280597A
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Cigarette lighter
Assignee: AMERICAN LIGHTER CORP
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Filing: 1964-05-18
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mclarty Shirley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:20
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34; F23Q2/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A CIGARETTE LIGHTER ASSEMBLY, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A CASING UNIT AND A REMOVABLE, TRANSPARENT, FUEL CARTRIDGE CONTAINING LIQUEFIED GAS; SAID CASING UNIT INCLUDING A CASING GROUP AND A MOVABLE COVER GROUP; SAID CASING GROUP INCLUDING A GENERALLY T-SHAPED FRAME, COMPLETELY OPEN AT THE BOTTOM AND PARTIALLY OPEN ON THE SIDES AND TOP, SIDE LEGS EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE TOP OF SAID T-SHAPED FRAME, SAID FUEL CARTRIDGE INCLUDING A SIDE RECESSED ARE CONFORMING TO SAID FRAME AND A BOTTOM RECESSED AREA SUBSTANTIALLY IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE BOTTOM OF SAID FRAME WHEN INSTALLED, A BOTTOM PLATE FILLING SAID RECESS AND ATTACHED TO SAID FRAME, SAID MOVABLE COVER GROUP INSTALLED IN SAID FRAME IN SAID PARTIALLY OPEN TOP IN A MANNER TO DEFINE A SMALLER PARTIAL OPENING IN SAID TOP, A VALVE GROUP INCLUDING FOR CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF MEANS IN SAID VALVE GROUP FOR CONNECTING THE INTERIOR OF SAID FUEL CARTRIDGE WITH SAID FLAME NOZZLE, AND CONTROL MEANS TO CHANNEL GAS FROM SAID CARTRIDGE OUT THROUGH SAID NOZZLE; AND IGNITION MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID FRAME TO IGNITE SAID GAS AT SAID FLAME NOZZLE WHEN SAID GAS COMBINES WITH AIR ENTERING SAID CASING THROUGH SAID PARTIALLY OPEN TOP.
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |