US3280600A
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Butane cigarette lighter construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-09
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyers Frederick Charles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 16:03
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/167
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A LIGHTER COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A FLAMMABLE FUEL, VALVE MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BODY PORTION FOR CONTROLLING THE ESCAPE OF SAID FLAMMABLE FUEL, A WINDSHIELD MEMBER, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER ON SAID BODY PORTION SO THAT A PORTION NEAR ONE END OF SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER BEARS AGAINST SAID VALVE MEANS, A THUMB REST MEMBER HAVING A HOLLOW RECESS AND MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER, AND A CURVED LEAF SPRING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID HOLLOW RECESS, SAID LEAF SPRING MEMBER BEING BIASED SO THAT SAID VALVE MEANS IS URGED TOWARD A NORMALLY SHUT POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A LIGHTER COMPRISING A HOLLOW BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A FLAMMABLE FUEL, VALVE MEANS MOUNTED IN SAID BODY PORTION FOR CONTROLLING THE ESCAPE OF SAID FLAMMABLE FUEL, A WINDSHIELD MEMBER, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER ON SAID BODY PORTION SO THAT A PORTION NEAR ONE END OF SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER BEARS AGAINST SAID VALVE MEANS, A THUMB REST MEMBER HAVING A HOLLOW RECESS AND MOUNTED ON THE OTHER END OF SAID WINDSHIELD MEMBER, AND A CURVED LEAF SPRING MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID HOLLOW RECESS, SAID LEAF SPRING MEMBER BEING BIASED SO THAT SAID VALVE MEANS IS URGED TOWARD A NORMALLY SHUT POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |