US3708180A
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Power operated cigarette lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-12-07
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-12-07
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette lighter for an automotive vehicle, and wherein when the cigarette lighter is pushed in, the ashtray automatically slides outward into operational use, the device comprising an auxillary electric circuit closed by the cigarette lighter to activate a solonoid that pushes out the ashtray, and a switch that opens the auxillary circuit when the ash tray is again pushed inward.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bird
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:45
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N3/00; B60N3/14; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/20; B60Q3/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
The combination of a vehicular cigarette lighter and an ashtray both of which are mounted in the dashboard and wherein said ashtray is slidable from a closed inner position to an open outer position, said cigarette lighter being activated by an electric circuit powered from the vehicle battery, said lighter being movable from an outer position wherein said circuit is open to an inner position wherein said circuit is closed by said lighter in combination with means for moving the ashtray to the open position, said means being activated to move the ashtray to the open position when the cigarette lighter in said inner position thereby closing said circuit, said means including an auxiliary electric circuit in series with the first said circuit and a solenoid activated plunger which thrusts the ashtray to the open position when the first said circuit is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
The combination of a vehicular cigarette lighter and an ashtray both of which are mounted in the dashboard and wherein said ashtray is slidable from a closed inner position to an open outer position, said cigarette lighter being activated by an electric circuit powered from the vehicle battery, said lighter being movable from an outer position wherein said circuit is open to an inner position wherein said circuit is closed by said lighter in combination with means for moving the ashtray to the open position, said means being activated to move the ashtray to the open position when the cigarette lighter in said inner position thereby closing said circuit, said means including an auxiliary electric circuit in series with the first said circuit and a solenoid activated plunger which thrusts the ashtray to the open position when the first said circuit is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as in claim 1 in further combination with a lamp for lighting the ashtray including electric means for actuating the lamp responsive to movement of the tray to the open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
The combination as in claim 1 wherein a second auxiliary circuit is provided in series with the first said circuit, said second auxiliary circuit having a switch, which is actuated to the closed position in response to outward movement of the ashtray.
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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |