US3735099A
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Cigarette lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-24
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A warning device for a cigarette lighter includes a counter wheel which indicates the cumulative total of times the cover of the lighter has been opened to expose the flint and wick. Thus, the counter indirectly indicates the number of cigarettes consumed by the lighter''s owner which acts as a device for discouraging smoking.
Inventors
- 👤 H Herr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 09:50
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/32; F23Q2/325; G; G06; G06M; G06M1/00; G06M1/04; G06M1/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
A cigarette lighter comprising: a casing; a cover; pivotable means attaching said cover to said casing; a number indicating means housed within said casing and successive visually identifiable numbers disposed thereon and visibly seen through said casing; and, means attached to said cover for sequentially advancing said visually identifiable numbers on said number indicating means upon opening said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
A cigarette lighter comprising: a casing; a cover; pivotable means attaching said cover to said casing; a number indicating means housed within said casing and successive visually identifiable numbers disposed thereon and visibly seen through said casing; and, means attached to said cover for sequentially advancing said visually identifiable numbers on said number indicating means upon opening said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A cigarette lighter as in claim 1 wherein said casing includes a window aligned with said visually identifiable numbers as said advancing means is sequentially operated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cigarette lighter as in claim 2 wherein said number indicating means is a wheel and said advancing means being a detent mechanism.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A cigarette lighter as in claim 3 wherein said wheel is a ratchet wheel having a detent mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cigarette lighter as in claim 4 having a spring loaded pawl in association with said ratchet wheel to prevent rotation of said wheel in a direction opposite to that effected by the advancing detent mechanism.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
A cigarette lighter of claim 5 wherein said detent mechanism is in association with said cover and the ratchet wheel which on moving said cover causes said detent mechanism to effect rotation of said ratchet wheel.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |