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US3789187A
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Automatic cigarette lighter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-19
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Granted: 1974-01-29
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Expires: 1993-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A tray holding cigarettes on a conveyor is contained within a casing and a lever is movable across the front of the casing. The first cigarette is moved sideways so that the top is adjacent an electric heating element. At the same time the elevator moves the cigarettes in the tray forwardly by one increment so that the next cigarette is in position. As the lever is moved, the element is connected to a source of electrical energy and a small fan blows air passed the tip so that the cigarette lights. The cigarette is being grasped frictionally spaced from the end for pivotal movement and the motor driving the fan also rotates a worm which causes a small jaw or prong to engage the cigarette spaced from the tip and beyond the point of pivotal attachment so that the cigarette is gradually moved through approximately 90* while at the same time the tip remains adjacent the heating element. The speed of the worm is such that the cigarette is fully lighted as the pivotal action of the cigarette is completed so that the user can then grasp the cigarette and pull it from between the jaws at which time the cigarette, of course, is ready for use.
Inventors
- 👤 J Brezina
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:05
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An automatic cigarette lighter in conjunction with a source of electrical energy comprising in combination a casing, a cigarette storage tray in said casing, a conveyor unit in said tray, means to move a cigarette from said tray to one side thereof, a heating element and a fan in said casing, a motor to operate said fan, switch means connected between said source of electrical energy and said element and said motor, said switch means connecting said source of electrical energy to said motor and said element when a cigarette is moved to one side as aforesaid, means to grasp said cigarette frictionally for pivotal action, the location spaced from the end of said cigarette is moved to one side as aforesaid, and means operating by said motor to pivot said cigarette around said location through approximately 90* whereby the other end of said cigarette is presented to the user, said last means also disconnecting said switch means from element and motor when said cigarette has been pivoted as aforesaid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An automatic cigarette lighter in conjunction with a source of electrical energy comprising in combination a casing, a cigarette storage tray in said casing, a conveyor unit in said tray, means to move a cigarette from said tray to one side thereof, a heating element and a fan in said casing, a motor to operate said fan, switch means connected between said source of electrical energy and said element and said motor, said switch means connecting said source of electrical energy to said motor and said element when a cigarette is moved to one side as aforesaid, means to grasp said cigarette frictionally for pivotal action, the location spaced from the end of said cigarette is moved to one side as aforesaid, and means operating by said motor to pivot said cigarette around said location through approximately 90* whereby the other end of said cigarette is presented to the user, said last means also disconnecting said switch means from element and motor when said cigarette has been pivoted as aforesaid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
131 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said tray includes a base, said conveyor being situated upon said base, said conveyor including a plurality of spaced and parallel transverse dividers between adjacent pairs of which a cigarette may rest, a pair of endwise shiftable finger units one upon each side of said dividers, each of said finger units including a plurality of prongs extending outwardly therefrom and adapted to engage one upon each side of the cigarettes resting betwen said dividers, said finger units being rotatable by the action of said lever, whereby said finger units move first to the retracted position, then rearwardly within said tray, then to the cigarette engaging position, and then forwardly within said tray thereby moving the cigarette progressively forwardly when said lever is operated.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
114 words
The device according to claim 1 in which said means to grasp said cigarette includes a pair of spring loaded plates forming jaws between which said cigarette is urged, said means to pivot said cigarette including a screw threaded worm connected to said motor, an actuator, means mounting said actuator for lengthwise movement by said worm, said actuator engaging said worm, means operated by said lever to return said actuator to one end of said worm, said actuator also being connected to said switch means whereby said switch means is disconnected when said actuator is at one end of the worm and connected when said actuator is at the other end of the worm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
The device according to claim 2 in which said means to grasp said cigarette includes a pair of spring loaded plates forming jaws between which said cigarette is urged, said means to pivot said cigarette including a screw threaded worm connected to said motor, An actuator, means mounting said actuator for lengthwise movement by said worm, said actuator engaging said worm, means operated by said lever to return said actuator to one end of said worm, said actuator also being connected to said switch means whereby said switch means is disconnected when said actuator is at one end of the worm, and connected when said actuator is at the other end of the worm.
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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) | 1977-01-28 | 1977-07-30 | 1978-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-28 | 1981-07-30 | 1982-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-28 | 1985-07-30 | 1986-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |