US3899285A
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Cigarette lighter cover
Assignee: Ronson Products Ltd
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Filing: 1974-02-21
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Granted: 1975-08-12
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Expires: 1994-02-21
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette-lighter cover, preferably formed of molded plastic material, is provided in a generally planar configuration having an internally formed hinge enabling a portion of the cover to be swung thereabout to expose a portion of the lighter and a protuberance which may be snapped into a recess in the lighter to releasably hold the cover in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Jack Christmas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:51
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A cigarette lighter casing comprising a body having a first recess and a cover fitted within and displaceably mounted in said first recess, said first recess having a second recess formed therein extending inwardly into said body from said first recess, said cover comprising an integral molded member formed of plastic material and including a flat planar body portion, a hinge integrally formed in said body portion and dividing it into a first part of said body portion and a second part of said body portion, a protuberance formed on said first part of said body portion and spaced from said hinge and extending generally perpendicularly from said planar body portion, said protuberance being configured to extend in closely fitting engagement to said second recess and to be releasably secured therein so that said first part of said body portion can be held in place on said body and said second part of said body can be pivotally displaced relative to said first part about said hinge, a third recess extending from said first recess and inwardly into said body and having a filling valve therein, said second part of said body portion extending over said third recess in a closed position of said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A cigarette lighter casing comprising a body having a first recess and a cover fitted within and displaceably mounted in said first recess, said first recess having a second recess formed therein extending inwardly into said body from said first recess, said cover comprising an integral molded member formed of plastic material and including a flat planar body portion, a hinge integrally formed in said body portion and dividing it into a first part of said body portion and a second part of said body portion, a protuberance formed on said first part of said body portion and spaced from said hinge and extending generally perpendicularly from said planar body portion, said protuberance being configured to extend in closely fitting engagement to said second recess and to be releasably secured therein so that said first part of said body portion can be held in place on said body and said second part of said body can be pivotally displaced relative to said first part about said hinge, a third recess extending from said first recess and inwardly into said body and having a filling valve therein, said second part of said body portion extending over said third recess in a closed position of said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A cigarette lighter casing, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second recess has an internal annular groove formed in the internal surface thereof with the grooves being spaced from said first recess, said protuberance includes an annular member extending outwardly from and around its surface, said annular rib being arranged to snap into releasable engagement within said groove in said second recess when said protuberance is inserted into said second recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A cigarette lighter casing, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said body portion of said cover is shaped for a major portion of its lateral periphery to conform to the shape of said first recess in said body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A cigarette lighter casing, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said hinge comprises a groove-like recess extending across said body portion between said first part and second part of said body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
77 words
A cigarette lighter casing, as set forth in claim 4, wherein said second part of said body portion of said cover is shaped at a position spaced from said hinge to have an edge portion thereof spaced from the juxtaposed edge of said first recess to permit access to said second part of said body portion enabling said second part to be gripped so that it can be pivoted about said hinge out of said first recess.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A cigarette lighter casing, as set forth in claim 4, wherein said groove-like recess of said hinge is V-shaped and is formed in the surface of said body portion facing into said first recess.
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) | 1978-08-11 | 1979-02-10 | 1979-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-08-11 | 1983-02-10 | 1983-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-08-11 | 1987-02-10 | 1987-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |