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Cigarette lighter having improved valve means
Assignee: SCRIPTO-TOKAI Corp A CORP OF
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-06-15
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette lighter is disclosed having a body defining a fuel reservoir and a passageway extending from the reservoir to the body exterior. An elongated sleeve is disposed within the passageway having interior walls defining a bore and a longitudinal groove in the walls opening to the bore. A solid valve stem is movably disposed within the sleeve bore. Actuation means are provided for moving the valve stem within the bore to effect valve operations.
Inventors
- 👤 John C. Lockwood
- 👤 Harry L. Vaughan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:22
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/162; F23Q2/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A cigarette lighter comprising a body defining a fuel reservoir and a passage way extending from the reservoir to the body exterior said passageway having a stepped inner portion; an elongated sleeve disposed within said passageway being sealed to said body and having a groove extending its length; a solid valve stem movably disposed within said sleeve; resilient sealing means between said valve stem and stepped portion of said passageway for contacting said valve stem and said stepped portion of said passageway for controlling the flow of fuel; and actuation means for allowing varied positioning of said valve stem within said sleeve to control the flow of fuel between the reservoir and body exterior so that said fuel flow is directed adjacent said actuation means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A cigarette lighter comprising a body defining a fuel reservoir and a passage way extending from the reservoir to the body exterior said passageway having a stepped inner portion; an elongated sleeve disposed within said passageway being sealed to said body and having a groove extending its length; a solid valve stem movably disposed within said sleeve; resilient sealing means between said valve stem and stepped portion of said passageway for contacting said valve stem and said stepped portion of said passageway for controlling the flow of fuel; and actuation means for allowing varied positioning of said valve stem within said sleeve to control the flow of fuel between the reservoir and body exterior so that said fuel flow is directed adjacent said actuation means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cigarette lighter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said sleeve is substantially cylindrical, and wherein said solid valve stem is substantially cylindrical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A cigarette lighter in accordance with claim 1 wherein said actuation means comprises a lever mounted to said body in spring biased engagement with an end of said solid valve stem protruding out of said elongated sleeve.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A cigarette lighter in accordance with claim 3 wherein said body defines a slot into which a portion of said lever is press-fitted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A cigarette lighter in accordance with claim 4 wherein said body defines an elongated cavity communicating with said slot in which cavity a flint and spring are disposed.
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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) | 1979-06-15 | 1979-12-15 | 1980-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-15 | 1983-12-15 | 1984-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-15 | 1987-12-15 | 1988-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |