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Solid wick lighter
Assignee: Robert H Peterson Co
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Filing: 1975-05-27
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Granted: 1977-01-04
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Expires: 1995-05-27
Abstract
Abstract A solid wick lighter is constructed for use in lighting hearth grate supported logs.
Inventors
- 👤 William S. White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:33
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C5/00; F24C5/02; F24C5/04; F23; F23Q; F23Q13/00; F23Q13/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a two-piece lighter, a. a solid, one-piece, refractory, fire-resistant receptacle, and b. a fire-resistant, one-piece solid porous wick freely downwardly received in the receptacle and seated thereon below the wick to adsorb liquid fuel poured into the receptacle and over the wick, the wick defining at least one longitudinally extending carburetion channel which has open ends and also opens upwardly, and a plurality of vertical through openings located directly below said channel and being spaced lengthwise thereof to receive said liquid fuel and to support combustion in said channel, the width of the channel exceeding the widths of said openings, c. whereby controlled combustion of said fuel takes place on and over said wick.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a two-piece lighter, a. a solid, one-piece, refractory, fire-resistant receptacle, and b. a fire-resistant, one-piece solid porous wick freely downwardly received in the receptacle and seated thereon below the wick to adsorb liquid fuel poured into the receptacle and over the wick, the wick defining at least one longitudinally extending carburetion channel which has open ends and also opens upwardly, and a plurality of vertical through openings located directly below said channel and being spaced lengthwise thereof to receive said liquid fuel and to support combustion in said channel, the width of the channel exceeding the widths of said openings, c. whereby controlled combustion of said fuel takes place on and over said wick.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lighter of claim 1 wherein said wick consists essentially of a mixture of asbestos and cement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lighter of claim 2 wherein said wick consists of between about 10-30% asbestos, by weight, and the remainder being cement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The lighter of claim 1 wherein there are at least two of said channels which are longitudinally elongated and laterally spaced, the openings extending in longitudinal rows below said channels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lighter of claim 1 wherein the receptacle has spaced apart walls between which the wick is closely received.
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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) | 1980-01-04 | 1980-07-05 | 1981-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-04 | 1984-07-05 | 1985-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-04 | 1988-07-05 | 1989-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |