US4086756A
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Wrist watch and lighter combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-10-05
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A wrist watch is disclosed having a cigarette lighter incorporated along one side edge of the watch case; the cigarette lighter including an opening containing a lighter-fluid soaked cotton wad and a removable pin fitted with a likewise cotton wad, and steel material on the tip of the pin for being scratched on a flint surface on the outer side of the lighter.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Drake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:12
CPC Classifications
G; G04; G04B; G04B47/00; G04B47/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A wrist watch and lighter combination, comprising a wrist watch and a lighter, said wrist watch being attachable to a wrist band for securement around a wearer's wrist; said watch having a watch mechanism for indicating a time of day, and said lighter having means to produce a flame for lighting a cigarette or cigar; said means for producing a flame comprising a pin receptacle opening, a metal pin removably secured in said opening, a cotton wad lining said opening and a second cotton wad wrapped around an inner end of said pin, said wads being saturated with a lighter fluid, and inner end of said pin having a steel tip protruding therefrom, and an outer side of said lighter having a flint surface for scratching said steel tip thereacross, said flint surface being along a bottom of a groove recessed on said lighter outer side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A wrist watch and lighter combination, comprising a wrist watch and a lighter, said wrist watch being attachable to a wrist band for securement around a wearer's wrist; said watch having a watch mechanism for indicating a time of day, and said lighter having means to produce a flame for lighting a cigarette or cigar; said means for producing a flame comprising a pin receptacle opening, a metal pin removably secured in said opening, a cotton wad lining said opening and a second cotton wad wrapped around an inner end of said pin, said wads being saturated with a lighter fluid, and inner end of said pin having a steel tip protruding therefrom, and an outer side of said lighter having a flint surface for scratching said steel tip thereacross, said flint surface being along a bottom of a groove recessed on said lighter outer side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lighter includes a case that is integral with a case of said watch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein said lighter and said watch include separate cases that are attachable together by suitable securement means.
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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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |