US4181490A
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Disposable cigaret lighter with snuffing cover
Assignee: Tokai Seiki Co Ltd
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Filing: 1977-06-17
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Granted: 1980-01-01
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Expires: 1997-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A disposable cigaret lighter has a snuffing cover which is closed when the flame is to be put out. The snuffing cover is provided on the top of the lighter independent of any of the operating members of the lighter such as a nozzle opening lever and a sparking wheel. The snuffing cover may be mounted on the windbreak wall of the lighter slidably or rotatably.
Inventors
- 👤 Tomio Nitta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:38
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34; F23Q2/40; F23Q2/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A disposable cigaret lighter having a lighter assembly on a reservoir containing a liquefied fuel gas, said lighter assembly including a windbreak wall, a gas outlet nozzle with a valve provided on the reservoir surrounded by said windbreak wall, a nozzle opening lever engaged with the nozzle for opening said valve to cause the fuel gas to eject out of said nozzle, a sparking wheel, and a flint urged to be in frictional engagement with the sparking wheel, wherein the improvement comprising a snuffing cover mounted on said windbreak wall, said snuffing cover being rotatably mounted on said windbreak wall and movable between a closed position to close the upper opening of the wall and an open position to be retracted from the upper opening of the wall, the operation of said nozzle opening lever and said sparking wheel being independent of the movement of said snuffing cover between said closed position and said open position, and said snuffing cover having a catch to be snap-engaged with the sparking wheel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A disposable cigaret lighter having a lighter assembly on a reservoir containing a liquefied fuel gas, said lighter assembly including a windbreak wall, a gas outlet nozzle with a valve provided on the reservoir surrounded by said windbreak wall, a nozzle opening lever engaged with the nozzle for opening said valve to cause the fuel gas to eject out of said nozzle, a sparking wheel, and a flint urged to be in frictional engagement with the sparking wheel, wherein the improvement comprising a snuffing cover mounted on said windbreak wall, said snuffing cover being rotatably mounted on said windbreak wall and movable between a closed position to close the upper opening of the wall and an open position to be retracted from the upper opening of the wall, the operation of said nozzle opening lever and said sparking wheel being independent of the movement of said snuffing cover between said closed position and said open position, and said snuffing cover having a catch to be snap-engaged with the sparking wheel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover is pivotally mounted on said windbreak wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover is hinged on the windbreak wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover has a portion to prevent the nozzle opening lever from being depressed when said snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 4 wherein said snuffing cover has a nozzle closing projection which is put into direct contact with the gas outlet opening of the nozzle when the snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover has a nozzle closing projection which is put into direct contact with the gas outlet opening of the nozzle when the snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover has a portion to prevent the nozzle opening lever from being depressed when said snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 7 wherein said snuffing cover has a nozzle closing projection which is put into direct contact with the gas outlet opening of the nozzle when the snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 7 wherein said snuffing cover has a nozzle closing rib which is put into direct contact with the gas outlet opening of the nozzle when the snuffing cover is in said closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A disposable cigaret lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said snuffing cover has a nozzle closing rib which is put into direct contact with the gas outlet opening of the nozzle when the snuffing cover is in said closed position.
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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) | 1982-12-31 | 1983-07-02 | 1984-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-31 | 1987-07-02 | 1988-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-31 | 1991-07-02 | 1992-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |