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Automatic cigarette lighting case
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-11-03
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Granted: 1982-08-03
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Expires: 2000-11-03
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette case including a row of tubular sockets in which cigarettes are fitted, an electric circuit inside the case including a spiral heating coil positioned adjacent one end of each cigarette, the coil being mounted on a slide block having an externally extending push button which when pushed, pushes the cigarette end outwardly of an edge of the case, and at a same time slides the contacts of the coil into engagement with stationary contacts connected to dry cell batteries, so to heat the coil and thus ignite the cigarette as it is being pushed outwardly from the case.
Inventors
- 👤 Wu Ping
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 03:42
CPC Classifications
A; A24; A24F; A24F15/00; A24F15/12; A24F15/14; A24F15/18; F; F23; F23Q; F23Q7/00; F23Q7/14; F23Q7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
An improved, automatic cigarette lighting case, comprising in combination, a case, a front door hinged on said case for insertion of cigarettes therein when said door is open, a row of transfer tubes in said case, each said tubes receiving one of said cigarettes in an opening along an upper end edge of said case through which said cigarettes are dispensed into respective tubes a plurality of hinged covers closing said dispensing opening, said covers mounted on said door and means for said cigarettes being pre-ignited when dispensed into respective tubes wherein said means comprising a battery powered electrically insulated electric circuit and an electrically insulated sliding igniter coil adjacent the bottom end of each said tubes for igniting said cigarette.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
An improved, automatic cigarette lighting case, comprising in combination, a case, a front door hinged on said case for insertion of cigarettes therein when said door is open, a row of transfer tubes in said case, each said tubes receiving one of said cigarettes in an opening along an upper end edge of said case through which said cigarettes are dispensed into respective tubes a plurality of hinged covers closing said dispensing opening, said covers mounted on said door and means for said cigarettes being pre-ignited when dispensed into respective tubes wherein said means comprising a battery powered electrically insulated electric circuit and an electrically insulated sliding igniter coil adjacent the bottom end of each said tubes for igniting said cigarette.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said coil is mounted upon a sliding support manually actuated that pushes said cigarette outward of said case, and means for said coil being electrically engaged with said circuit when said igniter is manually pushed outward, in further combination with a manual actuator attached to said support for pushing said support outward.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the last said means includes electric contacts connected to said coil that projects outward of said support, said contacts being movable to a position making electrical contact with said circuit when said support is pushed outwardly, including safety means to prevent premature ignition.
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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) | 1985-08-02 | 1986-02-01 | 1986-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-08-02 | 1990-02-01 | 1990-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-08-02 | 1994-02-01 | 1994-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |