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US4471404A
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Movable electrode type electronic gas lighter
Assignee: Tokai Seiki Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-08-05
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2003-08-05
Abstract
Abstract An electronic gas lighter is provided with an electricity generating device having a movable electrode. A movable part carrying the movable electrode is moved downward to ignite fuel discharged from a nozzle disposed on a fuel tank. A partition is provided between the movable part and the nozzle.
Inventors
- 👤 Tomio Nitta
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:34
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/28; F23Q2/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
An electronic gas lighter comprising an electricity generating device having a movable part carrying thereon an electrode, a nozzle opposed to the electrode member, and a partition extending in the direction of the movement of the movable part of the electricity generating device between the nozzle and the movable part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electronic gas lighter comprising an electricity generating device having a movable part carrying thereon an electrode, a nozzle opposed to the electrode member, and a partition extending in the direction of the movement of the movable part of the electricity generating device between the nozzle and the movable part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electronic gas lighter as defined in claim 1 wherein said partition is provided with a slit through which an electrode provided on said movable part extends toward the nozzle and moves up and down.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electronic gas lighter as defined in claim 1 or 2 wherein said partition has supporting legs to be inserted into cutaway portions provided on a fuel tank of the lighter.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-09-11 | 1988-03-12 | 1988-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-11 | 1992-03-12 | 1992-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-11 | 1996-03-12 | 1996-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |