Combustion – Electrical or mechanical igniter correlated with burner feed – Having electric current producer
Patent
1999-09-13
2000-08-08
Yeung, James C.
Combustion
Electrical or mechanical igniter correlated with burner feed
Having electric current producer
431131, 431264, F23Q 712
Patent
active
060993006
ABSTRACT:
A gas fueled lighter having a compact storage configuration so as to be easily carried in a pocket or purse, the lighter actuated by sliding a longitudinal portion engaged to the body so as to extend said portion to form an extension having a free end, the free end configured to initiate a flame upon full extension from the body, the flame fueled by gas in the body and ignited by a piezo ignition switch. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is designed to provide an inexpensive, compact, easy to implement lighter providing the flame from an extension when in use, the extension sliding back to form a portion of the body when not in use. This safety feature not only provides a flame extended from the user's hand and body, it also provides an extension for lighting pilot lights, gas grills, fireplaces, and the like. The body of the preferred embodiment has a gas reservoir therein as well as the ignition and fuel valve, and further has a generally rectilinear configuration with at least a portion of the top configured to slide longitudinally to form the extension, the upper face of the top including a frictional area for placement of the user's thumb thereupon for sliding of the extension and initiation/cessation of the flame. The body may be rubberized for a better grip, and may include finger ridges for an enhanced grip of the system, and the overall body ideally has an ergometric design to facilitate comfortable and tactile operation.
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