Interference-free cam for hinged-lid lighters

Details Interference-free cam for hinged-lid lighters Interference-free cam for hinged-lid lighters

2005-06-07

2005-06-07

Gravini, Stephen (Department: 3749)

Combustion

Burner head or igniter removably secured to fuel tank by...

C431S151000, C431S152000, C431S154000, C431S277000, C431S344000

Reexamination Certificate

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06902392

ABSTRACT:
A lighter comprising an outer case having a first sidewall disposed in spaced apart relation to a second sidewall, a first end wall disposed in spaced apart relation to a second end wall, and a base connected to the side walls and end walls. A lid having lid end walls and lid side walls connected to a cover. A curved hinge connecting the outer case and lid. An inside unit is provided and is receivable in the outer case. The inside unit has a plate and front and rear lugs. A cam is mounted to the rear lugs and slides over the curved hinge. The cam has a cam contact surface that has curved portions used for sliding over the curved hinge to thus reduce interference when the lid is opened and closed.

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