Multi-mode lighter

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2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Basichas, Alfred (Department: 3749)

Combustion

Correlation of fuel or power supply with component movements...

C431S254000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945773

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a lighter. The lighter includes a housing having a supply of fuel, an actuating member movably associated with the housing to selectively ignite the fuel, and a latch moveable between a first latch position and a second latch position to vary the amount of force required to move the actuating member to ignite the fuel. When a user attempts to move the latch before moving the actuating member, a first latch force is required to move the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position. When a user attempts to move the actuating member before moving the latch, a second latch force is required to move the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position. The second latch force is different that the first latch force, and is preferably greater than the first latch force. Various other features that improve the functioning of the lighter may be provided separately or in combination.

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Aim Flame 2 advertising sheets © 1999, 2 photos of lighter from sheets.

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