Multi-mode lighter

Details Multi-mode lighter Multi-mode lighter

2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Basichas, Alfred (Department: 3749)

Combustion

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

C431S254000, C431S255000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10876112

ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to a lighter including a housing having a supply of fuel, an actuating member extending from the housing and being movable to selectively perform at least one step in igniting the fuel, and an inhibiting member extending from the housing. Moving the inhibiting member a predetermined distance resists, obstructs and/or prevents the actuating member from performing at least one step in igniting the fuel. For example, moving the inhibiting member the predetermined distance may resist and/or prevent movement of the actuating member, may obstruct and/or prevent the release of fuel, and/or may resist and/or prevent the creation of a spark to ignite the fuel. Various other features which improve the functioning of the lighter may be provided separately or in combination.

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