Portable electronic equipment with integrated lighter

Details Portable electronic equipment with integrated lighter Portable electronic equipment with integrated lighter

2007-01-09

2007-01-09

Price, Carl D. (Department: 3749)

Combustion

Combined

C431S153000, C431S014000, C431S255000, C431S131000, C431S132000, C431S146000, C431S150000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10911274

ABSTRACT:
A lighter has been integrated into portable electronic equipments such as cellular phones, PDAs, or portable game players. The lighter can be completely stowed within the portable electronic equipment so that no parts protrude out of the portable electronic equipment's housing. Thereby not only the size can be reduced but also damage and entanglement with other things the portable electronic equipment is kept together as well as injuries can be avoided. The lighter is operated by a switch which is implemented as button either on the side of the portable electronic equipment or as a GUI menu or button on the display unit. When pressing the switch button the cover on the outlet of the lighter is being removed while at the same time a cylinder is being extended and moving out of the outlet, and a flame ignited in the burner unit appears from inside of the cylinder. The lighter includes a fuel tank which can be either fixed or removable as for instance fuel gas cartridges. A function for detecting the fuel gas amount and displaying it on the screen and a security function to lock the burner of the lighter are also provided.

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English translation of Japanese Patent No. 55-49619.
Korean Utility Model, No. 0188062, Jul. 15, 2000.

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