Combustion – Combined
Reexamination Certificate
1999-12-09
2001-07-10
Lazarus, Ira S. (Department: 3743)
Combustion
Combined
C131S249000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06257873
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a combination lighter and cigar cutter.
BACKGROUND
Combining cigar cutters with lighters is known in the art. Such devices often have awkward configurations, however, because cigar cutters often do not complement the shape of lighters. As a result, such devices may be awkward to handle and use. Additionally, the cigar cutters are typically exposed even when they are not being used, which may present many problems. For example, because it is exposed, a cigar cutter encounters moisture, dirt, dust or other undesirable matter which will affect the effectiveness as well as the lifespan of the cigar cutter. An exposed cigar cutter also may present safety concerns.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a combination lighter and cigar cutter having a neat and compact appearance.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide a combination lighter and cigar cutter wherein the cigar cutter can be readily disengaged from the lighter body for cutting a cigar and then readily reengaged with the lighter body.
It is a still further object of the present invention to provide such a device wherein the cutting edge of the cigar cutter is not exposed when the cigar cutter is engaged with the lighter body.
SUMMARY
In accordance with these and other objects, the present invention provides a lighter device comprising a lighter body adapted to create a flame, and a cigar cutter removably engaged with the lighter body. The cigar cutter is adapted to be disengaged from the lighter body for cutting a cigar. Desirably, the lighter body defines an opening receiving the cigar cutter, and the cigar cutter is received within the opening and is threadably engaged with the lighter body. The cigar cutter may define a hole for receiving the cigar for cutting.
The lighter body is threadably or otherwise engaged with the cigar cutter in any suitable manner. In a preferred embodiment, for example, the lighter body comprises an engaging member for engaging the cigar cutter, and a lighter casing. Desirably, the engaging member is generally hollow and cylindrical and includes an inner wall that defines a through passage and openings on each end, one for receiving the cigar cutter and one for receiving the lighter casing. The inner wall may be threaded for engaging complementary threads on the cigar cutter and for engaging complementary threads on the lighter casing. The lighter body may have any suitable construction and the lighter device may include any suitable lighter mechanism constructed in any suitable manner and associated with the lighter body in any suitable manner.
Accordingly, the present invention provides a combination lighter and cigar cutter that is neat and compact and that can be used to cut and light cigars in an effective manner. With the lighter device in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the cigar cutter can be readily disengaged from the lighter body for cutting a cigar and then readily re-engaged with the lighter body. Desirably, the cigar cutter includes a cutting edge that is substantially concealed when the cigar cutter is in the engaged position. Thus, the cutting edge of the cigar cutter is not always exposed to moisture, dirt, dust or other undesirable matter and, as a result, tends to have a longer life than the cigar cutters of prior art devices. Additionally, when the cigar cutter is engaged with the lighter body, it may be less likely to cause injury than the cigar cutters of prior art devices.
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Product Catalog of East-West Trading Corporation.
Barnes & Thornburg
Cocks Josiah C.
Lazarus Ira S.
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