US4273528A
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Gas lighter
Assignee: Rowenta Werke GmbH
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Filing: 1978-12-05
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Granted: 1981-06-16
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Expires: 1998-12-05
Abstract
Abstract A gas lighter comprises a cylindrical tank having a filler valve and a burner valve connected to a burner by a conduit. An electrical ignition device is enclosed within a semi-cylindrical holder and a semi-cylindrical, axially displaceable actuating member, the actuating member being provided with means for operating the ignition device and means for opening the burner valve. The tank holder and actuating member are surrounded and held together by a one-part tubular sleeve having an aperture to permit manual movement of the actuating member.
Inventors
- 👤 Reiner Gobelt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:57
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/28; F23Q2/285; F23Q2/287
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a gas lighter of a type comprising a cylindrical tank provided with a burner valve, a conduit connecting the burner valve to a combustion space, a subassembly comprising a substantially semi-cylindrical holder and a semi-cylindrical axially displaceable actuating member, and an electrical ignition device mounted in said holder and covered by said member, the actuating member being provided with means for operating the ignition device and means for opening the burner valve, an improvement wherein a one-piece tubular sleeve surrounds and holds together the tank, the holder, and the actuating member, the sleeve having an aperture therein to permit manual movement of the actuating member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a gas lighter of a type comprising a cylindrical tank provided with a burner valve, a conduit connecting the burner valve to a combustion space, a subassembly comprising a substantially semi-cylindrical holder and a semi-cylindrical axially displaceable actuating member, and an electrical ignition device mounted in said holder and covered by said member, the actuating member being provided with means for operating the ignition device and means for opening the burner valve, an improvement wherein a one-piece tubular sleeve surrounds and holds together the tank, the holder, and the actuating member, the sleeve having an aperture therein to permit manual movement of the actuating member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein the means for operating the ignition device comprises a projection on the actuating member, and wherein the means for opening the burner valve comprises a member displaceably mounted on the projection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein a projection on the tank enters a recess in the sleeve when the lighter is assembled.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improvement according to claim 2 wherein a projection on the tank enters a recess in the sleeve when the lighter is assembled.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement according to claim 1, in a gas lighter of said type in which the cylindrical tank also is provided with a filler valve, wherein the filler valve is accessible through an open end of the sleeve.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement according to claim 1 wherein the tank is connected to the holder by means preventing relative displacement of the tank and the holder within the sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
The improvement according to claim 1, in a gas lighter of said type which also comprises a burner element, wherein the burner element is connected to the holder at an open end of the sleeve so as to be surrounded and held together with the tank, the holder, and the actuating member, by the sleeve.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The improvement according to claim 7 wherein the tank is connected to the holder by means preventing relative displacement of the tank and the holder within the sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement according to claim 8, in a gas lighter of said type in which the cylindrical tank also is provided with a filler valve, wherein the filler valve is accessible through another open end of the sleeve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improvement according to claim 9 wherein the means for operating the ignition device comprises a projection on the actuating member, and wherein the means for opening the burner valve comprises a member displaceably mounted on the projection.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-15 | 1984-12-15 | 1985-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-15 | 1988-12-15 | 1989-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-15 | 1992-12-15 | 1993-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |