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Cigarette lighter securing accessory
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-05-20
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Granted: 1984-12-04
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Expires: 2003-05-20
Abstract
Abstract A cigarette lighter securing accessory includes a lighter holder connected to a lighter by extensible cord means, means for retracting the cord means from an extended position, and, preferably, means on the holder for attaching it to a support. A preferred additional element, for use with a replaceable and/or disposable lighter, is a lighter receptacle, which is removably connected to the lighter and is connected to the cord, between them.
Inventors
- 👤 Marcus E. Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 06:28
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
Cigarette lighter securing accessory comprising, in combination: a lighter holder adapted for receiving a cigarette lighter thereon, a lighter receptacle, said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
Cigarette lighter securing accessory comprising, in combination: a lighter holder adapted for receiving a cigarette lighter thereon, a lighter receptacle, said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The accessory of claim 1 and including means on said holder for removably attaching the holder to an article of wearing apparel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The accessory of claim 1 and including means on said holder for attaching the holder to a substantially flat surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The accessory of claim 1 wherein said receptacle is adapted to receive the bottom of said lighter therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
Cigarette lighter securing accessory comprising, in combination: a lighter holder adapted for receiving a cigarette lighter thereon, means on said holder for attaching it to a support, a lighter receptacle said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
Cigarette lighter securing accessory comprising, in combination: a lighter holder adapted for receiving a cigarette lighter thereon, means on said holder for attaching it to a support, a lighter receptacle said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The accessory of claim 5 wherein said retracting means comprises spring-actuated cord reel means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The accessory of claim 5 wherein said cord means and said retracting means together comprise a helically-wound coil spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The accessory of claim 5 wherein said holder comprises a holster for receiving said lighter therein, and said attaching means is adapted for removably attaching the holder to an article of wearing apparel comprising a belt or a garment pocket.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The accessory of claim 8 wherein said receptacle is adapted to receive the bottom of said lighter therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
In combination with a cigarette lighter, an accessory for securing the lighter comprising: a lighter holder adapted for receiving said lighter thereon, a lighter receptacle, said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
84 words
In combination with a cigarette lighter, an accessory for securing the lighter comprising: a lighter holder adapted for receiving said lighter thereon, a lighter receptacle, said receptacle receiving said lighter therein, means for removably connecting said receptacle to said lighter, cord means interconnecting said holder and said receptacle extensibly therebetween to enable use of said lighter at a location remote from said holder, and means for retracting said cord means from an extended position thereof, cooperatively with restoration of said lighter to said holder.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-12-04 | 1992-06-04 | 1992-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-12-04 | 1996-06-04 | 1996-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |