CA2467283A1 - Utility lighter - Google Patents
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- CA2467283A1 CA2467283A1 CA002467283A CA2467283A CA2467283A1 CA 2467283 A1 CA2467283 A1 CA 2467283A1 CA 002467283 A CA002467283 A CA 002467283A CA 2467283 A CA2467283 A CA 2467283A CA 2467283 A1 CA2467283 A1 CA 2467283A1
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- nozzle
- electrically conductive
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- housing
- spark
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a utility lighter (10) including a housing (12) having a handle (14) at one end (16) and a nozzle (18) at another end (20) and including a fuel supply (22) connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle (18). An ignitor assembly, such as a piezoelectric mechanism (34), is operatively connected to the housing (12) for generating a spark proximate the nozzle (18) and an actuating assembly (38, 80, 46) is connected to the housing (12) proximate the handle and operates to both dispense fuel from the fuel supply (22) and to activate the ignitor assembly (34). A linking mechanism (220, 134, 140) is provided in order to initiate the flow of fuel from the fuel supply prior to generation of a spark such that a spark is generated when fuel is present at the nozzle (18). A
locating mechanism (150, 152, 162, 164) is provided proximate the valve (28) of the fuel container (22) in order to properly position the fuel container (22) within the housing (12). In addition, an isolator cap (170) is disposed around the nozzle (18) to assist in directing the spark in the vicinity of the nozzle (18).
locating mechanism (150, 152, 162, 164) is provided proximate the valve (28) of the fuel container (22) in order to properly position the fuel container (22) within the housing (12). In addition, an isolator cap (170) is disposed around the nozzle (18) to assist in directing the spark in the vicinity of the nozzle (18).
Claims (4)
1. A utility lighter comprising:
a housing having a handle proximate a first end, a nozzle proximate a second end and an electrically conductive housing portion disposed generally between the first and second ends, the second end of the housing including first and second electrodes forming a spark gap proximate the nozzle, wherein the first electrode is formed by the electrically conductive housing portion and the second electrode is formed by the nozzle;
a fuel supply connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle;
a valve actuator associated with the fuel supply for selectively releasing fuel therefrom;
an electric ignitor assembly operatively connected to the housing for generating a spark in the spark gap, the electric ignitor assembly being operative to generate a voltage between first and second electrical contacts thereof, the first electrical contact being in contact with the electrically conductive housing portion and the second contact being electrically connected to the nozzle;
an actuating assembly connected to the housing proximate the handle and operative to activate the valve actuator and the electric ignitor assembly; and a non-electrically conductive isolator cap for directing the travel of sparks across the spark gap, said isolator cap being disposed around at least a portion of the nozzle.
a housing having a handle proximate a first end, a nozzle proximate a second end and an electrically conductive housing portion disposed generally between the first and second ends, the second end of the housing including first and second electrodes forming a spark gap proximate the nozzle, wherein the first electrode is formed by the electrically conductive housing portion and the second electrode is formed by the nozzle;
a fuel supply connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle;
a valve actuator associated with the fuel supply for selectively releasing fuel therefrom;
an electric ignitor assembly operatively connected to the housing for generating a spark in the spark gap, the electric ignitor assembly being operative to generate a voltage between first and second electrical contacts thereof, the first electrical contact being in contact with the electrically conductive housing portion and the second contact being electrically connected to the nozzle;
an actuating assembly connected to the housing proximate the handle and operative to activate the valve actuator and the electric ignitor assembly; and a non-electrically conductive isolator cap for directing the travel of sparks across the spark gap, said isolator cap being disposed around at least a portion of the nozzle.
2. The utility lighter of claim 1, wherein the isolator cap is disposed inside of said electrically conductive housing portion.
3. The utility lighter of claim 2, wherein the isolator cap includes a longitudinal channel extending therethrough, with the nozzle being positioned within the channel, and a plurality of legs extending distally from a central portion of the isolator cap with a gap formed between each leg, the nozzle outlet being substantially centrally located between the plurality of legs.
4. The utility lighter of claim 3, wherein the isolator cap includes four legs and the electrically conductive housing portion includes a tab which extends toward the nozzle between two of the legs.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US08/787,399 | 1997-01-22 | ||
| US08/787,399 US5934895A (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1997-01-22 | Utility lighter |
| US08/917,134 US6086360A (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1997-08-25 | Utility lighter |
| US08/917,134 | 1997-08-25 | ||
| CA002278530A CA2278530C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
Related Parent Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002278530A Division CA2278530C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA2467283A1 true CA2467283A1 (en) | 1998-07-23 |
| CA2467283C CA2467283C (en) | 2009-11-24 |
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Family Applications (4)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002467298A Expired - Lifetime CA2467298C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
| CA002467273A Expired - Lifetime CA2467273C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
| CA002467291A Expired - Lifetime CA2467291C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
| CA002467283A Expired - Lifetime CA2467283C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
Family Applications Before (3)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002467298A Expired - Lifetime CA2467298C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
| CA002467273A Expired - Lifetime CA2467273C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
| CA002467291A Expired - Lifetime CA2467291C (en) | 1997-01-22 | 1998-01-21 | Utility lighter |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (4) | CA2467298C (en) |
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1998
- 1998-01-21 CA CA002467298A patent/CA2467298C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-01-21 CA CA002467273A patent/CA2467273C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-01-21 CA CA002467291A patent/CA2467291C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1998-01-21 CA CA002467283A patent/CA2467283C/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| CA2467283C (en) | 2009-11-24 |
| CA2467273C (en) | 2009-09-15 |
| CA2467273A1 (en) | 1998-07-23 |
| CA2467298A1 (en) | 1998-07-23 |
| CA2467298C (en) | 2009-11-24 |
| CA2467291C (en) | 2009-11-24 |
| CA2467291A1 (en) | 1998-07-23 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| EEER | Examination request | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 20180122 |
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| MKEX | Expiry |
Effective date: 20180122 |