US20240068663A1

US20240068663A1 - Attachable lighter holder device

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Publication number: US20240068663A1
Application number: US18/455,806
Authority: US
Inventors: Jacob Moore
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2022-08-26
Filing date: 2023-08-25
Publication date: 2024-02-29

Abstract

An attachable lighter holder device is provided. The device is comprised of a silicone or rubber body, perforated openings, and a fastening method. The device is meant to be secured around a lighter, then attached easily and securely to a shoe, beltloop, bag, or other preferred personal item or implement. In this way, the device reduces the likelihood of one's lighter being lost, misplaced, or stolen, and provides a novel and convenient means to carrying and keeping track of one's lighter.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/401,212, which was filed on Aug. 26, 2022, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of lighters. More specifically, the present invention relates to an attachable lighter holder device comprised of a perforated, flexible body that can encase a lighter, allowing the device and lighter to be attached to a shoe, shoelace, or other desired item for the purposes of convenience and security. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

For individuals who regularly partake in traditional forms of smoking, it is often desirable to have a lighter available at any given time. However, lighters are often misplaced, lost, or stolen. It can also be inconvenient to store a lighter on one's person, especially if one does not have pockets, a bag or another storage option.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides a novel means of carrying and storing a lighter. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an attachable lighter holder device that creates an encasement for a lighter and provides the user with improved options for storing and carrying the lighter. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an attachable lighter holder device that can be applied to a lighter to improve the convenience and security of carrying a lighter, wherein the device can be universally applied to virtually any lighter.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an attachable lighter holder device. The device is comprised of a perforated body, preferably made from a flexible silicone or rubber material that forms to the shape of the lighter, allowing the device to securely encase the lighter. The perforations, or openings, align with a fastening element. In one embodiment, one end of the fastening element can be inserted into an opening on the device, while the second end of the fastening element can be inserted into an opening in a clog-type shoe. The openings in the device's body also allow for a shoelace, carabiner, or other exterior connector to be conveniently attached to the device. This allows the device and enclosed lighter to be conveniently and securely stored on an individual's shoe, clothing, or other desired item.
In this manner, the attachable lighter holder device of the present invention accomplishes all the forgoing objectives and provides a novel solution to carrying and storing a lighter. More specifically, the attachable lighter holder device creates an encasement for a lighter which provides the user with improved options for storing and carrying the device. Furthermore, the device can be universally applied to virtually any lighter.

SUMMARY

The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises an attachable lighter holder device comprised of a perforated body, at least one fastener, and optional indicia. The device is designed to encase a lighter and provide the user with convenient and practical means of carrying and storing the lighter.
The device is comprised of a body, preferably made from a flexible silicone or rubber material that can securely encase a lighter. The device body is comprised of a series of perforated holes, or openings. In one ideal embodiment, the openings align with a fastening element. The fastening element is preferably made from a solid but flexible silicone or rubber material. It is ideally designed such that one end of the fastening element aligns with the openings on the device body, securing the fastener to the body. The device body may also be comprised of customizable indicia, such as the initials of the device's owner.
During use, the device is placed over a lighter, encasing the lighter within the body of the device. Then, one end of the fastening element is inserted into an opening on the device body. The second end of the fastening element is then inserted into an opening in the body of a clog-type shoe. As a result, the device is connected to the shoe, and the lighter and device are both securely attached to the shoe. Alternatively, the fastener can be replaced with a shoelace, carabiner, or other such fastening element, and the device can be attached to a wide variety of items, such as shoes, beltloops, purses, clothing, or another implement of the user's choosing.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, a fastener, and optional indicia. Then, a lighter is inserted into the device via the lighter opening, such that the device body securely encompasses the lighter. Next, one end of the fastener, comprised of a male member, is inserted into an opening in the body of the device. Then, the second end of the fastener is inserted into a hole or opening in a clog-style shoe. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the clog-style shoe.
The present invention is additionally comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, and optional indicia. Then, an external fastener, such as a shoelace or carabiner, is strung through an opening in the body of the device. Next, the fastener is secured to the desired item. This could be a shoe, beltloop, purse, or other personal implement. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the chosen item.
The present invention is finally comprised of a third method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, an attached fastener, and optional indicia. Then, the protruding end of the attached fastener is inserted into a hole or opening in a clog-style shoe. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the clog-style shoe.
Accordingly, the attachable lighter holder device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that presents a novel solution to securely and conveniently carrying a lighter. More specifically, the attachable lighter holder device can be applied to a lighter to provide a convenient method of fastening the lighter to a shoe, item of clothing, or desired personal implement, thus providing the user with improved options for carrying and storing the lighter. Furthermore, the device can be universally applied to virtually any lighter. In this manner, the attachable lighter holder device overcomes the limitations of existing headstones known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention with a fastener unattached to the body in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention with a fastener attached to the body in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention while attached to a clog-style shoe in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 5 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 6 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 7 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device which provides a novel means of carrying and storing a lighter. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an attachable lighter holder device that creates an encasement for a lighter and provides the user with improved options for storing and carrying the lighter. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an attachable lighter holder device that can be applied to a lighter to improve the convenience and security of carrying a lighter, wherein the device can be universally applied to virtually any lighter.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of an attachable lighter holder device. The device is comprised of a body with a lighter opening, perforated holes, at least one fastener, and optional indicia. The device is designed to encase a lighter and provide the user with convenient and practical means of carrying and storing the lighter.
More specifically, the device is comprised of a body preferably made from a flexible silicone or rubber-type material which can securely encase a lighter. The device body is comprised of a series of perforated openings. In one ideal embodiment, the openings align with a fastening element. The fastening element is preferably made from a solid but flexible silicone or rubber material. It is designed in a way that one end of the fastening element aligns with the openings on the device body, securing the fastener to the body. The device body may also be comprised of customizable indicia, such as the initials of the device's owner.
During use, the device is placed over a lighter, encasing the lighter within the body of the device. Then, one end of the fastening element is inserted into an opening on the device body. The second end of the fastening element is then inserted into an opening, space, or hole in the body of a clog-type shoe. As a result, the device is connected to the shoe, and the lighter and device are both securely attached to the shoe. Alternatively, the fastener can be replaced with a shoelace, carabiner, or other such fastening element, and the device can be attached to a wide variety of items, such as shoes, beltloops, purses, clothing, or another implement of the user's choosing.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, a fastener, and optional indicia. Then, a lighter is inserted into the device via the lighter opening, such that the device body securely encompasses the lighter. Next, one end of the fastener, comprised of a male member, is inserted into an opening in the body of the device. Then, the second end of the fastener is inserted into a hole or opening in a clog-style shoe. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the clog-style shoe.
The present invention is additionally comprised of a second method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, and optional indicia. Then, an external fastener, such as a shoelace or carabiner, is strung through an opening in the body of the device. Next, the fastener is secured to the desired item. This could be a shoe, beltloop, purse, or another personal implement. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the chosen item.
The present invention is finally comprised of a third method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a body with a lighter opening, at least one perforated opening, an attached fastener, and optional indicia. Then, the protruding end of the attached fastener is inserted into a hole or opening in a clog-style shoe. As a result, the lighter and device are securely and conveniently connected to the clog-style shoe.
Accordingly, the attachable lighter holder device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a device that presents a novel solution to securely and conveniently carrying a lighter. More specifically, the attachable lighter holder device can be applied to a lighter to provide a convenient method of fastening the lighter to a shoe, item of clothing, or desired personal implement, thus providing the user with improved options for carrying and storing the lighter. Furthermore, the device can be universally applied to virtually any lighter. In this manner, the attachable lighter holder device overcomes the limitations of existing headstones known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of an attachable lighter holder device 100 of the present invention with the fastener 120 unattached to the body 110 in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110, at least one lighter opening 112, and at least one opening 114. The body 110 is preferably made from a flexible silicone or rubber-type material that forms to/around the shape of a lighter 10 when the device 100 is in use to hold a lighter 10.
The device 100 may be comprised of at least one removable fastener 120 which is preferably made from a flexible or rigid rubber or silicone material. The removable fastener 120 is comprised of a body 122 and at least one male member 124, wherein the male member 124 can be securely inserted into an opening 130 on the body 110 of the device 100, thus attaching the fastener 120 to the device 100, as seen in FIG. 2 . In a secondary embodiment of the device 100, the body 110 is additionally comprised of an attachment fastener 130, as illustrated in FIG. 3 . In this embodiment, the fastener 130 is preferably made from a strong silicone or rubber-type material, and it protrudes from the body 110 of the device 100. The fastener 130 may also be any clip, clamp, magnetic, or other type of fastener known in the art.
The device 100 may also be comprised of optional indicia 140, which could be printed, engraved, or otherwise embellished upon the body 110 of the device 100. The indicia 140 may be comprised of the owner's name, initials, icon, design, pattern, or an otherwise preferred label or embellishment.
During use, the device 100 is secured around a lighter 10 by inserting the lighter 10 into the body 110 of the device 100 via the lighter opening 112. In this manner, the device 100 encompasses and fits securely around the lighter 10. Then, the male member 114 of the removable fastener 120 is inserted into an opening 114 on the body 110, effectively connecting the fastener 120 to the body 110, and leaving the fastener body 122 protruding from the device 100. Next, the fastener body 122 can be inserted into an opening 22 of a clog-style shoe 20, as seen in FIG. 4 .
In a secondary embodiment of the device 100, the device 100 is additionally comprised of an attachment fastener 130, as illustrated in FIG. 3 . During use, the protruding portion of the attached fastener 130 can be inserted into an opening 22 of a clog-style shoe 20, effectively connecting the device 100 with the clog-style shoe 20.
Additionally, the user of the device 100 can also elect to use an external fastening agent, such as a shoelace or carabiner, in place of the removable fastener 120 or attached fastener 130, to attach the device 100 to virtually any shoe, item of clothing, or personal implement of the user's choosing via the opening 114 of the body 110.
The present invention is also comprised of a first method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 5 . First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110, a lighter opening 112, at least one perforated opening 114, and a fastener 120 comprised of a body 122 and a male member 124 [Step 202]. Then, a lighter 10 is inserted into the device 100 via the lighter opening 114, such that the body 110 of the device 100 fully and securely encapsulates the lighter 10 [Step 204]. Then, the male member 124 of the fastener 120 is inserted into the opening 114 on the body 110 of the device, resulting in the body 122 of the fastener 120 protruding from the device 100 body 110 [Step 206]. The body 122 of the fastener 120 is then inserted into an opening 22 in a clog-style shoe 20, effectively connecting the device 100 and lighter 10 to the clog-style shoe 20 [Step 208].
The present invention is also comprised of a second method of using 300 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 6 . First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110, a lighter opening 112, and at least one perforated opening 114 [Step 302]. Then, a lighter 10 is inserted into the device 100 via the lighter opening 114, such that the body 110 of the device 100 fully and securely encapsulates the lighter 10 [Step 304]. Next, an external fastening element, such as but not limited to a shoelace or carabiner, is threaded through the perforated opening 114 [Step 306]. The external fastening element is then attached to virtually any object, item, garment, surface, etc. of the user's choosing, effectively and securely attaching the device 100 and the lighter 110 to the chosen implement. [Step 308].
The present invention is lastly comprised of a third method of using 400 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 7 . First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a body 110, a lighter opening 112, at least one perforated opening 114, and at least one fastener 130 [Step 402]. Then, a lighter 10 is inserted into the device 100 via the lighter opening 114, such that the body 110 of the device 100 fully and securely encapsulates the lighter 10 [Step 404]. Lastly, the fastener 130 can be inserted into an opening 22 in a clog-style shoe 20 (effectively connecting the device 100 and lighter 10 to the clog-style shoe 20) or attached to any garment, object, etc. [Step 406].
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “attachable lighter holder device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the attachable lighter holder device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the forgoing, the attachable lighter holder device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the attachable lighter holder device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the attachable lighter holder device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the attachable lighter holder device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the attachable lighter holder device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An attachable lighter holder device comprising:

a body comprised of a first opening and a second opening; and

a fastener comprised of a male member.

2. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 1, wherein the body is comprised of a flexible material.

3. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 2, wherein the flexible material is comprised of a rubber material.

4. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 1 comprised of an indicia.

5. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 1, wherein the fastener removably attaches to the body.

6. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 5, wherein the male member of the fastener is received by the second opening.

7. An attachable lighter holder device comprising:

a body comprised of a first opening and a second opening; and

a fastener positioned on the body.

8. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 7, wherein the body is comprised of a flexible material.

9. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is comprised of a clip, a clamp, or a magnetic fastener.

10. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is comprised of a male member.

11. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is received by the second opening.

12. The attachable lighter holder device of claim 7, wherein the fastener is fixedly attached to the body.

13. A method of using an attachable lighter holder device, the method comprising the following steps:

providing an attachable lighter holder device comprised of a body comprised of a first opening and a second opening, and a fastener;

placing a lighter into the body via the first opening; and

using the fastener to attach the body to an object.

14. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 13, wherein the object is comprised of a clog-style shoe.

15. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 13, wherein the object is comprised of a garment.

16. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 13 further comprising a step of placing a shoelace through the second opening.

17. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 13 further comprising a step of placing the fastener into the second opening.

18. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 14 further comprising a step of placing the fastener into a clog-style shoe.

19. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 15, wherein the fastener is comprised of a clip, a clamp, or a magnet.

20. The method of using an attachable lighter holder device of claim 13, wherein the fastener is comprised of a male member.