Guang Lin

US Patent:

6402506, Jun 11, 2002

Filed:

Jun 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/880389

Inventors:

Guang Lin - Greer SC 29650

International Classification:

F23Q 228

US Classification:

431153, 431255

Abstract:

A pocket lighter of the present invention comprises a gas container having an outlet valve through which ignitable gas is released. An igniter device having a reciprocative plunger is also provided. The igniter device is operative to produce a spark when the plunger is axially moved. A thumb actuator is operative to cause opening of the outlet valve and axial movement of the reciprocative plunger, thereby producing a controlled flame. The pocket lighter is constructed and arranged such that at least ten pounds of force is required to operate the thumb actuator.

US Patent:

62675826, Jul 31, 2001

Filed:

Nov 12, 1999

Appl. No.:

9/439523

Inventors:

Guang Lin - Greer SC

International Classification:

F23Q 228

US Classification:

431153

Abstract:

A pocket lighter of the present invention comprises a gas container having an outlet valve through which ignitable gas is released. An igniter device having a reciprocative plunger is also provided. The igniter device is operative to produce a spark when the plunger is axially moved. A thumb actuator is operative to cause opening of the outlet valve and axial movement of the reciprocative plunger, thereby producing a controlled flame. The pocket lighter is constructed and arranged such that at least ten pounds of force is required to operate the thumb actuator.