US 5,580,239 A · Multi-functional lighter

Abstract

A gas lighter with a body having a first end and a second end with a conduit having a first and a second opening extending in the body with a striker wheel 2 rotatably positioned at the first end of the body proximate the first opening of the conduit is disclosed. The body further includes an elongated gas tank 5 for storing gas therein with a gas suction pipe positioned in the elongated gas tank which conveys the stored gas out of the tank. The gas suction pipe terminates in an end with a gas discharge valve and is positioned proximate the striker wheel for starting and stopping gas flow from the elongated gas tank. A flint is positioned in and extends from the first opening of the conduit and operatively engages the striker wheel. A pedal 3 juxtaposed the striker wheel is operatively connected to the gas discharge valve for opening and closing the valve, in use, such that upon simultaneously rotating the striker wheel the flint generates a spark and manipulating the pedal to open the gas valve causing release of the gas by the open gas valve to contact the spark to produce a flame. A writing pen core 6 having a ballpoint is operatively positioned in the conduit to permit the ballpoint to extend out of the second opening of the conduit to enable use of the ballpoint pen. The body further includes a straight-edge formed thereon and which extends from the first end to the second end of the body.

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A combination gas lighter comprising:

a body 40 having a first end 42 and a second end 44 with a conduit 18 extending therein and having a first 18A and a second 18B opening;
a striker wheel 2 positioned at said first end of said body proximate said first opening of said conduit and being rotatably supported on a shaft;
said body further including an elongated gas tank 5 for storing gas therein;
a gas suction pipe positioned in said elongated gas tank for conveying said gas stored in said elongated gas tank and having an end terminating in a gas discharge valve positioned proximate said striker wheel for starting and stopping gas flow from said elongated gas tank;
a flint positioned in and extending from said first opening of said conduit and operatively engaging said striker wheel;
a pedal 3 juxtaposed said striker wheel and operatively connected to said gas discharge valve for opening and closing said valve, in use, such that upon simultaneously rotating said striker wheel said flint generates a spark and manipulating said pedal to open said gas valve causing release of said gas by said open gas valve to contact said spark to produce a flame;
and
a writing pen core 6 having a ballpoint operatively positioned in said conduit to permit said ballpoint to extend out of said second opening of said conduit to enable use of said ballpoint pen.

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A combination gas lighter comprising:

a body having a first end and a second end with a conduit extending therein and having a first and a second opening;
a striker wheel 2 positioned at said first end of said body proximate said first opening of said conduit and being rotatably supported on a shaft;
said body further including an elongated gas tank 5 for storing gas therein with said elongated gas tank including a gas suction pipe for conveying said stored gas from said elongated gas tank and having an end terminating in a gas discharge valve at said first end of said body for starting and stopping gas flow from said elongated gas tank;
a flint positioned in and extending from said first opening of said conduit and operatively engaging said striker wheel;
a pedal 3 juxtaposed said striker wheel and operatively connected to said gas discharge valve for opening and closing said valve, in use, such that upon simultaneously rotating said striker wheel said flint generates a spark and manipulating said pedal to open said gas valve causing release of said gas by said open gas valve to contact said spark to produce a flame;
a writing pen core 6 having a ballpoint operatively positioned in said conduit to permit said ballpoint to extend out of said second opening of said conduit to enable use of said ballpoint pen;
said second end of said body terminating in a cone shape with said ballpoint extending therefrom;
said body further includes a straight-edge formed thereon extending from said first end to said second end of said body;
a cap 8 having a first and a second end with said first end being closed and said second being open to receive said second end of said body, including said cone, therein for covering said cone and ballpoint when not in use;
and
said cap 8 further including a straight-edge formed thereon extending from said first end to said second end of said first cap which, in use, can be aligned with said straight-edge formed on said body to enable the drawing of and testing of straight lines and surfaces.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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