Patent ID: 6019594
Filing Date: 2000-02-01
Classification: F23Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A retaining apparatus comprising:a smoking material ignition device having a flame producing end;a holder for engagingly receiving said ignition device such that said flame producing end is exposed;a housing for releasably receiving said holder;a spring-biased retractable cord interconnecting said holder and said housing;child safety locking means releasably locking said holder to said housing;and means for mounting said housing to an object;wherein said holder comprises a tubular body having two longitudinal ends, one said longitudinal end being open and the other said longitudinal end being closed by a holder end wall;opposing housing engagement fins extending longitudinally along the outer surface of said tubular body;a cord engaging opening in said tubular body;wherein said child safety locking means comprises a locking projection protruding longitudinally outward from said holder end wall and including a substantially cylindrical body with a lateral hooking notch.