Patent ID: 6095799
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: C10L,F23Q

Abstract:
An 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,a fuel supply connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle,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 second electrode, andan actuating assembly connected to the housing proximate the handle and operative to dispense fuel from the fuel supply to the nozzle and to activate the electric ignitor assembly.