Patent ID: 6022211
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: F23Q

Abstract:
A lighter, comprising:a fuel tank;a tank cover on said fuel tank;a fuel valve mounted on said cover, said fuel valve being operable to release fuel from said fuel tank;an actuating member slidably displaceable from a locked position, said actuating member including a retainer portion;a spring urging said retainer portion towards a retaining position in which said retainer portion retains said actuating member in said locked position, said retainer portion being resiliently deflectable against the action of said spring to release said actuating member for displacement from said locked position;a lever which is pivotable for opening said valve in response to displacement of said actuating member from said locked position; anda piezeoelectric unit operable by the displacement of said actuating member from said locked position for igniting the fuel;said piezeoelectric unit including a plunger, a sleeve surrounding said plunger and a sealing washer interposed between said plunger and said sleeve.