Patent ID: 6074198
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: F23Q

Abstract:
A gas lighter comprising:a body having a reservoir therein for containing a liquefied petroleum gas;a valve mounted on the reservoir to permit gas to leave the reservoir;a mechanism connected to the valve for opening the valve;a flint supported by the body and located near the valve;a spark wheel assembly rotatably supported by the body, the spark wheel assembly including an axle defining an axis of rotation and a spark wheel supported by the axle, and having a radial surface with respect to the axle; andat least one thumb wheel mounted co-axially with the spark wheel assembly for rotation independent of the spark wheel assembly, wherein a member extends axially from the thumb wheel and includes an annular radial surface extending radially with respect to the axle that engages the radial surface of the spark wheel assembly when a force is applied to the thumb wheel with a radial component having a value greater than a predetermined value required to rotationally fix the thumb wheel to the spark wheel assembly by friction so that the member acts on the spark wheel assembly and rotates the spark wheel to co-operate with the flint to create a spark.