Patent ID: 7335017
Filing Date: 2008-02-26
Classification: F23Q

Abstract:
1. A method of igniting a cigar/cigarette by a lighter having a torch nozzle and a flame outlet, comprising the steps of: (a) emitting gas from a gas container to said torch nozzle and said flame outlet via a first diverting passage and a second diverting passage respectively; (b) striking a coarse surface of an ignition wheel against a flint to produce sparks towards said flame outlet to form a flame when said gas is emitted from said flame outlet through said second diverting passage; and (c) selectively switching said lighter to produce said flame and a torch, wherein during said flame is produced at said flame outlet, said second diverting passage is arranged to be deformed to block said gas passing through said second diverting passage so as to guide said gas passing through said first diverting passage, wherein, at the same time, said flame at said flame outlet ignites said gas emitting from said torch nozzle to form a torch before said flame is off, wherein when said second diverting passage restores to an original shape, said gas re-passes said second diverting passage such that said flame is re-produced while said torch is off.