Patent ID: 6267582
Filing Date: 2001-07-31
Classification: F23Q

Abstract:
A pocket lighter comprising:a gas container having an outlet valve through which ignitable gas is released;an igniter device having a reciprocative plunger which operates against a first predetermined force of an internal spring, said igniter device being operative to produce a spark when said plunger is axially moved;a thumb actuator operative to cause opening of said outlet valve and axial movement of said reciprocative plunger to thereby produce a controlled flame;at least one actuator spring contributing a second predetermined force of at least about five pounds to a total force required to operate said thumb actuator; andwhereby said pocket lighter is constructed and arranged such that said total force required to operate said thumb actuator is child resistant, but only a force exceeding said first predetermined force is necessary to cause ignition of said igniter device.