Patent ID: 6592362
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: F23Q

Abstract:
A piezoelectric lighter, comprising:a case housing a flammable fluid container, a release mechanism for controlling the flow of fluid from said container, and a piezoelectric ignition element to produce a spark when deformed, a cover having one end pivotally mounted to said case and having a latching slot in a wall at an opposite end of said cover, a striking lever pivotally mounted to said case and having a part to engage and deform said piezoelectric ignition element and to actuate said release mechanism, and a release button pivotally mounted to said striking lever and having a latch post to move in said cover latching slot and a tail to engage said case, said release button movable by depressing said button inwardly of said case between a first position in which said latch post is in said cover latching slot to engage and lock said cover to said case and a second position in which said latch post is moved from engagement with said cover to permit said cover to be pivoted and opened, continued depression of said release button holding said tail from said case to permit said striking lever to be pivoted downwardly to engage said piezoelectric ignition element and actuate said gas release mechanism.