Patent ID: 8202085

Claim:
An electrical power generating and spark emitting device comprising: a handle that is manufactured from at least one material, and wherein at least a portion of said handle is manufactured from a first material that has a first fixed standard reduction potential; a flint rod that axially extends from said handle said flint rod having an extended portion that does not make physical contact with said handle, and wherein said flint rod is manufactured from a second material that has a second fixed standard reduction potential which is different than said first fixed standard reduction potential; a strike plate wherein when striking the flint rod against the strike plate creates sparks; and an electrolyte disposed within said handle and between said handle and said flint rod, said electrolyte functions at least in part, to provide an electrical connection between said flint rod and said first material of said handle and wherein said electrolyte facilitates transfer of electrons between said flint rod and said handle.