Patent ID: 7586063

Claim:
A flameless lighter comprising: an outer casing, the outer casing including a main body, a top-mounted cover pivotally attached to the main body, a heating element located on the outer casing, the heating element being covered by the top-mounted cover when the top-mounted cover is in a closed position, power means for providing power to the heating element, means for connecting the power means to the heating element, means for controlling the flow of power between the heating element and the power means, wherein the power means for providing power to the heating element further comprises a battery, the battery being located within the outer casing, wherein the battery comprises a rechargeable battery, wherein the flameless lighter further comprises a charging device for charging up the battery, and means for connecting the charging device to the battery, wherein the charging device further comprises a kinetic generator, the kinetic generator being located within the outer casing.