Patent ID: 6926519

Claim:
A lighter extension assembly for holding a lighter ignitable by a linear movement, said lighter extension assembly comprising: an elongated extension member; a holster adapted for receiving the lighter, said holster being positioned at a distal end of said elongated extension member; a main gripping member extending from a proximal end of said elongated extension member opposite said holster; a lighter ignition mechanism extending along said elongated extension member between said distal end of said extension member and said main gripping member; an actuation assembly operationally coupled to said lighter ignition mechanism such that manipulation of said lighter ignition mechanism moves said actuation assembly to provide the linear movement to ignite the lighter; and a supplemental handle extending from a medial portion of said elongated extension member in spaced relationship to said main gripping member such that said supplemental handle is positioned between said main gripping member and said holster to facilitate handling and controlling movement of said elongated extension member during use.