Title:
マルチモードライター
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP3833178
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a lighter which a user actuates by at least two different modes of operation. In the first mode, a biasing member is positioned to oppose movement of an actuating assembly so that a user releases fuel and ignites the lighter only if a high-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. In this first mode, the lighter resists operation by unintended users by requiring a user to have a predetermined level of strength to actuate the lighter. In the second mode, the biasing member is moved to a different position which does not oppose movement of the actuating assembly to the same extent as the first mode so that a user may release fuel and ignite the lighter if a low-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. Moving the biasing element from the first position to the second position preferably requires the user to have a predetermined level of cognitive abilities and/or physical characteristics in order to resist use by unintended users.
Inventors:
Tabby Bryan
Adams Paul
Fairbanks Floyd
Adams Paul
Fairbanks Floyd
Application Number:
JP2002553056A
Publication Date:
October 11, 2006
Filing Date:
October 29, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
BIC Corporation
International Classes:
F23Q2/28; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/36
Domestic Patent References:
| JP9502511A | ||||
| JP868536A |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Minoru Nakamura
Fumiaki Otsuka
Sadao Kumakura
Shishido Kaichi
Toshio Imajo
Nobuo Ogawa
Village shrine Atsuo
Takaki Nishijima
Atsushi Hakoda
Fumiaki Otsuka
Sadao Kumakura
Shishido Kaichi
Toshio Imajo
Nobuo Ogawa
Village shrine Atsuo
Takaki Nishijima
Atsushi Hakoda
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