Lighter Devices and/or Systems

Abstract

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a lighter comprising a body. The body can define a geometric shape and/or a lighter fluid storage cavity. The lighter can comprise a hand grip aperture that is at least two inches in length. In certain exemplary embodiments, the lighter can comprise a body having a substantially oblong shape. The body can define an oblong hand grip aperture.

Claims

1. A lighter comprising: a body defining: a geometric shape; a lighter fluid storage cavity; and a hand grip aperture that is at least two inches in length.

2. The lighter of claim 1, further comprising: a hood, the hood partially surrounding a sparkwheel and flint, the sparkwheel and flint constructed to cause ignition of lighter fluid, the lighter fluid flowing from the lighter fluid storage cavity.

3. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the hand grip aperture has a contour similar to the geometric shape of the body.

4. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the geometric shape is substantially rectangular.

5. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the hand grip aperture is substantially rectangular.

6. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the geometric shape is substantially oblong.

7. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the hand grip aperture is substantially oblong.

8. The lighter of claim 1, wherein: the body defines an aperture through which the lighter fluid storage cavity can be refilled with lighter fluid.

9. A lighter comprising: a body having a substantially oblong shape, the body defining a substantially oblong aperture.

10. A lighter comprising: a body having a substantially rectangular shape, the body defining a substantially rectangular aperture.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0004] Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a lighter comprising a body. The body can define a geometric shape and/or a lighter fluid storage cavity. The lighter can comprise a hand grip aperture that is at least two inches in length. In certain exemplary embodiments, the lighter can comprise a body having a substantially oblong shape. The body can define an oblong hand grip aperture.

[0005] FIG. 1 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a lighter 1000, which comprises a body 1100. Body 1100 can define a geometric shape such as the rectangular shape of body 1100. Lighter 1000 defines a lighter fluid storage cavity 1200, which is internal to body 1100. Lighter 1000 defines a hand grip aperture 1300 that can be at least two inches in length. As illustrated, certain exemplary embodiments comprise a substantially rectangle lighter with a substantially rectangular aperture 1300 in approximately the center of lighter 1000. Body 1100 can have a substantially rectangular shape. Body 1100 can define hand grip aperture 1300, which can be substantially rectangular as illustrated. Hand grip aperture 1300 can be created for aesthetic and/or practicality purposes.

[0006] As illustrated, hand grip aperture 1300 has a contour similar to the geometric shape of body 1100. As illustrated, the geometric shape in the illustrated embodiment is substantially rectangular. In certain exemplary embodiments, hand grip aperture 1300 is substantially rectangular.

[0007] Lighter 1000 comprises a hood 1400. Hood 1400 partially surrounds a sparkwheel 1500 and flint 1600 (which is covered in FIG. 1 by hood 1400). Sparkwheel 1500 and flint 1600 are constructed to cause ignition of lighter fluid, the lighter fluid flowing from lighter fluid storage cavity 1200. Body defines can define an aperture 1700 through which lighter fluid storage cavity 1200 can be refilled with lighter fluid.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a side view of an exemplary embodiment of a lighter 2000, which comprises a body 2100. Body 2100 can define a geometric shape such as the rectangular shape of body 2100. Lighter 2000 defines a lighter fluid storage cavity 2200, which is internal to body 2100. Lighter 2000 defines a hand grip aperture 2300 that can be at least two inches in length. As illustrated, certain exemplary embodiments comprise a substantially oblong lighter with a hand grip aperture 2300 that is substantially oblong in approximately the center of lighter 2000. Body 2100 can have a substantially oblong shape. Body 2100 can define hand grip aperture 2300, which is substantially oblong. Hand grip aperture 2300 can be created for aesthetic and/or practicality purposes.

[0009] As illustrated, hand grip aperture 2300 has a contour similar to the geometric shape of body 1100. As illustrated, the geometric shape, which in the illustrated embodiment is substantially oblong. In certain exemplary embodiments, hand grip aperture 2300 is substantially oblong. In other embodiments, the hand grip aperture can be of any of any size and/or shape.

[0010] Lighter 2000 comprises a hood 2400. Hood 2400 partially surrounds a sparkwheel 2500 and flint 2600 (which is covered in FIG. 2 by hood 2400). Sparkwheel 2500 and flint 2600 are constructed to cause ignition of lighter fluid, the lighter fluid flowing from lighter fluid storage cavity 2200. Body defines can define an aperture 2700 through which lighter fluid storage cavity 2200 can be refilled with lighter fluid.

Definitions

[0011] When the following terms are used substantively herein, the accompanying definitions apply. These terms and definitions are presented without prejudice, and, consistent with the application, the right to redefine these terms during the prosecution of this application or any application claiming priority hereto is reserved. For the purpose of interpreting a claim of any patent that claims priority hereto, each definition (or redefined term if an original definition was amended during the prosecution of that patent), functions as a clear and unambiguous disavowal of the subject matter outside of that definition.

[0012] aat least one.

[0013] activityan action, act, step, and/or process or portion thereof.

[0014] adaptera device used to effect operative compatibility between different parts of one or more pieces of an apparatus or system.

[0015] and/oreither in conjunction with or in alternative to.

[0016] aperturean opening in something.

[0017] apparatusan appliance or device for a particular purpose

[0018] associateto join, connect together, and/or relate.

[0019] bodya largest or principal part of an object.

[0020] canis capable of, in at least some embodiments.

[0021] causeto produce an effect.

[0022] cavitya hollow space in an object.

[0023] comprisingincluding but not limited to.

[0024] configureto make suitable or fit for a specific use or situation.

[0025] connectto join or fasten together.

[0026] contouran outline bounding the shape of something.

[0027] constructed tomade to and/or designed to.

[0028] convertto transform, adapt, and/or change.

[0029] coupleablecapable of being joined, connected, and/or linked together.

[0030] couplinglinking in some fashion.

[0031] createto bring into being.

[0032] defineto establish the outline, form, or structure of.

[0033] determineto obtain, calculate, decide, deduce, and/or ascertain.

[0034] devicea machine, manufacture, and/or collection thereof.

[0035] flowto issue from a source.

[0036] geometric shapegeometric information which remains when location, scale, orientation and reflection are removed from the description of a geometric object.

[0037] hand gripsomething that is graspable by a human hand with relative ease.

[0038] hooda covering for a part of a device.

[0039] igniteto start a fire.

[0040] installto connect or set in position and prepare for use.

[0041] lengtha longest extent of something as measured from end to end.

[0042] lightera device constructed to provide a flame.

[0043] lighter fluida volatile flammable liquid hydrocarbon mixture used in lighters.

[0044] mayis allowed and/or permitted to, in at least some embodiments.

[0045] methoda process, procedure, and/or collection of related activities for accomplishing something.

[0046] oblongelongated from a circular form.

[0047] pluralitythe state of being plural and/or more than one.

[0048] predeterminedestablished in advance.

[0049] provideto furnish, supply, give, and/or make available.

[0050] receiveto get as a signal, take, acquire, and/or obtain.

[0051] rectangulara quadrilateral with four substantially right angles.

[0052] refillto replace fuel depleted from a container.

[0053] repeatedlyagain and again; repetitively.

[0054] selectto make a choice or selection from alternatives.

[0055] seta related plurality.

[0056] similarresembling without necessarily being identical.

[0057] sparkwheel and flinta metal and flint combination that provides sparks to ignite lighter fluid of a lighter.

[0058] storeto place, hold, and/or retain.

[0059] substantiallyto a great extent or degree.

[0060] supportto bear the weight of, especially from below.

[0061] systema collection of mechanisms, devices, machines, articles of manufacture, processes, data, and/or instructions, the collection designed to perform one or more specific functions.

[0062] viaby way of and/or utilizing.

Note

[0063] Still other substantially and specifically practical and useful embodiments will become readily apparent to those skilled in this art from reading the above-recited and/or herein-included detailed description and/or drawings of certain exemplary embodiments. It should be understood that numerous variations, modifications, and additional embodiments are possible, and accordingly, all such variations, modifications, and embodiments are to be regarded as being within the scope of this application.

[0064] Thus, regardless of the content of any portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, unless clearly specified to the contrary, such as via explicit definition, assertion, or argument, with respect to any claim, whether of this application and/or any claim of any application claiming priority hereto, and whether originally presented or otherwise: [0065] there is no requirement for the inclusion of any particular described or illustrated characteristic, function, activity, or element, any particular sequence of activities, or any particular interrelationship of elements; [0066] no characteristic, function, activity, or element is essential; [0067] any elements can be integrated, segregated, and/or duplicated; [0068] any activity can be repeated, any activity can be performed by multiple entities, and/or any activity can be performed in multiple jurisdictions; and [0069] any activity or element can be specifically excluded, the sequence of activities can vary, and/or the interrelationship of elements can vary.

[0070] Moreover, when any number or range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that number or range is approximate. When any range is described herein, unless clearly stated otherwise, that range includes all values therein and all subranges therein. For example, if a range of 1 to 10 is described, that range includes all values therebetween, such as for example, 1.1, 2.5, 3.335, 5, 6.179, 8.9999, etc., and includes all subranges therebetween, such as for example, 1 to 3.65, 2.8 to 8.14, 1.93 to 9, etc.

[0071] When any claim element is followed by a drawing element number, that drawing element number is exemplary and non-limiting on claim scope. No claim of this application is intended to invoke paragraph six of 35 USC 112 unless the precise phrase means for is followed by a gerund.

[0072] Any information in any material (e.g., a United States patent, United States patent application, book, article, etc.) that has been incorporated by reference herein, is only incorporated by reference to the extent that no conflict exists between such information and the other statements and drawings set forth herein. In the event of such conflict, including a conflict that would render invalid any claim herein or seeking priority hereto, then any such conflicting information in such material is specifically not incorporated by reference herein.

[0073] Accordingly, every portion (e.g., title, field, background, summary, description, abstract, drawing figure, etc.) of this application, other than the claims themselves, is to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive, and the scope of subject matter protected by any patent that issues based on this application is defined only by the claims of that patent.