Abstract: A lighter incorporates with a fuel supply arrangement which includes a replaceable fuel cartridge detachably received in a receiving cavity of a casing for storing a liquefied fuel, and a gas releasable valve extended from the replaceable fuel cartridge for controlling a flow of gas from the replaceable fuel cartridge. Therefore, a user is able to refill the fuel by simply replacing a used replaceable fuel cartridge with a new replaceable fuel cartridge which is fully pre-filled with fuel.

Abstract: A butane fuel supply container for a cooking stove, the container has a thin side wall held rigid by the vapor pressure of the fuel, but the side wall can be finger deformed when the can has been depressurized or hand crushed with the exit valve of the container open, the vapor therein being expelled as the container is deformed or crushed. The vapor tube has a vapor entrance in the vapor pocket above the pool of liquid fuel when the container is correctly oriented in the stove. The vapor tube passes vapor through a valve at the dome of the container.

Abstract: A candle maintenance device according to the invention preferably has a body with a handle portion to grip the device. A trigger is used to engage a wick cutting element and lighting element. The wick cutting element preferably includes a cutting actuator mechanism, cutting guide and cutting device. The lighting element preferably includes a fuel cell for housing a fuel, fuel lines and an igniter source. A candlewick placed in the wick cutting element will be drawn into or forced against a cutting device such as a cutting blade. Contemporaneously with the cutting of the wick, the lighting element will release fuel from the fuel cell and ignite the fuel via the igniter source. The fuel is discharged through piping to a location in close proximity to the cutting device. An igniter source causes a spark to ignite the fuel thereby igniting the wick.

Abstract: A miniature patio heater is provided which has a total height of approximately 3 ft. and which has a shroud with a diameter less than 2 ft. The patio heater includes a base having a vertically extending chamber, which is approximately 1.5 ft. high, for receiving a small gas bottle. A hollow post extends upwardly from the upper end of the chamber. A heater assembly and shroud are supported at the upper end of the post. A gas line extends along the inside of the hollow post between the heater assembly and the chamber. A connector assembly provides a pivotal connection between the end of the gas line and a regulator connected to a gas bottle within the chamber. The chamber is provided with an access opening for inserting and removing the gas bottle. Thus, the gas bottle, with attached regulator, can be swung from a vertical upright position within the chamber outwardly through the access opening to an angular position to facilitate removal of an empty gas bottle and replacement with a full gas bottle.

Abstract: An igniting rod which ignites by the operation of an operating member comprises a lock member for locking said operating member during a non-use state. The igniting rod automatically returns to a locked state after ignition. The invention improves operability, simplifies assembly and reduces the number of parts by eliminating an urging member. A lock portion of said lock member, which interferes with a part of said operating member, is disposed such that it is displaceable as said lock member is elastically deformed from a fixed portion where the lock member is fixed to a main body portion. The elastic force returns the lock portion to a locked position. A protruding lock release portion is provided for releasing the lock portion, the lock release portion being provided with a smooth curvature on which a finger F for operating an operating portion of the operating member can simultaneously rest.

Abstract: An igniter includes a child resistant safety locking trigger. The trigger is provided with a release slider which is movable along the trigger body along a path arranged at an angle to the path of travel of the trigger body when being depressed for activation of the igniter. A stop member within the igniter prevents operation of the trigger until the release slider is moved to a release position.

Abstract: A piezoelectric jet lighter is adapted for producing both jet flame and visible in order to selectively light a cigarette, a cigar, and a pipe. The piezoelectric jet lighter includes a gas ejecting pipe having a gas releasable valve connected to a jet nozzle for producing the jet flame and two gas emitting nozzles for producing the visible flames respectively. To operate the piezoelectric lighter, a downward force must be applied on an ignition button to ignite the lighter wherein the gas is emitted from the gas ejecting pipe to the jet flame to produce the jet flame. While the downward force is released, the gas releasable valve is automatically switched for allowing gas transported to the gas emitting nozzles to produce the visible flame.

Abstract: A utility lighter incorporated with an improved safety arrangement includes a casing which includes a lighter housing and a tighter rod upwardly extended from the lighter housing, an ignition system supported by the casing and a safety arrangement supported by the casing for automatically retaining the utility lighter in a locked state after use. The safety arrangement includes a stop post, a guider latch and a locking member.

Abstract: A fuel preparation unit and a method for furnishing a fuel that contains hydrogen to a fuel energy converter (12) for chemical conversion and energy conversion of the fuel includes a fuel pressure reservoir (2) for storing the fuel subjected to pressure, with which the efficiency of furnishing the fuel is improved. At least one separate pressure energy recycling unit (4, 8, 9) for converting and recycling pressure energy of the fuel is utilized.

Abstract: A gas burner includes a laminate catalytic device mounted thereon. The gas burner includes a nozzle and an igniter installed in the nozzle. The laminate catalytic device is mounted on the nozzle. The laminate catalytic device includes three separated catalytic nets. The gas burner includes two separators for separating the catalytic nets from one another. The separators are in the form of a ring. Each of the catalytic nets helps burn 80% of gas flowing through it. The gas burner includes a shell for retaining the laminate catalytic device on the nozzle. The shell is in the form of a tube in order to receive the laminate catalytic device and the nozzle. The gas burner includes a bolt inserted in an aperture defined in the shell and an aperture defined in the nozzle, thus securing the shell to the nozzle and retaining the laminate catalytic device in position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighter including a housing having a handle at one end and a nozzle at another end and including a fuel supply connected for selective fluid communication with the nozzle. A release member is cooperatively connected to the housing to initiate the flow of fuel from the fuel supply to the nozzle. An ignitor, such as a piezoelectric mechanism, is provided for generating a spark proximate the nozzle. A trigger spaced from the release member is operatively connected to the housing for actuating the ignitor for the generation of a spark igniting the fuel present at the nozzle.

Abstract: A multi-flame lighter includes a housing, an igniter, a liquid fuel supply, a valve, a vaporizer, a mixing chamber, a nozzle, and a flame chamber. The multi-flame lighter produces clearly visible and forceful flames that are aesthetically pleasing and functional being equivalent to 2 or more of the flames from a conventional tighter as well as being particularly wind resistant. The multiple clearly visible and forceful flames allow a user to easily aim the cigarette or cigar to quickly achieve ignition and easily ignite the cigarette or cigar for ignition and easily ignite the cigarette of cigar with the multiple clearly visible flames.

Abstract: The present invention provides a utility lighter with a safeguard that prevents inadvertent activation by children. Inside the lighter shell, the piezoelectric unit is located between the trigger and the safety button. When the trigger is pulled or pushed, the piezoelectric unit is moved. This movement can either be blocked by the safety button, or allowed to take place alongside the movement of the safety button. When the user holds the safety button and pulls the trigger simultaneously, the piezoelectric unit is blocked and generates a spark. If the trigger is pressed alone it stops before the piezoelectric unit is activated because of its movement backward. Children will find it very difficult to pull the trigger while retaining the safety button, vastly decreasing their chances of activating the lighter.

Abstract: A gas supply apparatus for a gas fired radiant heater has a compact structure, which includes a pressure regulator extending vertically and disposed at one side of an assembly seat, a switch button disposed at one side of the assembly seat, a temperature-control switch and a mercury switch provided on a horizontal platform extending from one side of the assembly seat, a gas pipe vertically extending in a substantially upright straight route from the assembly seat, a mixing tube securely connected on an upper end of the gas pipe by means of a clamping ring, a burner cap provided on an upper end of the mixing tube and a temperature sensor and an igniter respectively provided at one side of the burner cap, whereby the structure of the gas supply apparatus is optimized, and the working reliability and safety are ensured.

Abstract: A safety catch device for a gas burner comprises a press part, and a catch part. The press part has a shape of key and is disposed at a front side of a casing of the gas burner. The press part further provides a press chamber with an opening facing backward, and a lateral wall thereof is against a piezo-electric apparatus. Another wall of the press chamber extends a press stem backward. The catch part has a shape of key too and is mounted on the casing opposite to the press part. The catch part provides a push key extending outside the casing and the push key at the front side thereof has a step seat with the top thereof providing a locating hole for receiving an extension spring. The extension spring at the end in the locating hole presses against the inner wall of the casing and the step seat extends laterally a protrusion against the press stem.

Abstract: A portable heater comprises a housing, a heating element, and a fuel supply. The fuel supply is preferably a liquid gas type wherein a valve assembly meters the gas to the heating element. A regulator is used to regulate flow of gas from the fuel source, and a connector assembly rotatably interconnects the regulator to the valve assembly. This rotatable connection allows the fuel source, typically in the form of a gas bottle, to be rotated away from the housing for easier removal and replacement of the gas bottle. Rotation of the regulator can be supported by use of a bracket which is attached to the regulator.

Abstract: A lighter structure. The lighter structure includes a push button capable of sliding on a movable section disposed on a casing of the lighter, and an elastic component situated on the outer lateral surface of the movable section opposite from a safety lock section disposed on the casing. The elastic component has one end connected to the push button enabling the push button to be depressed to release from the safety lock section and move together with the movable section to activate gas flow and spark simultaneously and thus a user only needs one hand to hold the lighter and use a single finger to perform the lighting operation conveniently and safely.

Abstract: A stove which includes a cylindrical casing having open top, a cover engaged with the open top of the cylindrical casing and having a center hole in which is fitted a plug, the plug having a recess formed with internal threads and an orifice on a bottom thereof, a stop pin provided on a top of the cover, an adjusting disc having a center through hole and a circular groove on a bottom side thereof adapted to engage with the stop pin, a tubular member having an upper and a lower portions, the upper portion having an air hole for letting in air to mix with fuel gas, the lower portion being formed with threads adapted to engage with the internal threads of the Plug and an outlet below the threads, a funnel-shaped member mounted on the upper portion of the tubular member, and a burner arranged inside the funnel-shaped member and sleeved over an upper portion of the tubular member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a utility lighter having a housing, a nozzle, a lighter fluid reservoir, a conduit, an igniter assembly, a valve actuator, and a locking device. The housing has a top side, a bottom side, sides, a distal end, and a proximal end. The nozzle extends away from the distal end and has a nozzle tip. The lighter fluid reservoir is in the distal end. The conduit delivers the lighter fluid from the reservoir through the conduit to the nozzle tip. The igniter assembly generates a spark at a spark gap near the nozzle tip to ignite the lighter fluid, and has a piezoelectric component. The valve actuator is associated with the lighter fluid for selectively releasing the lighter fluid from the reservoir, and the igniter assembly.

Abstract: A multi-flame lighter which comprises of a housing, an ignition mean, a fuel housing containing combustible liquid fuel, a valve, a connecting tube, an adjustable valve, a vaporizer, a mixing chamber, a nozzle, and a flame chamber. The present invention requires far fewer parts than any existing lighters that can produce multiple flames. The present invention has a simple design and can be manufactured easily at a consistent quality. The manufacturing and parts cost of the present invention is much lower than the existing lighters that can produce multiple flames due to the single valve, connecting tube, single adjustable valve, single vaporizer, single mixing chamber, and single nozzle configuration. The multi-flame lighter produces multiple clearly visible flames that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The multiple visible and forceful flames are equivalent to 2 or more of the flames from a conventional lighter and are wind resistant.

Abstract: A gas cooking stove is disclosed to which a very-small gas cylinder is joined in a one-touch manner and the state of joining is reliably maintained. When the gas cooking stove is used, the gas cooking stove can stably be installed. When the gas cooking stove is not used, the overall size can be reduced to save the space. Thus, the operability, safety and the portability can be improved. A valve mechanism, an operation member for opening/closing the valve mechanism and a piezoelectric spark unit are provided. Moreover, a stove body is provided which has an upper portion to which a dish is joined and a lower portion provided with a gas-cylinder joining portion to which a gas cylinder is joined. A grate is rotatively supported by the dish.

Abstract: A safety catch device for a gas burner comprises a press part, and a catch part. The press part has a shape of key and is disposed at a front side of a casing of the gas burner. The press part further provides a press chamber with an opening facing backward, and a lateral wall thereof is against a piezo-electric apparatus. Another wall of the press chamber extends a press stem backward. The catch part has a shape of key too and is mounted on the casing opposite to the press part. The catch part provides a push key extending outside the casing and the push key at the front side thereof has a step seat with the top thereof providing a locating hole for receiving an extension spring. The extension spring at the end in the locating hole presses against the inner wall of the casing and the step seat extends laterally a protrusion against the press stem.

Abstract: A heated volatile dispenser and a volatile carrier for use therewith are disclosed. The volatile dispenser has a closed heating chamber having ceiling and exit vents. A fuel burner is contained within the heating chamber, and a carrier holder is positioned over the fuel burner. The carrier holder holds a volatile carrier in a location above the fuel burner such that hot combustion products from the fuel burner pass the carrier holder and directly heat a volatile carrier held thereby. The volatile carrier may be held in an edge-on orientation with respect to the flow of hot gases, or transversely with respect to them. The volatile carrier has an inward end that has a cross-sectional profile made to be complementary to that of an insert slot through which the volatile carrier must be inserted for use. Methods of dispensing volatiles are disclosed.

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.

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 plunger member is positioned to allow a biasing member 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 plunger member is moved to a different position so that the biasing member 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 plunger member 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.

Abstract: A utility lighter includes a locking stopper fitted in a locker groove of a button body of an ignition button in an inwardly movable manner and a resilient element mounted between the locking stopper and the ignition button to normally urge and retain the locking stopper positioning between a pusher head of the ignition button and a locking flange of a piezoelectric unit housing of the utility lighter, so as to block an downwardly movement of the ignition button and prevent the ignition operation of the piezoelectric unit. In order to ignite the utility lighter, an adult user's thumb must intentionally push the locking stopper inwardly until the locking stopper is unblocked by the locking flange and then push down the ignition button at the same time.

Abstract: A lantern having a compact configuration. The lantern has a generally cylindrical shape with a lower housing containing a fuel tank, a shut-off valve and a regulator. A cap at the base of the lower housing can be removed, providing access to the fuel tank. The fuel tank is refillable via a fuel fill valve arranged at the base of the tank. A burner tube is coupled to the regulator and extends upwards beyond the housing. A mantle, which when lit provides illumination, is removably coupled to the upper end of the burner tube. A generally conical reflector is arranged around the burner tube below the mantle and above the regulator. A glass globe is arranged around the burner tube/mantle assembly and a ventilator cap is arranged above the globe. The ventilator cap attaches to rails which extend up from opposite sides of the lower housing and can be readily removed to access the mantle.

Abstract: A spark-generating device for a lighter that has a sparker configured and adapted to produce sparks, and preferably a cover configured and adapted to substantially prevent operational contact of the sparker by a finger of a user during actuation of the sparker, the device including at least one manipulable member configured and adapted for manipulation and movement by a user and having at least two associations with the sparker. In a first association, the manipulable member is independently movable with respect to the sparker, and in an operable association, the manipulable member is coupled with the sparker to move the sparker.

Abstract: The WSL Gas Igniter is, in essence, a small, reuasable gas bomb intended to be used in the testing of fire suppression systems. The device has two main parts. The main parts are the control box and the igniter head. The control box controls all aspects of operation. It controls the flow of all gases, as well as, the electrically powered ignition system. The igniter head contains an accumulation/combustion chamber in which a combustible mixture of gases is introduced. Also, the combustion chamber contains a small spark generating means. A control signal initiates a spark system and the flow of gases into the combustion chamber simultaneously. At the desired moment of ignition, the control signal is removed, which ceases the gas flow and ignites the combustible mixture of gases in the combustion chamber. The explosion produced by the invention is intended to ignite a test subject for the purpose of testing fire suppression capability.

Abstract: A portable heater assembly includes a fan module, an electrical ignition assembly, a heating apparatus, and an encasement. The encasement supports and houses the fan module, the electrical ignition assembly, and the heating apparatus. The fan module includes a fan, an electric switch, and electrical wiring, the electrical wiring interconnecting the fan, electric switch and a power source. The electric switch activates the fan by forming a closed electrical circuit within the electrical wiring between the power source and the fan. The electrical ignition assembly includes an electrical ignition device, a spark-emitting electrode tip protruding from the electrical ignition device, and an ignition activator connected to the electrical ignition device by an activator connector.

Abstract: Igniter with safety unit, the safety unit comprises a push-button that is arranged at the backside of the gun body and partially protrudes out of the gun body, it can be pushed forward and return relative to the gun body; a elastic limit bar that is arranged at the side of the part of the ignition trigger that is towards the backside of the gun body, in natural condition, its end keeps against a barrier block which is integrated with the inner wall of the gun body; a button that is arranged in the push-button and protrudes out of the push-button, it can be pressed into the gun body and return. A protruding part arranged on the button's inner side protrudes towards the abdomen of the gun body. In natural condition, the protruding part is towards the blank part, but when the push-button is in pushed up condition, the protruding part is near the end of the elastic limit bar and opposite to it.

Abstract: An adjustable jet flame utility lighter includes a hand operative adjustable button rotatably mounted on a casing of the lighter for controlling the flow of gas through a gas emitting nozzle and a holding means mounted on the casing for holding a depressed pusher button in such a manner the lighter is kept in an ignition position. The holding means includes a guiding through channel provided at a bottom of the casing aligning with the pusher button and a holding element movably held with the guiding through channel in such a manner the holding element is arranged to mount on a ceiling of the pusher button so as to retain the lighter in the ignition position. At the same time when the lighter is in use, a user is able to adjust the size of the torching flame by rotating the hand operative adjustable button.

Abstract: A miniature patio heater is provided which has a total height of approximately 3 ft. and which has a shroud with a diameter less than 2 ft. The patio heater includes a base having a vertically extending chamber, which is approximately 1.5 ft. high, for receiving a small gas bottle. A hollow post extends upwardly from the upper end of the chamber. A heater assembly and shroud are supported at the upper end of the post. A gas line extends along the inside of the hollow post between the heater assembly and the chamber. A connector assembly provides a pivotal connection between the end of the gas line and a regulator connected to a gas bottle within the chamber. The chamber is provided with an access opening for inserting and removing the gas bottle. Thus, the gas bottle, with attached regulator, can be swung from a vertical upright position within the chamber outwardly through the access opening to an angular position to facilitate removal of an empty gas bottle and replacement with a full gas bottle.

Abstract: A gas lighter includes a handgrip holding a fuel tank and an electric arc generator, an actuating device pivoted to the inside of the handgrip, an ignition button mounted in an opening on the handgrip and adapted to trigger the electric arc generator in producing an electric arc for burning fuel gas discharged out of a gas nozzle in a cylindrical metal casing at one end of the handgrip and simultaneously to drive the actuating device in opening the fuel tank for enabling fuel gas to flow out of the fuel tank to the gas nozzle for burning, and a spring-supported locking lever assembly mounted in a sector slot on the handgrip and adapted to move the actuating device between the operative position and the non-operative position.

Abstract: A piezoelectric lighter includes a gas emission arrangement including a pair of jet nozzles and a gas nozzle communicating with a liquefied gas storage respectively, a gas releasable valve extended from the liquefied gas storage for controlling a flow of gas to the gas emission arrangement, a pair of gas ejecting conduits connected from the gas releasable valve to the two jet nozzles respectively, and a gas ejecting duct connected from the gas releasable valve to the gas nozzle. Therefore, the piezoelectric lighter is adapted for selectively producing two jet flames at the same time when the gas discharged to the two jet nozzles through the gas ejecting conduits and producing a visible flame when the gas discharged to the gas nozzle through the gas ejecting duct.

Abstract: A hydraulically powered rail pre-heater for heating rail ends before they are welded together, which includes a blower driven by a hydraulic motor for producing a substantially constant flow of air, a source for propane gas or other combustible media to be regulated and mixed and then delivered to a torch for the application of a flame to the rail ends.

Abstract: A lantern system capable of being selectively utilized as a source of light for illumination purposes and as a source of heat for cooking purposes, includes a lower assembly including a base constituting a closed container for the receipt of fuel. An upper assembly includes a chimney. A handle assembly includes a rigid U-shaped wire with small loops at its ends. A fluid delivery assembly includes a linear pipe secured with regard to the lower assembly and upper assembly with an inverted U-shaped tube secured with respect thereto and has an input end operatively associated with a mantle support within the chimney supporting a mantle to support combustion therein for illumination and heating. A dome assembly has an annular vertical wall with two notches positionable to straddle the bolts when used for illumination. A cooking assembly has legs extending downwardly with notches positionable to straddle the bolts.

Abstract: A soldering device includes a container having a chamber for receiving a mixture of a liquid fuel and a gas and having a mouth for filing the mixture into the chamber of the container, a soldering gun device coupled to the mouth for receiving the mixture, and a pump for pumping air into the chamber of the container. A head has three passageways coupled to three tubes, A housing has an end outlets a duct is slidably received in the housing and has a middle cap and a port formed in one end. A filter drum is engaged between the duct and the housing.

Abstract: A safety catch apparatus for a gas burner comprises a fixing part, a stir part and a catch part. The fixing part is two opposite sealing cover halves joining to each other. The fixing part has a circumferential edge with a central passage clearance at the periphery thereof and provides a projection post and at least a guide piece at the front and the rear surface thereof respectively. The stir part is held and located by way of the sealing cover halves and has a stir ring corresponding to the circumferential edge. An inner sector wing is perpendicular to the stir ring and is received in the passage clearance with an elastic expander disposed between the sector wing and an inner wall of the fixing part. The catch part has two opposite fitting holes at the middle portion thereof for fitting with the projection posts such that another elastic expander can be disposed between one of the fitting holes and an outer wall of the fixing part.

Abstract: A utility lighter (10), which utilizes the fuel, the actuation mechanism (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) and/or the child-resistant mechanism of a pocket lighter (16), is disclosed. The utility lighter is sized and dimensioned to receive the pocket lighter. The utility lighter also defines a cut-out portion (44, 46) on its housing to expose the actuation mechanism and/or the child-resistant mechanism therethrough for user manipulation.

Abstract: A gas igniter comprises a casing detachably connected to a container, which holds an inserted commercially available disposable gas lighter as fuel source, wherein, providing an easy and inexpensive means of gas refilling, whereby, a user can refill with a commercially available disposable lighter without discarding all the usable parts. A flexible extension that can be freely curved at any angle and retained to the given shape to perform ignition even in a tight spot area. A primary safety switch and a secondary safety switch of the igniter provide extra security to inhibit the children to master an ignition.

Abstract: A lighter includes an igniting device received in a housing, a casing engaged with the igniting device, and a button engaged on the casing and having a catch for engaging into a lock opening of the housing. The button is guided to move up and down relative to the casing and moves toward and away from the igniting device together with the casing. A spring may bias the catch to engage into the lock opening of the housing and to lock the button to the housing. The igniting device may be actuated by the button when the catch is disengaged from the lock opening of the housing.

Abstract: A lighter includes an igniting device received in a housing, a casing engaged with the igniting device, and a button engaged on the casing and having a catch for engaging into a lock opening of the housing. The button is guided to move up and down relative to the casing and moves toward and away from the igniting device together with the casing. A spring may bias the catch to engage into the lock opening of the housing and to lock the button to the housing. The igniting device may be actuated by the button when the catch is disengaged from the lock opening of the housing.

Abstract: A miniature patio heater is provided which has a total height of approximately 3 ft. and which has a shroud with a diameter less than 2 ft. The patio heater includes a base having a vertically extending chamber, which is approximately 1.5 ft. high, for receiving a small gas bottle. A hollow post extends upwardly from the upper end of the chamber. A heater assembly and shroud are supported at the upper end of the post. A gas line extends along the inside of the hollow post between the heater assembly and the chamber. A connector assembly provides a pivotal connection between the end of the gas line and a regulator connected to a gas bottle within the chamber. The chamber is provided with an access opening for inserting and removing the gas bottle. Thus, the gas bottle, with attached regulator, can be swung from a vertical upright position within the chamber outwardly through the access opening to an angular position to facilitate removal of an empty gas bottle and replacement with a full gas bottle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a utility lighter platform which includes a lighting mechanism configured to selectively ignite fuel supplied from a fuel supply container, and a frame configured to operatively house the lighting mechanism and configured to receive an outer shell thereon. The frame includes a fuel supply container housing structure configured to hold a fuel supply container at a first end of the frame and an insulating cap holding structure configured to receive an insulating cap at a second end of the frame and configured to house a nozzle operatively connected to the fuel supply. The frame also includes an ignitor assembly holding structure configured to house an ignitor assembly, and a trigger holding structure configured to operatively hold a trigger stem with which to activate the ignitor assembly and to release fuel from the fuel supply in order to ignite fuel received at the nozzle.

Abstract: A safety gas burner includes a shell, the shell having a front extension tube, a metal flame tube mounted in the front extension tube, a butane well, a gas valve adapted to control output of fuel gas from the butane well, a gas lever pivoted to the gas valve and adapted to open the gas valve for output of fuel gas from the butane well; an igniter mounted in the shell, the igniter having a first terminal connected to the flame tube by a conductor an a second terminal connected to a spark discharging electrode suspended in same flame tube; an ignition switch button mounted in a through hole of the shell and stopped against the igniter for depressing by hand to trigger the igniter and to drive the gas lever to open the gas valve; a safety button supported on a spring in a locating hole of the shell and adapted to let the gas lever be driven by the ignition switch button when depressed, the safety button having a mushroom-like cap disposed outside the shell; and a spring-supported stop member mounted in a sliding

Abstract: A portable gas burner having a swivel bracket mounted inside the housing thereof to hold a gas pressure regulator adapted to receive a gas can, and a tilting switch fixedly mounted on the swivel bracket adapted to control on/off of a gas switch that controls the supply of fuel gas from the loaded gas can to the burner grate of the burner unit of the portable gas burner. The tilting switch switches off the gas switch to stop the supply of fuel gas to the burner unit when the loaded gas can not kept in vertical.

Abstract: A gas igniter comprises a casing detachably connected to a container, which holds a inserted disposable gas lighter cartridge as a gas reservoir. A flexible extension that can be freely curved at any angle and retained to the given shape to perform ignition even in a tight spot area and the flexible extension can be snap back in the casing for easy storage.

Abstract: A child safety device in a hand held lighter comprises a rotatable barrel section and a release button. The child safety device requires that a user of advanced dexterity and hand eye coordination push a trigger or release button while contemporaneously therewith rotating the barrel section. Rotation of the barrel section allows for aligning of fuel line sections so that when aligned and the trigger mechanism is depressed, the flammable substance is allowed to flow to the firing chamber at the nozzle. After each depressing and release of the trigger, the barrel section returns to its first position, and the user must re-rotate the barrel section to re-light to lighter.

Abstract: A safety lighter having a safety switch which prevents ignition of the lighter by automatically blocking the activation trigger from returning to a pre-ignition position and in turn prevents the piezoelectric actuator from returning to a pre-ignition position after the activation trigger has been urged to an ignition position. The safety switch has a slanted member having an engagement surface and a sliding surface, and a U-shaped sliding slot member having a resilient pane, a guide arm, a blocking surface, and a safety trigger. The safety switch allows ignition of the lighter only after the safety trigger is urged upward such that the activation trigger and the piezoelectric actuator return to their pre-ignition positions.