Patents Assigned to First Glorious Enterprise Co., Ltd.
  • Patent number: 5020990
    Abstract: An improved lighter comprising a resiliently based operating member 71 drivingly coupled to a striker wheel 51 and a control plate 40 for a gas valve 30. The operating member causes the striker wheel to turn against a flint 61 and also presses the control plate downward to release the gas valve for permitting butane gas to escape for ignition. The operating member prevents a finger from coming into direct contact with the striker wheel. A cover is provided above the control plate to protect it from being accidentally displaced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: First Glorious Enterprise Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming P. Chen