Abstract: An electrically powered portable cigarette lighter includes a laser for generating a beam of energy and means directing the beam to a point in the region of the end of a cigarette inserted into the lighter. Means are provided for preventing the beam of energy from escaping through the opening in which the cigarette is inserted.
Abstract: An electrically powered portable cigarette lighter includes a laser for generating a beam of energy, a focusing system for forming the beam of energy into a substantially hollow doughnut shaped beam which is focused to a point in the region of the end of a cigarette inserted into the lighter. Means are provided for preventing the beam of energy from escaping through the opening in which the cigarette is inserted.