Patents by Inventor Eloi Gonzalvo
Eloi Gonzalvo has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20250198621Abstract: A flame producing assembly including a pocket lighter and a sub-unit assembly including an extended wand, a rigid support and an helical spring, the pocket lighter being connected to the sub-unit assembly, the pocket lighter comprising a piezoelectric ignition device, the rigid support being located inside the extended wand, the rigid support having an longitudinal inner opening, the extended wand being electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, wherein the pocket lighter is connected directly to the sub-unit assembly and wherein the helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2024Publication date: June 19, 2025Applicant: SOCIÉTÉ BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Patent number: 12203654Abstract: A flame producing assembly includes a pocket lighter, an extended wand, a rigid support, and a helical spring. The pocket lighter extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a length. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device operable to produce an electric charge. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is disposed inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening and protrudes beyond a free end of the rigid support. The free end is opposite a connecting end that is proximate to the pocket lighter.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Publication number: 20230119487Abstract: A flame producing assembly includes a pocket lighter, an extended wand, a rigid support, and a helical spring. The pocket lighter extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a length. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device operable to produce an electric charge. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is disposed inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening and protrudes beyond a free end of the rigid support. The free end is opposite a connecting end that is proximate to the pocket lighter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Patent number: 11549685Abstract: A flame producing assembly including a pocket lighter and a sub-unit assembly. The sub-unit assembly includes an extended wand, a rigid support and a helical spring. The pocket lighter is connected to the sub-unit assembly. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is located inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, wherein the pocket lighter is connected directly to the sub-unit assembly and wherein the helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Patent number: 11112112Abstract: A flame producing assembly includes a body housing a piezoelectric ignition device, an extended wand extending longitudinally from the body and electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, and a helical spring extending longitudinally within the extended wand. The piezoelectric ignition device is operable to produce an electric charge. The helical spring includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion is a diffuser.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2021Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Publication number: 20210207806Abstract: A flame producing assembly is provided. The flame producing assembly includes a body housing a piezoelectric ignition device, and extended wand extending longitudinally from the body and electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, and a helical spring extending longitudinally within the extended wand. The piezoelectric ignition device is operable to produce an electric charge. The helical spring includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The second end portion is a diffuser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Patent number: 10845054Abstract: A flame producing assembly includes a pocket lighter, an extended wand, a rigid support, and a helical spring. The pocket lighter extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a length. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device operable to produce an electric charge. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is disposed inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening and protrudes beyond a free end of the rigid support. The free end is opposite a connecting end that is proximate to the pocket lighter.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2020Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Publication number: 20200348022Abstract: A flame producing assembly includes a pocket lighter, an extended wand, a rigid support, and a helical spring. The pocket lighter extends along a longitudinal axis and defines a length. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device operable to produce an electric charge. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is disposed inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening and protrudes beyond a free end of the rigid support. The free end is opposite a connecting end that is proximate to the pocket lighter.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Publication number: 20200292171Abstract: A flame producing assembly including a pocket lighter and a sub-unit assembly. The sub-unit assembly includes an extended wand, a rigid support and a helical spring. The pocket lighter is connected to the sub-unit assembly. The pocket lighter includes a piezoelectric ignition device. The rigid support is located inside the extended wand and includes a longitudinal inner opening. The extended wand is electrically coupled to the piezoelectric ignition device, wherein the pocket lighter is connected directly to the sub-unit assembly and wherein the helical spring extends along the longitudinal inner opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2016Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Jordi Muste-Herrera, Josep Altes-Sabate, Eloi Gonzalvo-Tarrago
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Patent number: 9046267Abstract: A gas lighter that includes a valve that connects to a nozzle, a lever for controlling the opening of the valve, a piezoelectric system that includes a first and second electrode, where the first electrode is arranged downstream and on the side in relation to the nozzle, and a control member adapted to drive the opening of the valve and the creation of an electric arc when it is actuated. The second electrode is formed by a projection integral with the lever, the projection being made of electrically-conductive material. The top of the projection is arranged downstream of the nozzle and is substantially opposite the first electrode in relation to the central axis (Z) of the nozzle during the actuation of the control member in order to be at a distance from the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste, Eloi Gonzalvo, Josep Altes
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Publication number: 20120141945Abstract: A gas lighter that includes a valve that connects to a nozzle, a lever for controlling the opening of the valve, a piezoelectric system that includes a first and second electrode, where the first electrode is arranged downstream and on the side in relation to the nozzle, and a control member adapted to drive the opening of the valve and the creation of an electric arc when it is actuated. The second electrode is formed by a projection integral with the lever, the projection being made of electrically-conductive material. The top of the projection is arranged downstream of the nozzle and is substantially opposite the first electrode in relation to the central axis (Z) of the nozzle during the actuation of the control member in order to be at a distance from the first electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste, Eloi Gonzalvo, Josep Altes
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Patent number: 6856074Abstract: A piezoelectric ignition mechanism includes first and second body members, a piezoelectric element associated with one of the body members, a plexor member associated with one of the body members, and an engagement portion associated with one of the body members. When the body members are in a first position, the plexor member is releasably retained at a distance from the piezoelectric element, and upon movement of the body members toward a second position, the plexor member is released and driven to impact the piezoelectric element. The engagement portion may be configured and dimensioned to provide resistance against movement of the body members toward the second position.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2005Assignee: BIC CorporationInventors: Enric Amoros, Eloi Gonzalvo, Jordi Muste
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Publication number: 20030164662Abstract: A piezoelectric ignition mechanism includes first and second body members, a piezoelectric element associated with one of the body members, a plexor member associated with one of the body members, and an engagement portion associated with one of the body members. When the body members are in a first position, the plexor member is releasably retained at a distance from the piezoelectric element, and upon movement of the body members toward a second position, the plexor member is released and driven to impact the piezoelectric element. The engagement portion may be configured and dimensioned to provide resistance against movement of the body members toward the second position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2002Publication date: September 4, 2003Inventors: Enric Amoros, Eloi Gonzalvo, Jordi Muste