Patents by Inventor Henri Ansquer

Henri Ansquer 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).

  • Pyrophorous ignition lighter
    Patent number: 6612831
    Abstract: Gas lighter having a safety mechanism. The lighter includes a lighter body housing a tank of liquefied gas under pressure. A valve allows passage of gas. A burner is connected to the valve. A push-button is disposed on the body and is adapted to be pressed by a user's finger. A lever is used for acting on the valve. The lever is adapted to cooperate with the push-button. A wheel is used for engaging a flint. The wheel includes at least one driver. A spring is arranged below the flint for biasing the flint against the wheel. An axle is used upon which the wheel is rotatably mounted. A mechanism is used for preventing the rotation of the wheel. The mechanism is adapted to engage at least one tooth on the at least one driver so as to prevent the rotation of the wheel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Hameur
    Inventors: Henri Ansquer, André Le Borgne
  • Safety latch for a lighter
    Patent number: 5558514
    Abstract: A safety device comprising a locking mechanism for a gas lighter. A latch is fixed beneath the pushbutton and it comprises an upside-down U-shaped resilient portion occupying a vertical plane. The bottom end of the U-Shape is closed by an arm carrying retractable stops. In the locked position, the stops prevent the pushbutton from moving downwards and consequently prevent gas escaping from the lighter. The invention applies to increasing safety, particularly when children are concerned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Assignee: Hameur Et Cie
    Inventor: Henri Ansquer
  • Cigarette lighter safety with thumb locking mechanism
    Patent number: 5472338
    Abstract: A safety lighter having a body, a value for releasing gas, an ignitor, and a locking mechanism. According to the invention, a resilient "U"-shaped spring is closed at its upper portion by an arm carrying retractable stops, the stops preventing, in the locked position, the descent of the thumb-piece and therefore the igniting of the cigarette lighter. The safety device of the present invention allows an increase in safety, particularly where children are concerned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 5, 1995
    Inventor: Henri Ansquer
  • Safety lighter
    Patent number: 5378143
    Abstract: A safety catch (11) is moveable in a slot (25) of the lighter body (1) and a pushbutton (7) thereon cannot be pressed down unless the catch (11) is in a central position, with a spring returning the catch to the safe position automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1995
    Assignee: Sibjet
    Inventor: Henri Ansquer
  • Safety lighter
    Patent number: 5224854
    Abstract: A safety catch (11) is moveable in a slot (25) of the lighter body (1) and a pushbutton (7) thereon cannot be pressed down unless the catch (11) is in a central position, with a spring returning the catch to the safe position automatically.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1993
    Assignee: SIBJET - Societe Industrielle du Briquet Jetable
    Inventor: Henri Ansquer