Multiple activation contact lighter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9017066
APP PUB NO 20120270163A1
SERIAL NO

13093078

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The present invention relates to a lighter. The lighter includes a housing having a supply of fuel, an activating unit movably associated with the housing to selectively ignite the fuel, and at least two separate contact areas such that the user can apply enough force or torque with at least two fingers to overcome the torque/forces required to activate piezo, release the fuel the flame in which the activating unit has at least one internal surface.

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ZIPPO MANUFACTURING COMPANY33 BARBOUR STREET BRADFORD PA 16701

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Adams, Paul H Monroe, US 46 406

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