Multi-mode lighter
    9.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US06488492B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-03

    申请号:US09819021

    申请日:2001-03-27

    IPC分类号: F23D1136

    CPC分类号: F23Q2/164

    摘要: The present invention relates to a lighter which a user actuates by at least two different modes of operation. In the first mode, a plunger member is positioned to allow a biasing member to oppose movement of an actuating assembly so that a user releases fuel and ignites the lighter only if a high-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. In this first mode, the lighter resists operation by unintended users by requiring a user to have a predetermined level of strength to actuate the lighter. In the second mode, the plunger member is moved to a different position so that the biasing member does not oppose movement of the actuating assembly to the same extent as the first mode so that a user may release fuel and ignite the lighter if a low-actuation-force is applied to the actuator. Moving the plunger member from the first position to the second position preferably requires the user to have a predetermined level of cognitive abilities and/or physical characteristics in order to resist use by unintended users. The lighter further includes a pivotal wand assembly. The wand assembly is operatively associated with a cam follower to allow only partial depression of an actuator when the wand assembly is in a closed position. Full depression of the actuator increases difficulty when the wand assembly is partially or fully extended.

    Fuel cartridge with connecting valve
    10.
    发明授权
    Fuel cartridge with connecting valve 有权
    带连接阀的燃油箱

    公开(公告)号:US08851114B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-10-07

    申请号:US13238898

    申请日:2011-09-21

    摘要: A shut-off valve or connecting valve capable of connecting a fuel supply to a fuel cell is disclosed. The valve comprises a first valve component and a second valve component. Each valve component has an outer housing and a biased slidable member disposed inside the housing forming an internal seal. During the connection process, the two valve components establish an inter-component seal. Afterward, in one suitable embodiment the slidable member moves inward and opens the internal seal in the valve component to establish a flow path. In another embodiment, the slidable member moves inward and exposes a first filler and the first filler abuts a second filler in the other valve component to establish a flow path. In other embodiments, at least one valve component is sized and dimensioned to limit access to the internal seal.

    摘要翻译: 公开了能够将燃料供应连接到燃料电池的截止阀或连接阀。 阀包括第一阀部件和第二阀部件。 每个阀部件具有外壳体和设置在壳体内部的偏置的可滑动构件,形成内部密封件。 在连接过程中,两个阀组件建立了组件间密封。 之后,在一个合适的实施例中,可滑动构件向内移动并且打开阀构件中的内部密封件以建立流动路径。 在另一个实施例中,可滑动构件向内移动并暴露第一填料并且第一填料邻接另一阀组件中的第二填料以建立流动路径。 在其他实施例中,至少一个阀部件的尺寸和尺寸被限制以限制对内部密封的通路。