Portable Rechargeable Battery Powered Flameless Cigar Lighter

Abstract

A pocket size electric lighter having a heating element made of nichrome which has been seated firmly in a material of low thermal conductivity while having a thin top coating of thermally conductive material. Power to the heating element is provided via rechargeable battery. A small charging port provides a means to recharge the battery as necessary.

1 . A cigar lighter in the general shape of a rectangular prism having a solid outer casing housing the following elements:
 A rechargeable battery cell or pack;   A charging port fixed in place and positioned to accept a charging jack that may be inserted into the side of the lighter.   A heating element fixed in place.   A push button or switch fixed in place.   
     
     
         2 . The lighter of  claim 1 , wherein said heating element is covered with a thermally conductive material and seated in a thermally insulating material 
     
     
         3 . The lighter of  claim 2 , wherein said heating element is made of nichrome or other resistive wire such as Kanthal. 
     
     
         4 . The lighter of  claim 3 , wherein said heating element is wound into a flat spiral shape. 
     
     
         5 . The lighter of  claim 4 , having a visually appealing casing made of durable material. 
     
     
         6 . The lighter of  claim 5 , wherein said heating element is connected to the battery via printed circuit board or via user operable switch. 
     
     
         7 . The lighter of  claim 6 , wherein said printed circuit board contains circuitry necessary for USB recharging of the battery and switching the element on while the button is held down.