Utility lighter

Description

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a utility lighter showing our new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view of the utility lighter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the utility lighter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the utility lighter shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an end view of the utility lighter shown in FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is the other end view of the utility lighter shown in FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a utility lighter, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Tubby; Brian J. (Milford, CT), Barone; Chris A. (Trumbull, CT)
Assignee:	BIC Corporation (Milford, CT)
Appl. No.:	D/086,197
Filed:	April 8, 1998

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Current U.S. Class:	D7/416
Current International Class:	0799
Field of Search:	;D7/416 ;126/25B,409 ;431/13 ;417/411,234

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Primary Examiner: Pandozzi; M. N.
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Pennie & Edmonds LLP