Lighter Device

Abstract

A lighter is provided comprising an ignitable material for igniting when heated defining a recess along a length thereof. The lighter further includes a striker material for effectuating sparks when struck defining a protrusion along a distance thereof. The protrusion is shaped to be slidingly engaged with the recess for selectively securing the striker material to the ignitable material. Additionally the lighter includes a combustible handle including lignocellulosic material or polymer material for igniting when heated, the handle defining a cavity that selectively receives the striker material and the ignitable material when engaged.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lighter comprising:
 an ignitable material for igniting when heated defining a recess along a length thereof;   a striker material for effectuating sparks when struck defining a protrusion along a distance thereof,   wherein the protrusion is shaped to be slidingly engaged with the recess for selectively securing the striker material to the ignitable material.   
     
     
         2 . The lighter of  claim 1 , wherein the recess and the protrusion are cylindrically shaped, rectangularly shaped, T-shaped or trapezoidally shaped. 
     
     
         3 . The lighter of  claim 1 , wherein the length of the striker material is substantially similar to the length of the ignitable material. 
     
     
         4 . The lighter of  claim 1 , wherein the striker material includes one or more dopants and/or colorants for effectuating colored sparks. 
     
     
         5 . The lighter of  claim 4 , wherein the dopants and/or colorants comprise one or more of iron, phosphorus, barium, calcium salts, copper compounds, or strontium salts. 
     
     
         6 . The lighter of  claim 1 , wherein the ignitable material comprises magnesium. 
     
     
         7 . The lighter of  claim 6 , wherein the ignitable material further comprises one or more dopants and/or colorants for burning hotter and effectuating colored flames. 
     
     
         8 . The lighter of  claim 7 , wherein the dopants and/or colorants comprise one or more of iron, phosphorus, barium, calcium salts, copper compounds, or strontium salts. 
     
     
         9 . The lighter of  claim 1 , further comprising a handle, wherein the handle is a string, a rope, a cable or a parachord. 
     
     
         10 . The lighter of  claim 9 , wherein at least one strand of the handle is disengaged for aiding ignition. 
     
     
         11 . The lighter of  claim 1 , further comprising a combustible handle including lignocellulosic material or polymer material. 
     
     
         12 . The lighter of  claim 11 , wherein the handle defines a cavity that selectively receives at least a portion of the striker material and/or the ignitable material. 
     
     
         13 . The lighter of  claim 12 , wherein the handle defines a compartment for storing one or more items. 
     
     
         14 . The lighter of  claim 13 , further comprising a cap for enclosing the cavity and/or the compartment. 
     
     
         15 . The lighter of  claim 1 , further comprising a switch for selectively engaging the striker material and/or the ignitable material within the cavity. 
     
     
         16 . The lighter of  claim 11 , wherein the handle further includes a hydro-dipped coating. 
     
     
         17 . The lighter of  claim 1 , further comprising a striker bar for striking the striker material. 
     
     
         18 . The lighter of  claim 17 , wherein the striker bar is configured for removing portions of the ignitable material to form shavings. 
     
     
         19 . The lighter of  claim 17 , wherein the striker bar includes a tungsten carbide edge. 
     
     
         20 . A lighter comprising:
 an ignitable material for igniting when heated defining a recess along a length thereof;   a striker material for effectuating sparks when struck defining a protrusion along a distance thereof,   wherein the protrusion is shaped to be slidingly engaged with the recess for selectively securing the striker material to the ignitable material; and   a combustible handle including lignocellulosic material or polymer material for igniting when heated, the handle defining a cavity that selectively receives the striker material and the ignitable material when engaged.