Scented lighter cover

Abstract

A scented lighter cover includes an elongated, hollow main body having a capped bottom end, a middle portion, a hollow interior space and a top opening that are shaped to cover various commercially available lighters. The cover also includes a generally hollow cap member having a shape and size that is suitable for covering the flame producing portion of the lighter that is positioned within the main body. Each of the main body and the cap are constructed from fire resistant rubber, and are scented. A flame resistant metallic layer can be disposed along the entirety of the inside portion of one or both of the cap and the main body members.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lighter cover, comprising:
 an elongated, generally tubular shaped main body having a capped bottom end, a middle portion, a hollow interior space and a top opening;   said main body including a shape and size that is complementary to a shape and size of a lighter; and   a scented material that is provided along the main body.   
     
     
         2 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the main body is constructed from an elastomeric material that is configured to stretch and grip the lighter. 
     
     
         3 . The cover of  claim 2 , wherein the lighter includes a length of approximately 2.75 inches and a diameter of approximately 0.75 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a fire resistant material that is embedded within the main body, said material functioning to prevent the main body from catching on fire.   
     
     
         5 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a cap member that includes a generally tubular shaped main body having a capped top end, a middle portion, a hollow interior space and a bottom opening;   said cap member including a shape and size that is complementary to a shape and size of a flame producing portion of the lighter.   
     
     
         6 . The cover of  claim 5 , wherein the cap member includes a length of approximately 0.75 inches and a diameter of approximately 0.75 inches. 
     
     
         7 . The cover of  claim 5 , wherein the cap member is secured to the top opening of the main body via a living hinge. 
     
     
         8 . The cover of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a plurality of decorative elements that are disposed along the main body.   
     
     
         9 . The cover of  claim 5 , wherein at least one of the decorative elements includes a color, and said color corresponds to an aroma of the scented material. 
     
     
         10 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the scented material includes an oil that is blended with the main body at a time of construction. 
     
     
         11 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the scented material includes a gas that is blended with the main body at a time of construction. 
     
     
         12 . The cover of  claim 1 , wherein the scented material includes a chemical compound that is blended with the main body at a time of construction.