Detachable casing for waterproofing a cigarette lighter

Abstract

A casing and implement for waterproofing a cigarette lighter preferably formed of polymeric material having a hingedly-connected lid releasable to expose the shank and spark wheel of the cigarette lighter, and having a latch for interlocking with the housing of the implement, the implement forming a watertight seal around a top portion of a cigarette lighter when in a closed position.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A detachable casing for waterproofing a cigarette lighter, the detachable casing comprising:
 a single polymeric housing defining a semi-cylindrical recess passing through a longitudinal axis of the housing, the housing comprising:
 an uninterrupted semi-annular sidewall adapted to circumscribe and contour an exterior surface of a cigarette lighter, and 
 a first protuberance jutting from the sidewall adapted to hingedly attach to a concave lid cover; 
   a concave lid cover adapted to affix hingedly to the first protuberance, the lid cover forming a hollow recess for receiving a top portion of a cigarette lighter, the lid cover comprising a second protuberance for hingedly connecting to a latch; and   a latch hingedly affixed to the second protuberance for interlock with the housing.   
     
     
         2 . The detachable casing of  claim 1 , wherein the cigarette lighter comprises a detachable cigarette lighter. 
     
     
         3 . The detachable casing of  claim 1 , wherein the housing defines an aperture for receiving a clip on the latch. 
     
     
         4 . The detachable casing of  claim 1 , wherein the latch further comprises an interlocking component for engaging the housing by inserting into the aperture. 
     
     
         5 . The detachable casing of  claim 1 , wherein a top surface of the housing is inclined toward a forward end such that the housing is higher on its longitudinal axis at a forward end than at a rearward end. 
     
     
         6 . The detachable casing of  claim 1 , wherein a bottom edge of the housing is beveled. 
     
     
         7 . The detachably casing of  claim 1  comprising living hinges wherein the casing is formed as a single integrated piece. 
     
     
         8 . The detachably casing of  claim 1 , wherein the first protuberance comprises two loops. 
     
     
         9 . The detachably casing of  claim 1 , wherein the second protuberance comprises a loop. 
     
     
         10 . The detachably casing of  claim 1 , wherein an inner surface of the concave lid defines a recess for receiving a spark wheel of a cigarette lighter. 
     
     
         11 . The detachably casing of  claim 1 , wherein the top surface comprises an uninterrupted annular rim for engaging the concave lid. 
     
     
         12 . The detachably casing of  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket positioned between the sidewall and an exterior surface of the cigarette lighter.