The U.S. Patent office must have thought it was a hot idea, for Sieber was presented with patent #2,593,063 for his wrist lighter on April 15, 1952.
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Martin E. Sieber wanted to make sure that if someone wanted to light a cigarette it would be there at the flick of the wrist.
The lighter, which looks like something straight from a Dick Tracy comic strip, was a practical idea for many smokers. Sieber wanted to provide a lighter that fit on the wrist, with a collapsible interior that, when folded, was no thicker than an ordinary wristwatch. The wick would light immediately upon opening, with the top of the case acting as a wind guard. To prevent accidents, at least two fingers were needed to open the case. With a refillable reservoir, the wrist lighter would provide years of use.
The U.S. Patent office must have thought it was a hot idea, for Sieber was presented with patent #2,593,063 for his wrist lighter on April 15, 1952.
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