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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 27, 1990
Filed:
Jul. 12, 1989
Applicant:
Inventor:
Charles E Yost, Menomonie, WI (US);
Assignee:
University of Wisconsin-Stout Manufacturing Laboratory, Menomonie, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
F24C / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
126 45 ; 126 96 ; 431150 ; 431324 ; 431344 ;
Abstract
A closure for a liquid or a semi-liquid fuel can having an ignitable wick is provided. The wick is mounted to the can closure with a coil spring structure so that the wick can be depressed and extended relative to the upper surface of the can closure. A recessed portion is defined in the upper surface of the canned closure for receiving the wick in its depressed condition and the compressed wick is retained therewithin with a peelable seal. Removal of the peelable seal allows the wick and coil stem assembly to extend to an operating position wherein the wick can be easily ignited.