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The invention provides a lighter comprising a body and an end portion having a hinged connection with the body. The body includes a recess at its lower end. The end portion includes a cigar cutter, comprising an elongated generally tubular blade, extending from a surface of the end portion. The end

The invention provides a lighter comprising a body and an end portion having a hinged connection with the body. The body includes a recess at its lower end. The end portion includes a cigar cutter, comprising an elongated generally tubular blade, extending from a surface of the end portion. The end portion is movable between a closed position and an open position. In the closed position, the cutter extends within the recess and is not exposed. In the open position, the cutter does not extend into the recess. The lighter may also comprise a retainer comprising a leaf spring attached to the lower end of the body, and a slot within the end portion. In the closed position, the leaf spring is received within the slot, retaining the end portion in the closed position. Also, a lighter fuel inlet valve extends from the body and is within the recess thereof. The inlet valve is accessible through a channel in the end portion when the end portion is closed. The inlet valve is also accessible when the end portion is open. Advantageously, the lighter of the present invention utilizes a design that minimizes the risk of injury resulting from contact between the user's hands and the blade or fuel. Another advantage of the lighter of the present invention is that spilt fluid intended to be injected into the inlet valve can be collected in the recess of the lighter body and properly disposed of.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A lighter comprising:a body including a recess; andan end portion having a hinged connection with said body, said end portion including a cigar cutter extending from a surface of said end portion, said cigar cutter comprising an elongated generally tubular blade, said e

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A lighter comprising:a body including a recess; andan end portion having a hinged connection with said body, said end portion including a cigar cutter extending from a surface of said end portion, said cigar cutter comprising an elongated generally tubular blade, said end portion having a first position in which said cutter extends into said recess, and a second position in which said cutter does not extend into said recess.