Michigan Dyslexia Institute 2010 Fact Sheet

Zippo Lighter Dating Codes
The majority of this information is taken from David Poore's .
http://www.smokerstuff.com/datingcodes.htm

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  • Dating Zippo Lighters
    Since 1955, most Zippo lighters have carried a date code stamped on the base. . MADE IN U.S.A." Lighters made in 1953-1955 will have PAT 2517191 ® PAT. . The dots were used between late 1955 and 1965. with one dot being removed .
    http://www.glenzippo.co.uk/dating.htm

  • The Vietnam War Zippo
    Most lighters from Korea war have the 2032695 patent number stamped on the bottom. . 2517191 was etched under the italicized zippo logo and at the lower part of . Cavalry Division in the Pleiku province from October until November 1965.
    http://vietnam.zippo.free.fr/fake.htm

  • Frequently Asked Questions - A Zippo Gallery
    Does Zippo do anything besides lighters? . What is so special about Zippo cigarette lighters? . Canned bottom, Pat #2517191 with centered ® . The Rule, or tape measure (1960); Pocket Knife (1965); Golf Ball (1965); Belt Buckle (1966) .
    http://zippogallery.com/Why.htm

  • Identify your Zippo Lighter Production Date
    Identify Your Zippo Lighter Production Date and Shop for Zippo Lighters, Zippo . PAT. #2032695. (Black Crackle Only). N/A. N/A. 1950-56. PAT. 2517191. N/A . 1965 . N/A. N/A. N/A. 1966. | | | |. | | | |. | | | |. | | | |. 1967. | | | |. | | |. | | | |. | | |. 1968. | | | .
    http://www.uptownenterprises.com/Identify-Your-Zippo-Lighter-Production-Date-W12.aspx

  • How to "Read" - The Gatlinburlier Pipe, Pipe Tobacco, Cigar and ...
    How to "Read" Your Zippo Lighter . World War II Zippo lighters with the black crackle finish, distributed only to the PX's for . Patent 2517191 with patent pending . From 1957-1965 the code configuration on the slim lighters differed from the .
    http://www.gatlinburlier.com/index.cgi?token=%5C&page=zippodating.htm

  • "Zippo Lighter Dating Information"
    Over the years the Zippo® lighter has become valued as a .
    http://www.lightersetc.com/DatingInformation/DatingInformation.htm

  • How to Tell How Old Zippo Lighters Are | eHow.com
    Zippo lighters have become a legend in the lighter industry and older Zippo . If the phrase "Patent 2517191" is marked on the center of the base, then the lighter . Lighters made between 1957 and 1965 are marked with one to four dots on .
    http://www.ehow.com/how_8030819_tell-old-zippo-lighters.html

Through September of 2010 1965 zippo lighter pat 2517191 has:

  • Zippo - Dates In History
    First Patent. Zippo's first patent (number 2032695) for the Zippo windproof lighter was granted. . Second lighter patent number 2517191 was introduced.
    http://www.zippo.com/about/about_us.aspx

    1932 George G. Blaisdell founded Zippo in 1932 but no zippo was ...
    PA. ZIPPO. PAT. 2517191. slim: ZIPPO. 1958. BRADFORD,. PA. ZIPPO. PAT. 2517191. slim: ZIPPO. 1959. BRADFORD,. PA. ZIPPO. PAT. 2517191. slim: ZIPPO .
    http://www.zippo-windproof-lighter.de/Bottom/DatingCodes.html

  • ZippoCollect: Dating
    The first patent for Zippo has been given on the 03 of March 1936. . metals, especially brass, weren't available for non-militaric purposes and Zippo lighters were produced out of steel what was very vulnerable for rust. . PAT. 2517191 moves in the middle. 1959, Image. B38: Bottom 1959, Image. . H44: Hinge 1965 .
    http://zippocollect.de/en/dating.html

    Zippo@Everything2.com
    Holding the Zippo lighter in your thumb, index and middle fingers (bottom on thumb, top on . 1950 - 1957; Patent 2517191/Patent 2517191 with patent pending . 1964 • •; 1965 •; 1966 | | | | | | | |; 1967 | | | | | | |; 1968 | | | | | |; 1969 | | | | |; 1970 | | | .
    http://everything2.com/title/Zippo

  • Dating a Zippo Lighter
    How to determine the age of a Zippo lighter. . error, typically on black crackle wartime models; 2517191: 1950 - 1957; 2517191 w/ Patent Pending: 1950 - 1957 .
    http://www.toledo-bend.com/VCL/articles/index.asp?request=zippo

    Zippo Lighter Dating Guide
    Elvgren Vintage Pinup; Flames & Dames; Lighter Galaxy . ZLighters Zippos & Accessories is an Upfront Merchant on TheFind. Click for . 1950, Patent, 2517191 . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |, | | |, | | | .
    http://www.zlighters.com/Zippo-Lighter-Dating-Guide-s/71.htm

  • Lighters Direct - Cigar Lighters Zippo Lighters Cigar Cutters ...
    As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its . c.1951-c.1957, Patent 2517191. 1957 . . . . . . . . 1958, Patent . . . . 2517191 . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |. 1969, | | |, | |. 1970, | |, | | .
    http://www.lightersdirect.com/info/Zippo_Dating_Guide.11.html

  • Zippo Time Line - Camel Cigarette Zippo Lighter Collection Home ...
    Lighter. Side, Left Side, Right Side, Left Side, Right Side. 1933-36, PAT. . 1950- 56, PAT. 2517191, n/a, n/a. 1957, PAT. 2517191 . . . . . . . . 1958, Patent . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |, | | |, | | |. 1969, | | .
    http://www.camelzippo.com/zippoCodex.html

  • Using codes to date and collect vintage Zippo lighters | Antique Trader
    Dec 29, 2011 . Here's a few tips on how to identify vintage Zippo lighters as the Zippo Co. marks . Pat. 2517191 was stamped from late 1953 until 1967. Date codes . From 1957 through 1965, slims had different bottom date codes than did .
    http://www.antiquetrader.com/antiques/collectibles/how-to-identify-vintage-zippo-lighters-and-celebrate-their-80th-anniversary-in-2012

  • How to Tell How Old Zippo Lighters Are | eHow.co.uk
    Zippo lighters have become a legend in the lighter industry and older Zippo . If the phrase "Patent 2517191" is marked on the center of the base, then the lighter . Lighters made between 1957 and 1965 are marked with one to four dots on .
    http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_8030819_tell-old-zippo-lighters.html

  • Collectors' Guide - Zippo
    Patent 2517191 c.1950 - c.1957. Patent 2517191with patent pending. As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value.
    http://www.zippo.dk/items/kataloger/collectorsGuide.pdf

  • Zippo Lighter Dating Chart
    Zippo Lighter Dating Guide. I recommend you visit a wonderful collector's site - Zippo Gallery - If you'd like . 1932, Patent Pending . 1950, Patent, 2517191 . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |, | | |, | | | .
    http://lightergalaxy.com/Zippo%20Lighter%20Dating%20Guide

    Zippo.ca :: Bottoms Up!
    Aug 15, 2011 . Zippo windproof lighters represent one of the fastest growing . c.1951-c.1957, Patent 2517191. 1957 . . . . . . . . 1958, Patent . . . . 2517191 . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |, | | |, | | | .
    http://www.zippo.ca/bottomsup.php

    ZIPPO | Facebook
    He established Zippo in October 1932 in Bradford and the first Zippo lighter . The 2517191 patent number was issued on August 1, 1950. . From 1957 through 1965, slims had different bottom date codes than did regular size Zippo lighters.
    http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150245934856127

  • ZIPPO Identifyer |GlobalHangoverGuide®
    ZIPPO Lighter Identification Codes. YEAR . 1950, Patent 2517191. 1957, Full stamp . 1965 . 1966. I I I I. I I I I. I I I I. I I I I. 1967. I I I I .
    http://www.hangoverguide.com/magazine/zippo/table1.html

  • Moonlight Zippo
    Blaisdell produces first square-cornered windproof lighter with no diagonal lines on the corners. . Blaisdell applies for the Zippo patent on May 17, 1934, after test marketing the product for two . The patent number is changed from 2032695 to 2517191 . . 1965. The Golf Ball, as is used in the game of golf, makes its debut.
    http://www.moonlightzippo.de/english/dating/datreg.htm

    Zippo Date Stamps - Zippo UK
    As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects its value. . From 1957 - 1965 the code configuration on the slim lighters differed from the . c.1950 - c.1957, Patent 2517191 with patent pending, 1974, ////, //// .
    http://www.zippo.co.uk/main.php?mod=dateStamps

  • The 1st 60 Years
    Mar 11, 2006 . During the first 7 years of Zippo production, the US watched stock prices lose . Kendall Oils order 500 lighters with metallique logo on the front of each lighter. . Patent number changes from 2032695 to 2517191 with patent pending . horizontal rule. 1965. Golf ball produced. zxcball1.jpg (45555 bytes) .
    http://www.diablo944.co.uk/the_1st_60_years.htm

  • Zippo expects 500 millionth lighter in June | Mail Online
    Apr 23, 2012 . By ramping up production, Zippo is projecting it can make the milestone happen by . 8/01/1950 - Second lighter patent number 2517191 was introduced . 5/24/ 1965 - W.A. Ingram, a distributor in UK began selling lighters .
    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2134247/Zippo-expects-500-millionth-lighter-June.html

  • Code d'identification des briquets Zippo
    Veuillez trouver ci-dessous la date exacte correspondant à tous les Zippos existants et futurs. . c.1949-c.1957, Patent 2517191 with Patent Pending. Il y a eu un . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |, | | |, | | | .
    http://www.baudelet.net/zippo.htm

  • Zippo collector,Zippo,zippos guide,code ,Identification
    3/3/1936 giving the patent. of a “Pocket-Lighter”. LATE. 1936. Pat. 2032695 . 2517191. 1963 . . Pat . 2517191. 1964 . Pat . 2517191. 1965 . Pat. 2517191. 1966 .
    http://www.zippocollector.com/NEUE88_1/neue88_1.HTM

  • Vintage Zippo Lighters
    Jun 30, 2010 . Vintage Zippo Lighter SQUARE 1933 PAT PENDING OUTSIDE HINGE 3 BARREL . VINTAGE ZIPPO AIRFORCE LIGHTER #2517191. Current Bid: $25.00. VINTAGE NAVY ZIPPO LIGHTER USS WASP CV7 1964 OR 1965 .
    http://boomer60.hubpages.com/hub/Vintage-Zippo-Lighters

  • Zippo (thing)@Everything2.com
    Dec 3, 2005 . Lighters fabricated between 1933 and 1957 bore patent numbers - these were . 1950 - 1957; Patent 2517191/Patent 2517191 with patent pending . 1964 • •; 1965 •; 1966 | | | | | | | |; 1967 | | | | | | |; 1968 | | | | | |; 1969 | | | | .
    http://everything2.com/user/Frank+Cauldhame/writeups/Zippo

    collectible items: May 2010
    May 31, 2010 . There were no Proof sets issued in 1965, 1966 and 1967. . A Zippo lighter is a refillable, metal lighter manufactured by Zippo Manufacturing . Application for the original Zippo patent was filed on May 17, 1934, and patent number . A second patent, number 2517191 was issued on August 1, 1950.
    http://collections-adamalif.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html

  • Gerard's zippo collection : Pins
    3/3/1936 giving the patent. of a “Pocket-Lighter”. LATE. 1936. Pat. 2032695 . 2517191. 1963 . . Pat . 2517191. 1964 . Pat . 2517191. 1965 . Pat. 2517191. 1966 .
    http://www.zippoman.nl/Dating.htm

  • ||| Bottom Stamps @ www.dateyourzippo.com |||
    24. Nov. 2010 . Ab Ende 1953 benutzt Zippo eine neue PAT. No.: 2517191 (R) PAT.PEND. Die Prägung hat nun eine andere Erscheinungsform und wird nur .
    http://www.dateyourzippo.com/data_zippo/zippo_bottom_stamps_all.php

    Date Your Zippo US Inserts !exactly! @ www.dateyourzippo.com
    this ZIPPO US regular inserts site is permanantly under .
    http://www.dateyourzippo.com/data_zippo/zippo_inserts_regular_1957_1981.php

  • products/products.htm | Real Rock and Blues
    The World Famous Zippo Guarantee Zippo Windproof Pocket Lighter Any Zippo lighter, . c.1951-c.1957. Patent 2517191. 1957 . . . . . . . . 1958. Patent . . . . 2517191 . 1965 . 1966. | | | |. | | | |. 1967. | | | |. | | |. 1968. | | |. | | |. 1969. | | |. | |. 1970 .
    http://www.realrockandblues.com/productsproducts-htm/

  • Vietnam Zippos – Geschichte im Taschenformat (23)
    Wing“ (“1st MAW“) war, kam im Mai 1965 nach Vietnam. . Abb. 6: Rodney A Salone 1968 – 1969 in Chu Lai, Vietnam. BRADFORD,. PA. ®. PAT. 2517191. I I I I . David Poore: “Zippo – The Great American Lighter”, Schiffer Publishing Ltd ., At- .
    http://www.gersters.ch/download/Artikel%20Vietnam%20Zippo%20Rodney%20Salone.pdf

  • Vietnam Zippos – Geschichte im Taschenformat (27)
    Anlässlich einer Internetauktion in den USA konnte das erste Zippo aus dem Viet - . des Bodens (Herstellung 1967). BRADFORD,. PA. ®. PAT. 2517191. | | | |. | | | . David Poore: “Zippo – The Great American Lighter”, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., . In January 1965 the Second Battalion, 1st Marines left Camp Pendleton, Cali- .
    http://www.gersters.ch/download/Artikel%20Vietnam%20Zippo%20Thomas%20Hayes.pdf

  • Combination pocket lighter and tamper - Schaffer, Lyle E.
    May 1, 1979 . 3220420, Lighter with a pipe tamper, November, 1965, Genoud, 431/353 . the Zippo brand lighters is already fully described in the patent literature and need not be repeated here, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 2032695 and 2517191.
    http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4152109.html

  • Guitars Price Guide and Appraisal Guide: Value of Guitars
    1965 3/13/2011 11:23:00 PM. mike myers . 4:03:00 PM. erie county saving bank zippo 4/21/2012 2:57:00 PM . 6:46:00 PM. pat 4/20/2012 4:14:00 PM . pat 2517191 4/19/2012 9:52:00 AM . barcroft table top lighter 4/15/2012 10:47:00 PM .
    http://www.iguide.net/price-guide/guitars/

  • list - iGuide Price Guide Appraise Value Antiques and Collectibles ...
    50 results. 11:14:00 PM. 1965 3/13/2011 11:23:00 PM . zippo lighters 1982-86 4/25/2012 3:14:00 PM. zippos 1982-86 . pat 2517191 4/19/2012 9:52:00 AM .
    http://www.iguide.net/Default.aspx?search=jumbo

  • ZiPPO Lighter - Year Code
    ( YEARLY LIGHTER IDENTIFICATION CODES ) . ZIPPO MFG.CO. BRADFORD. PA. ?????. PAT.2032695 MADE IN U.S.A.. 1953 : : ZIPPO MFG.CO. BRADFORD .PA. MADE IN ????? U.S.A.. PAT.2517191 (R) PAT. . 1965, ?, ZIPPO, ZIPPO .
    http://www.inv.co.jp/~baba/zippo/yearcode.html

    CATALOGO GENERALE 01/12 - Zippo
    The Zippo Lighter shape, “ZIPPO”,. ,. , “MPL”, , VENETIAN, . Crackle, Patent 203695. Patent 2517191 with patent pending. Patent 2517191. Patent. • • • •. • • • • .
    http://www.zippo.it/catalogo/generale/01-17.pdf

  • Hantman's Auctioneers - Kennedy Memorabilia Collection - Catalogue
    John F. Kennedy 1960 Presidential Campaign PT-109 Lighter . Silver toned, engraved “USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., DD850”, by “Bradford ZIPPO Pat. 2517191”, 2 1/2” h, VG+. . some spots, inscribed by author: “To Provie with best wishes from Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer 1965; “Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye: Memories .
    http://www.hantmans.com/pages/kennedy/kennedycat.html

  • vintage ICE HOCKEY souvenirs collecitibles sale from Gasoline ...
    Apr 16, 2012 . For the Zippo aficionado, base markings are: BRADFORD, 4 hash marks, ZIPPO, 3 hash marks, Pat. 2517191. A truly gorgeous, as well as .
    http://www.gasolinealleyantiques.com/sports/hockey/memorabilia.htm

  • Guía: ZIPPO ENCENDEDORES CODIGOS Y AÑOS - MercadoLibre
    24 Sep 2007 . As with most collectibles, the date of manufacture of a Zippo lighter often affects . c.1951-c.1957, Patent 2517191. 1957 . . . . . . . . 1958, Patent . . . . 2517191 . 1965 . 1966, | | | |, | | | |. 1967, | | | |, | | |. 1968, | | |, | | |. 1969, | | |, | | .
    http://guia.mercadolibre.com.ar/zippo-encendedores-codigos-y-anos-14986-VGP

  • cigarette lighter, Blog de PasTis
    cigarette lighter, Blog de PasTis. . CO. BRADFORD.PA. ZIPPO PAT. PENDING MADE IN U.S.A., Not Made Yet. En 1932 George G Blaisdell fabrique le premier .
    http://pastis.bloguez.com/pastis/tags,cigarette-lighter,p,1.html

  • Les codes-date d'identification Zippo » Blog de PasTis
    29 sept. 2011 . BRADFORD.PA. ZIPPO PAT. PENDING MADE IN U.S.A., Not Made Yet . L'outil d'emboutissage a été meulé et le Pat 2517191 n'est pas centré. . Zippo n'a pas mis de code sur les modèles Slim pour l'année 1965. . Tags : Cigarettes Briquets Zippo cigarette lighter identification code date regular slim .
    http://pastis.bloguez.com/pastis/2684405/

  • Zippo - Tabla de fechas, historia, videos - Taringa!
    La Patente PAT. 2032695 fue sustituida por la PAT. 2517191 1953 1954 . 1965 1966 1967. En Septiembre de 1967 desaparece del Bottom Stamp "PAT. . El Zippo "Armor Case" y el "MPL (Multi-Purpose-Lighter)" son añadidos a la línea de .
    http://www.taringa.net/posts/info/13759499/Zippo----Tabla-de-fechas_-historia_-videos.html

  • Zippo ?????(???Zippo ?)
    ???ZIPPO ?, Kevin's ZIPPO Lighter Web @June 2009 .
    http://pc000116.tripod.com/zippo/identi/identi.htm

  • ZiPPO??? [Year Code]
    ZiPPO Lighter ? Year Code????(since 2002.5.28) .
    http://www.yoshi-da.jp/zippoycode.html