<P> A flameless lighter is a safe alternative to traditional lighters . The flameless lighter uses an enclosed heating element which glows, so that the device does not produce an open flame . Typical flameless heating elements are an electrically heated wire or an artificial coal . </P> <P> Flameless lighters are designed for use in any environment where an open flame, conventional lighters or matches are not permitted . The flameless lighter is used in many environments such as prisons and detention facilities, oil and gas facilities, mental health facilities, nursing homes, airports and night clubs / restaurants . </P> <P> Many advertised so - called flameless lighters are not flameless at all, but the flame is invisible (such as a windproof lighter). If a piece of paper can easily be ignited, it is probably not a true flameless lighter and may not be safe in hazardous environments where smoking is confined to specific safe areas . </P> <P> The flameless lighter was invented by brothers Douglas Hammond and David Hammond in the UK in 1966 under the "Ciglow" name . </P>

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