When did Ronson start making lighters?

Ronson received an exclusive patent, in 1926, for a new automatic style of lighter that worked with one hand, and in 1927 Ronson began marketing it as the Ronson De-Light Lighter with the slogan A flip - and its lit!

When was the lighter invented?

1823 When struck just like a firearm wheel the wood bursts into flame. This is useful for soldiers on campaign.” One of the first lighters was invented by a German chemist named Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner in 1823 and was often called Döbereiners lamp.

Why is it called a matchstick?

Historically, the term match referred to lengths of cord (later cambric) impregnated with chemicals, and allowed to burn continuously. But, when friction matches became commonplace, they became the main object meant by the term. The word match derives from Old French mèche referring to the wick of a candle.