Flame Holder And Fuel Tank Assembly Patents (Class 431/344)
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Patent number: 11525098Abstract: The present disclosure describes an additive composition comprising: (a) an organometallic compound; (b) a nitrogen-containing compound; (c) an aryl peroxide; and (d) at least one solvent, wherein the organometallic compound to the nitrogen-containing compound to the aryl peroxide weight ratio is in a range of 7:0.5:0.5-9:1.5:1.5. The addition of additive composition not only synergistically improves the properties of the at least one fuel, such as, LPG for use as torch gas for cutting and welding application, but also reduces the consumption of both fuel and oxygen for cutting applications. The present disclosure is also directed towards a process for preparation of the fuel composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 13, 2022Assignee: Hindustan Petroleum Corporation LimitedInventors: Krishnamurthy Narayanan, Sandip Bhowmik, Ramkumar Mangala, Ramachandrarao Bojja, Sriganesh Gandham
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Patent number: 10859266Abstract: A device including a sleeve body, wherein the sleeve body is configured to host a lighter, and wherein the sleeve body is further configured to be operable for relieving boredom or stress; an opening portion, the opening portion is configured to be operable for accepting a lighter; a circular indentation section disposed on a proximate center portion of the sleeve body; wherein the circular indentation implement is configured to generally secure a rotating disc implement; and a rotating disc implement, wherein the rotating disc implement is configured to significantly flush-mount against the circular indentation, wherein the rotating disc implement is further configured to customarily rotate freely against the sleeve body.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Inventors: Jonathan Romero, Leandro Molina
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Patent number: 10591158Abstract: A torch device having a pivoting torch arm, including a fuel delivery system having a fuel tank and microjet burners positioned in the end of the torch arm, and an ignition system including an ignition button and a piezoelectric igniter for igniting fuel, and an interlock mechanism including a mounting tab pivotally attaching the torch arm to the body of the torch, with a guide pocket defined by a laterally-extending wall of the mounting tab, and a rocker arm having a distal arm cooperating with and confined within the guide pocket, and a proximal arm cooperating with the ignition button, and configured to prevent a user from pressing the ignition button based on the angular position of the torch arm relative to the torch body.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: WORTHINGTON TORCH LLCInventors: Walter G. VanCleave, III, Jared D. Crooks, Bortman T. Jung, Shea Michael Stewart
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Patent number: 9109802Abstract: A method for modifying an open-top burner system to a radiant burner system involves providing a stovetop having an open top burner system which includes a grate, burner head, and a venturi burner. The venturi burner includes an open top annular channel about a central opening. Further provided are a central hole plug, an emitter, and a radiant burner head assembly. To modify the stovetop, the grate and burner head are removed from the stovetop and the central plug is used to block airflow through the central opening. The radiant burner head assembly is next positioned over the venturi burner and the emitter is positioned over the radiant burner head assembly. This series of steps thereby converts the assembly from a traditional open-top burner system to a radiant burner system. A kit may be provided to facilitate the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Inventors: Stanley E. Dettloff, David W. Martin
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Patent number: 9097423Abstract: A portable hand held torch for use in manually igniting a standing pilot flame, a main burner flame, or any other suitable flame. In an illustrative embodiment, the portable hand held torch may include a torch body having a torch tip such that when the torch is lit, the torch tip emits a flame. The torch tip may include a hollow tip body with a first end and a second opposing end. The hollow tip body may define an initial combustion chamber. A fuel source conduit may provide fuel to the initial combustion chamber, and a high energy capacitive discharge igniter may provide a reliable ignition spark upon demand. The high energy capacitive discharge igniter may extend into the initial combustion chamber and be held in a fixed position relative to the fuel source conduit to help ensure consistent and reliable ignition, even in severe industrial environments.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Honeywell International, Inc.Inventors: Kurt Kraus, William Rosencutter
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Patent number: 9046267Abstract: A gas lighter that includes a valve that connects to a nozzle, a lever for controlling the opening of the valve, a piezoelectric system that includes a first and second electrode, where the first electrode is arranged downstream and on the side in relation to the nozzle, and a control member adapted to drive the opening of the valve and the creation of an electric arc when it is actuated. The second electrode is formed by a projection integral with the lever, the projection being made of electrically-conductive material. The top of the projection is arranged downstream of the nozzle and is substantially opposite the first electrode in relation to the central axis (Z) of the nozzle during the actuation of the control member in order to be at a distance from the first electrode.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2010Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: SOCIETE BICInventors: Jordi Muste, Eloi Gonzalvo, Josep Altes
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Publication number: 20150132705Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas combustor, including a base seat fastened in a housing, the base seat is formed with a seat hole allowing a gas intake control valve to be received; when a control rod of the gas intake control valve is pushed by a press button, a first and a second spring are synchronously compressed, so the first spring pushes a first thimble valve till the first spring is abutted against a first valve seat, the first thimble valve compresses a third spring and opens the first valve seat, thereby allowing fuel gas to rapidly pass the gas intake control valve; the residual displacement stroke of the control rod is absorbed by the first spring, and the fuel gas passing the gas intake control valve is enabled to enter a flame device so as to be ignited by static spark generated by a piezoelectric device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Chin-Lin TSAI
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Publication number: 20150107573Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a heating device may comprise a control assembly having a self-contained, on board power supply. A control unit may control the operation of the heater and the power supply may comprise a first power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the first power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device; and, a second power source in electrical communication with the control unit, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the second power source to selectively supply electrical power to at least a portion of the heating device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: ENERCO GROUP, INC.Inventors: Brian S. Vandrak, Dennis O'Toole
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Publication number: 20150083117Abstract: A heat dispersing element for a standard propane torch head for the generation of silent heat. This heat dispersing element attaches directly to the head of a propane torch and operates silently. The heat dispersing element accepts the heat of the torch and silently disperses the heat through the burn plate and directs it outward silently. This is done through a series of openings.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: March 26, 2015Inventor: Jody Lee Embury
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Patent number: 8899974Abstract: A propellant management device comprising a plurality of insert vanes with respective outwardly extending curved flanges is disposed in a propellant tank with the curved flanges having mating contact along contacting lines on the interior of the tank as the insert vanes serves to wick fuel within the tank with reduced particulate generation within the tank for improved reliability and use of the propellant tank.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: The Aerospace CorporationInventor: Kenneth H. Lau
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Publication number: 20140338660Abstract: A gas powered heater (1) for use in a chafing trolley comprises a support element (10) defining a hollow interior region (12) for a disposable fuel gas canister (3), which is coupled to the support element (10) by a coupling element (15). Fuel gas from the fuel gas canister (3) is delivered through a pipe (42) to a fuel gas controller (17) and in turn to a fuel gas burner element (18). A lever (36) operates a control valve (45) in the fuel gas controller (17) for controlling the supply of fuel gas to the burner (18). The fuel gas controller is mounted on a mounting platform (28) and extends downwardly into the hollow interior region (12) of the support element (10) and is located offset to one side and spaced apart from the fuel gas canister (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventor: Gregory Alan KELLY
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Patent number: 8875692Abstract: A regulation valve having a valve body with a gas inlet. Housed within the valve body is a rotary regulatory body having a first inlet orifice corresponding to a first minimum flow of a first type of gas and a second inlet orifice corresponding to a second minimum flow of a second type of gas. The first and second inlet orifices are angularly displaced so that when the regulatory body assumes a first angular position within the regulatory body the first inlet orifice faces the gas inlet and so that when the regulatory body assumes a second angular position within the regulatory body the second inlet orifice faces the gas inlet. The regulation valve includes first and second sets of cooperating features that are capable of limiting rotation of the regulatory body to the first and second angular positions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2012Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: Coprectiec, S.L.Inventors: Johnny Leonardo Carvalho, Kléber Luiz da Silva
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Patent number: 8851885Abstract: An air fire lighter having fuel, an igniter and a ducted fan for igniting a solid fuel fire. The fuel travels through the fire lighter to a collar at a distal end of the fire lighter, transforming into a vapor that is ignited by an igniter. As the solid fuel begins to glow at the initiation of the fire, the fan is activated, shutting off the vapors from the fuel. The fan blows air through a chamber onto the fire, causing the fire to spread throughout the solid fuel, establishing and spreading the fire through an ignition period. The chamber has a volume and ducting for providing optimal airflow to the fire. The fan is battery-operated. The lighter is lightweight and compact with a swiveling handle that adjusts for optimal placement of the lighter for addressing the solid fuel, folding for portability and storage.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: Infora, LLCInventors: StJohn Wiles, Pia Wiles, Vaughan Wiles
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Publication number: 20140242529Abstract: An attachment for a torch includes a combustion cone mounted on a fuel delivery tube. The combustion cone bounds a combustion chamber and has an inlet through which fuel from the tube enters the chamber to create a flame when the torch ignites the fuel. The cone diverges away from the inlet and to an outlet to enable the flame to diverge and spread within the chamber. The chamber substantially contains the flame therein. At least one apertured radiator, and preferably, a pair of apertured radiators, is mounted in the chamber in direct contact with the flame, and heated by the flame to a temperature sufficient to cause each radiator to radiate infrared radiation through and past the outlet. A tipping-resistant holder holds a fuel canister of the torch upright when placed on a support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Booker & Dax, LLCInventor: David E. Arnold, III
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Patent number: 8753111Abstract: A torch is provided having a tube having an inside diameter, a body and an orifice tip having a bore, where the diameter of the bore of the orifice tip and the inside diameter of the tube have a particular ratio based upon the type of fuel used for the operation.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2011Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Lincoln Global, Inc.Inventor: Todd R Nolan
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Patent number: 8747104Abstract: Liquated gas lighter with non-adjustable flame height, comprising a gas reservoir, a burner and a gas flow limiting device consisting of a microporous membrane gripped between a first seating body and a second seating body. First seating body has a through hole that comes out on one side directly into microporous membrane and on the other side into reservoir. Second seating body has a seating surface in contact with membrane, a groove formed in seating surface, an outlet duct and a linking passage between groove and outlet duct. Through hole is facing, at least partially and through microporous membrane, groove.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2007Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Flamagas S.A.Inventor: Joan Lucas-Puig-Gros
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Publication number: 20140147796Abstract: An air fire lighter having fuel, an igniter and a ducted fan for igniting a solid fuel fire. The fuel travels through the fire lighter to a collar at a distal end of the fire lighter, transforming into a vapor that is ignited by an igniter. As the solid fuel begins to glow at the initiation of the fire, the fan is activated, shutting off the vapors from the fuel. The fan blows air through a chamber onto the fire, causing the fire to spread throughout the solid fuel, establishing and spreading the fire through an ignition period. The chamber has a volume and ducting for providing optimal airflow to the fire. The fan is battery-operated. The lighter is lightweight and compact with a swiveling handle that adjusts for optimal placement of the lighter for addressing the solid fuel, folding for portability and storage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Inventors: StJohn Wiles, Pia Wiles, Vaughan Wiles
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Patent number: 8733543Abstract: An article is provided that can be used as a heating source for various applications. The article includes an environmentally friendly gaseous fuel mixture within a gas cylinder that is both non-corrosive and refillable. More specifically, the gaseous fuel mixture contains hydrogen and methane. Methods of using the article as a heating source are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Pro-Cyl, LLCInventor: John Earl Webb
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Patent number: 8714971Abstract: A portable catalytic heating system for off grid application, in which the heating system comprises a heating unit with a handle (4) and an, in extension hereof arranged, heating pipe (5) containing a catalytic burner (20) for catalytic combustion of gases for providing infra-red radiation, where the heating pipe (5) is produced in a material that is transparent for infra-red radiation and fluid-proof for immersion in liquids.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Heatgear Professional ApSInventors: Frederik Gundelach Møller, Hans Jessen Møller
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Patent number: 8708695Abstract: A portable, handheld lighter assembly for lighting a lighting end of a rolled tobacco product, such as a cigarette or a cigar, includes an elongated body formed with opposed first and second channels formed on either side of a combustion zone and a stop formed in the elongated body. The combustion zone traverses the stop so as to couple the first channel in gaseous communication with the second channel. The stop restricts movement of a rolled tobacco product into the second channel from the first channel and restricts movement of a rolled tobacco product into the first channel from the second channel. A lighter is coupled to the elongated body and is for applying lighting heat to the combustion zone at the stop for lighting a lighting end of a rolled tobacco product applied against the stop in the combustion zone from the first channel or the second channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2012Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Inventors: Corbin E. Reese, Nicholas R. Jungwirth
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Publication number: 20140057220Abstract: A portable, handheld lighter assembly for lighting a lighting end of a rolled tobacco product, such as a cigarette or a cigar, includes an elongated body formed with opposed first and second channels formed on either side of a combustion zone and a stop formed in the elongated body. The combustion zone traverses the stop so as to couple the first channel in gaseous communication with the second channel. The stop restricts movement of a rolled tobacco product into the second channel from the first channel and restricts movement of a rolled tobacco product into the first channel from the second channel. A lighter is coupled to the elongated body and is for applying lighting heat to the combustion zone at the stop for lighting a lighting end of a rolled tobacco product applied against the stop in the combustion zone from the first channel or the second channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2012Publication date: February 27, 2014Inventors: Corbin E. Reese, Nicholas R. Jungwirth
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Publication number: 20130323659Abstract: A torch has a fuel container with a reservoir and a top cover. The top cover defines a first wick passage, a first fill hole, and a guide slot. A fire bowl is positioned atop the fuel container and defines a second wick passage, a second fill hole, and a guide member. At least one open rotational position is allowed between the fuel container and fire bowl such that the first and second fill holes are aligned to allow fluid into the reservoir via the fill holes. At least one closed rotational position is allowed between the fuel container and the fire bowl such that the first and second fill holes are out of alignment substantially blocking fluid flow into or out of the reservoir via the fill holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Inventor: RON WHITE
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Patent number: 8585397Abstract: A hot air generator comprising a handle (12), an elongated nozzle (14), flame generating means (6), a venturi (4), a gas conduit (162) intended to bring a combustible gas into the elongated nozzle (14) and at the flame generating means (6), an air conduit (164) intended for bringing compressed air into the elongated nozzle (14) and downstream from the venturi; characterized in that the generator further comprises a servocontrolled pressure regulator (2) controlling a gas pressure (Pd.g) in the gas conduit (162) depending on an air pressure (Pd.a) in the air conduit (164).Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2009Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Guilbert ExpressInventors: Yves Guillou, Christophe Le Drappier
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Publication number: 20130288186Abstract: A device having a flame bowl surrounded by a first, inner shroud. The device includes a shell having a second, outer shroud on an upper portion thereof, the outer shroud circumscribing at least a portion of the first shroud, and a support supporting the flame bowl and the first shroud in a fixed relationship with respect to the outer shroud.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2012Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Ron WHITE
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Publication number: 20130288189Abstract: A device with a flame bowl for a torch having a torch body containing a fuel supply. A fitting attaches to the flame bowl for interfacing with the fuel supply. A perforated support affixes the flame bowl in an elevated position relative to a portion of the torch body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Applicant: Lamplight Farms IncorporatedInventor: RON WHITE
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Patent number: 8556623Abstract: The disclosure relates to a hand tool with an incorporated burner comprising: a casing; a burner housed in the casing and connected to an electrically conducting component; a trigger apt to move on the casing; an ignition abutment; and a piezoelectric igniter; wherein the trigger and the piezoelectric igniter form a unit which may be disassembled by detachment of the trigger from the casing.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Guilbert ExpressInventors: Yves Guillou, Christophe Le Drappier
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Patent number: 8490631Abstract: A vaporization lighter flame casing is disclosed. The flame casing can include an attachment portion adapted to attach the flame casing to a lighter. The flame casing can also include a channel adapted to direct a hot air stream rising from a flame of the lighter when the lighter is lit. The flame casing can further include an outlet coupled to the channel through which the hot air stream exits the flame casing, where the outlet extends from the flame casing at an angle relative to the channel.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventor: Joe Chang
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Patent number: 8449291Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas combustor, which comprises a storage tank, a connect seat allowing an ignition device and a combustion device to be installed, and a housing. The rear of the connection seat is formed with an accommodation slot in sequence allowing a piezoelectric device of the ignition device and a pressable button member to be installed and positioned, the front of the button member is protruded with a push sheet. Two clamp arms at the front of the connection seat define an insertion slot allowing an insertion tenon fixed at the rear of a mixing tube of the combustion device to be inserted and positioned, such that the mixing tube and the piezoelectric device are in contact.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventor: Chih-Lin Tsai
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Patent number: 8449290Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas combustor, which comprises a housing in which a base seat is installed, an engagement pipe at the front of the base seat is connected to a flame device exposed at the front of the housing, wherein the rear portion of the base seat is pivoted with a swing sheet, the inner surface thereof is adjacent to a gas intake control valve fastened in the base seat, and a convey pipe is connected between the gas intake control valve and a pivotal connection device installed at the rear of the housing; and a safety mechanism, installed at the bottom of the housing and including a latch button, a connection rod and a control button; through pressing the latch button, one end of the connection rod is raised, the latch end at the other end of the connection rod is inwardly retracted for releasing the locking state of the control button, so the control button is enabled to be pressed, and the extrusion part extrudes the swing sheet, and the gas intake control valve is formed to an openinType: GrantFiled: July 20, 2011Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Inventor: Chih-Lin Tsai
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Patent number: 8439669Abstract: An insect repellant torch is disclosed. The torch has at least one repellant pad having an insect repellant contained therein that is dispersed by heat. At least one metallic plate is in contact with the repellant pad. The metallic plate is heated by a heat source and by contact with the repellant pad heats the insect replant thereby dispersing the insect repellant into the air.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Lamplight Farms IncorporatedInventors: Daniel Masterson, Richard Catalano, Eric Snell
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Publication number: 20130108973Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas bolt heating apparatus for connecting to a heating tube and heating a bolt member. The bolt member has a bore. The heating tube is positionable within the bore. The heating apparatus includes a gas torch having a torch tip through which hot gas passes. The heating apparatus also includes a hollow heater body having a first end and a second end opposite thereof. The body has a central passageway extending from the first end of the body towards its second end. The central passageway is configured to receive the torch tip. The heating tube is connectable to the body. The torch tip is configured to extend into the heating tube for directly heating the heating tube when the heating tube is so connected to the heater body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: John Tatarczuk, George Tatarczuk
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Patent number: 8414290Abstract: A device for igniting combustible means, especially solid combustibles such as wood, charcoal, and similar. The device includes a pressurized receptacle that is filled with a combustible medium, a spring-loaded actuating valve which selectively opens and closes a discharge port of the receptacle, preferably by applying pressure with a fingertip, and a top part that is joined to the discharge port and has a tubular extension having an adequate length.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2006Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Inventor: Jonathan Gdynia
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Publication number: 20130011800Abstract: A flame device including a lift mechanism and can lift a flame to a predetermined height includes a base, a cover, and a lift mechanism. The base includes a chamber including an opening. The cover is movably engaged with the base and selectively closes the opening. The lift mechanism includes a supporting member adapted for bearing and lifting a fuel container in the chamber to different heights. The lift mechanism is operably movable in a first direction including the supporting member being moved up from a lower height to the predetermined height and in a second direction including the supporting member being moved down from the predetermined height to the lower height.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Inventor: Wei-Long Chen
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Publication number: 20120325229Abstract: A vaporization lighter flame casing is disclosed. The flame casing can include an attachment portion adapted to attach the flame casing to a lighter. The flame casing can also include a channel adapted to direct a hot air stream rising from a flame of the lighter when the lighter is lit. The flame casing can further include an outlet coupled to the channel through which the hot air stream exits the flame casing, where the outlet extends from the flame casing at an angle relative to the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventor: Joe Chang
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Publication number: 20120282559Abstract: An assembly for creating a fire display from a liquid fuel comprises a fuel receiving reservoir connected to a burner by a conduit, the conduit providing a flow channel for a liquid fuel from the reservoir to the burner. When a container of liquid fuel is placed in a bottle receiving tray the fuel is dispensed into the reservoir and in turn flows into the burner. Flammable vapors over the liquid fuel in the burner can then be ignited. The arrangement provides a continuous feed of fuel to the burner and allows safe replacement of the fuel container and replenishment of the fuel in the burner while the flame is present.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2011Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: Samir Barudi, David Merrill, Chris Caron
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Patent number: 8281780Abstract: A regulation valve having a valve body with a gas inlet. Housed within the valve body is a rotary regulatory body having a first inlet orifice corresponding to a first minimum flow of a first type of gas and a second inlet orifice corresponding to a second minimum flow of a second type of gas. The first and second inlet orifices are angularly displaced so that when the regulatory body assumes a first angular position within the regulatory body the first inlet orifice faces the gas inlet and so that when the regulatory body assumes a second angular position within the regulatory body the second inlet orifice faces the gas inlet. The regulation valve includes first and second sets of cooperating features that are capable of limiting rotation of the regulatory body to the first and second angular positions, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Coprecitec, S.L.Inventors: Johnny Leonardo Carvalho, Kléber Luiz da Silva
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Patent number: 8210843Abstract: A gas torch includes a torch head assembly including a coupled base and a connected portion coupled to an outer periphery of the coupled base. A joint assembly, which is coupled to the coupled base and adapted for connecting to a nozzle of a bottled gas tank, includes a first joint member and a second joint member communicating with the first joint member. Two fasteners are inserted through the first and second joint members and engaged with the coupled base of the torch head. The joint assembly enables the torch head assembly to connect to different kinds of gas tanks.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Pro-Iroda Industreis, Inc.Inventor: Arlo Lin
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Publication number: 20120009535Abstract: A flame adjusting structure is applied in a gas burner which accommodates a gas bottle and controls the gas discharge volume thereof for lighting a fire and producing a high temperature. The gas burner includes a pressing switch, a discharging component, a discharging tube, and a flame controlling gear. The flame adjusting structure includes a rotatable flame controlling component in a ring shape, which has flexibility and is sleeved around the flame controlling gear, inner teeth which are fixedly mounted on the inner edge of the rotatable flame controlling component and corresponding to and engaged with the teeth of the flame controlling gear, a sectional trench cutting off the ring of the rotatable flame controlling component, and elongation portions outwardly extended from the outer edges of the two ends of the sectional trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventor: Chin-Hsiung KAO
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Patent number: 8087927Abstract: A hand-held torch includes a housing. A fuel flow path is defined within the housing. A plunger is movable within the housing to control fuel flow through the fuel flow path. An engagement portion is coupled to the plunger. A latching element is movable to engage the engagement portion when the plunger is positioned to allow fuel flow through the fuel flow path. An actuator is coupled to the latching element and exposed for manipulation by a user to move the latching element into engagement with the engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2006Date of Patent: January 3, 2012Assignee: Zippo Manufacturing CompanyInventors: Louis V. Aronson, II, Adam Grabicki
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Publication number: 20110198551Abstract: A finial/torch assembly for mounting atop a solid or hollow post portion of a fence or railing and a fence/railing assembly including the same includes a base adapted to be fitted securely atop the post, a burner including a fuel reservoir and a wick extending into the fuel reservoir, and a removable cover adapted to be fitted over the base to at least partially conceal the burner and to protect the burner from weather.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventor: Keith HOWARD
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Patent number: 7985068Abstract: A coupling for attaching a canister to an appliance comprises a first connector on the canister comprising screw threads and a groove and a second connector on the appliance that comprises a slip ring. The slip ring retains the canister on the appliance. An appliance comprises a canister having screw threads. A coupling connects the canister to the appliance separate from the screw threads where the coupling locks the appliance to the canister without rotating the appliance relative to the canister. The coupling locks the appliance to the canister when the canister is moved axially relative to the appliance. A canister is provided that has a connector comprising a set of screw threads for attaching the canister to a first type of appliance, and a groove for attaching the canister to a second type of appliance. A method of connecting a canister to an appliance is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2008Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: Irwin Industrial Tool CompanyInventors: Thomas A. Burdsall, Michael R. Johnston
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Patent number: 7950920Abstract: A combustion device in the form of a paraffin stove (10) comprises a fuel reservoir (12), a burner (14), stand pipe (16) which extends between the reservoir (12) and the burner (14) and a stove top (18). The reservoir (12) comprises a rigid, air-tight outer container (22) and a deformable bladder (25) for holding paraffin (27) which is located within the container (22). The bladder has an outlet (44) which is connected to the stand pipe (16). A conduit (51) which can be connected to a source of compressed air is connected to the container (22) for pressurizing the container (22) to exert a force on the bladder (25) sufficient to cause the paraffin to be delivered to the burner (14) where it is ignited to produce a flame.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2005Date of Patent: May 31, 2011Inventor: Colin Alfred Vale
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Publication number: 20110091825Abstract: The child resistant gas lighter of the invention has an ignition sleeve having a slit defined therein and an integrated safety cap having a press surface, an opposite slide surface, a direction bar formed on the slide surface which is inserted in the slit and is able to make the safety cap slidable in the slit. In use, a user has to move the safety cap against a bias spring by his thumb until the safety cap is no longer blocked by a top surface of a flame cover and then press down the safety cap. The invention is hard for children to get understand how to ignition thus making it safer for children, and needs a smaller pressing force thus making the gas lighter more adult user friendly without sacrificing child resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2009Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Xinhua Huang
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Patent number: 7914281Abstract: The present invention relates to a gas combustion apparatus, composed by a storage tank, a combustion gas setting device, an ignition device, a housing, a combustion device and an outer tube.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2008Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Inventor: Chih-Lin Tsai
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Publication number: 20110070551Abstract: A burner includes a container provided with a first opening defined for receiving therein alcohol and absorbent securely received in the container to provide stability to the alcohol, a tracking on top of the container and having side walls separated from the side walls of the container so as to compensate deformation of the tracking plate, a sliding plate slidably received on top of the bottom bracket to selectively close the second opening of the tracking plate; and a top plate securely mounted on top of the container to secure the tracking plate and having a third opening in communication with the first opening of the container and the second opening of the tracking plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2009Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventor: Yong Fen Jin
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Publication number: 20110033810Abstract: A burner assembly for gas-fueled lighters includes a metallic burn chamber rigidly connected to a fuel metering valve. The burner and fuel valve are rigidly connected through an insulated coupling component. This provides a more reliable structure and reduces heat transfer from the burner to the fuel source, reducing vapor lock conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: February 10, 2011Inventors: James M. McDonough, Brian J. Barber
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Patent number: 7850446Abstract: The present invention relates to a hand-held gas combustion apparatus, comprises a gas storing tank, a gas discharging device, a housing, an ignition system and a flame device. The flame nozzle of the flame device and the metal sleeve tube are respectively in contact with the conductive wire and the electricity-guiding wire of the ignition system, so a static electricity spark is generated between the inner folding edge of the metal sleeve tube and the flame nozzle, so mixed combustion gas ejected from the flame nozzle is ignited, a gas combustion apparatus is therefore obtained, and the electricity-guiding wire is provided between the metal sleeve tube and the ignition system so the high-voltage static electricity can be guided back to the ignition system for forming a circuit.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Inventor: Chih-Lin Tsai
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Publication number: 20100261129Abstract: A gas torch comprises a torch head assembly including a coupled base and a connected portion coupled to the outer periphery of the coupled base; and a joint assembly, which is coupled to the coupled base and adapted for connecting to a nozzle of a bottled gas tank, includes a first joint member and a second joint member communicating with the first joint member; wherein two fasteners are inserted through the first and second joint members and engaged with the coupled base of the torch head; wherein the joint assembly enables to connect the torch head assembly to different kinds of gas tanks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Arlo Lin
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Publication number: 20100206248Abstract: A system for the generation, storage and use of Brown's gas comprising at least one Brown's gas generator, in communication with an electricity supply and water supply; at least one first storage chamber, in fluid communication with the generator, for storing the Brown's gas generated from said generator; and Brown's gas application means in communication with said at least one first storage chamber, wherein said generator and first storage chamber are located proximate the Brown's gas application means. For example, the Brown's gas may be used for the production of hot water, for the production of chilled water and as fuel in an incineration unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2007Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventor: Siong Cheak Steven Mok
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Publication number: 20100203459Abstract: A fire lighter apparatus and method for using the apparatus are described herein. The fire lighter apparatus comprises a containment pot that stores a flammable liquid and a wand torch that removably inserts into the containment pot. The wand torch includes a shaft, a handle at one end of the shaft, and an igniting head located at an opposing end of the shaft. The igniting head is removably affixed to the shaft through a non-threaded fastener. This fastener includes a first and a second component, which generally positions the igniting head. The handle further comprises a bended loop, which faces upward when the wand torch is laying flat upon a horizontal surface. The method for using the fire lighter comprises submerging the wand torch in the flammable fluid within the containment pot and lighting the igniting head attached after removal from the flammable fluid within the containment pot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2009Publication date: August 12, 2010Applicant: RAM INDUSTRIAL DESIGN INC.Inventors: Robert S. Englert, Chad G. Keehfus, Todd E. Keehfus