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Structure of handy torch

Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-01-08
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Granted: 1990-08-28
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Expires: 2010-01-08
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Abstract

Abstract A self-igniting handy torch which comprises an ignition device, a combustion device, a fuel tank as well as a main control device, whereby the fuel tank switch control and the flow rate control of the fuel gas blown out of a nozzle from the fuel tank can be achieved through one-step operation by means of the main control device.

Inventors

  • 👤 Aiex Ho

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 10:32
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23D; F23D14/00; F23D14/38; F23D14/28

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 257 words
A handy torch comprising an ignition device, a combustion device, a fuel tank, and a main control device, wherein said main control device includes a valve device comprising a chamber having a positioning hole, a bolt hole, an orifice tube between said chamber and said bolt hole, a sliding hole above said bolt hole and communicating with said chamber; a screw rod being inserted in said bolt hole and having a toothed knob portion, and a through-hole communicating with said fuel tank via a gas pipe; a washer assembly pushed by said screw rod to permit the communication of said orifice tube with said gas pipe through said through-hole; a valve plug assembly comprised of a cushion and a valve disc and being constantly pressed by a spring to block up said orifice tube; a valve rod inserted in said sliding hole, said valve rod having its one end stopped against said valve plug assembly and its other end disposed in parallel with said screw rod; a regulator device comprising a thumb portion and a ring portion, said ring portion having a toothed boring bore connected with said toothed knob portion of said screw rod, a circular bevel recess on its side face cooperating with said valve rod, said circular bevel recess being turned to force said valve rod to axially move forward or backward so as to push said cushion and said valve disc to move apart from or block up said orifice tube to further regulate the gas flow rate coming from said fuel tank.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 257 words
A handy torch comprising an ignition device, a combustion device, a fuel tank, and a main control device, wherein said main control device includes a valve device comprising a chamber having a positioning hole, a bolt hole, an orifice tube between said chamber and said bolt hole, a sliding hole above said bolt hole and communicating with said chamber; a screw rod being inserted in said bolt hole and having a toothed knob portion, and a through-hole communicating with said fuel tank via a gas pipe; a washer assembly pushed by said screw rod to permit the communication of said orifice tube with said gas pipe through said through-hole; a valve plug assembly comprised of a cushion and a valve disc and being constantly pressed by a spring to block up said orifice tube; a valve rod inserted in said sliding hole, said valve rod having its one end stopped against said valve plug assembly and its other end disposed in parallel with said screw rod; a regulator device comprising a thumb portion and a ring portion, said ring portion having a toothed boring bore connected with said toothed knob portion of said screw rod, a circular bevel recess on its side face cooperating with said valve rod, said circular bevel recess being turned to force said valve rod to axially move forward or backward so as to push said cushion and said valve disc to move apart from or block up said orifice tube to further regulate the gas flow rate coming from said fuel tank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 69 words
A handy torch according to claim 1, wherein said circular bevel recess is made on said ring portion of said regulator device and extends from zero depth to a depth equal to the length of the part of said valve rod which exposes outside or disposes inside said sliding hole, and equal to or slightly smaller than the distance between said sliding hole and a wall of said chamber.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1993-08-27 1994-02-26 1994-08-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1997-08-27 1998-02-26 1998-08-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2001-08-27 2002-02-26 2002-08-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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