Large flame torch with textured flame bowl

Abstract

An apparatus with a fuel container and a flame bowl atop the fuel container is disclosed. The flame bowl has a wick proximate the center thereof. The wick extends into a fuel supply within the fuel container. The flame bowl has an interior surface that is texturized to enhance the appearance of the flame.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 104,863 entitled “LARGE FLAME TORCH WITH TEXTURED FLAME BOWL,” filed Oct. 13, 2008, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]This disclosure is related to liquid fueled torches in general and, more specifically, to a liquid fueled torch with flame enhancing features.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Patio torches, also know as lawn torches or garden torches, may be used to provide lighting or decoration. Sometimes, scented oils or insect repellant oils are burned in the patio torches for additional effect. A torch may include a refillable canister that accepts liquid fuel. A torch may be mounted on or otherwise integrated with a decorative pole for display purposes.[0004]The actual utility of a torch, in terms of light or aroma given off and the ability to repel pests, may be less than desirable. The wick is often to...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The invention of the present disclosure, in one aspect thereof comprises an apparatus with a fuel container and a flame bowl atop the fuel container. The flame bowl has a wick proximate the center thereof, the wick extending into a fuel supply within the fuel container. The flame bowl has an interior surface that is texturized to enhance the appearance of the flame. The interior surface may be texturized in such a way to promote capillary action of fuel away from the wick. The interior surface may also be texturized in such a way to promote charring on the interior surface. In various embodiments, the interior surface may be texturized by a plurality of nubs, by peening, and / or by knurling. The flame bowl may provide a substantially flat floor and / or a wick holder for the wick.

Problems solved by technology

The actual utility of a torch, in terms of light or aroma given off and the ability to repel pests, may be less than desirable.

The wick is often too small, relatively speaking, to provide an effective amount of combustion.

Even with larger diameter wicks or wicks that are extendable to create a larger surface area, air and flame control may become problematic, resulting in a flame that may still be too small to create the desired effect.

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