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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2011
Thomas A. Burdsall, Huntersville, NC (US);
Chris S. Leyden, Cornelius, NC (US);
Gregory David Parker, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jeffrey P. Stark, Davidson, NC (US);
Thomas A. Burdsall, Huntersville, NC (US);
Chris S. Leyden, Cornelius, NC (US);
Gregory David Parker, Charlotte, NC (US);
Jeffrey P. Stark, Davidson, NC (US);
Worthington Torch, LLC, Columbus, OH (US);
Abstract
A torch assembly having features enabling single handed operation. The torch assembly includes a flame control device that can be operated with a user's fingers while the user is holding the torch with the same hand. A controller apparatus of the torch assembly includes a trigger for actuating an on/off valve adapted to permit or stop flow through a fuel line, a regulator adapted to at least partially restrict flow in the fuel line and including a regulator valve, and a controller operatively connected to the regulator to adjust the position of the valve to vary the flow of fuel through the fuel line. The controller is interposed between the trigger and the regulator, and can include a rotatably mounted knob.