Torches, torch assemblies and methods for igniting fuel

A torch system for igniting a target fuel, the torch system comprising:

• an elongate wand having a handle end and an opposing forward end;
• a first flame director removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• and
• a second flame director configured to be removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• wherein the first flame director is configured to deliver a first flame pattern, and the second flame director is configured to deliver a second flame pattern that is different than the first flame pattern;
• and
• wherein:
• the first flame director has a central axis and includes:
• an outer surface;
• and
• a plurality of circumferentially spaced apart jet channels extending to the outer surface;
• and
• each jet channel is configured to direct a respective flame jet forwardly and radially outwardly from the outer surface at an acute angle to the central axis to form the first flame pattern.

A torch system for igniting a target fuel, the torch system comprising:

• an elongate wand having a handle end and an opposing forward end;
• a first flame director removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• and
• a second flame director configured to be removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• wherein the first flame director is configured to deliver a first flame pattern, and the second flame director is configured to deliver a second flame pattern that is different than the first flame pattern;
• and
• wherein:
• the torch system includes a combustion chamber on the forward end of the wand;
• the first flame director includes:
• an outer surface;
• and
• a plurality of spaced apart jet channels fluidly connecting the combustion chamber to the outer surface;
• and
• the torch system is configured such that, when a pressurized flow of a gaseous torch fuel is supplied to the combustion chamber and ignited, a flame is generated in the combustion chamber and is forced outwardly from the combustion chamber through the jet channels as respective flame jets to form the first flame pattern.

A method for igniting a target fuel, the method comprising:

• providing a torch including:
• an elongate wand having a handle end and an opposing forward end;
• and
• a first flame director removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• applying flame to the target fuel from the first flame director;
• removing the first flame director from the forward end of the wand;
• thereafter
• mounting a second flame director on the forward end of the wand;
• and thereafter
• applying flame to the target fuel or a second target fuel from the second flame director;
• wherein the first flame director is configured to deliver a first flame pattern, and the second flame director is configured to deliver a second flame pattern that is different than the first flame pattern;
• and
• wherein the target fuel is a grill fuel in a cooking grill.

A method for igniting a target fuel, the method comprising:

• providing a torch including:
• an elongate wand having a handle end and an opposing forward end;
• and
• a first flame director removably mounted on the forward end of the wand;
• applying flame to the target fuel from the first flame director;
• removing the first flame director from the forward end of the wand;
• thereafter
• mounting a second flame director on the forward end of the wand;
• and thereafter
• applying flame to the target fuel or a second target fuel from the second flame director:
• wherein the first flame director is configured to deliver a first flame pattern, and the second flame director is configured to deliver a second flame pattern that is different than the first flame pattern;
• and
• wherein:
• the torch includes a combustion chamber on the forward end of the wand;
• the first flame director includes:
• an outer surface;
• and
• a plurality of spaced apart jet channels fluidly connecting the combustion chamber to the outer surface;
• and
• the method includes:
• supplying a pressurized flow of a gaseous torch fuel to the combustion chamber;
• and
• igniting the gaseous torch fuel in the combustion chamber to generate a flame in the combustion chamber that is forced outwardly from the combustion chamber through the jet channels as respective flame jets to form the first flame pattern.