Combination torch and check valve assembly

In a torch combination that includes at least a body, barrel and a head that includes at least fuel and oxygen passageways and at least respective fuel and oxygen valves;

• the improvement comprising:
• two respective check valve bodies disposed in fluid communication with said respective fuel and oxygen passageways and connected with said torch handle;
• each said check valve body having a chamber for receiving a check valve subassembly;
• each said chamber having a first end having a passageway and having a second end open for receiving said check valve subassembly;
• two respective check valve subassemblies inserted within said respective chambers;
• each said check valve subassembly including;
• a. a guide having at least one flow passage and a central bore having a first diameter at a first end and a second diameter greater than said first diameter at a second end for receiving a retainer;
• b. a retainer disposed with a first end disposed in said second diameter passageway;
• c. a seal disposed on said first end of said retainer;
• d. a moveable seat disposed in said guide and adjacent said seal;
• e. biasing means biasing said moveable seat toward said seal;
• f. first means holding said guide and retainer together;
• and
• g. second means holding said check valve subassemblies within said chambers;
• and
• respective hose connectors connected with said check valve bodies adjacent said chamber second ends for connecting respective fuel and oxygen hoses therewith;
• such that any reverse flow is arrested before it enters a respective hose and regulator and danger of explosion is minimized.