Torch illumination device
OwnerCharles T. Rockwell, Jr.inventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates generally to an illumination device. More particularly, the present invention relates to providing an illumination device included in a portable gas torch apparatus. A control element in a first position, selects a light switch apparatus for turning on or off a light to illuminate the object being heated or soldered. In a second position, the control element selects a gas flow control apparatus for turning on or off the portable gas torch gas flow. In a third position, the control element selects an ignition apparatus for igniting the gas in a burner region of the gas torch.
Claims15
An apparatus comprising:
- a handle;
- a light producing apparatus;
- and
- a control apparatus attached to the handle, wherein the control apparatus includes a control element for selecting a mode of operation of a gas torch, wherein in a first position, the control element selects a light switch apparatus for turning on or off a light source in the light producing apparatus, wherein in a second position the control element selects a gas flow control apparatus for turning on or off a gas flow to a burner, and wherein in a third position, the control element selects an ignition apparatus for igniting the gas in the burner.
A method comprising:
- providing a light producing apparatus;
- attaching the light producing apparatus to a portable gas torch;
- and
- providing a control apparatus attached to the portable gas torch, wherein the control apparatus includes a control element for selecting a mode of operation of a gas torch, wherein in a first position, the control element selects a light switch apparatus for turning on or off a light in the light producing apparatus, wherein in a second position the control element selects a gas flow control apparatus for turning on or off a gas flow to a burner, and wherein in a third position, the control element selects an ignition apparatus for igniting the gas in the burner.
An apparatus comprising:
- a handle;
- a light producing apparatus;
- and
- a control apparatus attached to the handle, wherein the control apparatus includes a control element for selecting a mode of operation of a gas torch, wherein in a first position, the control element selects a light switch apparatus for turning on or off a light source in the light producing apparatus, wherein in a second position the control element selects a gas flow control apparatus for turning on or off a gas flow to a burner, and wherein in a third position, the control element selects an ignition apparatus for igniting the gas in the burner, and wherein the control apparatus further comprises a pin to lock the control element in the second position for maintaining gas flow during operation of the gas torch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.