Apparatus and methods for controlling a flame

An apparatus for producing a sustained flame comprising:

• a first reservoir for containing a first flame-fueling liquid;
• a second reservoir for containing a second flame-fueling liquid;
• a first wick having a first end disposed within the first reservoir and a second, flame-bearing end generally located above the first end;
• a second wick disposed substantially adjacent the first wick, having a first end disposed within the second reservoir and a second, flame-bearing end above the first end;
• a first air channel disposed to supply oxygen to each wick, where a first end of the first air channel is generally located near the flame-bearing end of each wick;
• and
• a valve for controlling flow of air into the at least one air channel,
• whereby, when the first and second flame-fueling liquids are supplied to the first and second reservoirs, the first and second flame-fueling liquids are communicated up the first and second wicks to fuel flames emanating from the flame-bearing ends of the first and second wicks.

An apparatus for producing a sustained flame comprising:

• a first reservoir for containing a first flame-fueling liquid, wherein the first reservoir further comprises:
• a cap which forms airtight seal;
• and
• a valve for controlling a flow of air into the first reservior;
• a second reservior for containing a second flame-fueling liquid;
• a first wick having a first end disposed within the first reservior and a second, flame-bearing end generally located above the first end;
• a second wick disposed substantially adjacent the first wick, having a first end disposed within the second reservoir and a second, flame-bearing end above the first end;
• and
• a first air channel disposed to supply oxygen to each wick, where a first end of the first air channel is generally located near the flame-bearing end of each wick;
• whereby, when the first and second flame-fueling liquids are supplied to the first and second reservoirs, the first and second flame-fueling liquids are communicated up the first and second wicks to fuel flames emanating from the flame-bearing ends of the first and second wicks.