U.S. patent application number 13/357871 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-25 for tiki torch filler.
The applicant listed for this patent is Jeanelle Green, Keith Green. Invention is credited to Jeanelle Green, Keith Green.
Application Number | 20130186307 13/357871 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48796166 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130186307 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Green; Keith ; et
al. |
July 25, 2013 |
Tiki Torch Filler
Abstract
A tiki torch lamp filler system is a table having a top and a
plurality of legs supporting the top above a surface. The top
includes a plurality of holes for receiving and supporting tiki
torch lamp containers with the wick opening in the tiki torch lamp
container facing upward and with the table legs being of sufficient
length to support the table top a distance from the surface to
assure clearance between the tiki torch lamp container and the
surface when the tiki torch lamp container is in a receptive hole
in the table top.
Inventors: |
Green; Keith; (Houston,
TX) ; Green; Jeanelle; (Houston, TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Green; Keith
Green; Jeanelle |
Houston
Houston |
TX
TX |
US
US |
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Family ID: |
48796166 |
Appl. No.: |
13/357871 |
Filed: |
January 25, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
108/25 ; 108/28;
141/331 |
Current CPC
Class: |
F21V 37/0012
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
108/25 ; 108/28;
141/331 |
International
Class: |
B65B 39/00 20060101
B65B039/00; A47B 37/00 20060101 A47B037/00 |
Claims
1. A tiki torch lamp filler system for filling a tiki torch lamp
defined by an elongated container having an open top and a wick in
communication with the interior of the container and the open top,
the tiki torch lamp adapted to be filled with fuel through the open
top, the tiki torch lamp filler system comprising: a. A flat
surface having a plurality of through holes each adapted for
receiving and supporting a tiki torch lamp container such that the
elongated container of the tiki torch lamp extends through the
through holes and below the flat surface, with the open top of the
tiki torch lamp container at or above the surface and accessible
from above the flat surface; and b. Supports for positioning the
flat surface above a supporting surface in such a manner to provide
clearance between the tiki torch lamp container and the supporting
surface, whereby the tiki torch lamp container having a wick
opening may be filled with fuel while positioned in one of the
through holes.
2. The tiki torch lamp filler system of claim 1, further including
supplies used in connection with the tiki torch lamp filler system,
and storage compartments integral with the flat surface for storing
supplies used in filling the tiki torch lamp container.
3. The tiki torch lamp filler system of claim 1, further including
latex gloves for use in connection with the tiki torch lamp filler
system, and a storage compartment for storing latex gloves.
4. The tiki torch lamp system of claim 1, wherein the flat surface
and supports form a table with legs.
5. The tiki torch lamp filler system of claim 1, further including
a funnel sized to fit in the wick opening of the tiki torch lamp
container for facilitating pouring fuel into the container.
6. (canceled)
7. A tiki torch lamp filler system for filling a tiki torch lamp
defined by an elongated container having an open top and a wick in
communication with the interior of the container and the open top,
the tiki torch lamp adapted to be filled with fuel through the open
top, the tiki torch lamp filler system comprising: a. A flat
surface having a plurality of through holes each adapted for
receiving and supporting a tiki torch lamp container such that the
elongated container of the tiki torch lamp extends through the
through holes and below the flat surface, with the open top of the
tiki torch lamp container at or above the surface and accessible
from above the flat surface; b. Supports for positioning the flat
surface above a supporting surface in such a manner to provide
clearance between the tiki torch lamp container and the supporting
surface, whereby the tiki torch lamp container having a wick
opening may be filled with fuel while positioned in one of the
through holes; and c. Further including supplies used in connection
with the tiki torch lamp filler system, and storage compartments
integral with the flat surface for storing supplies used in filling
the tiki torch lamp container.
8. The tiki torch lamp filler system of claim 7, further including
a funnel sized to fit in the wick opening of the tiki torch lamp
container for facilitating pouring fuel into the container.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates generally to a method and system for
refilling lamps and is specifically directed to a system for
filling tiki torch lamps.
[0003] 2. Discussion of the Art
[0004] Tiki torches are popular outdoor lighting appliances and are
generally associated with a tropical motif. A typical tiki torch is
mounted on the top of a pole which can be of any desired height,
but is generally five to seven feet in length. A tiki torch lamp is
mounted on the top of the pole. Generally, the lamp has a
receptacle at its bottom for receiving the upper end of the pole.
The lamp comprises a container for holding oil, kerosene or other
fuel and a wick is placed in an opening provided at the top of the
container. The lamp may then be lit in typical fashion for
providing a desirable tropical ambiance to the outdoor setting.
[0005] In order to refill the container with oil it is either
necessary to remove the entire pole/lamp assembly from its
installed location and pour the fuel into the lamp top opening
after removing the wick. In some cases the lamp may be removed from
the pole and held independently of the pole while pouring fuel into
the container. Typically, the wick is removed during this
process.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] The subject invention is directed to a tike torch lamp
filler system that minimizes spillage, provides a convenient place
to place the wick during filling operation, and permits multiple
torch lamps to be filled in an easy and efficient manner. The
filler system of the invention comprises a portable table having a
top having one or more torch receptive holes. The table is mounted
on a plurality of legs of sufficient length to permit the torch
lamps to extend through the holes and be held in a suspended
manner, assuring that the torches are stable and secure during the
filling process.
[0007] The tike torch lamps are placed in the receptive holes and
the wicks are removed. The wicks may be placed directly on the
table, assuring that the wicks are not soiled during the process.
The tiki torch lamps may then be conveniently filled with fuel,
preferably using a funnel with a spout sized to fit into the wick
opening in the torch container.
[0008] In the preferred embodiment, fuel and the funnel may be
stored under the table top and latex gloves and other accessory
items may be conveniently stored in the table assembly, making the
process of filling the tiki torches convenient and efficient.
[0009] Once the lamp containers are filled, the wicks may be
replaced and the lamps reinstalled on the poles.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the table assembly.
[0011] FIG. 2 is a view of the table assembly showing the tiki
torch lamps positioned to be filled, with the wicks removed.
[0012] FIG. 3 is an illustration of the filling process using a
source of fuel and a funnel.
[0013] FIG. 4 is a view of the table assembly after the filling
process is completed, with the wicks be installed in the torch
lamps.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0014] The table for supporting the filler system of the subject
invention is shown in FIG. 1. In the exemplary embodiment, the
table comprises a top 10 having a plurality of through holes
adapted for receiving tiki torch lamps. It is desirable that a
plurality of legs 14 support the table above a support surface
which may be another table or the ground or other support surface
as a matter of choice. Typically, additional support braces 16, 18
are provided for stability.
[0015] In the preferred embodiment the table includes integral
storage units such as the receptacle 20 for storing latex gloves or
similar items. For example, it may be desirable to store a funnel
and a fuel container in the table assembly. It may also be
desirable to store rags or other clean-up items.
[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, one or more tiki torch lamps 22 may be
placed in the holes 12 provided in the table top 10. The lamp
containers are held upright and in a sturdy position with the wick
opening 24 exposed. The table top 10 is supported sufficiently
above the support surface by legs 14 to provide clearance for the
container bottom 26. A funnel 28 may be used with its pour spout
end placed in the wick opening 24. This facilitates pouring the
fuel from the fuel supply bottle 28 into the tiki lamp container
22.
[0017] Once the lamps 22 have been filled with fuel, the wicks 30
may be placed in the opening 24 of the lamps and the tiki torch
lamps are ready to be reinstalled on the mounting poles.
[0018] The tiki torch lamp filler system of the subject invention
provides a safe, efficient and clean apparatus and method for
filling and refilling tiki torch lamps.
[0019] While certain features and embodiments of the invention have
been described in detail herein, it should be understood that the
invention includes all modifications and enhancements within the
scope and spirit of the following claims.
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