Method of fueling an oil lamp
US8678045B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF23Q2/52
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Garden torches, hurricane lanterns and other oil lamps can be refueled through a flexible hose terminating in a tube or hollow needle insertable into the lamp's fuel reservoir through a wick slot. This method avoids skin contact with fuel and with soot deposited on the oil lamp reservoir.
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