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Hands-free striker for lighting a torch

US9885479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 20, 2017
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB62B2202/022
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hands-free striker assembly for use with a torch cart for igniting a torch attached to the torch cart. The hands-free striker has a mounting body mounted to the torch cart having a striker tip for lighting the torch. The hands-free striker also has a friction pad for lighting the torch by passing the torch over the friction pad and into contact with the striker tip.

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