Max Sarah Berkovits

US Patent:

20080044780, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Aug 21, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/506716

Inventors:

Max Berkovits - Oceanside NY, US

International Classification:

F23D 14/72

US Classification:

431153

Abstract:

A torch, and ignitor or gas valve interlock located on the same part which the operator moves to activate the torch, which is overcome by the operator by providing a tangential rolling force to the interlock as the finger is seated on a downwardly actuated ignitor. The torch ignitor and gas valve interlock according to the present invention requires a skilled, compound motion easily provided by an adult and unlikely to be imposed by accidental gross motions, without diminishing or interfering with the operator's ability to easily operate the ignitor.