Torch device configured to distribute heat around the periphery of an object
A torch device includes: a housing having a thermal energy source positioned therein; an ignition button operatively connected to the thermal energy source; and a thermal energy producing structure extending from a first end of the housing and operatively connected to the thermal energy source. The thermal energy producing structure includes an inner surface, an outer surface, an opening defined by the inner surface, and at least one orifice positioned around a periphery of the thermal energy producing structure such that thermal energy produced at the at least one opening is distributed evenly around a peripheral circumference of an object positioned within the opening.
1 . A torch device comprising:
a housing having a thermal energy source positioned therein;
an ignition button operatively connected to the thermal energy source; and
a thermal energy producing structure extending from a first end of the housing and operatively connected to the thermal energy source,
wherein the thermal energy producing structure comprises an inner surface, an outer surface, an opening defined by the inner surface, and at least one continuous orifice formed as a continuous channel extending around a periphery of the thermal energy producing structure such that thermal energy is produced at the at least one continuous orifice, discharged by the at least one continuous orifice into the opening, and distributed evenly around a peripheral circumference of an object positioned within the opening.
2 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the thermal energy source comprises a fuel tank configured to store fuel and the device further comprises an electrical ignition wire positioned within the housing and configured to ignite the fuel when activated by the ignition button.
3 . The device of claim 2 , wherein the ignition button is configured to ignite the fuel at the at least one orifice and allow fuel to flow from the fuel tank to the at least one orifice.
4 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the thermal energy source comprises at least one battery and the device further comprises at least one wire connected between the at least one battery and at least one resistive heating element positioned within the at least one orifice that is configured to be activated by the ignition button.
5 . The device of claim 1 , wherein the opening defined by the inner surface is a closed loop.
6 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the closed loop is circular.
7 . The device of claim 5 , wherein the closed loop defines at least three distinct sides.
8 . The device of claim 7 , wherein the at least three distinct sides form a shape chosen from a group consisting of: a triangle, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, and a heptagon.
9 . The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of nozzles disposed on the inner surface of the thermal energy producing structure.
10 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of nozzles protrudes outwardly from the inner surface.
11 . The device of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of nozzles is flush on the inner surface of the housing.
12 . A thermal energy producing structure configured to be coupled to a handheld housing having a thermal energy source positioned therein, the thermal energy producing structure comprising:
an inner surface;
an outer surface;
an opening defined by the inner surface; and
at least one continuous orifice formed as a continuous channel extending around a periphery of the thermal energy producing structure such that thermal energy is produced at the at least one continuous orifice, discharged by the at least one continuous orifice into the opening, and distributed evenly around a peripheral circumference of an object positioned within the opening.
13 . The structure of claim 12 , wherein the opening defined by the inner surface is a closed loop.
14 . The structure of claim 13 , wherein the closed loop is circular.
15 . The structure of claim 13 , wherein the closed loop defines at least three distinct sides.
16 . The structure of claim 15 , wherein the at least three distinct sides form a shape chosen from a group consisting of: a triangle, a rectangle, a pentagon, a hexagon, and a heptagon.
17 . The structure of claim 12 , further comprising a plurality of nozzles disposed on the inner surface of the structure.
18 . The structure of claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of nozzles protrudes outwardly from the inner surface.
19 . The structure of claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of nozzles is flush on the inner surface of the structure.
20 . The structure of claim 17 , wherein each of the plurality of nozzles is configured to direct the thermal energy towards the center of the opening.