Large flame torch with textured flame bowl

Abstract

An apparatus with a fuel container and a flame bowl atop the fuel container is disclosed. The flame bowl has a wick proximate the center thereof. The wick extends into a fuel supply within the fuel container. The flame bowl has an interior surface that is texturized to enhance the appearance of the flame.

1 . An apparatus comprising:
 a fuel container; and   a flame bowl atop the fuel container having a wick proximate the center thereof, the wick extending into a fuel supply within the fuel container;   wherein the flame bowl has an interior surface that is texturized to enhance the appearance of the flame.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface is texturized in such a way to promote capillary action of fuel away from the wick. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface is texturized in such a way to promote charring on the interior surface. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the interior surface is texturized by a plurality of nubs. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the bowl is texturized by peening. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the bowl is texturized by knurling. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the flame bowl provides a substantially flat floor. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the flame bowl provides a wick holder for the wick. 
   
   
       9 . An apparatus comprising:
 a fuel source;   a wick holder having a wick in contact with the fuel source; and   a flame bowl surrounding the wick holder;   wherein the flame bowl provides an inner surface that is texturized to promote seepage of fuel from the wick holder and charring on the inner surface.   
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , further comprising a neck attached to the flame bowl and adapted to interfit with the fuel source. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the fuel source is a container of liquid fuel. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the inner surface of the flame bowl is texturized by scoring. 
   
   
       13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the inner surface of the flame bowl is texturized by knurling. 
   
   
       14 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the inner surface of the flame bowl is texturized by peening. 
   
   
       15 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the inner surface of the flame bowl is texturized by a plurality of nubs. 
   
   
       16 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the flame bowl provides a substantially flat floor surrounding the wick holder, the floor being texturized to promote seepage of fuel from the wick holder and charring on the inner surface. 
   
   
       17 . An apparatus comprising:
 a wick holder;   a flame bowl surrounding the wick holder and having a textured inner surface, the texture being at least sufficient to promote seepage of fuel from the wick holder onto the inner surface; and   a neck attached to the flame bowl for fitting to a fuel source.   
   
   
       18 . The apparatus of  claim 17 , further comprising a glass wick in the wick holder. 
   
   
       19 . The apparatus of  claim 18 , further comprising a container of liquid fuel attached to the neck. 
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the fuel source is secured to the neck by a threaded fitting.