Patent ID: 6056255
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: F17C

Abstract:
A torch stand for use with a plurality of compressed gas cylinders having gas hoses equipped with torch nozzles wherein the torch stand comprises:a base unit including a generally rectangular base member having a plurality of interior compartments; wherein each compartment is dimensioned to receive the lower portion of one of the plurality of compressed gas cylinders;a vertical support unit including a support rod member having a bottom portion, an intermediate portion, and a top portion wherein the bottom portion of the support rod member is fixedly secured to the base member; anda stabilizing unit including a multi-armed vertically adjustable stabilizing member operatively associated with the intermediate portion of the support rod member wherein the stabilizing member is provided with a plurality of outwardly projecting stabilizing arms having outboard and inboard ends wherein the outboard ends of at least some of the stabilizing arms are provided with eyelets adapted to receive a torch nozzle; and wherein the inboard ends of at least some of the stabilizing arms are provided with eyelets that are adapted to threadably receive a gas hose.