WO1997026482A1

WO1997026482A1 - Torch attachment

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Publication number: WO1997026482A1
Application number: PCT/AU1997/000017
Authority: WO
Inventors: Justin Anthony Daley
Original assignee: Justin Anthony Daley
Priority date: 1996-01-15
Filing date: 1997-01-15
Publication date: 1997-07-24

Abstract

A torch and an attachment for a torch is disclosed. The attachment or torch has a projecting handle and at least one arm securing strap. The torch or a torch to which the attachment is fixed can be tied by the arm strap to the forearm of the user. In this manner the wrist of the user when carrying the torch is substantially unbent and the discomfort of carrying a heavy torch for long periods of time is reduced. The torch or a torch to which the attachment is fixed, when worn, can be used in self defence to receive a blow rather than the forearm of the user. The handle preferably incorporates a switch mechanism which activates the on/off switch of the torch. Further, the handle preferably projects forward perpendicularly from the torch to permit a more comfortable grip.

Description

TORCH ATTACHMENT

This invention relates to a torch attachment.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Torches are typically carried by security guards during night duty. However these torches tend to be uncomfortable to carry for long periods of time, since the activation switch is towards the front of the torch whilst the centre of mass of the torch is towards the middle, placing strain on a security guard's wrist.

The present invention relates to a torch attachment which aims to reduce the discomfort of carrying a torch for long periods of time. Further, the torch attachment of the present invention allows the torch to be used in a defensive manner should the security guard be physically assaulted.

It is known that some side arm batons include a torch as typified by Patents US 4,479,171 to Mains, US 5,347,436 to Clyde et al, US 5,363,285 to Wideman. These types of weapons all include a heavy substantially solid body with a short handle peφendicularly projecting therefore proximal to an end. These weapons can be used with swinging motions about the handle, thrusting motions and other movements requiring the major portion of the baton to be other than lying against the forearm of a welder. In all cases these batons are weapons with a secondary feature of an incoφorated torch. As will become clear the invention disclosed herein is directed to reducing wrist discomfort due to carrying heavy torches for long periods of time. In solving this problem the torch is substantially secured to the forearm of a user thereby preventing the required movements used with a side arm baton.

Another example of a side arm baton incoφorating a torch is Patent US 5,405,134 to Wolfram. There is described a collar with projecting handle which can be affixed to and used to convert a cylindrical torch into a side arm baton. The handle incoφorates a spray nozzle and a reservoir of pressurised chemical which can be sprayed from the nozzle. The problem of wrist discomfort has not been addressed but rather the transformation of a torch into a weapon. As mentioned above, the invention does not provide the necessary freedom of movement for the subject arrangement to be used as a side arm baton.

In one preferred form, use of the subject arrangement as a side arm baton is even further restricted by the forward projecting nature of the handle. This is further described herein. It is known to provide means to secure a small light weight torch to the wrist or forearm These torches are intended to light the immediate area about the hand so provide light to see whilst permitting both hands to be free. Examples of these arrangements include Patent US 5,345,368 to Huff, US 4,788,631 to Fuller and US 5,154,506. In all cases the torches disclosed are small and consequendy too low powered or have inadequate electrical energy storage, or both to be used by security guards. Torches or sufficient capabilities to be used by security guards are unsuitable due to size and weight to be used with the arrangements disclosed in the mentioned patents.

It is an object of this invention to provide a torch attachment arrangement to obviate or minimise at least one of the aforementioned problems, or at least provide the public with a useful choice.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

In one preferred form, not necessarily the broadest or only form, the invention may be said to reside in a torch attachment arrangement including: a first body being adapted for retaining a torch; a handle means on the first body; a first arm securing means adapted to be secured to the torch; and, the handle means being adapted whereby in use with a torch the first body can retain the torch and the first body can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first arm securing means secured to the torch can be in engagement with the forearm. From the above it will be appreciated that in use the torch is secured to the forearm of the user and until unsecured cannot be used in offensive movements such as a side arm baton can. As already mentioned and later expanded the secured torch can be used defensively by the user raising the arm so that a blow is taken on the torch.

In one preferred form the first arm securing means is attached to the first body and thereby with the torch retained by the first body the first arm securing means is secured to the torch. In the preferred form the first arm securing means is attached to the first body but it will be appreciated that this is not necessary to the broadest concept of the invention; the first securing means could be attached directly or indirectly to the torch.

In a preferred form the handle projects from the first body such that when a torch is retained in the first body the handle is substantially in the plane of and convergent with the axis of the torch light beam and when in use the handle projects upwardly. Preferably, the handle when a torch is retained in the first body projects forward of being peφendicular to the axis of the torch light beam such that when the torch is retained by the first body and secured to the forearm then the handle can be held substantially without bending the wrist. Whilst, providing a handle peφendicularly projecting from the body lessens wrist discomfort further advantage can be gained by the handle projecting forward at an angle. In this way the handle can be consider to form a form of pistol handle or grip. The effect is that the wrist need not be bent and a more comfortable manner of holding the handle is effected.

In one preferred form the handle incoφorates switch mechanism which, when the torch and torch attachment are in use, permits the activation and deactivation of an on/off switch of the torch. Preferably the switch mechanism includes a spring biased rod, means to limit movement of the rod, and means to effect selected longitudinal movement of the rod, the mechanism and the first handle being adapted to retain the torch in such a manner that the selected longitudinal movement of the rod can effect operation of the on/off switch of the torch. In preference the switch mechanism can be activated by a finger or by the thumb of a hand gripping the handle when the torch is in use. As will be appreciated with the torch secured to the forearm it is not generally convenient to directly activate an on/off button of the torch with the hand holding the handle. Obviously the other hand could be used but it is more convenient to incoφorate a switch mechanising to permit the hand holding the handle to activate the on/off switch.

In a preferred form, the handle has a flared and shaped end, distal from the first body, adapted for bearing against the hand proximal to the thumb. Preferably the flared end is adapted for bearing against the side of the first finger distal from the second finger. In an alternative preferred form the flared end is adapted for bearing against the outermost side of the hand, the thumb and the first finger. Further, in a preferred form the handle includes a shaped longitudinal profile for finger gripping. These shapes of the handle assist in providing a comfortable grip for the hand thereby lessening the discomfort of carrying the torch further.

In one preferred form, the first body includes a hollow portion for receiving and retaining a portion of a torch. Preferably the first body include two or more mating sections which can be selectively separated to facilitate insertion of the portion of the torch into the hollow portion of the first body. In an alternative preferred form, the hollow portion is between two opposed wing sections which can be separated for insertion of the portion of the torch, and clamping means to clamp the winged sections about the torch. Preferably the handle means is disposed at a location which in use is adjacent an activation switch of the torch, the handle means including a push button arranged to actuate the torch activation switch when pressed.

Whilst there are a number of ways in which a torch of suitable type can be retained to the first body it will be appreciated that the two mentioned provide simple yet secure manners for doing so. It is generally desirable that the first body retain the torch in a secure manner such that there is very limited movement of one to the other. Use of retaining means that permit the torch to move to some degree relative to the first means has an insecure feel in use and is sometime found to be uncomfortable and less controllable.

In one further preferred form there is a second body to retain a torch, second arm securing means attached to the second body, the first arm securing means being attached to the first body, and the second body being adapted in use to retain the torch spaced from the first body. In preference, the spacing of the first and second bodies is such that the first arm securing means secures the torch about the forearm proximal to the wrist and the second arm securing means secures the torch about the forearm proximal to the elbow. In a further preferred form, the first and second bodies are joined by an elongate frame.

It will be appreciated that where the torch to be supported is long then using a second body and second arm securing means the torch can be supported by the forearm at two spaced locations. If desired further arm securing means can be utilised.

In preference the first and second arm securing means includes a flexible strap with fastening means allowing the strap to be selectively secured to the forearm. The arm securing means may comprise a strapping means for releasably strapping the first body to the arm of the user.

Without limiting the broad nature of the first and second securing means these can take a number of forms not limited too the following examples: VELCRO (trade mark) straps, strap and buckle, and clasp. Further, the arm securing means may take the form of a hooked support that is hooked over the arm. In another preferred form the handle is adapted to retain a further torch such that two torches, spaced apart by the handle, can be held a torch above and a torch below the forearm of a user. This arrangement allows one torch to be adapted for illumination at long distances whilst the other can be adapted for illumination of short but wide field of illumination. In an alternative form, the torch attachment may further comprise a second body for retaining the torch, the second body being attachable to the handle of the torch and being provided with a further arm securing means for engagement with the arm of the user. The second body is preferably independent of the first body and may be used in situations where the torch has a long handle, so as to provide additional stability to the torch when attached to the arm of the user.

The invention may also be said to reside, again not necessarily the broadest or only form, in a torch attachment arrangement as in any one of the preceding embodiments and a torch for which the torch arrangement is adapted to attach to. In another alternative form, the invention may be said to reside, not necessarily the broadest or only form, in a torch including a handle means and a first arm securing means attached to the torch, the torch being adapted so that whereby in use the torch can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first arm securing means can be in engagement with the forearm. In one preferred form the handle projects from the torch such that the handle is substantially in the plane of and convergent with the axis of the torch light beam and when in use the handle projects upwardly. In preference the handle projects forward of being perpendicular to the axis of the torch light beam such that when the torch is secured to the forearm then the handle can be held substantially without bending the wrist.

In another form, the invention may be said, again not necessarily the broadest or only form, in a torch attachment arrangement including:

a handle means between a first and a second body; a first arm securing means adapted to be secured to a torch; and,

the first and second bodies being adapted to retain a first and second torch respectively, and the first body can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first securing means can be in engagement with the forearm. In preference the first arm securing means is attached to the first body and thereby with the torch retained by the first body the first arm securing means is secured to the torch. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGURE 1 is an upper perspective view of a torch attachment according to a first embodiment of the present invention, showing a torch retained in the torch retaining means;

FIGURE 2 is an upper perspective view of the torch attachment of Figure 1, showing the torch attachment grasped in use;

FIGURE 3 is an upper perspective view of a torch attachment according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing torches provided in each of the torch retaining means;

FIGURE 4 is an isometric view of the torch attachment shown in Figure 3;

FIGURE 5 is a schematic perspective view of a torch attachment according to a third embodiment shown fitted to a torch;

FIGURE 6 is a schematic perspective view of the torch attachment shown in Figure 5;

FIGURE 7 is a sectional view of a first part of the torch attachment of Figure 5;

FIGURE 8 is a cross-section on line 8-8 of Figure 7;

FIGURE 9 is a cross-section on line 9-9 of Figure 7;

FIGURE 10 is a cross-section on line 10-10 of Figure 7;

FIGURE 11 is a sectional view of a second part of the torch attachment of Figure 5;

FIGURE 12 is an end view of the second part shown in of Figure li;

FIGURE 13, 14 and 15 illustrate the torch attachment of Figure 5 shown fitted to a user; and,

FIGURE 16 is a schematic perspective view showing the torch attachment of Figure 5 fitted to a small torch, in which case only the first part of the torch attachment is used. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In Figure 1 there is shown a torch attachment 10 comprising a body in the form of a longitudinal member 12, a handle 14 and an arm securing means 16. The longitudinal member 12 is curved in a transverse direction. The longitudinal member 12 has a first end 18 and a second end 20, a convex surface 22 and a concave surface 24.

The handle 14 is configured as a pistol grip and is attached to the convex surface 22 of the longitudinal member 12 adjacent the first end 18. The arm securing means 16 is provided on the convex surface 22 of the longitudinal member 12 adjacent the second end 20. The arm securing means 16 is shown in Figure 1 as a clasp or hooked or curved bracket, however any other convenient form may be utilised, such as a strapping means comprising a strap with a VELCRO (trade mark) securing system.

There is further provided a torch retaining means in the form of a pair of clips 26. The clips 26 are attached to the concave surface 24 of the longitudinal member 12. One of the clips 26 is provided adjacent the first end 18 and one of the clips 26 is provided adjacent die second end 20.

A torch 28 having a front 30 and an activation switch (not shown) is held by the pair of clips 26. The front 30 of the torch 28 projects forward of the first end 18 of the longitudinal member 12.

A push button 32 is provided in the handle 14. The push button 32 is arranged such that by depressing the push button 32, die activation switch of the torch 28 is operated.

Figure 2 shows the torch attachment 10 in use. The handle 29 of the torch 28 is held to the longitudinal member 12 by the clips 26. The handle 14 is gripped in the user's hand, whilst the arm securing means 16 grips the user's arm adjacent the elbow. The push button 32 can be pressed by the user's finger, providing a convenient mechanism to activate the torch 28. Further, the arm securing means 26 helps reduce stress on the user's wrist by more evenly distributing the weight of the torch 28.

Further, in the event of an assault on the user, the user can bring his or her arm in a defensive motion to deflect a blow onto the torch 28, preventing the blow from striking the user.

In Figures 3 and 4 there is shown a torch attachment 40 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The torch attachment 40 comprises a first longitudinal member 42, a second longitudinal member 44, a handle 46 and an arm securing means 48. The first and second longitudinal members 42 and 44 are curved in a transverse direction. The first and second longitudinal members 42 and 44 each have a first end 50, a second end 52, a convex surface 54 and a concave surface 56.

The handle 46 is attached to the convex surfaces 54 of the longitudinal members 42 and 44. Similarly, the arm securing means 48 is attached to the convex surfaces 54 of the longitudinal members 42 and 44. The longitudinal members 42 and 44 are held spaced apart and substantially parallel by the handle 46 and the arm securing means 48. The handle 46 is attached adjacent the first end 50 of each of the longitudinal members 42 and 44, whilst the arm securing means 48 is attached adjacent the second end 52 of each of the longitudinal members 42 and 44. A torch retaining means in the form of a pair of clips 58 is provided on each of the longitudinal members 42 and 44. The clips 58 are attached to the concave surfaces 56 of the longitudinal members 42 and 44.

Torches 60 and 62, each having a front 64 and an activation switch 66 are shown. The torch 60 is held to the longitudinal member 42 and the torch 62 is held to the longitudinal member 44 by the clips 58. The front 64 of the torches 60 and 62 project forward of first ends 50 the longitudinal members 42 and 44.

A push button 68 is provided in the handle 46. The push button 68 is arranged such that when the push button 68 is depressed, the activation switch 66 of the torches 60 and 62 is operated. The arm securing means 58 is shown as a clasp, however other variations are possible. For example, the clasp may be replaced by a buckle or a clamp or any other suitable device.

In use the handle 46 is gripped by the hand of the user and the arm securing means 48 clasps the arm of the user adjacent the elbow. The torches 60 and 62 can be operated by pressing the push button 68 to turn the torches 60 and 62 on and off, thereby providing a convenient means for operating the torches 60 and 62 with one hand. The handle 46 and the arm securing means 48 reduce stress on the arm of the user by more evenly distributing the weight of the torches 60 and 62 along the forearm of the user. Further, the torch attachment 40 may be used in a defensive manner should the user be assaulted. If assaulted, the user can move his or her arm so that an impending blow is taken on either of the torches 60 or 62, thus saving the user from receiving the blow on his or her person. When boui of the torches 60 and 62 are present, one of the torches 60 and 62 can be set to a long focal length and the other to a short focal length. This arrangement provides the user a broad beam and a narrow beam simultaneously.

Modifications and variations such as would be apparent to a skilled addressee are deemed within the scope of the present invention.

For example, the arm securing means could be of any convenient form, such as a clasp, a clamp, a strap or a brace.

Further, the torch securing means may be of any convenient type, such as a clamp, a clasp or a clip. Still further, the torch securing means may either be attached to a longitudinal member, or may pass around a torch and a longitudinal member in a transverse direction.

Referring now to Figures. 5 to 16, the torch attachment 70 according to a third embodiment comprises a first part 71 and a second part 72. The first and second parts 71, 72 are mounted on the handle 73 of a torch 75 having a head 77 and a push-button activation switch (not shown) incoφorated in the handle 73.

The first part 71 comprises a hollow body 80 formed in two parts 81, 82 having mating faces 83 which abut at a mating plane 85. The two sections 81, 82 are releasably secured together by securing means 87 such as machine screws.

The hollow body 80 defines a central passage 89 in which the handle 73 of the torch 75 can be accommodated with the head 77 of the torch exposed at one end of the body. The two-part construction of the hollow body 80 allows the hollow body to be easily assembled about the handle 73 of the torch 75.

The hollow body 80 incoφorates a handle 90 in the form of a pistol grip. With this arrangement, a user can hold the first part 71 by way of the handle 90.

An arm securing means 91 is provided on the first portion 71. The arm securing means 91 comprises a strap 93 adapted to extend around the arm of the user, as shown in Figures 13, 14 and 16. The strap 93 incoφorates a VELCRO (trade mark) securing system ( not shown) to facilitate fitting of the strap around the arm of the user.

The handle 90 incoφorates a push button arrangement 95 for actuating the switch of the torch. The push button arrangement 95 incoφorates an activation rod 97 which extends through the handle to contact the push-button activation switch of the torch. The activation rod 97 is urged towards an outermost position by way of biasing means 99 in the form of a compression spring. The push button arrangement 95 incoφorates a stop 101 for limiting the extent of inward and outward movement of the push button arrangement 95.

The second part 72 of the torch attachment 70 comprises a hollow body 103 in the form of a sleeve which is adapted to receive and clampingly retain the handle 73 of the torch 75 towards the end thereof away from the head 77. The sleeve 103 incoφorates a central passage 105 for receiving the torch and a longitudinal slit 102 which allows the central passage to be expanded and compressed. A securing means 109 in the form of a machine screw is provided for securing the split section of the sleeve together and so clampingly engaging the sleeve onto the handle 73 of the torch 75. An arm securing means 111 is attached to the sleeve. The arm securing means 111 comprises a strip 113 adapted to encircle the arm of the user, as best seen in Figures, 13, 14 and 15 of the drawings. The strap 113 may incoφorate a VELCRO (trade mark) fastening system to facilitate easy installation of the strap on the arm of the user.

It will be appreciated that the second part 72 can take a number of forms including that just described and also where it consists of two mating parts similar, excepting the handle, to that of the first part described above.

Widi the torch attachment 70 fitted onto an arm of the user in the manner shown in Figures 13, 14 and 15, the user is able to operate the torch in a convenient manner, as well as use it in a defensive manner, in a similar fashion as described in relation to the earlier embodiments.

In circumstances where the torch does not have a long handle, it is possible to use only the first part 71 of the torch attachment 70, as shown in Figure 16 of the drawings.

It should be appreciated that the scope of the invention is not limited to the scope of the various embodiments described.

Claims

1. A torch attachment arrangement including: a first body being adapted for retaining a torch;

a handle means on the first body; a first arm securing means adapted to be secured to the torch; and, the handle means being adapted whereby in use with a torch the first body can retain the torch and the first body can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first arm securing means secured to the torch can be in engagement with the forearm.

2. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 1 wherein the first arm securing means is attached to the first body and thereby with the torch retained by the first body the first arm securing means is secured to the torch.

3. A torch attachment arrangement including: a first body for retaining a torch; a handle means and a first arm securing means; and,

the handle means and the first arm securing means being provided on die first body whereby in use the first body can be supported on the forearm of a user widi the user's hand gripping the handle and die first arm securing means can be in engagement with the forearm.

4. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of the preceding claims wherein the handle projects from the first body such that when a torch is retained in die first body the handle is substantially in the plane of and convergent with the axis of the torch light beam and when in use the handle projects upwardly.

5. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 4 wherein the handle, when a torch is retained in the first body, projects forward of being peφendicular to the axis of the torch light beam such that when the torch is retained by the first body and secured to the forearm then the handle can be held substantially without bending the wrist

6. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of the preceding claims wherein the handle incoφorates a switch mechanism which, when the torch and torch attachment are in use, permits the activation and deactivation of an on/off switch of the torch.

7. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 6 wherein the switch mechanism includes a spring biased rod, means to limit movement of the rod, and means to effect selected longitudinal movement of the rod, the mechanism and the first handle being adapted to retain the torch in such a manner d at the selected longitudinal movement of the rod can effect operation of the on/off switch of the torch.

8. A torch arrangement as in either claim 6 or 7 wherein the switch mechanism can be activated by a finger or by the thumb of a hand gripping the handle when the torch is in use.

9. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of claims 4 to 8 wherein the handle has a flared and shaped end, distal from the first body, adapted for bearing against the hand proximal to the thumb.

10. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 9 wherein the flared end is adapted for bearing against the side of the first finger distal from the second finger.

11. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 8 wherein the flared end is adapted for bearing against the outermost side ofthe hand, the thumb and the first finger.

12. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of claims 4 to 8 wherein the handle includes a shaped longitudinal profile for finger gripping.

13. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of the preceding claims wherein die first body includes a hollow portion for receiving and retaining a portion of a torch.

14. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 13 wherein die first body includes two or more mating sections which can be selectively separated to facilitate insertion of the portion of the torch into the hollow portion of die first body.

15. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 13 wherein the hollow portion is between two opposed wing sections which can be separated for insertion of die portion of the torch, and clamping means to clamp die winged sections about d e torch.

16. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of the preceding claims including a second body to retain a torch, second arm securing means attached to die second body, the first arm securing means being attached to the first body, and the second body being adapted in use to retain the torch spaced from the first body.

17. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 16 wherein the spacing of the first and second bodies is such that the first arm securing means secures the torch about the forearm proximal to the wrist and the second arm securing means secures the torch about the forearm proximal to the elbow.

18. A torch attachment arrangement as in eitiier claim 16 or 17 wherein the first and second bodies are joined by an elongate frame.

19. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of die preceding claims wherein the first arm securing means includes a flexible strap widi fastening means allowing the strap to be selectively secured to die forearm.

20. A torch attachment arrangement as in either claim 16 or 17 wherein the second arm securing means includes a flexible strap with fastening means allowing the strap to be selectively secured to the forearm.

21. A torch attachment arrangement as in any one of die preceding claims wherein the handle is adapted to retain a further torch such that two torches, spaced apart by the handle, can be held a torch above and a torch below the forearm of a user.

22. A combination of a torch and a torch attachment arrangement wherein me torch arrangement is as in any one of the preceding claims.

23. A torch including a handle means and a first arm securing means attached to the torch, the torch being adapted that whereby in use the torch can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first arm securing means can be in engagement with the forearm.

24. A torch as in claim 23 wherein the handle projects from the torch such that the handle is substantially in the plane of and convergent with the axis of the torch light beam and when in use the handle projects upwardly.

25. A torch as in claim 24 wherein the handle projects forward of being peφendicular to d e axis of die torch hght beam such that when the torch is secured to die forearm then the handle can be held substantially without bending the wrist.

26. A torch as in either claim 24 or claim 25 wherein the handle has a flared and shaped end, distal from the rest of the torch, adapted for bearing against the hand proximal to die thumb.

27. A torch as in claim 26 wherein die flared end is adapted for bearing against the side of die first finger distal from the second finger.

28. A torch as in claim 26 wherein the flared end is adapted for bearing against the outermost side of the hand, the thumb and the first finger.

29. A torch as in either claim 24 or claim 25 wherein the handle includes a shaped longitudinal profile for finger gripping.

30. A torch as in any one of claims 23 to 29 including a second arm securing means adapted in use to secure about die forearm of die user.

31. A torch as in claim 30 wherein in use die first arm securing means secures the torch to die forearm proximal to the wrist and die second arm securing means secures the torch to the forearm proximal to the elbow.

32. A torch as in any one of claims 23 to 31 wherein the first arm securing means includes a strap wid fastening means adapted to allow the strap to be selectively secured to the forearm.

33. A torch as in either claims 30 or 31 wherein the second arm securing means includes a strap wid fastening means adapted to allow the strap to be selectively secured to the forearm.

34. A torch attachment arrangement including: a handle means between a first and a second body; a first arm securing means adapted to be secured to a torch; and, e first and second bodies being adapted to retain a first and second torch respectively, and the first body can be supported on the forearm of a user with the user's hand gripping the handle and the first securing means can be in engagement with the forearm.

35. A torch attachment arrangement as in claim 34 wherein the first arm securing means is attached to die first body and thereby with the torch retained by the first body die first arm securing means is secured to the torch.