Refillable torch canister with a complementary prefilled fuel container

Abstract

A refillable torch canister includes a container having top which includes a fill opening and a cover including a fill opening which can be axially aligned with the fill opening of the top to permit insertion of fuel therethrough, and which can be moved so the fill openings are out of alignment precluding fluid to pass therethrough. Also, included is a pre-filled fuel container having spout with a complementary configuration to be received within the fill openings.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A refillable torch canister, comprising:
 a container having a bottom, a continuous upwardly extending sidewall connected at a lower portion to said bottom, a top connected to an upper portion of said sidewall terminating in a neck defining an opening, wherein said top includes a fill opening in a connecting surface between said neck and sidewall; and   a cover having a complementary formed neck defining an opening to receive said neck of said top, and said cover including a fill opening which can be axially aligned with said fill opening of the top by movement between said top and said cover to permit insertion of fuel therethrough, and which can be moved so said fill openings are out of alignment precluding fluid to pass therethrough.   
     
     
         2 . The refillable torch canister of  claim 1 , wherein said necks are threadably connected. 
     
     
         3 . The refillable torch canister of  claim 1 , which further includes a wick which extends through said necks and into said canister. 
     
     
         4 . The refillable torch canisters of  claim 1 , which includes a valve operably disposed in said fill opening of said canister which is normally biased closed and can be opened inwardly upon force applied thereto. 
     
     
         5 . A refillable torch canister and pre-filled fuel container, comprising:
 a container having a bottom, a continuous upwardly extending sidewall connected at a lower portion to said bottom, a top connected to an upper portion of said sidewall terminating in a neck defining an opening, wherein said top includes a fill opening in a connecting surface between said neck and sidewall;   a cover having a complementary formed neck defining an opening to receive said neck of said top, and said cover including a fill opening which can be axially aligned with said fill opening of the top by movement between said top and said cover to permit insertion of fuel therethrough, and which can be moved so said fill openings are out of alignment precluding fluid to pass therethrough; and   a pre-filled fuel container having spout with a complementary configuration to be received within said fill openings.   
     
     
         6 . The refillable torch canister and pre-filled fuel container of  claim 5 , wherein said necks are threadably connected. 
     
     
         7 . The refillable torch canister and pre-filled fuel container of  claim 5 , which further includes a wick which extends through said necks and into said canister. 
     
     
         8 . The refillable torch canister and pre-filled fuel container of  claim 5 , which includes a valve operably disposed in said fill opening of said canister which is normally biased closed and can be opened inwardly upon force applied thereto.