A device is presented that comprises a floating body/s that create a meniscus that is either concave or convex in a liquid surface along a perimeter of the floating body/s, and a blade/s that are connected to the floating body/s which can change the direction of a flow of fluid, where there is another meniscus on the liquid surface that is curved in an opposing direction of the first meniscus so the second meniscus is able to repel the floating object from the first meniscus. So, if the first meniscus created by the floating body/s is convex, then the other opposing meniscus on the liquid surface is concave, or if the first meniscus is concave, then the second opposing meniscus is convex. Thus, embodiments can create various movements when fluid flow interacts with the blade/s yet be repelled from areas on the liquid surface. Other embodiments are described and shown.

The present invention is a torch lamp for use during festive occasions having a proximal end that is capable of supporting a flame, a distal end that is open, a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a plurality of walls about the central axis defining a chamber and being radially spaced about the central axis, and one or more flame control devices. The walls substantially enclose the chamber and at least one wall is offset with respect to the central axis as to another wall such that the edge of one wall is offset from the edge of an adjacent wall forming a gap. The flame control device comprises a filter portion and a handle portion. The filter portion may be planar or nonplaner and contains one or more cutouts. The handle portion extends away from the filter portion and is used to maneuver the flame control device over the flame. One or more flame control devices may be positioned over the flame through gaps formed between the offset walls. Cutouts found on the filter portion alter the configuration of the flame and the flame's intensity.

A device comprising a floating body/s that creates a meniscus that is either concave or convex in a liquid surface along a perimeter of the floating body/s, and a blade/s that are connected to the floating body/s which can change the direction of a flow of fluid, where there is another meniscus on the liquid surface that is curved in an opposing direction of the first meniscus so the second meniscus is able to repel the floating object from the first meniscus. If the first meniscus created by the floating body/s is convex, then the opposing meniscus on the liquid surface is concave, or if the first meniscus is concave, then the opposing meniscus is convex. Thus, embodiments can create various movements when fluid flow interacts with the blade/s, yet be repelled from areas on the liquid surface. Other embodiments are described and shown.

A device having a flame bowl surrounded by a first, inner shroud. The device includes a shell having a second, outer shroud on an upper portion thereof, the outer shroud circumscribing at least a portion of the first shroud, and a support supporting the flame bowl and the first shroud in a fixed relationship with respect to the outer shroud.

A device with a flame bowl for a torch having a torch body containing a fuel supply. A fitting attaches to the flame bowl for interfacing with the fuel supply. A perforated support affixes the flame bowl in an elevated position relative to a portion of the torch body.