ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 11 -- United States Patent no. 12,466,006, issued on Nov. 11.

"Torch support and guide apparatus, method of using same, and kit for constructing same" was invented by Philip Heck (Highland, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A torch support and guide apparatus for a plasma cutting torch, for assisting a user in beveling workpiece edges and in sectioning workpieces. The apparatus includes a main support body having a base plate and a pair of support arms extending upwardly from the base plate, the arms configured to support a handle therebetween. The base plate has a cutout notch formed therein to accommodate a clamp subassembly which includes a U-shaped swing member an...