When and where was the first acetylene torch invented?

Answer 1

They were developed in the latter half of the nineteenth century. it has been argued the automobile carburetor, specifically the Maybach type, was in part inspired by the then quite novel acetylene torch. Acetylene gas boosters were used as starting devices- not carburetors, in some antique autos and even Mack AB trucks has an auxiliary boost line-a second intake manifold, intended for use with Acetylene as a priming line- This gave the top of the truck engine an odd appearance.