Abstract: A method for treating a piece of wood impregnates the piece of wood with a water repellent, wherein the water repellent is solid at ambient temperatures. The method includes the steps of providing a piece of wood to be treated; heating the piece of wood for a predetermined period of time, the piece of wood being heated at a temperature A; subsequently immersing at least a portion of the piece of wood in a bath of liquefied water repellent, the bath being at a temperature B, for a predetermined period of time. Thereafter the piece of wood is removed from the bath and allowed to cool. The temperature A is above 100° C. and the temperature B is below 100° C. but above a liquefying point for the water repellent, and a differential between temperatures A and B is at least 60° C.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a candle tape for ignition. The method includes: weaving a core fiber into a core fabric; cutting the core fabric in a diagonal direction in a unit of a predetermined width; and coating paraffin on a core strip prepared through the cutting.

Abstract: A portable campfire, complete with everything needed to have a fire, is described. The campfire comprises wood fastened in a fixed shape on a base, kindling, and a handle for easy transport. Paper and a lighting means, such as matches can be included, along with extra kindling. The entire campfire, except for any staples or nails which are used to hold it together, will burn up, leaving only ashes behind.

Abstract: A solid fuel starter assembly is provided with an envelope component made of combustible material; a foldable chimney component made of combustible material and a tear off strip component made of material and attached to the envelope component. The foldable chimney component is disposed inside a package formed by the envelope component and the tear off strip. The chimney component is a foldable flue component in the shape of a pyramid or cone.

Abstract: Fire starters are disclosed. Methods of using the fire starter are disclosed. Methods of producing fire starters are also disclosed.

Abstract: A candle fuel element includes a wick-holder assembly having a longitudinally disposed wick spaced from a heat-conductive element and a first solid fuel charge disposed between the wick and the heat-conductive element. A second solid fuel charge slidably engages and at least partly surrounds the wick-holder assembly. The heat-conductive element is disposed between the first solid fuel charge and the second solid fuel charge. The heat-conductive element defines a lateral opening adapted to allow fluid communication between the first solid fuel charge and the second solid fuel charge.

Abstract: A melting plate candle assembly includes a melting plate with a locating protrusion, which engages a fuel element in a predefined orientation when in a preferred operative position. In one operative position, the bottom surface of the fuel element is disposed on the melting plate, and a capillary space is formed between a capillary pedestal on the melting plate and a capillary recess in the bottom surface of the fuel element. The locating protrusion provides positive indication that the fuel element is properly disposed in the operative position.

Abstract: Lamp oil compositions including methyl palmitate, methyl stearate, myristyl alcohol, an alcohol with less than six carbons, preferably ethyl alcohol, and fragrance. Also disclosed herein are lighter fluid compositions which include methyl laurate, methyl stearate, ethyl alcohol and fragrance.

Abstract: A fuel pack for igniting charcoal includes an elongated member formed from combustible material that includes an elongated wick passing through it. Advantageously, the ignitable member and wick are saturated with a non-petroleum oil for providing a catalyst to ignite the fuel pack. The fuel pack further includes a package for receiving and storing the ignitable member. The package includes an open end for moving the ignitable member into and out of the package. The package further includes a sealed end portion for maintaining the ignitable member at a substantially stable position.

Abstract: A combustible charcoal fuel package is disclosed which includes an outer wrapper, preferably formed from burlap or other similar woven material that encloses large pieces of charcoal material, medium pieces of charcoal material and smaller pieces of charcoal material coated or otherwise soaked in a vegetable wax to form an aggregate. The aggregate is disposed at or near the bottom of the burlap wrapper, with the medium-size pieces of charcoal material disposed thereon with the larger pieces of charcoal material disposed on top of the medium-sized pieces of charcoal material. Preferably, all charcoal materials are fabricated from all-natural charcoal logs fabricated from compressed charcoal particles without the use of odor causing binders.

Abstract: Process for burning off oil spills, especially on lakes, seas and marginal seas or in the soil, wherein, prior to ignition, the oil slick is sprayed with an incendiary material containing a readily combustible mixture of saturated and/or unsaturated hydrocarbons, preferably containing a readily combustible mixture of saturated hydrocarbons, and the oil slick soaked with this mixture is then ignited, and incendiary composition and priming compound for carrying out the process.

Abstract: A combustible charcoal fuel package is disclosed which includes an outer wrapper, preferably formed from burlap or other similar woven material that encloses large pieces of charcoal material, medium pieces of charcoal material and smaller pieces of charcoal material coated or otherwise soaked in a vegetable wax to form an aggregate. The aggregate is disposed at or near the bottom of the burlap wrapper, with the medium-size pieces of charcoal material disposed thereon with the larger pieces of charcoal material disposed on top of the medium-sized pieces of charcoal material. Preferably, all charcoal materials are fabricated from all-natural charcoal logs fabricated from compressed charcoal particles without the use of odor causing binders.

Abstract: These firestarters comprise parts of the dead yucca Whipplei plant and the folicles from the Magnolia Grandiflora tree, wicking, wax and fabric. The inner core along with the hard outer shell of the yucca Whipplei stalk, the dead basal leaf rosette of the yucca Whipplei and the Magnolia folicle used with a yucca Whipplei stalk are all very conducive to use in a formula to develop a firestarter.

Abstract: A fuel article, suitable for barbecuing, allowing greater burning efficiency and the method of making such a fuel article. The fuel article includes anthracite coal for cleaner burning and utilizes an accelerant covering containing nitrates to be amenable to easy ignition.

Abstract: A fire log system for providing an efficient corn based fuel that is burnable within conventional fireplaces. The fire log system includes a housing having a front opening, a volume of particulate corn within the interior of the housing, a plurality of corn cobs within the front opening of the housing for retaining the particulate corn, and a plurality of retaining members secured about the front opening. The housing with the corn cobs and particulate corn is preferably dipped within a wax material after formed. A wick member preferably is positioned within the front opening for assisting in the lighting of the fire log system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a paraffinbased object, especially a candle, with a proportion of a perfume, in which the perfume is dissolved in a solvent containing an ester, especially an organic ester, e.g. triglyceride and the solution is in turn added to or dissolved in paraffin.

Abstract: A tubular receptacle receives a flammable composition providing a heat source for the purpose of heating and expanding railroad rail segments defining a fracture at their ends. The receptacle is of a pliable nature and may include a fuse. The flammable composition includes alcohol and a petroleum product along with fragments of synthetic plastic fibers. A method is disclosed for utilizing the heat source.

Abstract: Candles are disclosed that include a wick, a first phase and a second phase. In one embodiment, the first phase is substantially clear and has a first melting point, the second phase is visually distinct from the first phase and has a second melting point, and the second melting point is greater than or about equal to the first melting point. In another embodiment, the first phase contains a first concentration of gellant in first solvent, the second phase contains a second concentration of gellant in second solvent, and the first and second concentrations are non-identical. In another embodiment, the first and second phases each contain gellant, however the second phase contains components not present in the first phase.

Abstract: A portable, stackable, all-in-one, combustible fuel package composed of a carton without internal structure and containing a fire starting material and charcoal or other combustible material, a one-piece carton blank for forming the carton, and methods of assembling and using the carton and its components to provide a heat source are provided. The carton blank is a simple design for easy assembly of the carton. The container maintains the firestarter separate from the charcoal material and allows direct access to the firestarter for its removal from the container. The carton includes selectively deployable legs structured to raise the carton off of a surface sufficient for placement of the firestarter under the carton and allow air flow to the base of the container to maintain the burning of the firestarter and charcoal material inside the container.

Abstract: A fuel cell for use in chafing dishes includes a container with a combustible medium in the container. The combustible medium is primarily propylene glycol. The advantage of such a fuel cell is that it is non-toxic.

Abstract: A liquid fuel for combustion appliances, in which a combustion wick for sucking up the fuel by the utilization of capillarity is used, contains an alcohol as a principal constituent and contains a hydrocarbon compound, which has approximately the same boiling point as that of the principal constituent, as a flame reaction agent. By the addition of the flame reaction agent, which is not accompanied by the occurrence of clogging of the combustion wick, the combustion flame of an alcohol, which otherwise produces a colorless flame, is colored and its visual perceptibility is thereby enhanced, such that the structure of the combustion appliance may be kept simple and the flame stability may be obtained reliably.

Abstract: This invention provides a wick composition which is comprised of a polymeric strand such as polyethylene, which has a content of particulate cellulosic filler ingredient. The cellulosic ingredient contains chemically-bound air-freshener constituent. The wick is adapted for incorporation in a candle body. When the wick is ignited, it combusts with a controlled release of the air freshener constituent into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A portable, contained, fueled, ready-to-use campfire assembly having a fire resistant container with an upwardly facing mouth. The container is filled with a mixture of mineral spirits, paraffin wax and hardwood chips. No additional fuel, mixing, pouring, or lighting is required and a long lasting fire is provided that resists moderate winds, is readily extinguished and does not give out dangerous sparks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pourable fragrance-carrier compositions, and methods of preparation thereof, for use in tart candles, wherein the fragrance-carrier composition is comprised of a liquid base material of a hydrogenated polyolefin and a fragrance. The fragrance-carrier composition may be poured into the reservoir of a tart candle from which the fragrance is caused to be dispersed by the heat from a flame. More specifically, the liquid base material is comprised of a hydrogenated polyisoalkene such as hydrogenated polyisobutene.

Abstract: A portable fuel element made from stacked sheets of cardboard impregnated and held together with paraffin wax. In a preferred embodiment, each portable fuel element contains at least one match that is protected from moisture by the paraffin wax and cardboard. The embodiment is made from a stack of five sheets of paraffin wax impregnated recycled cardboard. The stack, which is about 3/4 inch high, is perforated into 21/2 inch squares. Rectangular blocks that measure 3/4 inch high, 21/2 inches wide, and 5 inches long are broken out along the perforations, leaving a perforation in the middle of each block which separates each rectangular block into two 21/2 inch square, 3/4 inch thick blocks attached at the perforation. A wick is placed into each half of each block and two matches are inserted inside the rectangular block along the line formed by the perforation. The rectangular block is then dipped into paraffin wax to get a wax coating.

Abstract: A fireplace log ignition source which if desired may be used alone as an artificial fireplace log. A plurality of flammable elongate ignition elements are provided, each being resiliently flexible and having at least one distal end which may be bent so as to extend substantially outwardly from the log and substantially perpendicular thereto, so as to form a plurality of points of possible ignition of the log along its longitudinal length. In a preferred embodiment the ignition elements each comprise a wire, surrounded by a thread coated with a flammable material. A portion of the ignition element contacts the periphery of the artificial fireplace log. The wire therein is resiliently biased so as to maintain the ignition element in gripping engagement with the periphery of the fireplace log. The wire also maintains the ignition element in a desired fixed position after ignition thereof and when burning.

Abstract: A portable, fused essentially waterproof campfire is presented. The campfire has a trapezoidal cross-section with kindling, a firestick and a fuse located near the bottom center of the trapezoid. The fuse runs from the firestick to the outside of the campfire. Surrounding the firestick and kindling are increasingly larger sizes of wood, ranging from one inch in diameter to approximately 5 inches in diameter at the top. The campfire, once constructed, is entirely surrounded by a clear combustible material such as shrink wrap and a handle is attached. The shrink wrap not only keeps the campfire in its trapezoidal shape, it also keeps water from penetrating. The campfire is highly portable and easily started even under damp conditions. One simply lights the fuse, which ignites the firestick and kindling and the rest of the fire.

Abstract: A lighter or igniter apparatus for igniting fireworks, pyrotechnic set pieces or ordnance has a carrier tape with a first face coated with adhesive and a strip of fuel such as gunpowder applied to the first face at a location spaced from the opposite side edges of the tape. A cover or closure device encloses the strip of fuel on the tape. In one example, a second tape is adhered to the first face of the carrier tape covering the strip of fuel. The second tape is narrower so as to leave adhesive side edge portions of the carrier tape exposed for adhering the device to supports of a pyrotechnic display for ignition purposes.

Abstract: A self-kindling fuel package comprising a container with walls and at least one pinched closure with a semi-rigid wick longitudinally folded into the end closure creating an oxygen channel within the end closure, and a method of constructing the self-kindling fuel package.

Abstract: An ignition device for igniting an associated fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or firewood, includes a base, an ignitor, a wick, and an ignition cream. The base is planar and is made of a combustible material such as cardboard. The ignitor has a generally conical configuration and is attached to a top surface of the base. The ignitor is a thermite type material which includes aluminum and iron oxide. The wick is attached to the top surface of the base and extends between the ignitor and an edge of the base. The ignition cream can be made of the same material as the wick, both being ignitable with a match or cigarette lighter.

Abstract: A grill, which may be portable, includes an open support lattice surrounded by upright walls. The support lattice forms a plurality of adjoining bays each dimensioned to receive and support a fuel module in the form of a disposable non-flammable tray and charcoal briquettes within the tray. Various food supporting devices may be used to support items of food to be cooked on the upper edges of the walls or at selected lower levels by use of terraced steps cut out in the walls. By placing fuel modules in less than all the bays, both the size and the shape of the cooking area can be selected. When no fuel modules are used a flat plate can be placed on top of the support lattice on which conventional briquettes can be placed.

Abstract: An ignition device for igniting an associated fuel, such as charcoal briquettes or firewood, includes a base, an ignitor, a wick, and an ignition cream. The base is planar and is made of a combustible material such as cardboard. The ignitor has a generally conical configuration and is attached to a top surface of the base. The ignitor is a thermite type material which includes aluminum and iron oxide. The wick is attached to the top surface of the base and extends between the ignitor and an edge of the base. The ignition cream can be made of the same material as the wick, both being ignitable with a match or cigarette lighter.

Abstract: A self-kindling fuel package comprises a combustible container having four planar side walls, a bottom wall, and a top wall. The container is constructed from a single planar element which is then folded to create the container. The container receives fuel, an ignitor, and a wick. Openings are provided in the walls of the container to aid in ventilation and drafting. A pull tab in the top wall of the container is selectively displaceable to aid in a "chimney" effect.

Abstract: An artificial stone wick material for a burner which comprising SiO.sub.2 7-21 weight percent, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 2-5 weight percent, Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3 1-3 weight percent, CaO 50-27 weight percent, MgO 0.5-3 weight percent, K.sub.2 O 0.5-3 weight percent, Na.sub.2 O 0-2 weight percent, and TiO.sub.2 0-2 weight percent, and processes for preparing the artificial stone wick from the raw materials of clay, portland cement, and zeolite are disclosed.

Abstract: A self-kindling fuel package includes a readily combustible container having four side walls and a bottom wall. A charge of fuel is held in the container together with an igniting member for igniting the charge of fuel. The igniting member includes a wick, an ignition element to which the wick is secured and an ignition cream which is applied to a surface of the ignition element. The ignition cream is in contact with a portion of the wick for igniting the ignition element.

Abstract: A burnable charcoal package comprising an outer package of burnable material containing a plurality of pieces of charcoal therein and an elongated burnable plastic container within the package below the pieces of charcoal, the elongated plastic container including a quantity of gel consisting of burnable material, an elongated fuse attached to the plastic container for the full length thereof and having an end portion projecting outwardly beyond the end of the plastic container, the arrangement of the plastic container in the package being such that the end of the fuse projects outwardly from the package itself, and an air channel disposed within the outer package beneath the charcoal and surrounding the plastic container, the charcoal being supported within the outer package above the channel, the upper and side portions of the channel being provided with openings to permit the passage of air therethrough and the lower periphery of the package containing air holes to permit the passage of air therethrough.