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 thermally stable refractory coating for iron-based piping and a method of forming the same is provided. The refractory coating comprises from about 30 to about 35 weight percent sodium silicate; from about 31 to about 36 weight percent course silica, about 80 to about 200 mesh; from about 12 to about 16 weight percent fine silica, about 325 to about 400 mesh; from about 1 to about 6 weight percent hydrated aluminum silicate clay; from about 1 to 4 weight percent graphite; from about 0.8 to about 0.9 weight percent sodium aluminate; and, from about 3 to about 5 weight percent magnetite M.S-200.The invention also concerns a method of forming the above-described coating on iron-based piping.

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: 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.