Patents Assigned to Opalite Corporation
  • Charcoal briquet and ignition means
    Patent number: 4981496
    Abstract: A novel charcoal briquet and ignition means is disclosed. The combustible briquet of the present invention comprises a central mass and at least one easily ignited, thin member extending outwardly from the mass such that upon igniting the thin member, propagation of an ignited region proceeds rapidly to the mass. Also disclosed is a holding member for a combustible briquet having at least one configuration incised in the surface to provide a holding force sufficient to retain the briquet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 1, 1991
    Assignee: Opalite Corporation
    Inventor: Robert W. Hausslein