Patents by Inventor Blake W. Harding

Blake W. Harding has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Spontaneously ignitable fire starter composition
    Patent number: 5421835
    Abstract: A new and improved fire starter composition includes a liquid fuel component, a solid oxidant component retained in separation from the liquid fuel component until ready for use, and a blend of the liquid fuel component and the solid oxidant component for starting a fire. The liquid fuel component is selected from the group consisting of glycerin, ethyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, and methanol, and mixtures thereof. The solid oxidant component is selected from the group consisting of potassium permanganate and potassium dichromate. More specifically, the solid oxidant component is powdered potassium permanganate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1995
    Inventor: Blake W. Harding