Abstract: A portable charcoal-fired roaster including a housing defined with an internal space having an increased cross-sectional area as it extends upwardly, the housing having a bending flange at an upper end thereof, an inner support net seated on the bottom of the housing and adapted to provide a seat for charcoal blocks to be received in the housing in such a fashion that it supports the charcoal blocks in a state suspended from the bottom of the housing, the inner support net having an inverted U-shaped structure to define a space between the bottom of the housing and the top of the inner support net for receiving an ignition material, a plurality of charcoal retaining nets seated on the charcoal blocks laid on the inner support net to retain the charcoal blocks in such a fashion that the charcoal blocks are grouped into charcoal block groups spaced apart from one another and respectively retained by the charcoal retaining nets, each of the charcoal retain nets having a central upward protrusion with an inverted

Abstract: This invention provides charcoal cookers the ability to concentrate the fuel and to be able to remove the divider without disrupting the grill or food cooking on it while in operation. The invention further provides charcoal cookers with the ability to reposition a charcoal grill divider of this invention without disrupting the grill or food cooking on it while in operation.

Abstract: The heat gun adapter for accelerated kindling and burning out of combustible solids, (K) especially charcoal, is formed by a shielding cover (1) which is open up to the combustible material (K) and stores and conducts heat to the combustible material (K). The shielding cover has a connecting sleeve (2) for a pipe connection piece (3) that attaches to the heat gun (4).

Abstract: A charcoal igniter which has a thermal barrier attached to the top of the charcoal ignition chamber. The thermal barrier restricts airflow though the charcoal chamber and retains heat within the chamber to accelerate the burning process. The thermal barrier is perforated to allow air to flow through at a reduced rate to retain hot gas from ignition within the charcoal chamber. The thermal barrier may contain thermally resistive material, such as granulated or crushed lava roc which both retains heat to accelerate the ignition and improves safety by filtering exhaust gases to prevent ash and sparks from escaping. The thermally resistive material also acts to re-radiate heat back into the charcoal chamber to further accelerate the ignition of the charcoal. The charcoal igniter has a central charcoal chamber to hold charcoal and a top mounted thermal barrier to prevent heat from escaping.

Abstract: A turbo-charcoal barbecue is designed with five main features; a detachable turbo unit, an adjustable rotisserie ensemble, a moveable charcoal tray, removable ash trays, and fire screen. The detachable turbo unit is positioned to recirculate hot air from underneath the charcoal tray and redistribute the hot air to the upper and lower areas of the grill. The turbo-charcoal barbecue includes an adjustable rotisserie ensemble. Both the turbo unit and rotisserie are driven by a 12 volt motor or from an electrical outlet using a transformer. The charcoal tray sits on a plate which is attached to a crank shaft mechanism used for raising and lowering the charcoal tray. A rectangular shaped fire screen contains small holes spaced evenly apart from each other designed to both block flash flames and allow the heat produced from the ignited briquets to flow through it.

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: A hand operated fire starting tool for use as a survival aid and in general outdoor activities such as camping. The tool includes a case, a pyrophoric element mounted to the case for reciprocal and rotational movement between a stored position and an operating position. It also includes means such as a spring for biasing the element toward the operating position and a striker which may be engaged with the element. The tool also includes a cap which is both pivotally and slidably mounted to the case for releasingly securing the element in its stored position.

Abstract: A flameless igniter has a special shape and includes a flow control port to make efficient use of fuel during a flame ignition process associated with a tank burner of a fluid fuel system. The igniter uses a spark to ignite fuel and includes a handle and a spark gap whereby the igniter is effective even in difficult-to-reach locations on a tank burner.

Abstract: The invention barbecue apparatus with an air-permeable holder for ignition material for fuel in the fireplace to be suspended in a tubular stand of the barbecue apparatus. A reservoir for liquid fire extinguishing material and/or for collecting ashes can be provided in the tubular stand, whereby the reservoir with fire extinguishing material contributes to a lowering of the center of gravity of the apparatus. A removable support grating for solid fuel can be provided in the fireplace. The barbecue apparatus can include a cover so that in case of unexpected falling, the barbecue apparatus tips over in the direction of the cover and the solid fuel lands in the cover.

Abstract: A new Outdoor Open Fire Igniter for igniting outdoor fires, such as campfires, without conventional kindling required whether the wood is wet or dry. The inventive device includes an elongated hose secured to a portable gas tank, a control valve secured to the elongated hose opposite of the portable gas tank, a gas tube secured to the control valve, an elongated outer tube with a plurality of radially positioned gas aperture secured to the control valve surrounding the gas tube, and a support stand removably coupling to the elongated outer tube.

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 gas igniter comprising a main body provided with a gas tank for storing liquified gas to be used as a fuel, a front pipe in the form of a hollow bar extending from the main body, a jetting nozzle for jetting out a gas, and a gas pipe connected between the main body and the jetting nozzle. The nozzle is disposed at a front part of the front pipeAt least a part of the front pipe, excluding the front part thereof where the jetting nozzle is disposed, is formed by a flexible member having a restoring force whereby it is bent so that the direction in which the front part is pointed is changed, when an external force is applied, and is restored to the original state in which it is at the time when the external force is not applied, after the external force is released.

Abstract: A charcoal grill is described having an adjustable grate with an electric heating element that supports charcoal briquettes underneath a cooking grill. The grate is adjustable between a lower cooking position and an upper position in contact with the cooking grill which allows cleaning of the cooking grill by heating the adjustable grate to a temperature sufficient to burn off food residue on the cooking grill or cooking of food on the cooking grill in the absence of charcoal briquettes.

Abstract: The apparatus described and illustrated is a camping furnace used for cooking or warming food outdoors. The apparatus surrounds the burning fuel and directs smoke upward. Fuel and heat are used efficiently and the danger of the spread of fire is minimized. When it is safe to do so, the apparatus may be easily moved, leaving ash and spent fuel behind. Preferably, the enclosure wall of the furnace is made of separable and/or hinged sections, for adapting the furnace to a flatter, more compact shape for storage and transport.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved charcoal starter that employs a unique charcoal release system which permits the charcoal to be deposited into a barbecue through the bottom thereby eliminating the splashing of lighted ashes. The charcoal starter device uses wadded paper or other readily combustible, non-polluting material as a fire starter. The device has a housing having an inner and outer surface surrounding a central space open on the top and bottom. A heat shield is attached to the outer surface of the housing. A handle is attached to the heat shield. The housing has a plurality of apertures adjacent to the bottom of the housing. The unique release system employs a central post having a slidable push-bar wrapped around it. A two ended spring is positioned with one end below the push-bar and the other at the flared portion of the central post. The central post is portioned in the center of the inner space and connected to the inner surface of the housing by support bars.

Abstract: An ignitor and scraper device for use with barbecue grills has a hollow handle portion and an elongated tubular member extending therefrom. The handle portion houses a battery having ignitor wires that extend through the tubular member to a distal end, and a fuel cell for holding a supply of fuel. A fuel line leads from the fuel cell to the distal end of the tubular member. A valve responds to a trigger mechanism to allow fuel to flow in the fuel line. The trigger mechanism actuates the battery to generate a spark to ignite the fuel. A metal tube is secured in the tubular member and extends beyond the distal end of the tubular member, wherein the metal tube is shaped into a pair of tines. The tines are spaced to fit a barbecue rod for cleaning.

Abstract: A device for concentrating and conserving a fuel source in a cooking appliance is provided. The cooking appliance has a fuel supporting surface, an appliance side wall about the fuel supporting surface and a cooking surface supported substantially between the side wall and above the fuel supporting surface. The cooking surface receives food items to be cooked. The device comprises a free-standing fuel concentrating apparatus supported solely upon the fuel supporting surface for selectively concentrating the fuel source beneath at least a portion of the cooking surface. The concentrating apparatus creates a plurality of fuel enclosures such that loading at least two of the fuel enclosures and the ignition and combustion of the fuel source within one of these loaded fuel enclosures saves ignition and combustion of the fuel source located within any adjacent fuel source area.

Abstract: A grill aerator and waste receptacle in the form of a pan having frustoconical air towers projecting from its bottom. The pan fits in the bowl of a barbecue grill under the grate supporting the charcoal bed. When placed in the grill bowl, the pan collects ash and drippings from food, while the air towers direct air through the charcoal bed.

Abstract: A charcoal lighter apparatus includes a housing and a barrier assembly supported within the housing. The barrier assembly divides an internal space defined by the housing into a lower gas-bottle-storage region and an upper charcoal-briquet-storage region. The barrier assembly also divides the housing into a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion, and the barrier assembly includes a heat transfer channel which permits transfer of heat from the gas-bottle-storage region to the charcoal-briquet-storage region. A gas bottle assembly is supported by the lower housing portion and includes a bottle portion supported by the lower housing portion within the gas-bottle-storage region. The gas bottle assembly includes a manually operated gas controller connected to the bottle portion. The manually operated gas controller extends from outside the housing to the bottle portion within the gas-bottle-storage region.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for igniting charcoal typically used on an outdoor grill is disclosed. The apparatus (10) includes a generally cylindrical housing (12), a charcoal support member (30) disposed therein, a heat shield (18) attached to the outside of the housing, and a first (20) and a second (24) handle which cooperate together to provide safer handling of the apparatus and charcoal briquettes.

Abstract: The invention relates to an outdoor cooking system which is portable and collapsible, and which is adaptable for use as a fuel ignitor, as a food warmer and as a cook stove. The system includes an upstanding combustion tube which incorporates an elongate, tubular fire chamber and a plurality of flaps extending perimetrically from at least one of the fire chamber's ends. The flaps are pivotally adjustable so as to accommodate control over the fire chamber's intake and outflow of air. Food is cooked using a conventional cooking utensil which rests across the upper opening of the tube. A radial tray extends about the perimeter of the fire chamber.

Abstract: A radiant-energy tool (e.g., a flashlight or fire starter) comprises a housing adapted to accommodate an energy source (e.g., a battery pack or a fuel tank) and an elongate extension having a proximal end connected to the housing and a distal end opposite the proximal end adapted to release radiant energy. The extension connects the energy source to the distal end and is formed of a material that can be easily flexed by hand to assume a plurality of different shapes and that can retain a given shape indefinitely. The housing and the distal end of the extension can each be conveniently positioned and oriented independently of the other. The housing is formed with a peripheral groove for accommodating the extension so that the extension can be wrapped around the housing for storage and to provide a compact configuration for use.

Abstract: A fuel support grill rack (10) for use in a barbecue grill (11) is disclosed. The grill rack (10) is positioned below a cooking grid. The grill rack (10) includes a substantially horizontal first surface (20) for supporting charcoal and a second surface (21) comprised of a pair of troughs (30a,30b) formed by at least two trough walls (31) angularly depending downwardly from the first surface (20). Each trough (30a,30b) further includes a first end trough (32), a second end trough (33), and an inner trough (34) disposed therebetween. The inner trough (34) is deeper and extends below the first and second end troughs (32, 33). The apices (35, 36) of the first end trough and the second end trough are positioned above an apex (37) of the inner trough (34).

Abstract: A charcoal starter apparatus for use in combination with a conventional hibachi. A rectangular housing rests on the top perimeter of the hibachi, and is clamped to the underside top edge of the hibachi. The sidewalls of the housing have passageways for air supply ducts, with the outlets of the ducts resting in removable troughs in the interior base of the hibachi. The outlet ends of the ducts and deflectors attached to the troughs support the grates of the hibachi. A removable, truncated, pyramidally shaped cover having a square exhaust inlet with a vertical collar supports a square exhaust stack, with an inverted U-shaped cap attached to the top of the stack.

Abstract: A barbecue cooker for cooking meats comprising a cooker bowl, a closure for said bowl, means for supporting food in the bowl, one or more heat sources and heat emitters supported within the cavity of the cooker bowl adjacent the heat sources. Heat and temperature are defined whereby maximum efficiency and food flavor are obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combustion chamber apparatus, particularly for use with covered kettle cookers. The chamber apparatus comprises a hollow open ended chamber arranged to receive a firelighting cake therein, an apertured grill located above the chamber and spaced apart therefrom, an apertured plate mounted on an upper surface of the chamber, the plate and the grill serving to define an upper space in fluid communication with the interior of the chamber.

Abstract: A barbecue cooker for cooking meats comprising a cooker bowl, a closure for said bowl, means for supporting food in the bowl, one or more heat sources and heat emitters supported within the cavity of the cooker bowl adjacent the heat sources. Heat and temperature are defined whereby maximum efficiency and food flavor are obtained.

Abstract: The charcoal lighter device uses wadded paper or other readily combustible, non-polluting material in place of polluting charcoal lighter fluid as a fire starter. The device has a housing which includes inner and outer concentric shells surrounding a central space with open top and bottom. The shells are mounted by thermally insulative connectors, such as ceramic blocks, joined to the sidewalls of both shells. The inner shell terminates short of the outer housing bottom, defining a space for the starter material. A horizontal charcoal grate is installed at the bottom of the inner shell. A series of spaced air holes extend through the outer shell below the grate. In use, charcoal is loaded above the grate with wadded newspaper below. When lighted, one newspaper sheet serves to start the charcoal which is soon glowing and ready for barbecuing. A thermally insulative handle is connected to the outer shell. The outer shell and handle remain relatively cool and safe to touch during use of the device.

Abstract: An ignition system 10 for kindling a fire includes an ignition platform 16 and a fuel component 16. The platform 16 includes an upper surface 20 and lower surface 22, air inlet apertures 36,37 and air outlet apertures 31. The apertures are designed to direct cold air through the fuel component 18 in order to intensify the combustion of the fuel component. Intensified combustion increases the rate of ignition of a fuel source, such as charcoal or firewood. The fuel component includes a paraffin wax, a microcrystalline wax, PET hydrocarbon, and SER-refined petrolatum.

Abstract: An electronic igniter which includes a spring holder to hold a gas lighter inside the housing thereof on the bottom, a metal gas nozzle having a gas inlet connected to the gas outlet of the gas lighter and a nozzle tip inserted into a hole on a metal top cover thereof spaced from a tip on the metal top cover, a piezo electronic unit having one end connected to the tip of the metal top cover and an opposite end connected to metal gas nozzle, and a control lever having an angle rod on the top stopped above the piezo electronic unit, a presser rod on the bottom stopped above the gas lever of the gas lighter, and a knob on the middle extended out of the housing. Pressing the knob of the control lever causes the piezo electronic unit to produce sparks between the nozzle tip of the gas nozzle and the tip of the metal top cap in burning the flow of fuel gas ejected through the gas nozzle.

Abstract: A gas burner (11) for a charcoal grill having a bowl (12) includes an elongated burner tube (30) secured to the bowl and passed through an opening (36) in the bowl (12) so as to be positioned in a substantially horizontal manner below and substantially parallel to a bed of charcoal supported on a charcoal support grid (18). The burner has a propane tank (42) connected to the free end thereof outside the bowl (12) and has air intake openings (44) in the tube (30) adjacent the free end. A venturi section (46) is formed into the tube (30) downstream of the air intake openings (44) and elongated diametrically-opposed, horizontal slots (50) defining the gas exit ports are positioned downstream of the venturi section (46). An igniter assembly (52) having its electrode (56,60) extending through an opening into the tube (30) is located between the venturi section (46) and the slots (50) to ignite the flowing gases.

Abstract: An improved charcoal starter that employs a grate having a conical shaped charcoal briquette receiving and stacking portion, to permit an enhanced rise of heat to impact the coals to get them to burn. The heat may come from paper kindling as conventionally disposed beneath the grate, or from a resistance heater element built into the grate. The grate may resemble a witch's hat with the retaining disk being the brim and a conical portion being disposed thereon, both with suitable apertures therein; or the grate can be made of suitable wire. The grate may be permanently mounted within the starter's cylindrical body or be removable therefrom.

Abstract: A portable barbecue cooker for use without solvent ignition means or impregnated charcoal briquets. A turbo air blower communicates with ignited briquets through a distributive port plenum chamber and brings ignited briquets to operating temperature rapidly. A vertically and rotationally movable elevator brings the briquets, at operating temperature, to the char grill, and by conveying rotary movement to the char grill, distributes the briquets evenly thereupon. The elevator engages the char grill for vertical movement and for variable spacing with respect to the cook grill. The char grill is equipped with a support cage and plough blades which rotate with the char grill to move ashes from the cooker bowl bottom for transport to an ash collector. Either paper kindling or piezoelectric means provide initial ignition for the briquets in an ignition chamber.

Abstract: An orchard heater burns wood or other biomass pellets substantially without the production of soot or smudge. The heater assembly includes demountable, telescoping components including a combustion chamber, a chimney, a firebox, and a hopper. Combination air- and fuel-flow control means control the combustion process. An oven or a grill attachment may be included in the assembly for cooking purposes, if so desired.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for igniting briquets in a cooking utensil utilizes a solid flammable fire starter. A solid block of fire starter is placed on the base of the utensil and lit. An enclosure with apertures is placed on the base of the cooking utensil over the fire starter. Briquets are placed on the base and over the enclosure. The fire starter flames pass through the enclosure and ignite the briquets. Once the briquets are sufficiently ignited, they are spread over the base. The enclosure remains on the base during cooking.

Abstract: An extended-handle lighter including an elongated handle, a socket at one end of the handle for receiving a butane lighter, an actuator mounted at the other end of the handle, and a linkage extending between the actuator and the lighter for selectively causing the lighter to produce a flame. The linkage can either be a flexible cable or a rigid rod.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for use in preparing lighted briquettes in the tray of a barbecue which comprises a rectangular sheet of bendable fire resistant material suitably a metal such as aluminum having a plurality of spaced holes extending over the surface thereof of said sheet in the operative condition of the device being in the form of a bent hollow open-ended cylinder and in the storage condition thereof being in substantially flat form said sheet being changeable from the operative condition to the storage condition by bending of the sheet to the essentially flat form and said sheet being changeable from the storage to the operative condition by bending of the sheet to the hollow cylindrical form.

Abstract: A portable wood burning fire pit apparatus is disclosed which includes a fire bowl base, a cylindrical wood receiving chamber defined by expanded metal walls above the fire bowl, a pair of separately controlled gas rings encircling the chamber adjacent its side wall at its bottom and middle, a propane gas tank releasably connected to the apparatus and gas rings via a flexible hose and manual quick release coupling. Wood pieces are stacked vertically into the chamber and thus inside the gas rings which, in use, project their flames horizontally toward the stacked wood pieces to advance their burning toward the hot coals state at which time the propane gas and hose may be disconnected and moved away. A removable cooking grill is atop the chamber for use in cooking off the hot coals fire which is achieved in less time than otherwise would be required in a conventional wood fire.

Abstract: A draft controller for use with a combustible solid fuel comprises an elongated band of heat-resistant material such as sheet metal which can be flexed so that attachment devices provided on the ends of the band can be interengaged to provide an open-topped container of adjustable size and which can then be disposed on a fuel-supporting surface, for example, within a barbecue, to confine the fuel to a limited area. Or, the ends of the band can be left open to confine the fuel in a broader, shallower area. In one embodiment, the flow of combustion air to and across the top surface of the burning fuel can be controlled by forming the band with a width which varies between its two ends. In another embodiment, air flow openings are provided in the band of different sizes and/or spacings. In both embodiments, the position of the container so formed can be rotationally adjusted to optimize combustion and top surface burning of the fuel having regard to the strength of the wind.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fireplace starting apparatus is provided which includes a control valve for controlling the flow of flammable gas to a fireplace burner, with said control valve being adapted for permanent installation in a structure external of and adjacent to a fireplace. Said apparatus includes a conduit connectable at one end to a fireplace burner within the fireplace and at the other end to the control valve. In one embodiment, the device may be provided with a remotely operable ignition/reignition device including an igniter mountable adjacent the burner within the fire box, an actuator located adjacent to the control valve and means operably connecting the actuator to the igniter. A sensor adjacent to the igniter may detect the absence of a flame and cause the igniter to light the gas flame upon startup and also during operation of the gas flame is extinguished while the gas is still flowing.

Abstract: A combustible package for purposes of outdoor cooking and barbecuing is disclosed. The combustible package consists of an octagonally-shaped platform, a centrally located chimney, a wall attached along the platform's perimeter, a plurality of legs, and an igniter. The platform has a central aperture which is contiguous with the chimney, a plurality of secondary apertures uniformly located between the central aperture and the platform's perimeter, and a plurality of peripheral apertures. The wall is composed of an inner and outer wall portion which form a peripheral air space around the platform's entire perimeter. The peripheral air space is in communication with the peripheral apertures. When placed below the platform and ignited, the igniter produces hot combustion gases which flow through the central aperture and chimney, the secondary apertures, and the peripheral apertures and air space, thereby uniformly and rapidly heating the charcoal for more uniform burning.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a fireplace starting apparatus is provided which includes a control valve for controlling the flow of flammable gas to a fireplace burner, with said control valve being adapted for permanent installation in a structure external of and adjacent to a fireplace. Said apparatus includes a conduit connectable at one end to a fireplace burner within the fireplace and at the other end to the control valve. In one embodiment, the device may be provided with a remotely operable ignition/reignition device including an igniter mountable adjacent the burner within the fire box, an actuator located adjacent to the control valve and means operably connecting the actuator to the igniter. A sensor adjacent to the igniter may detect the absence of a flame and cause the igniter to light the gas flame upon startup and also during operation of the gas flame is extinguished while the gas is still flowing.

Abstract: This invention relates to an elongated apparatus including a grip member which has a fuel reservoir and a gas supply valve therein, and an ignition mechanism having the burner nozzle connected with the reservoir. A middle member uniting the grip member and the ignition member together. The ignition mechanism is built-in and the flame produced thereby is sustained for as long as required.

Abstract: A portable charcoal maker is disclosed for home use. The charcoal maker can also be used to start ordinary charcoal briquettes as well. The device consists of a tapered housing having a large cylindrical hopper placed on the top of the tapered housing. The device has a flared base for support. The junction of the flared base and the tapered housing forms a venturi that will accelerate the flow of air through the device. Up to two additional venturis can be added to the device by forming restrictions in the walls of the device. The additional venturis produce variable air pressures through the device which produce a high efficiency for combustion. Ordinary charcoal placed within the hopper will start and be ready for cooking in six to seven minutes, using only four pieces of newspaper to ignite the charcoal. To make charcoal, wood block are placed in the device and ignited.

Abstract: A system, including apparatus and methods, which facilitates the use of dutch ovens, usually combined with a charcoal heating source, in outdoor cooking. The first apparatus is a safe, independent, time-efficient device which quickly preheats charcoal briquettes contained in a portable hopper, accomplishing the same by means of a self-contained, transportable, propane-fueled burner. A second apparatus is a sturdy, portable cooking stand, which, in the "as used" position, provides a safe, elevated site whereupon the charcoal heating source and a plurality of dutch ovens can be conveniently placed for cooking purposes, and which, in the "as transported" position, is disassembled and may be carried facilely to more desired locations. The third apparatus is a T-handled dutch oven and dutch oven lid lifting device whereby said ovens and/or lids may be conveniently and safely removed from and replaced on the heating source.

Abstract: A charcoal stove casing set including a presspaper casing provided with a solid alcohol trough and a match stick fire striking assembly, the casing having an inner space for receiving a mixture of charcoal chips, wood flour and black earth formed with a plurality of vent holes communicating with a bottom groove disposed to receive the alcohol trough, the vent holes and bottom groove providing air circulation for supporting combustion.

Abstract: A portable igniter for igniting logs on a fireplace grate to a flame burning state. The igniter is comprised of a tubular burner having fuel emitting ports adapted to be supported for placement beneath a grate on which the burner is connected via a separable coupling and flexible hose to a gas regulating valve mounted on a cylinder tank charged with propane gas. The burner portion of the apparatus is adapted to remain in place within the fireplace beneath the grate until a self-sustaining blaze is produced. The connector hose, regulator valve and a propane cylinder are normally detached after ignition of a log is completed and are thereafter stored conveniently in and about the household for future use.

Abstract: A fire booster device is provided and consists of a portable air blower with an elongated hollow extension sleeve to guide forced air directly onto a source of a fire. In a modification the extension sleeve is movable and adjustable thereon for greater mobility of the device.

Abstract: A fuel combustion apparatus. A base member having side walls which extend generally upwardly therefrom to intersect into a cap member form a container for housing charcoal fuel particles. Charcoal fuel particles are stacked in an overlying relationship within the interior chamber of the container. The interior lining of the chamber is treated with paraffin and a mixture of potassium chlorate. The container is ignited at the base to initiate combustion of the charcoal fuel particles therein. The charcoal fuel particles may also be treated with a flammable petroleum product. Vent holes are placed in the cap member to facilitate air flow within the chamber, and also provided a convenient handle for transport and handling of the apparatus. In an alternative embodiment, the cap member may also be removed to permit access to charcoal particles within the container chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed is apparatus for igniting combustible material fin a fireplace or the like. The apparatus includes a portable, self contained pressurized canister of a fuel such as propane or butane. A burner is secured to a grate or the like in the fireplace. A conduit extends from the canister to the burner for conveying the fuel and releasing the fuel through apertures in the burner adjacent the combustible material. The fuel is then ignited externally of the burner. The conduit is connected to the burner by a connector that is easily engaged or disengaged so that during periods of nonuse, the burner remains secured to the grate and the canister and conduit may be remotely stored. Preferably, the apparatus includes means for regulating the flow of the fuel and the mixture of the fuel with air prior to release of the air/fuel mixture from the burner.