Abstract: A portable, collapsible holder for a cooking container has a threaded collar that screws onto the neck of a chafing dish fuel container. Three panels are each rotatably connected to the collar with an offset hinge. The panels rotate between a first collapsed position in which the panels contact a top surface of the collar and a second position in which the panels are in a deployed position at an angle of about 105 to 155 degrees outward from the top surface. Rotation stops on the panel and collar limit the rotation.

Abstract: An example of the combustion engine includes a central chimney having a bottom end located adjacent a combustible fuel mixture of water and alcohol. A turbine has a top side with top side hole positioned around the chimney. A generally conical turbine insulator is positioned above the turbine and around the chimney. A generally conical deflector positioned above the insulator and around a top end of the chimney. The generally conical deflector is inverted relative to the generally conical turbine insulator.

Abstract: A flare reduction grill plate device reduces flare ups and promotes even cooking of food items on a grill. The device includes a plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimeter edge extending around and between the upper surface and the lower surface. Each of a plurality of openings extends through the plate between the upper surface and the lower surface. Each of a plurality of flaps coupled to the plate. Each flap extends upwardly from the plate and outwardly over an associated one of the openings through the plate.

Abstract: A portable alcohol burner is designed to use ethanol as a fuel for indoor/outdoor settings. The burner has a fuel chamber filled with ceramic fiber filler permeated with alcohol. A perforated baffle cage is fitted in the housing and is completely surrounded by the filler material. As alcohol vapors escape from the fuel chamber and rise through the perforations in the baffle cage they can be ignited to create a desired pleasing flame pattern.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stove that operates using liquid fuel of alcohol and water that can be diluted to concentrations as low as 50% alcohol by volume.

Abstract: A ventless fireplace is provided, including a protective fireplace door, a wall positioned behind the protective fireplace door, a hearth surface positioned adjacent the wall, the protective fireplace door, wall and hearth surface defining a cavity the hearth surface further defining an opening therein, and a mechanical structure for housing one or more fuel cells positioned below the hearth surface, so that when operational, one or more flames emanating from the one or more fuel cells supported by the mechanical structure pass through the opening in the hearth surface. The protective door further includes a door frame, a door bezel hingedly attached to the door frame by one or more hinges, a door screen fixed within the door bezel, and a latch assembly fixed to the door frame to selectively engage the door bezel from the door frame.

Abstract: A foldable burner (10) is shown in the assembled and expanded condition. Foldable burner (10) comprises a raised platform (12) formed from aluminum foil portions (4b) and (4c) onto which fuel (14) can be placed. Tabs (16) are provided for gripping by a user to expand the burner from the collapsed condition to the expanded condition. Tabs (16) may also act as supports to strengthen the burner (10) and make the burner (10) more stable. Pluralities of apertures (8) enable air to enter the burner (10) under a chimney effect in order to provide oxygen to fuel (14) for burning. The upper periphery (18) of the burner (10) provides support for a cooking vessel (20) such as a saucepan. The burner (10) is easy to transport in its folded condition. Further, it may be designed as to offer a second use as transportation box.

Abstract: A liquid fuel-fired furnace installation is composed of at least one fuel tank (1), a fuel evaporation plate (2), a fuel vapor distribution plate (3) and a valve cutting-off the vapor flow, whereas the fuel tank (1) is connected with an evaporation plate (2) via a conduit (7), and the evaporation plate (2) is equipped with a vapor outlet (8) connected with a cut-off valve (4) and a vapor distribution plate (3) is connected with an inlet stub pipe (11), and in its upper part the plate has holes (12) though which the fuel vapors are exhausted. The installation is characterized by having fuel (P) delivered gravitationally via the conduit (7) into the evaporation plate (2) according to the connected vessels rule, which assures that an aerial layer is left over the fuel table (13).

Abstract: A functionally and aesthetically improved, indoor/outdoor metamorphic stone table-top grill, including a pre-heated, metamorphic stone (preferably absolute black granite or black galaxy granite) as the cooking surface; a custom designed and engineered cone ceramic bowl; a stainless steel grate to mount, hold and support the metamorphic cooking stone, in suspension above the ceramic bowl; and one or more (preferably two) disposable cans of formulated, denatured alcohol, water and gel (for example, Sterno™ cans are suitable), which are placed in the well of the ceramic bowl and which provide continuous heat.

Abstract: A field ration packaging assembly includes a ration housing and a food tray. The ration housing includes a lid panel having at least one air exhaust vent and a wall panel having at least one intake vent. The food tray may be positioned above a heat source. The at least one air exhaust vent and at least one air intake vent may be in fluid communication such that upon activation of the heat source, air enters the ration housing through the at least one air intake vent, passes over the heat source and exits the ration housing at the at least one exhaust vent by natural convection.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fuel package comprising a vessel, a fuel, a combustion-restricting choke plate and a sealed lidding.

Abstract: A high efficiency stove has a chamber attached to a base. The chamber is liquid tight and holds liquid fuel such as alcohol within. At least one heat conductor is provided to capture heat and redirect it back into the fuel to increase the gasification process required for combustion. This heat is normally lost in conventional stoves. This greatly increases the efficiency of the stove and allows small size stoves to have a heat output superior to conventional stoves. In one embodiment, removable heat conductors are used to adjust heat output. In another embodiment an adjustment sleeve is used that effectively changes the height of the chamber to adjust output. Another embodiment utilizes an outer sleeve that rotates to open and close at least one airflow opening provided for that purpose. One embodiment includes cooking support legs that allows a user to use a pot or pan.

Abstract: A windscreen configured for use with a backpacking type of stove and a cooking container. The windscreen more effectively and efficiently directs the heat from the stove to the sides of the container so as to utilize less fuel to warm the materials therein, thereby reducing the weight to be carried by the user. In one embodiment, a plurality of adjustable lower vents selectively partially or fully open to control the wind allowed into the interior area of the windscreen so as to better transfer heat from the stove to the sides of the container. In another embodiment, adjustable support tabs at the upper end of the windscreen allow the user to adjust air flow out of the windscreen. In yet another embodiment, the upper end of the windscreen engages the sides or lip of the cooking container and air flows from the interior area through upper vent holes.

Abstract: A combustion device in the form of a paraffin stove (10) comprises a fuel reservoir (12), a burner (14), stand pipe (16) which extends between the reservoir (12) and the burner (14) and a stove top (18). The reservoir (12) comprises a rigid, air-tight outer container (22) and a deformable bladder (25) for holding paraffin (27) which is located within the container (22). The bladder has an outlet (44) which is connected to the stand pipe (16). A conduit (51) which can be connected to a source of compressed air is connected to the container (22) for pressurizing the container (22) to exert a force on the bladder (25) sufficient to cause the paraffin to be delivered to the burner (14) where it is ignited to produce a flame.

Abstract: A burner includes a container provided with a first opening defined for receiving therein alcohol and absorbent securely received in the container to provide stability to the alcohol, a tracking on top of the container and having side walls separated from the side walls of the container so as to compensate deformation of the tracking plate, a sliding plate slidably received on top of the bottom bracket to selectively close the second opening of the tracking plate; and a top plate securely mounted on top of the container to secure the tracking plate and having a third opening in communication with the first opening of the container and the second opening of the tracking plate.

Abstract: A beverage warmer apparatus (10) can include a vertically adjustable platform (17) for holding a self-contained heating element (20) (such as a tea light candle, Sterno can, or other heating element), a gear (54) or pulley mechanism (18 and 22) for adjusting the height of the vertically adjustable platform, a support structure (16) anchored at least in part to the vertically adjustable platform, and a top planar member (12) having an opening (14) and further supported by the support structure. The apparatus can further include a bottom planar member (13) coupled to the support structure. The vertically adjustable platform can be an L-shaped member for holding a horizontally slidable planar member (15) that holds the self-contained heating element. The support structure 16 can have posts or walls coupled to the top planar member or the bottom planar member.

Abstract: A fireplace unit comprises a housing in which a liquid fuel is to be combusted, having at least one aperture for air flow; a front plate; and a burner for holding the liquid fuel and having an adjusting means for adjusting intensity of flame. A drawer is provided to hold the burner. A closing means is provided to cover the burner such that the flame is extinguished when the closing means is closed. The adjusting means is configured to close when the drawer is pulled out. A security means is further provided to prevent the drawer from being pulled out when the closing means is open. The drawer further includes a reservoir for holding over-filled or leaked liquid fuel.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fuel package comprising a vessel, a fuel, a combustion-restricting choke plate and a sealed lidding.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fuel package comprising a vessel, a fuel, a combustion-restricting choke plate and a sealed lidding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alcohol stove comprising a casing (10), whereby the housing comprises one or several fire hearths (17) and encases a fuel container (22) and a burner arrangement (20), wherein a heating wire (101) is arranged above the opening (25) of the fuel container (22) and that the heating wire (101) is connected to a connectable electrical power source, which when connected causes the heating wire (101) to heat up so that the heating wire (101) by heat radiation evaporates the fuel in the fuel container (22) such that the alcohol stove is ignited by the fuel fume vapours being ignited as they pass the heating wire (101).

Abstract: A collapsible heating device for building a fire using solid fuel is disclosed wherein the heating device includes a canister defining a hollow cavity, the canister having an open end. A base corresponding to the canister is configured to mate with the open end so as to detachably close the open end. A perforated lower burner defining a hollow core is supported on the base. A perforated upper burner defining a hollow core is removably nestable within the lower burner. The upper burner is movable between a first collapsed position, wherein the upper burner is disposed within the lower burner, and a second operative position, wherein the upper burner is supported upright on the lower burner. When the upper burner is in the first collapsed position, the canister may mate with the base to extinguish the fire.

Abstract: A small, lightweight, portable cooking stove that utilizes alcohol as fuel and is suitable for backpacking, hunting, camping and similar activities. The cooking stove includes a combustion chamber which encloses, contains and regulates the entire combustion process. The stove also includes an efficient fuel vaporizer, which is adapted to perform in unison with the combustion chamber, to effect the metered and efficient mixing of the air and fuel vapor. An integral, simple and convenient means is provided to vary the intensity and pattern of the heat output, thereby controlling the cooking performance of the stove. The stove achieves high heat output and efficiency, low fuel consumption, and superior cooking performance in a small, lightweight, portable, convenient, simple and integrated assembly.

Abstract: An ultralight stove comprises a fuel reservoir having a plurality of jet holes in the top through which vaporized fuel escapes and burns, a portion of which is directed toward a heat conducting heat transfer plug, heat from which being conducted through the heat transfer plug to the reservoir where it heats fuel in the reservoir causing increased fuel vaporization that pressurizes the reservoir which in turn causing pressurized fuel to escape through the jet holes resulting in increased heat to the heat transfer plug, the cycle continuing until a fuel consumption and temperature equilibrium is obtained where the heat transfer plug and reservoir reach maximum operating temperatures. An external fuel absorber on the reservoir top receives fuel which when ignited initially heats the heat transfer plug to initiate stove operation.

Abstract: The invention comprises a fuel package comprising a vessel, a fuel, a combustion-restricting choke plate and a sealed lidding.

Abstract: A small, lightweight, portable cooking stove that utilizes alcohol as fuel and is suitable for backpacking, hunting, camping and similar activities. The cooking stove includes a combustion chamber which encloses, contains and regulates the entire combustion process. The stove also includes an efficient fuel vaporizer, which is adapted to perform in unison with the combustion chamber, to effect the metered and efficient mixing of the air and fuel vapor. An integral, simple and convenient means is provided to vary the intensity and pattern of the heat output, thereby controlling the cooking performance of the stove. The stove achieves high heat output and efficiency, low fuel consumption, and superior cooking performance in a small, lightweight, portable, convenient, simple and integrated assembly.

Abstract: A portable hiking or camping stove, having a base member with an opening dimensioned to receive a burner therein; and three side members dimensioned so as to be assembled together to support the base member therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bench top grill assembly that includes a rigid continuous grill body, a grill grate removably covering an upper opening, and a fuel element receptacle or container removably positionable in the grill body through a lateral opening dimensioned to closely receive the container. A safety handle projects from the fuel element container through the lateral opening away from sides of the grill body so that the handle does not become heated during use and may be safely gripped. A support table with multiple dimensions, forks, and condiment dishes increase the convenience of the bench top grill assembly.

Abstract: The resent invention provides a locking fondue assembly including a pot assembly, a stand assembly and a burner assembly. Each assembly securely connects during use minimizing operator risk and increasing operator convenience. A pot lids locks onto a fondue pot and minimizes the risk of hot liquids from escaping. The fondue pot removably locks into a stand assembly and includes thermally distanced legs allowing immediate positioning on available work surfaces. A weight burner base assembly lockably secures a burner and minimizes the risk associated with a top-heavy fondue assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bench top grill assembly that includes a rigid continuous grill body, a grill grate removably covering an upper opening, and a fuel element receptacle or container removably positionable in the grill body through a lateral opening dimensioned to closely receive the container. A safety handle projects from the fuel element container through the lateral opening away from sides of the grill body so that the handle does not become heated during use and may be safely gripped. A support table with multiple dimensions, forks, and condiment dishes increase the convenience of the bench top grill assembly.

Abstract: A portable and collapsible chafing system includes a frame forming a well configured to hold a chafing container. Underlying the frame is a heating device holder in the form of a platform pivotally connected to the frame. The chafing system includes legs pivotally connected to the frame for movement between a first collapsed position and a second position in which legs extend from and elevate the frame. Wheels are associated with each leg to render the system mobile.

Abstract: A combustible fire-starting or heat-providing assembly is described that includes a suitable quantity of combustible alcohol-based fuel liquid held within a freestanding, combustible, alcohol-resistant and alcohol-impermeable container. The container is configured with at least a bottom wall and a perimeter sidewall that is continuous with the bottom wall, in which the upper portion of the container is substantially open to the air to allow free-burning of the fuel liquid. The container is of a suitable composition and the sidewall is of an adequate thickness and rigidity for the container to retain the fuel liquid without leakage throughout the period of combustion of the fuel, even as the sidewall gradually diminishes in height as it melts and burns downward toward the bottom wall of the container.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for a canned heat fuel cell wherein the stand has a side wall, an upper marginal edge and a lower marginal edge, the side wall being sized to be slightly larger than the fuel cell side wall, inwardly extending groove dividing the side wall into upper and lower portions with the upper portion having a height greater than the lower portion and also having a plurality of apertures to permit an air supply therethrough, grill bars for sheeting on the top of the side wall, the arrangement being such that the stand will sit on the upper marginal edge of the canned heat fuel cell. The arrangement provides an efficient means of using the fuel cell while preventing bums to the user and/or damage to the substrate surface.

Abstract: A covering system includes a frame, a cover pivotally coupled to the frame and a stop surface pivotally coupled to the frame. The cover pivots between a closed position, a substantially open position and at least one intermediate position. The stop surface pivots between a first position in which the stop surface engages the cover when the cover is in the at least one intermediate position to retain the cover in the at least one intermediate position and a second position permitting the cover to be pivoted to at least one of the substantially open position and the closed position. The stopper includes a counterweight which biases the stop surface towards the first position as a result of gravity.

Abstract: A miniature outdoor cooking unit for burning alcohol fuels consisting of a two piece Stove Bottom/Stove Top assembly, pot stand clips which act to support the Stove Bottom/Stove Top assembly as well as support the item(s) to be heated, and a burner Pre-Heat Pad on which the entire assembly rests. The intended design and operation of this stove results in self-pressurization of the Stove Bottom/Stove Top assembly. This self-pressurization perpetuates stove operation through continuous fuel vaporization in the Stove Bottom/Stove Top assembly and eliminates the need for any wick or fuel absorbing mass, thus differentiating it from any known designs.

Abstract: There is provided a stand for a canned heat fuel cell wherein the stand has a side wall, an upper marginal edge and a lower marginal edge, the side wall being sized to be slightly larger than the fuel cell side wall, inwardly extending groove dividing the side wall into upper and lower portions with the upper portion having a height greater than the lower portion and also having a plurality of apertures to permit an air supply therethrough, grill bars for sheeting on the top of the side wall, the arrangement being such that the stand will sit on the upper marginal edge of the canned heat fuel cell. The arrangement provides an efficient means of using the fuel cell while preventing bums to the user and/or damage to the substrate surface.

Abstract: A portable or canned heat product is made where a liquid fuel is added to a filler made of bicomponent curled fibers with the fibers substantially oriented such that the axes of the fibers are parallel to the axis of a container holding these fibers and this filler and fuel provides an easy to ignite wick free heating device and a method to make ignition of a fiber surface easier.

Abstract: A disposable fuel burner 10 is disclosed which comprises a container 11 having a closed bottom wall 12, an enclosing sidewall 13 and an open top 14, and at least partially filled with a liquid fuel 15. A support member 16 is supported adjacent the open top 14 above the fuel 15, and having a centrally located opening 17 of various diameters for receiving one end of an elongated wick 18 of a fibrous material. The support member 16 may be a cardboard or plastic disk supported on legs 21a, a cylinder 21, or may be a cup-shaped member 30. A first layer of fibrous material 22 substantially fills the open top 14 and overlies the support member and the end of the wick supported thereon and acts as an interface between the fuel 15 and the atmosphere. A second layer of a plastic 23, e.g., polyurethane, foam material overlies the first layer. A top cover 27 is secured on the container 11 closing the open top 14 and is at least partially removable, e.g.

Abstract: A portable gas-stove which includes a housing, a burner, a C-shaped tubular gas storage container a plurality of retaining hooks, an ignition means, and a top cover. The housing is provided with a plurality of air vents, base portion with a fixing slot for receiving the ignition means and a plurality of hook holders for holding the retaining hooks in place. The retaining hooks have arcuate hook portions for hooking and fixedly holding the gas storage container in the housing. The burner is centrally mounted in the housing and is provided at one side with a gas inlet. A gas connecting tube is connected between the gas inlet of the burner and a gas outlet on the gas storage container. The gas storage container can be refilled at any time by removably connecting a small gas cylinder to the container. This enables the gas-stove to be conveniently carried for use outdoors.

Abstract: A collapsible and nestable steam table (10) comprises a foldable frame (20), at least one tray (30) and a foldable top section (40) capable of receiving and storing both the frame and the at least one tray. The frame has a front plate(21), a rear plate (22) and a pair of folding end plates (23) pivotally mounted thereto to collapse the frame. The at least one tray is removably disposed within the frame to prevent the end plates from folding toward each other while the steam table is in use. The top member comprises C-shaped first and second shells (45, 46) each having an extension member (47) and a first arm, a second arm and a third arm (48, 49, 50) extending outwardly therefrom. The first, second and third arms of the first shell are respectively pivotally mounted to the first, second and third arms of the second shell.

Abstract: An alcohol fuel burner which comprises a fuel container having a base and a side wall, a cover for the upper portion of the container, the covering having a plurality of inlet apertures as well as a central aperture, draft control means to control the amount of air permitted through the air inlet apertures, an inner chimney extending upwardly from the centrally located aperture and an outer chimney extending upwardly from the fuel container with the outer chimney being spaced from the inner chimney. The device permits efficient burning of the fuel in the container.

Abstract: A turntable assembly generally comprises a supporting base and an oven fixed to the top of the supporting base. A rotational disk can be rotationally and movably supported between the oven and the supporting base. The rotational disk is above the surface of the table without touching the dishes or bowls disposed on the table. By this arrangement, a plurality of courses can be simultaneously supported and the people may enjoy these food simultaneously.

Abstract: A portable stove has an upper disk, a lower disk, an oil can and three support rods disposed between the upper disk and the lower disk. Three boiler support plates are disposed on the upper disk. A boiler is disposed on the boiler support plates.

Abstract: A campstove is provided with an adjustable grate legs for supporting a cooking utensil. The grate legs are movable between a compact, storage position and an extended position in which they provide a relatively stable support for a pan or a pot. The campstove includes a base, a fuel tube which extends upwardly from the base, and a burner mounted on the top of the fuel tube. A burner bowl is rotatably mounted on the fuel tube for rotation relative to the base. Each of the grate legs includes a bottom portion which is rotatably mounted in the base, an intermediate portion which extends below the burner bowl away from the axis of rotation of the leg, and a top portion which extends above the bowl toward the axis of rotation. Abutments on the burner bowl are engageable with each of the legs for rotating the legs when the burner bowl is rotated relative to the base.

Abstract: A novel structure of an alcohol lamp comprises generally a container for containing alcohol therein, a heating pipe and a U-shaped tubular wick adapting capillary attraction to siphon the alcohol up from the container. The heating pipe provide heating source to warm the wick in order to acclerate the vaporization process of the alcohol in the upper portion of the wick and pressurize the vaporized alcohol so as to intensity the flame of the lamp. An adjustment device is provided to control the intensity of the fire. This invention ensures a reliable and economical use of an alcohol lamp.

Abstract: A cooking fuel device includes a fuel container and a cover attached to the top of the container. The cover includes a central toroidal shaped aperture positioned over the top of the container to define a toroidal burn area for a fuel in the container. An optional wick positioned below the cover is formed from a piled fabric includes a burn portion and a fuel feed portion extending to the fuel in the container.

Abstract: A disposable fuel burner 10 is disclosed which comprises a container 11 having a closed bottom wall 12, an enclosing sidewall 13 and an open top 14, and at least partially filled with a liquid fuel 15. A support member 16 is supported adjacent the open top 14 above the fuel 15, and having a centrally located opening 17 of various diameters for receiving one end of an elongated wick 18 of a fibrous material. The support member 16 may be a cardboard or plastic disk supported on legs 21a, a cylinder 21, or may be a cup-shaped member 30. A first layer of fibrous material 22 substantially fills the open top 14 and overlies the support member and the end of the wick supported thereon and acts as an interface between the fuel 15 and the atmosphere. A second layer of a plastic 23, e.g., polyurethane, foam material overlies the first layer. A top cover 27 is secured on the container 11 closing the open top 14 and is at least partially removable, e.g.

Abstract: A combined unit for cooking, heating and/or gratinating food comprises a support member (12) on which rests a pair of vertically spaced plates (20, 26). The lower plate (20) is adapted to receive food to be gratinated while the upper plate (26) is adapted to receive food to be cooked and/or heated. The unit comprises means (36) for deflecting heat over the food on the lower plate and under the upper plate to cook and/or heat thereon.

Abstract: A disposable, adjustable flame, canned fuel apparatus comprises a container having closed sides and bottom and having an open top; a fuel absorbent pad disposed in upper regions of the container relatively adjacent to its open top; a flammable liquid disposed in the container; an elongate wick disposed in the container and having an upper end region in fluid communication with the pad and having a lower end region extending into lower regions of the container and into the flammable liquid contained therein; and an adjustable flame assembly attached across the top of the container.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for a burner for a non-pressurized spirit stove. The stove includes a fuel container (10) with a spirit-absorbing means. The container provides an opening (11) in which the absorbing mass is uncovered in order to form an evaporation surface for the spirit-type fuel. The stove further includes a flame spreader (15) which is placed above the opening and which comprises a generally horizontal plate (16) with a downwardly extending edge part (17) through which air during burning flows to the evaporation surface. The plate (16) has several openings (22) which are shaped such that several minor flames are created having horizontal and tangential direction components.

Abstract: A chafing dish of a type in which food to be warmed is supported above a container of combustible fuel, particularly suited for outdoor use in which the occurrence of a burst of wind or a directed breeze is prevented from extinguishing or directing flames away from the undersurface of the chafing dish.