Charcoal starter
US5197455A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 6, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 6, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA47J37/079
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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.
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