Firestarting pellet

US5296004A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Geoffrey W. A. Johnson · Golden, US
• Christopher J. Johnson · London, GB

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 31, 1993
• Grant date: Mar 22, 1994
• Expiry date: Mar 31, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C10L11/04
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a firestarting pellet made from cedar and impregnated with an alcohol/water solution. The pellet rapidly ignites combustible fire fuels under a variety of burning conditions. A method of manufacturing the firestarting pellet is also disclosed.