Combustible packages for containing a fuel source and a fire starter
US7789919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10L5/368
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Combustible packages for containing a fuel source and a fire started are provided. A combustible package may include a cardboard outer wall and top and bottom lids for substantially closing top and bottom openings defined by the outer wall. Each lid may define a central panel for extending across an opening and a plurality of tabs for facilitating a press fit between the lids and the outer wall. Each lid may also define a central opening for receiving an end of a fire starter. The fire starter may be wound paper tube impregnated with an accelerant. The fuel source may be a plurality of charcoal briquettes contained between the outer wall, the top and bottom lids and the fire starter. The outer wall may define one or more ventilation openings between the bottom edge and the bottom lid. Or the bottom edge may be scalloped to provide ventilation openings.
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