Fuel and related compositions – Fuel product of defined shape or structure
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-18
2001-05-01
McAvoy, Ellen M. (Department: 1764)
Fuel and related compositions
Fuel product of defined shape or structure
C206S096000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06224643
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a barbecue pit. More particularly, the invention relates to a packet for igniting charcoal in a barbecue pit.
More often than not, a person intent on barbecuing hamburgers, chicken, or similar food is all ready to get started and then—forgets the matches! The present invention solves this problem by providing a packet which is sufficient, in and by itself, to start a barbecue fire.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,899,721 to Tsay discloses a charcoal stove casing set which is adapted for preparation of barbecue and for household fireplace application.
U.S. Pat. No. 825,372 to Beever discloses a combined match box and oil can adapted to be strapped to the waist of a miner.
U.S. Pat. No. 753,779 to Woodman discloses a glove to be worn while striking a match.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,418,217 to Warner discloses a match holder for hats.
U.S. Pat. No. 2,537,332 to Clampith discloses a watertight cigarette and match case.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,835,749 to Behrman discloses a lady's pocketbook for holding cigarette cases and a cigarette lighter.
U.S. Pat. No. 179,165 to Dalzell discloses a match-box attachment for lamps adapted to lighting the lamps.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,587,468 to Burkey et al. discloses a watertight case for holding cigarettes and matches.
U.S. Pat. No. 1,468,742 to Peckes discloses a watertight container for cigarettes, confections, chewing gum, and the like.
A kit sold as “CHARCOAL COMPANION” provides the purchaser with a barbecue grill and various sauces, but not with any means for starting a barbecue fire.
Thus, none of the prior art provides the public with a packet which is simple, accessible, and self-sufficient for the immediate preparation of a charcoal barbecue in a barbecue pit. The present invention provides such a packet.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In general, the present invention in a first aspect provides a self-contained charcoal starter comprising a first container; a second container having a first portion disposed within the first container, and having a second portion disposed exterior of the first container, the second container being fastened to the first container where the first and second portions of the second container contact one another; ignition means disposed within the first portion of the second container; and combustible material ignitable by the ignition means, the combustible material being disposed within the first container.
In a second aspect the invention provides a method for converting a bag of charcoal briquettes into a self-contained charcoal starter. The method comprises disposing in an open end of the bag a container having a first portion disposed within the bag, and a second portion disposed outside of the bag; disposing ignition means in the first portion of the container; and sealing the open end of the bag, and the bag and the container to one another.
In a third aspect the invention provides a self-contained charcoal starter comprising a first container having inside and outside surfaces; a second container stapled to the inside surface of the first container; ignition means disposed within the second container; and combustible material ignitable by the ignition means, disposed within the first container.
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McAvoy Ellen M.
Roberts, Jr. Reginald F.
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