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US 2006/0230673 A1Published application
Whole timber firelog impregnated with combustible material
OwnerEric Barford, Prodromos Stephanosinventors
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Abstract
Disclosed is a new and improved firelog comprising whole timber to which highly combustible fuel is injected. The log further comprises a plurality of slits to enhance the combustion process. Various combustible fluids or combinations thereby may be used as fuel. Applicants further disclose a method of impregnating said combustible fuel into said firelog.
Claims23
A whole timber firelog comprising:
- a. a log-shaped combustible body comprising:
- i. timber and one or more fuel additives in a ratio of between 30:70 and 70:30 wherein said fuel additives are chosen from the group consisting of alcohols, short chain hydrocarbons, long chain hydrocarbons, natural waxes and tall oil pitch;
- ii. a flat bottom-edge;
- and
- iii. a plurality of longitudinal slits extending centripetally wherein one longitudinal slit has ramping ends;
- b. wherein said log-shaped combustible body:
- i. has at least 35 MJ/kg potential energy;
- and
- ii. produces a crackling sound when burned.
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A method of manufacturing a whole timber firelog comprising:
- a. cutting a log to a length of less than two feet wherein said log;
- b. carving a plurality of longitudinal slits into said log;
- c. removing moisture from said log;
- d. pressure treating said log in a treatment chamber wherein one or more fuel additives are absorbed into said log;
- e. removing said log from said treatment chamber;
- and
- f. draining excess said fuel additives from said firelog.
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A combustible fuel additive-impregnated wood chip comprising:
- a. a wood chip comprising timber;
- b. an amount of a plurality of fuel additives of at least 30% by weight of said wood chip;
- and
- c. wherein said wood chip:
- i. produces a crackling sound when burned;
- and
- ii. has at least 35 MJ/kg potential energy;
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A firelog package for containing and igniting a firelog comprising:
- a. a substantially sealed paper-like bag having a bottom portion further comprising a fire-retardant portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.