Firestarting pellet
OwnerGeoffrey W. A. Johnson, Christopher J. Johnsoninventors
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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.
Claims12
A firestarting pellet comprising a cedar pellet impregnated with an alcohol/water solution, wherein the cedar pellet has a moisture content of between 5 and 15 percent by weight and a density between 32 and 40 pounds per cubic foot prior to impregnation and wherein the alcohol/water solution is between 85 and 99 percent alcohol.
A method of manufacturing firestarting pellets comprising:
- contacting cedar pellets with an alcohol/water solution to yield impregnated pellets, wherein the cedar pellets have a moisture content of between 5 and 15 percent by weight and a density between 32 and 40 pounds per cubic foot prior to contact with the alcohol/water solution, and wherein the alcohol/water solution is between 85 and 99 percent alcohol;
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- removing the impregnated pellets from any residual alcohol/water solution.
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