US3682158A
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US
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Holder for starter fuel in fireplace grate
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-12
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1990-11-12
Abstract
Abstract In one embodiment a tray for oil soaked sawdust is incorporated in the grate. The fire from this starter fuel ignites logs on the grate without resorting to paper and kindling. In a modification the tray is made as an accessory device equipped with hooks to hang under a conventional grate without any modification of the grate. In either case the tray is constructed as a T-shaped trough having a branch extending forward to a conveniently accessible position for igniting the starter fuel with a match.
Inventors
- 👤 David L Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:22
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/18; F24B1/191; F24B1/193
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A fireplace grate as defined in claim 1, said mounting means comprising welded connections between said trough and grate, said narrow grate bars being V-notched to receive said one angle iron and said one angle iron being welded in said notches, said forwardly extending angle iron overlying said front bar of the grate between two of said narrow grate bars.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A fireplace grate as defined in claim 1, said mounting means comprising a pair of hooks on said one angle iron engaging said narrow grate bars and a hook on said forwardly extending angle iron engaging said front bar of the grate, said hooks suspending said trough under the grate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |