Patent ID: 6227190
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: F23Q,F24B

Abstract:
A fireplace fire starting device, the device being placeable under a wood supporting grill within a fireplace, the device being capable of holding burning oil, said device comprising:a housing comprising a shaft, said shaft being elongate and having a first end and a second end, a peripheral wall extending between and being integrally coupled to said first and second ends, said shaft having a lumen therein, said peripheral wall having a plurality of openings therein adapted for receiving a flammable liquid, each of said openings extending into said lumen; andwherein each of said plurality of openings has a width substantially equal to a width of said lumen of said shaft, said plurality of openings being adapted for providing flame to the wood in a variety of locations to insure ignition of the wood.