Foldable campfire extinguisher

Abstract

A novel method for camping with the extinguishment of a campfire comprised of the steps of providing a collapsible campfire extinguisher in compact configuration; traveling to a camp site; utilizing a campfire; deploying the camp fire extinguisher in operable position and placing it over the campfire. A collapsible camp fire extinguisher device comprised of a plurality of panels having registerable holes and a locking means whereby the device transforms from a compact storage position to fanned-out dome position and is operative to extinguish a campfire by starvation of oxygen.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] We hereby claim the benefit of my earlier filed provisional application (application No. 60 / 627,323) filed Nov. 12, 2004.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates to the field of fire extinguishing devices, and more particularly to a novel firebed extinguisher device deployable from a compact storage position into a dome-shaped shell that may be placed as a unitary device over a firebed in order to rob the firebed of oxygen so that any flame, coals, or combustible materials will be extinguished. [0004] 2. Brief Description of the Prior Art [0005] In the past, it has been the conventional practice to build a fire for cooking purposes using a firebed composed of combustible materials and, particularly while camping, a ring of rocks are placed around the firebed. In other instances, holes are dug and lined with rocks so as to provide a firebed, while in other instances, a steel bowl, ...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a firebed extinguisher that can be placed over a firebed to prevent oxygen from reaching combustible materials. The extinguisher consists of a dome-shaped device made up of multiple pie-shaped or triangular plates that are held together in the operative position by a tightening device. The plates can be fanned outwardly to provide a series of adjacent and end-to-end plates. The extinguisher acts as a barrier to prevent oxygen from reaching the firebed and can be easily transported and stored in its compact arrangement. The technical effects of this invention include its unique design and ability to effectively prevent fire outbreaks."

Problems solved by technology

Problems and difficulties have been encountered when extinguishing the fire in a firebed which stem largely from the fact that the combustible material is not starved of oxygen so that even if flames have been extinguished, embers, coals and other ignited materials may still flame after a time delay.

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