53 results about "Campfire" patented technology

The present invention is directed to an apparatus for use in cooking over an open fire. Specifically, the invention discloses a tripod having a grill suspended therefrom. The tripod includes an elongate adjustment rod with a distantly situated handle. By attaching the suspension line, holding the grill to the handle, which is slidingly affixed to one leg of the tripod, the height of the grill over the fire can be changed. This arrangement allows the grill to be adjusted over the fire to accommodate the heat of the fire or to provide a preferred cooking temperature for the articles on the grill without adjusting the grill directly or having to touch the hot surfaces near the fire.

A portable campfire barrier system for preventing the spread of a campfire beyond an established perimeter that includes a one-piece containment wall secured in a ready-to-use configuration by a plurality of support members. When not deployed in the ready-to-use configuration, the containment wall can be collapsed for facilitating both storage and transport due to its ductile nature. The containment wall is of sufficient height to avert the campfire from igniting fuel beyond the containment area but still allow for the pleasant enjoyment of the campfire. In one form, the support members are adapted to engage the containment wall with clip members in order to maintain the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. A band fastened to one end of the containment wall further assists in maintaining the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. The support members are further adapted to be driven into the ground thereby providing additional stability. Optionally, a grill can be positioned on or over the containment wall to receive heat from the campfire.

An open fire multipurpose cooking grill generally comprising a metal “T” shaped stake that can be optionally driven into the ground or placed into a base stand holder in positioned near a campfire, patio fire-bowl, fire-ring, or charcoal container for cooking and tending to food, generally outdoors. The cooking grill having attached to it multiple bracket sleeves allowing for quick and easy installation and removal of multiple cooking grills and food preparation trays which can be raised and lowered and swiveled side to side closer to or further from the fire as needed.

A fire log includes a single fire log cut in a specific design to enable easy ignition and sustenance of a self-contained campfire. The single log is designed to stand vertically and may range from twenty-four to seventy-two inches in height depending on diameter. In most instances, four vertical, diametrical cuts are made in the log forming eight pie-slice segments. The cuts extend from the top surface of the log downward toward the base of the log. The vertical cuts stop short of the entire length of the log leaving approximately 25% of the length uncut. The uncut portion forms the base of the log. One of the segments is cut horizontally at its lower end adjacent the top of the base so that the segment can be removed from the log for air flow control.

A portable campfire apparatus has a base, a fire pan supported by the base, a gas manifold disposed in the fire pan and a quantity of low-density, non-flammable particulate material in the fire pan at a depth to cover the manifold. The fire pan and the base are substantially the same shape and size. A cylindrical spacer can be interposed between the fire pan and the base, and a lid of geometry similar to the base and fire pan is disclosed and rests on an inwardly projecting shoulder on the rim of the fire pan. When upright, the upper rim is parallel to the ground, but when tipped over the rim is at an angle of no less than ninety degrees to the ground. Different shapes of the base and fire pan are taught, and different configurations of the manifold are shown.

A campfire (70) comprising a receptacle (72) for receiving combustible material having an open upper end (74). There are a plurality of openings (82) in the receptacle (72) at different distances from the upper end (74). The campfire comprises a support member (84) having an end portion (88) on which a cooking vessel (86) can be supported. The end portion (88) of the support member (84) can be received in any one of the openings (82) such that the end portion (88) extends across the interior of the receptacle (72).

A portable campfire barrier system for preventing the spread of a campfire beyond an established perimeter that includes a one-piece containment wall secured in a ready-to-use configuration by a plurality of support members. When not deployed in the ready-to-use configuration, the containment wall can be collapsed for facilitating both storage and transport due to its ductile nature. The containment wall is of sufficient height to avert the campfire from igniting fuel beyond the containment area but still allow for the pleasant enjoyment of the campfire. In one form, the support members are adapted to engage the containment wall with clip members in order to maintain the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. A band fastened to one end of the containment wall further assists in maintaining the wall in the ready-to-use configuration. The support members are further adapted to be driven into the ground thereby providing additional stability. Optionally, a grill can be positioned on or over the containment wall to receive heat from the campfire.

An apparatus to assist in cooking over a campfire is herein disclosed, comprising a generally “Y”-shaped support that rests over an open fire by means of three (3) legs. An adjustable steel cable, controlled by a mechanically-operated winch, is provided at the center of the “Y”-shaped support, which depends downward and connects centrally to four (4) chains, each of which connects to a corner of a rectangular grilling surface. The grilling surface comprises a heat-resistant material and can be made in varying dimensions. The grilling surface is height-adjustable to accommodate cooking needs and fire output permits. Once cooled, the apparatus can be disassembled and transported in a supplied pouch or hard case.

A portable, self-contained artificial campfire apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a base container which can house an internal fuel source, a removable lid for accessing the container base, a fiber-ceramic log assembly connected to the removable lid, and a second lid for protecting and transporting the apparatus. The use of fiber-ceramic artificial logs allows for a more realistic campfire because the logs will glow as they are heated, just as a wood campfire does. The artificial campfire preferably also includes a tapered burner unit to produce an even more realistic campfire appearance.

A campfire support unit for burning firewood. The unit has a metal frame that includes a metal support ring with metal tabs and support legs. The frame is made and arranged to support wood for a wood fire in a near-vertical ring position around a central core which contains wood supported in a near-vertical position. An internal core fire is started, using wood placed inside the metal ring. Then wood is leaned against the outer rim of the metal ring. The tabs support the wood leaned against the outer rim, preventing it from falling before, during, and after the outer wood is ignited by the internal core fire.

A campfire companion of the present invention is a self contained, aesthetically pleasing, potentially solar charged battery driven electric fan blower system that feeds air into the campfire. This campfire companion would essentially be a fan system, which includes an electric fan (electric motor connected to fan blades) with appropriate power source and controls), hidden in a naturally aesthetic enclosure, such as a composite material shaped to look like a natural rock, stack of wooden log(s), etc. This campfire companion would sit on the edge of the fire pit and expel air towards the fire to help ignite the fire and allow the fire to burn at a higher rate offering a more pleasing campfire and the ability to burn wood / charcoal in a sufficient manner for a pleasant campfire or cooking experience.

The campfire safety apparatus shields people and animals from unintentional contact with a campfire. The apparatus encloses the fire ring of a campfire to protect potential burn victims from the flames or smoldering coals. The apparatus may be a single unitary unit for permanent installations or the apparatus may be constructed of a number of rigid interlocking safety panels joined together to create an apparatus that is portable. The top edge, or upper rail, of the apparatus is above the campfire flame height such that a child or adult cannot trip over the apparatus and fall into the fire ring. The interlocking rigid safety panels incorporate cooperating pin receivers that lock the panels together when a pin is inserted. In certain embodiments the pins extend through the cooperating pin receivers and terminate into the ground to anchor the apparatus and increase its ability to resist tipping over.

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.

A fire log includes a single fire log cut in a specific design to enable easy ignition and sustenance of a self-contained campfire. The single log is designed to stand vertically and may range from twenty-four to seventy-two inches in height depending on diameter. In most instances, four vertical, diametrical cuts are made in the log forming eight pie-slice segments. The cuts extend from the top surface of the log downward toward the base of the log. The vertical cuts stop short of the entire length of the log leaving approximately 25% of the length uncut. The uncut portion forms the base of the log. One of the segments is cut horizontally at its lower end adjacent the top of the base so that the segment can be removed from the log for air flow control.

A campfire smokestack comprising an elongated metal tube whose lower end is anchored in a fire pit, for example by burying it in the ground, prior to making a fire, or by placing it into an existing fire. The tube has an open upper end, and its sidewall is perforated over some portion of its length with draft openings, at least some of which are at campfire height such that the fire is built against or adjacent these lower draft openings to permit radial drafting of air directly through the fire into the tube. The fire is accordingly built and burned around or against the lower end of the tube, rather than within or underneath the tube. The smokestack may be used with both natural and manmade fire pits.

A fencing system for a campfire includes a plurality of holding members, a plurality of posts and a plurality of fencing members. Each holding member of the plurality of holding members includes a base member and a lip extending upwardly from a portion of the base member defining a cavity between the base member and the lip. The plurality of holding members is adapted to be placed on a surface around the campfire. Further, each post of the plurality of posts is adapted to be disposed vertically into the cavity of the each holding member of the plurality of holding members. Furthermore, each fencing member of the plurality of fencing members is disposed horizontally between a pair of posts of the plurality of posts and the each fencing member is removably attached to the pair of posts.

The embodiment of the invention provides an invasion preventing method for an outdoor intelligent tent system based on clean energy and an unmanned aerial vehicle. The outdoor intelligent tent systemcomprises a tent, clean energy power generating equipment, a plurality of infrared curtain walls, a passive infrared detector, a plurality of wireless proximity sensors, the unmanned aerial vehicle, electronic campfire equipment and a main controller. According to the invasion preventing method for the outdoor intelligent tent system based on the clean energy and the unmanned aerial vehicle, fourpre-warning and defending measures are built; according to the first pre-warning and defending measure, the unmanned aerial vehicle is controlled to conduct tour inspection in the area at a distance of about 1000 m from the tent or a farther area; according to the second pre-warning and defending measure, the infrared curtain walls are built on the position of 100 m around the tent, and multiple complex types of combined expelling operation are conducted through the unmanned aerial vehicle; according to the third pre-warning and defending measure, the passive infrared alarming means are arranged on the position of 10 m around the tent, and the electronic campfire equipment is started cooperatively to conduct further expelling and defending operation on invasion wild animals; and accordingto the fourth pre-warning and defending measure, the proximity sensors with the detection range being 0.01 m and a low-strength defending power grid cover are arranged on a tent body; and the campingsafety of wild explorers is ensured through the four measures.

A campfire chimney for placement over a campfire to shield nearby persons from excessive heat, smoke and burning embers. The campfire has a base comprising at least for telescoping legs to adjust the height of the chimney over the fire. The chimney has a bottom conical section for placement over the fire and a tubular top section for exhausting products of combustion. The chimney can be disassembled and can be transported conveniently by a single individual.

Apparatus for simulating a campfire includes a fire pan, a diffuser element in the pan interior and a gas injector extending into the interior. The gas injector has an outlet-that introduces vaporized fuel so that the diffuser element disperses the vaporized fuel about the pan interior. Non-flammable particulate material may be provided at a depth sufficient to cover the outlet. A lid may be secured to the pan, for example, by the diffuser element. The fire pan may have a lower chamber portion and an upper pan portion with the outlet terminating in the lower chamber portion. The diffuser element may be centrally located in the pan. The method provides such a fire pan and directs the flow of gas toward the diffuser so that the gas is diffused upwardly to be ignited on the surface of the particulate material.

A collapsible reflector oven to be used for cooking in front of an open fire, such as a campfire, constructed of various panels having reflective inside surfaces and a food holder constructed of a non-reflecting, energy-absorbing material. The reflective surfaces of the panels direct heat energy from the fire into the food holder which absorbs the energy, becoming sufficiently hot to properly cook the food placed therein using the same recipes and cooking times as would be used in a conventional kitchen oven. The reflector oven may be collapsed for storage and unfolded for use.

A reusable, portable campfire cover is disclosed herein. In its most basic configuration, the cover device (10) comprises three partial-conical panels, which are identified as a door panel (22), a first side panel (24), and a second side panel (26). Door panel (22) includes a handle (28). Each panel has a slot (30) and finger (32) feature in its base. Each panel has an aperture (34) or hole (36) near its top. The aperture (34) or hole (36) features are able to accept connectors, preferably an “S” hook connector (44). Cover device (10) is meant to be used in conjunction with a typical, independent tripod campfire device (20), which can be found in the prior art and in the consumer marketplace.

The present invention provides an apparatus for drying apparels. It works without electricity and gas. It is basically for using while camping. It is an apparatus that uses natural convection for drying boots, gloves, shoes, socks and etc. It is designed to use the energy of campfire to function. Users just have to put dryer in the front of the fire and it draws hot air into the telescopic base and the hot air raises causing air movement. It gives ability to dry the boots without propane or electricity. Dimension of the drier is twelve inches wide, eighteen inches tall and three inches thick. It is portable and collapsible apparel dryer. It is made up of aluminum tubes.

An environmental-conservation campfire caddy comprises a container, a cover and a kind of combustible material; wherein the container and the cover are made from paper barrels; while the combustible material is made of waste of paper scraps or wood shreds generated during production of the paper container and the paper cover, and is made by adding wax to perform a mixing process, and then is placed in a receiving chamber of the container to be covered with the cover. When the combustible material is burned in the container, it can be used as campfire; when not in use, the container is covered with the cover to interrupt contact of the combustible material with air, and then the combustible material is extinguished. The campfire caddy thus can be repeatedly used, and it is entirely made of environmental-conservation material decomposable in a natural mode, and will not create environmental pollution or damage in use.

A campfire support unit for burning firewood. The unit has a metal frame that includes a metal support ring with metal tabs and support legs. The frame is made and arranged to support wood for a wood fire in a near-vertical ring position around a central core which contains wood supported in a near-vertical position. An internal core fire is started, using wood placed inside the metal ring. Then wood is leaned against the outer rim of the metal ring. The tabs support the wood leaned against the outer rim, preventing it from falling before, during, and after the outer wood is ignited by the internal core fire.

The present invention provides a new and useful eco-friendly campfire apparatus. This apparatus comprises reclaimed and repurposed eco-friendly components and is believed to be useful by offering a complete set of materials needed to create a campfire which emits no toxic chemicals. The apparatus comprises a container which is a reclaimed and repurposed animal feed sack having a front wall and a back wall defining an interior therein. The container is sealed by using a sealing means which can be untreated natural twine or thread. Inside the container is a plurality of combustible materials that are generally uniformly dispersed and include reclaimed kiln-dried, natural, toxin-free, wood logs, reclaimed kindling including hickory nuts and twigs, and pine shavings. An igniting means is also provided and affixed to the exterior front wall of the apparatus. The self-contained nature of the apparatus makes it easy to transport and store when not in use.

A vertical campfire containment device comprising, a circular top ring, a base member smaller than the circular top ring, plurality of vertical support members, and plurality of support legs. The vertical campfire containment device provides a structure where wood and other solid fuels are placed into and burned. The vertical nature of the containment device allows individuals to quickly create a campfire that is raised off of the ground allowing the ample supply of oxygen and moving smoke higher and away from the individuals surrounding the fire.

A device for starting and maintaining a campfire includes an inner combustible structure formed from a plurality of inner combustible members having bottom end portions separated and secured to a top planar wall of a combustible lower support member. The device further includes an outer combustible structure formed from a plurality of outer combustible members having bottom end portions separated and secured to edge portions of the combustible lower support member. A fire accelerant is disposed in an inner portion of the inner combustible structure to promote a faster starting campfire.

A heat resistance cooking apparatus. The heat resistance cooking apparatus including a cooking section, a handle section and a middle section coated with acrylic elastomeric compound providing: (1) an insulating thermal coating reducing heat absorption on the coated middle section from the cooking section that is placed in contact with a cooking heat source such as stove, grill, camp fire, fire pit, etc., (2) resistance to cracking including a flexible surface layer expandable and contractible with changes in temperature, (3) resistance to thermal shock; (4) water resistance, (5) fade resistance, (6) providing a textured surface on the middle section for easy, non-slip gripping, and (7) dishwasher safe.

This disclosure relates to a device configured as tool to aid in the removal of items from hot skewers and campfire roasters. The device is generally comprised of an interior space defined by a first wall, a second wall, a pair of adjacent sidewalls, and a bottom portion. The first wall includes a notch extending a substantial height of the first wall and configured to be utilized in the removal of a roasted food item. The device further includes a handle portion extending outward from the second wall opposite the interior space and culminating in a curved end with a pair of notches.