An igniter apparatus is provided, comprising a heat precursor source having a heat precursor; a heating arrangement configured to, on demand, receive the heat precursor from the heat precursor source and to emit heat associated with the heat precursor and capable of igniting an ignitable article; and a sensory precursor source having a sensory precursor substance, wherein the sensory precursor substance is configured to provide a perceptible sensory effect, and wherein the sensory precursor source is in communication with the heating arrangement and is configured to release the sensory precursor substance in association with the heat emitted by the heating arrangement. An associated method is also provided.

An igniter apparatus is provided, comprising a heat precursor source having a heat precursor; a heating arrangement configured to, on demand, receive the heat precursor from the heat precursor source and to emit heat associated with the heat precursor and capable of igniting an ignitable article; and a sensory precursor source having a sensory precursor substance, wherein the sensory precursor substance is configured to provide a perceptible sensory effect, and wherein the sensory precursor source is in communication with the heating arrangement and is configured to release the sensory precursor substance in association with the heat emitted by the heating arrangement. An associated method is also provided.

The present invention provides apparatus for starting a fire, comprising a stack of combustible fuel elements (340,350,460,462,464) and a flammable ignition element (450) located in a combustible container (200) configured to provide at least one aperture (202) for igniting the flammable ignition element located therein. A kit of parts and a method of assembling the kit are also provided.

The present invention provides apparatus for starting a fire, comprising a stack of combustible fuel elements (340,350,460,462,464) and a flammable ignition element (450) located in a combustible container (200) configured to provide at least one aperture (202) for igniting the flammable ignition element located therein. A kit of parts and a method of assembling the kit are also provided.

A fire starting assembly receives and ignites charcoal and releases the charcoal when its temperature is suitable for cooking. It has a housing that is bound by a perimeter wall with an upper edge defining an upper opening and a lower edge defining a lower opening. A grate, located closer to the lower edge than the upper edge, is pivotally joined to the perimeter wall. The grate, in its closed position, intersects a lumen extending through the housing and through the openings defined by the upper and lower edges to hold charcoal. The grate, in its open position, releases the charcoal. A catch is releasably engaged with the grate to retain the grate in the closed position. The catch is releasable from the grate such that the grate pivots downwardly toward the lower edge and through the lower opening to define an open position.

A charcoal starter for use with charcoal briquettes or hardwood is disclosed. The invention provides improvements directed to both the manufacture and use of charcoal chimneys, specifically the safety and ease of dispersal of lit coal.

The present invention provides apparatus for starting a fire, comprising a stack of combustible fuel elements (340, 350, 460, 462, 464) and a flammable ignition element (450) located in a combustible container (200) configured to provide at least one aperture (202) for igniting the flammable ignition element located therein. A kit of parts and a method of assembling the kit are also provided.

The present invention provides apparatus for starting a fire, comprising a stack of combustible fuel elements (340, 350, 460, 462, 464) and a flammable ignition element (450) located in a combustible container (200) configured to provide at least one aperture (202) for igniting the flammable ignition element located therein. A kit of parts and a method of assembling the kit are also provided.

Described are combustible structures. For example, a combustible structure includes a starter fuel chamber with a starter fuel, an external lighter opening, and an external air opening. The combustible structure includes a conveying fuel chamber adjacent to the starter fuel chamber and including a conveying fuel. The combustible structure includes a partition between the conveying fuel chamber and the starter fuel chamber, the partition including an opening such that combustion in the starter fuel chamber can spread to the conveying fuel chamber through the opening. The combustible structure includes a fuel chamber that includes an artificial fire log and an external vent. The combustible structure includes a retaining structure that provides for ease of transport and holds the artificial fire log in place such that combustion in the conveying fuel chamber spreads to the fuel chamber.

Described are combustible structures. For example, a combustible structure includes a starter fuel chamber with a starter fuel, an external lighter opening, and an external air opening. The combustible structure includes a conveying fuel chamber adjacent to the starter fuel chamber and including a conveying fuel. The combustible structure includes a partition between the conveying fuel chamber and the starter fuel chamber, the partition including an opening such that combustion in the starter fuel chamber can spread to the conveying fuel chamber through the opening. The combustible structure includes a fuel chamber that includes an artificial fire log and an external vent. The combustible structure includes a retaining structure that provides for ease of transport and holds the artificial fire log in place such that combustion in the conveying fuel chamber spreads to the fuel chamber.