Igniters, igniters with adjustable wicks, and methods of manufacturing and operating the same are disclosed. The igniters may include a housing, at least one battery, an ignition assembly, and a wick. The ignition assembly may include a pivot-mechanism having a first pivoting-element, a second pivoting-element, and a pivot-hinge assembly through which the first pivoting-element and the second pivoting-element are rotatably coupled. The ignition assembly can be operated to pivot the first pivoting-element and the second pivoting-element in opposite directions. The ignition assembly may include electrical contacts that can be shifted into contact to complete a circuit, thereby sending an electrical current through an igniter tip used to ignite the wick. In additional aspects, the wick is a hemp wick, and the housing may be formed of biodegradable or recyclable materials.

Igniters, igniters with adjustable wicks, and methods of manufacturing and operating the same are disclosed. The igniters may include a housing, at least one battery, an ignition assembly, and a wick. The ignition assembly may include a pivot-mechanism having a first pivoting-element, a second pivoting-element, and a pivot-hinge assembly through which the first pivoting-element and the second pivoting-element are rotatably coupled. The ignition assembly can be operated to pivot the first pivoting-element and the second pivoting-element in opposite directions. The ignition assembly may include electrical contacts that can be shifted into contact to complete a circuit, thereby sending an electrical current through an igniter tip used to ignite the wick. In additional aspects, the wick is a hemp wick, and the housing may be formed of biodegradable or recyclable materials.

A fire starting strip 10 for igniting a bed of charcoal or for lighting a log fire, without the need for any one or more of: kindling, lighter fluid or newspaper, the fire starting strip 10 comprising an elongate body 12 which is covered or impregnated with fuel, the elongate body 12 having a length substantially in the range of 15 to 100 cm and being substantially at least five times longer than it is wide.

A fire starting strip 10 for igniting a bed of charcoal or for lighting a log fire, without the need for any one or more of: kindling, lighter fluid or newspaper, the fire starting strip 10 comprising an elongate body 12 which is covered or impregnated with fuel, the elongate body 12 having a length substantially in the range of 15 to 100 cm and being substantially at least five times longer than it is wide.

A fire starter includes a casing made from a first material a first material having a first time associated therewith that defines a length of time that the casing burns after being ignited. A second material disposed in the casing has a second time associated therewith that defines a length of time that the second material burns after being ignited. An igniter, disposed in the casing and adjacent to the second material, generates a first thermal event to ignite the second material wherein the second material combusts to define a second thermal event that ignites the first material. An actuator is coupled to the igniter and is positioned outside of the casing for activating the igniter to generate the first thermal event.

A fire starter includes a casing made from a first material a first material having a first time associated therewith that defines a length of time that the casing burns after being ignited. A second material disposed in the casing has a second time associated therewith that defines a length of time that the second material burns after being ignited. An igniter, disposed in the casing and adjacent to the second material, generates a first thermal event to ignite the second material wherein the second material combusts to define a second thermal event that ignites the first material. An actuator is coupled to the igniter and is positioned outside of the casing for activating the igniter to generate the first thermal event.

A fire starting strip 10 for igniting a bed of charcoal or for lighting a log fire, without the need for any one or more of: kindling, lighter fluid or newspaper, the fire starting strip 10 comprising an elongate body 12 which is covered or impregnated with fuel, the elongate body 12 having a length substantially in the range of 15 to 100 cm and being substantially at least five times longer than it is wide.

A fire starting strip 10 for igniting a bed of charcoal or for lighting a log fire, without the need for any one or more of: kindling, lighter fluid or newspaper, the fire starting strip 10 comprising an elongate body 12 which is covered or impregnated with fuel, the elongate body 12 having a length substantially in the range of 15 to 100 cm and being substantially at least five times longer than it is wide.

A cartridge ignition system includes a main body having a plurality of walls that define a hollow interior space, and an ignition cartridge that is positioned within the interior space. The ignition cartridge includes a plurality of bracing elements that are joined together via a plurality of elongated rods, and an elongated wick that extends along the length of the ignition cartridge. The wick includes a layered construction that is designed to burn longitudinally along the length of the ignition cartridge. A fuel source is positioned within the main body and is in communication with the plurality of bracing elements and elongated rods. The wick is positioned along a central portion of the ignition cartridge and is separated from the fuel source by an air gap. The main body and ignition cartridge are constructed from combustible materials and apertures along the main body permitting airflow during system operation.

A cartridge ignition system includes a main body having a plurality of walls that define a hollow interior space, and an ignition cartridge that is positioned within the interior space. The ignition cartridge includes a plurality of bracing elements that are joined together via a plurality of elongated rods, and an elongated wick that extends along the length of the ignition cartridge. The wick includes a layered construction that is designed to burn longitudinally along the length of the ignition cartridge. A fuel source is positioned within the main body and is in communication with the plurality of bracing elements and elongated rods. The wick is positioned along a central portion of the ignition cartridge and is separated from the fuel source by an air gap. The main body and ignition cartridge are constructed from combustible materials and apertures along the main body permitting airflow during system operation.