Campfire Companion

Abstract

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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire comprising a fan system hidden in a naturally aesthetic enclosure. 
     
     
         2 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 1 , wherein said fan system comprising an electric fan, power source, and controls. 
     
     
         3 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 2 , wherein said naturally aesthetic enclosure being a composite material shaped to look like a natural rock or stack of wooden log(s). 
     
     
         4 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 3 , wherein said naturally aesthetic enclosure having at least one air inlet to allow air flow to enter said fan system and at least one air outlet for airflow to exit said fan system and to be directed towards the campfire. 
     
     
         5 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 4  further comprising a duct which is used to channel airflow to exit the fan and to be directed towards the campfire, said duct is adjustable to allow tuning of the airflow in the desired direction. 
     
     
         6 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 1  further comprising vents in said air outlet to channel airflow to exit said fan and to be directed towards the campfire, said vents may be adjustable to allow tuning of the air flow in the desired direction. 
     
     
         7 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 5  further comprising covers of various shape and sizes to place over said air inlet, air outlet, duct, and fan to prevent against foreign intrusion of water, animals, or insects. 
     
     
         8 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 2  wherein said power source may be a standard A/C outlet or at least one rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         9 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 8  further comprising an integrated or discrete solar panel or a standard A/C outlet to charge said at least one rechargeable battery. 
     
     
         10 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 9 , wherein said integrated solar panel can be adjusted to allow good exposure to the sunlight. 
     
     
         11 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 3 , wherein said enclosure further comprising at least one lip that acts like a water gutter to channel rain water away from said air inlet/outlet or duct, thus keeping rain water from entering said enclosure. 
     
     
         12 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 1  further comprising a base and at least one standoff leg to support and lift said fan system off the ground to protect said fan system from ground water and moisture, said at least one standoff leg being height adjustable allows said fan system to properly align the air flow to the campfire. 
     
     
         13 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 3 , wherein said enclosure being made from heat resistant materials selected from the group consisting of plastic, plaster of Paris, concrete cement type materials, clay, ceramic, clay materials. 
     
     
         14 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 2  wherein said control being a switch used to turn the fan on and off. 
     
     
         15 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 14  wherein said control further comprising a speed control device that allows for adjustment of fan speed, both on and off switch and speed control are hidden in a small recess or an opening to maintain the aesthetic natural look. 
     
     
         16 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 12  has a sloped interior bottom leading to a drain hole to prevent said system from water. 
     
     
         17 . A campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire comprising:
 a fan system including an electric fan, at least one battery, and a switch used to turn the fan on and off;   a naturally aesthetic enclosure being a composite material shaped to look like a natural rock or stack of wooden log(s) having at least one air inlet to allow airflow to enter said fan system, at least one air outlet for airflow to exit said fan system and to be directed towards the campfire, at least one lip that acts like a water gutter to channel rain water away from said air inlet/outlet or duct, thus keeping rain water from entering said enclosure, said fan system being hidden in said naturally aesthetic enclosure;   a duct or series of slats/vents which is used to channel airflow to exit said fan and to be directed towards the campfire, said duct is adjustable to allow tuning of the airflow in the desired direction,   at least one cover or series of slats/vents of various shape and sizes to place over the air inlet, air outlet, duct, and fan;   a base and at least one standoff leg to support and lift said fan system off the ground to protect said fan system from ground water and moisture, said at least one standoff leg being height adjustable allows said fan system to properly align the air flow to the campfire; and a battery charger used to charge said at least one battery.   
     
     
         18 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 17  further comprises an integrated or discrete solar panel to charge the rechargeable battery or batteries, said integrated solar panel can be adjusted to allow good exposure to the sunlight. 
     
     
         19 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 17  further comprises a speed control device that allows for adjustment of fan speed, both said on and off switch and speed control are hidden in a small recess or an opening to maintain the aesthetic natural look. 
     
     
         20 . The campfire companion that feeds air into a campfire according to  claim 17 , wherein the enclosure is made from heat resistant materials selected from the group consisting of plastic, plaster of Paris, concrete cement type materials, clay, ceramic, clay materials.