Patents by Inventor Christopher Simon Stonier

Christopher Simon Stonier has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Imaging apparatus
    Patent number: 7874679
    Abstract: Imaging apparatus including image creation means for creating a moving image, means for enlarging the image, and a screen on which the image is displayed in use to a viewer. The image creation means includes a substantially planar image creation screen on which the image is created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Domestic Fire Appliances Limited
    Inventor: Christopher Simon Stonier
  • Flame Image Sequencing Apparatus and Method
    Publication number: 20100265258
    Abstract: An imaging apparatus is disclosed that is designed to display a set of images on a screen for a fire. The apparatus includes a display screen, a controller capable of displaying a set of images to the display screen, and a masking member to prevent a viewer from viewing a part of the display screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: DOMESTIC FIRE APPLIANCES LIMITED
    Inventor: Christopher Simon Stonier
  • Imaging Apparatus
    Publication number: 20080252969
    Abstract: Imaging apparatus including image creation means for creating a moving image, means for enlarging the image, and a screen on which the image is displayed in use to a viewer. The image creation means includes a substantially planar image creation screen on which the image is created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: DOMESTIC FIRE APPLIANCES LTD
    Inventor: Christopher Simon Stonier
  • Fire surround
    Patent number: 6932081
    Abstract: A fire surround for use with a substantially enclosed gas fire unit (34) comprises an outer fascia (12) securable, in use, to a chimney breast around a flue opening in the chimney breast, the outer fascia having an opening therein for receiving the gas fire unit (34), and an inner fascia (22) securable, in use, to the outer fascia (12) so as to entrap an out-turned flange (40) of the gas fire unit (34) between the inner and outer fascias. The inner fascia (22) comprises a pair of side columns (26) bridged by a top portion (28), and at least one of the side columns (26) is formed as a channel member for receiving a slide control for operating the gas fire unit (34). The invention also provides a method for the securing such a fire surround to a chimney breast so as to secure in place the gas fire unit (34).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Inventor: Christopher Simon Stonier
  • Fire surround
    Publication number: 20040045545
    Abstract: A fire surround for use with a substantially enclosed gas fire unit (34) comprises an outer fascia (12) securable, in use, to a chimney breast around a flue opening in the chimney breast, the outer fascia having an opening therein for receiving the gas fire unit (34), and an inner fascia (22) securable, in use, to the outer fascia (12) so as to entrap an out-turned flange (40) of the gas fire unit (34) between the inner and outer fascias. The inner fascia (22) comprises a pair of side columns (26) bridged by a top portion (28), and at least one of the side columns (26) is formed as a channel member for receiving a slide control for operating the gas fire unit (34). The invention also provides a method for the securing such a fire surround to a chimney breast so as to secure in place the gas fire unit (34).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventor: Christopher Simon Stonier