Patents by Inventor Matthew Alfred CROWE

Matthew Alfred CROWE 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).

  • Publication number: 20240151399
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (410) includes a fireplace housing (412) and a heater assembly (426) that is configured to generate heated air. The heater assembly (426) is configured to be installed substantially within the fireplace housing (412). The heater assembly (426) includes a heater body (445), a first grill cover (448) that is selectively couplable to the heater body (445), and a second grill cover (548) that is alternatively selectively couplable to the heater body (445). The first grill cover (448) has a first cover length (468), and the second grill cover (548) has a second cover length (568) that is different than the first cover length (468). The heater assembly (426) is selectively positionable within a cabinet (311) having a structural opening (311A), and a center shelf (360) that defines at least a portion of an upper side (311U) of the structural opening (311A). The heater assembly (426) is installed substantially adjacent to the center shelf (360).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Patent number: 11867409
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (410) includes a fireplace housing (412) and a heater assembly (426) that is configured to generate heated air. The heater assembly (426) is configured to be installed substantially within the fireplace housing (412). The heater assembly (426) includes a heater body (445), a first grill cover (448) that is selectively couplable to the heater body (445), and a second grill cover (548) that is alternatively selectively couplable to the heater body (445). The first grill cover (448) has a first cover length (468), and the second grill cover (548) has a second cover length (568) that is different than the first cover length (468). The heater assembly (426) is selectively positionable within a cabinet (311) having a structural opening (311A), and a center shelf (360) that defines at least a portion of an upper side (311U) of the structural opening (311A). The heater assembly (426) is installed substantially adjacent to the center shelf (360).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Greentouch USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20230213202
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Patent number: 11619391
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Greentouch USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Patent number: 11619390
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Greentouch USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20220290866
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (1210) includes a fireplace housing (412) and a heater assembly (1226) that is configured to generate heated air. The heater assembly (1226) is configured to be installed substantially within the fireplace housing (412). In various embodiments, the heater assembly (1226) includes a heater body (1245), and a grill cover (1248) that is couplable to the heater body (1245). The grill cover (1248) includes a cover body (1295) that is couplable to the heater body (1245), and at least one extender (1296) that is configured to be positioned substantially adjacent to the cover body (1295). The cover body (1295) has a first cover length. The cover body (1295) and the at least one extender (1296) cooperate to have a second cover length that is greater than the first cover length. The second cover length is substantially equal to a dimension of the fireplace housing (412).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2022
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20220146068
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20210404667
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (410) includes a fireplace housing (412) and a heater assembly (426) that is configured to generate heated air. The heater assembly (426) is configured to be installed substantially within the fireplace housing (412). The heater assembly (426) includes a heater body (445), a first grill cover (448) that is selectively couplable to the heater body (445), and a second grill cover (548) that is alternatively selectively couplable to the heater body (445). The first grill cover (448) has a first cover length (468), and the second grill cover (548) has a second cover length (568) that is different than the first cover length (468). The heater assembly (426) is selectively positionable within a cabinet (311) having a structural opening (311A), and a center shelf (360) that defines at least a portion of an upper side (311U) of the structural opening (311A). The heater assembly (426) is installed substantially adjacent to the center shelf (360).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2021
    Publication date: December 30, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20210172651
    Abstract: In a electric space heater, particularly in a relatively low mass portable, freestanding forced circulation air heater, a solid thermal storage element is heated by means of the same electrical heating element used for ordinary output, allowing heat to be stored efficiently and provided later to extend the useful heat output of the heater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2020
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred CROWE
  • Patent number: 11022262
    Abstract: A 3D flame projection system is provided, comprising a light source and a light-transmittable hood. The light source is disposed inside the light-transmittable hood. The 3D flame projection system further comprises a lens which has different refractive indexes for refracting light generated by the light source and splitting the light into a plurality of light beams at different angles and/or has different light transmittances for allowing light generated by the light source to partially transmit through the lens. The 3D flame projection system has the following advantages: simple structure, low cost, small space occupation, realistic flame dancing effect, and it is advantageous for realization of ultrathin production of fireplaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuchu Yao, Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20210088221
    Abstract: An electric fireplace (10) includes a fireplace housing (12) and an electrical insert (40). The fireplace housing (12) includes a base panel (30) having a base opening (230A), a back panel (32), and at least one side panel (34). The electrical insert (40) is sized and shaped to fit and be supported and retained within the base opening (230A). Additionally, the electrical insert (40) can include a heater (26), and a controller (28) including a processor that is configured to control operation of the electric fireplace (10). Further, each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be manufactured and installed independently of one another. The fireplace housing (12) can further include a front frame (236) that is manufactured and installed independently of each of the base panel (30), the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34). Still further, at least one of the back panel (32) and the at least one side panel (34) can be foldable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: March 25, 2021
    Inventor: Matthew Alfred Crowe
  • Publication number: 20200224842
    Abstract: A 3D flame projection system is provided, comprising a light source and a light-transmittable hood. The light source is disposed inside the light-transmittable hood. The 3D flame projection system further comprises a lens which has different refractive indexes for refracting light generated by the light source and splitting the light into a plurality of light beams at different angles and/or has different light transmittances for allowing light generated by the light source to partially transmit through the lens. The 3D flame projection system has the following advantages: simple structure, low cost, small space occupation, realistic flame dancing effect, and it is advantageous for realization of ultrathin production of fireplaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Ningbo Singfun Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuchu YAO, Matthew Alfred CROWE