And Perforated Screen Patents (Class 126/548)
  • Patent number: 8800546
    Abstract: A fireplace screen comprising a mesh structure positionable about an outer surface of a fireplace opening. The mesh structure is shaped to cover the fireplace opening. Holes in the mesh structure are configured to promote an inflow of air external to a fireplace through the mesh structure and a vertical circulation of the air across an interior planar surface of the mesh structure located outside of the fireplace opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Innovative Hearth Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Brian Fowler, Paul Dusky
  • Patent number: 8261736
    Abstract: A fireplace cover comprising a generally flat and flexible panel; a first slot disposed in the panel along the first side edge, wherein the first slot is adapted for receiving a removable first magnetic bar; a second slot disposed in the panel along the second side edge, wherein the second slot is adapted for receiving a removable second magnetic bar; a third slot disposed in the panel along the top edge, wherein the third slot is adapted for receiving a third magnetic bar; and a fourth slot disposed in the panel along the bottom edge, wherein the fourth slot is adapted for receiving a fourth magnetic bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Inventor: Bobbie D. Olivarri
  • Publication number: 20120132192
    Abstract: A fireplace screen comprising a mesh structure positionable about an outer surface of a fireplace opening. The mesh structure is shaped to cover the fireplace opening. Holes in the mesh structure are configured to promote an inflow of air external to a fireplace through the mesh structure and a vertical circulation of the air across an interior planar surface of the mesh structure located outside of the fireplace opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: Lennox Hearth Products Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Fowler, Paul Dusky
  • Publication number: 20090235919
    Abstract: A means for avoiding the build up of a film on the inside surface of the transparent window of a gas fireplace comprises providing a mesh screen spaced a short distance of the inside surface. The mesh screen is believed to interrupt the flow of gases toward the window thereby preventing the build up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2008
    Publication date: September 24, 2009
    Inventor: Dan Binzer
  • Patent number: 7383836
    Abstract: The invention includes a fire pit having a domed firescreen fixed atop a firebox bowl fixed atop a support frame. One specific version of the invention includes a domed firescreen having an essentially triangular doming door panel that pivots at its apex while its bottom edge slides along a sliderail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Inventor: Ulf J. P. Klemming
  • Publication number: 20080078377
    Abstract: A foldable fireplace screen for use with fireplaces and other heating units includes a main screen assembly, a left screen assembly and a right screen assembly, each of which is pivotally attached to the main screen assembly. The main screen assembly includes a U-shaped frame on which is pivotally mounted a screened door. When the screened door is pivoted to an open position on the U-shaped frame, full access is provided to the fireplace or other heating unit in front of which the fireplace screen is situated. The top bridging member or structure found on conventional fireplace screens is eliminated to allow the user full access to the fireplace or heating unit through the opened screened door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Inventor: Maxwell Gardner
  • Patent number: 6851423
    Abstract: An outdoor fireplace having a supporting base and a vertical pedestal projecting upwardly from the base. A firebox in the shape of a hollow bowl open at its top is supported by the pedestal. A vertical hollow cylindrical wall is carried at its bottom end by the periphery of the hollow bowl and is made up of a series of fixed rigid, open screen, arcuate panels and one rigid open screen arcuate panel slidably carried at its upper end by a horizontal track which extends between two of the fixed panels at each of its ends. The fixed panels are affixed at their upper ends to the lower peripheral edge of the larger end of an inverted dish-like member. The inverted dish-like member has a central opening therein to provide a vent. Projecting above and at opposed sides of the central opening is a pair of vertical support members. A cover member is carried by the vertical support members and overhangs the central opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2005
    Inventor: Ulf J P Klemming
  • Patent number: 6748943
    Abstract: A firebox cover for thermally sealing off a firebox while not in use comprising a flexible barrier member, a sealing member and a magnet member. The flexible insulating barrier member covers a firebox opening within a room preventing thermal energy within the room from exiting through the firebox opening and preventing thermal energy within the firebox from entering the room. The barrier member has a cellular structure with a thermally reflective front face and thermally reflective back face. The sealing member about the periphery of the barrier member provides a substantially air tight seal about edges of the barrier member when the sealing member is magnetically affixed to a metallic surface surrounding the firebox opening during use of the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Inventor: John P. Krimmer
  • Patent number: 6439226
    Abstract: A front surround or enclosure for overlying the open front of a fireplace box is disclosed. The enclosure has a relatively narrow peripheral frame that carries one or a plurality of glass panels that substantially fill the enclosed area defined by the outer frame. The glass panels may be rigidly secured to the frame or can be configured as operable doors. Patterns configured by silk screening or other application techniques are selectively applied, preferably to the inner surface(s), of the glass panel(s) to enhance visual appeal of the glass and/or to selectively mask the viewer's vision through the glass. Quick release brackets are provided for detachably securing the enclosure to the front of a fireplace box.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: HON Technology Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Wayne Johnson, Marc Thomas Fuller, Dan Curtis Shimek
  • Patent number: 5596980
    Abstract: A portable fireplace for burning combustible materials including a base member defining a fire chamber adapted to receive and contain the materials to be burned. One or more screen members are adapted to extend upwardly from the base member and to protect against burning embers being expelled from the fireplace. A cover member is supported above the screen members and is removable to provide access to the fire chamber when desired. A support structure is associated with the base member to support the base member at a sufficient height above a support surface to prevent the burning or scorching of the support surface. One or more of the screen members is selectively removable to provide access to the fire for enhanced viewing or cooking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 28, 1997
    Assignee: Yetter Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Bernard F. Whalen, Paul Doubet
  • Patent number: 5249567
    Abstract: A fireplace assembly is disclosed which provides a simplistic assembly technique that enables construction of numerous different fireplace models with a minimum of unique parts. These can be constructed into a desired form without the use of a frame. The internal components of the fireplace are secured to each other in such a manner that a frame is unnecessary. These components are also constructed such that many of them are interchangeable to enable fabrication of various types of fireplaces, such as see-through, cove, island and bay type fireplaces. A pair of combustion dome assemblies, each of which includes an upwardly extending nozzle, creates a significant upward suction within the combustion chamber. This provides superior air flow and combustion together with greater safety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Assignee: Majco Building Specialities, L.P.
    Inventors: Kenneth R. Maitland, Terry G. Schoeff, Philip D. Morgan
  • Patent number: 5188091
    Abstract: A fireplace enclosure comprising a plurality of glass panels and a plurality of screen panels, with the screen panels being positioned exteriorly of the glass panels. The glass panels are maintained within a frame which is integrally connected to the screen panels. At least one of the screen panels is pivotable to an open position, which permits access to the glass doors, and into the fireplace. The glass doors are also movable relative to the frame, to permit access to the fireplace. A latching mechanism maintains the screen panels in a closed position, which prevents ready access to the fireplace. A removable arch plate is releasably secured to the interior of the frame for the glass panels, and provides a decorative arch, which is seen through the glass panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: February 23, 1993
    Inventor: Maxwell Gardner
  • Patent number: 4971032
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fireplace shield for closing off and sealing the opening of a fireplace during the time period when the active fire is dying out so as to prevent heat loss from a living area and down draft into a living area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 20, 1990
    Assignee: Century Fireplace Furnishings, Inc.
    Inventor: Maxwell Gardner
  • Patent number: 4852548
    Abstract: A universal fireplace is provided as standard prefabricated substantially hollow rectangular prism shaped frame adapted to support all six walls of the universal fireplaces supported on the hollow rectangular prism shaped frame. The top wall is adapted to support the exhaust stack and the bottom wall is adapted to support the fire brick for the fire chamber. At least one of the sidewalls comprises a pair of glass doors supported by edge frame means pivoted on upper and lower side support panels which are mounted on said hollow rectangular prism shaped frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1988
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventors: Ronald J. Shimek, Daniel C. Shimek
  • Patent number: 4827902
    Abstract: A fireplace enclosure consisting of a rectangular-shaped frame formed by spaced pairs of top and bottom and side frame members clamped together by a pair of tie rods, whereby an opening is formed to provide access into the firebox of a fireplace. A pair of bifold doors are movably mounted on the frame for opening and closing the access opening. The doors each include a frame and a pair of safety glass panels held in channels formed in the frame by ribbon spring steel strips. The doors are pivotally removably mounted on spring clips attached to the top and bottom channel members for movement between open and closed positions. Low friction guide rollers are mounted on the door frames and slidably engage the top and bottom frame members and V-shaped spring clips attached thereto to assist in opening and closing the doors and to provide support for the doors. A draft diverter plate may be mounted on the bottom member of the frame to provide drafts to the firebox.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Thermo-Rite Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Carl G. Rinker, Robert E. Lyren, Ray M. Repasky