Patents by Inventor Edward L. Exum

Edward L. Exum 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).

  • Ash catcher for fireplace insert
    Patent number: 4706648
    Abstract: The invention herein relates to ash catchers for woodstoves of the type adapted to be inserted into an existing fireplace. The ash catcher includes a generally horizontal pan supported along the front edge by a pair of fixed legs. A third leg is pivotally secured to the pan and is biased to a downward position for supporting the rear edge of said pan. When placed in a position for catching ashes from a woodstove, the rear leg is pivoted upwardly against the underside of the pan which rests upon the fireplace hearth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1986
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1987
    Inventors: Emmitt Blount, Edward L. Exum, Murthis E. Wooten