Abstract: An electric fireplace includes a plurality of extra-low-voltage (ELV) heating elements and a universal power supply. The plurality of extra-low-voltage (ELV) heating elements operate at less than 50V of alternating current (VAC) or 120V of direct current (VDC) and are disposed on at least one portion of the electric fireplace. The universal power supply is operatively coupled with the plurality of ELV heating elements. The universal power supply operates to receive, convert, and step down an alternating current (AC) power source to provide power for the plurality of ELV heating elements.

Abstract: Various systems and methods of electric fireplaces are disclosed herein. An electric fireplace includes a display defined by a plurality of individual LED panels arranged in an array such that an image extends continuously and uninterrupted across at least a portion of the plurality of panels. Optionally, the electric fireplace includes a controller operatively coupled to the display, the controller operable to change one or more properties of the display in response to a user-input.

Abstract: Various electric light and electric fireplace systems are disclosed herein. An electric light or electric fireplace system includes a housing, an array of light elements arranged in a planar display coupled to the housing, the array of light elements configured to display dynamic lighting, a cover extending over at least a portion of the array of light elements, a controller operatively coupled to the array of light elements, and optionally, a heating system including at least one heater associated with the housing.

Abstract: A fireplace system includes a fireplace, a thermal energy storage system (TESS) implemented with the fireplace and including one or more heat storing materials in which thermal energy is stored, and a control system comprising one or more controllers operatively coupled with the fireplace and the TESS. The control system is operable to control operation of the fireplace and the TESS to release the stored thermal energy from the one or more heat storing materials into a surrounding environment based on one or more inputs.

Abstract: A fireplace system includes an enclosure, a display disposed within the enclosure, a heater coupled to the enclosure, and a controller operatively coupled with the display and the heater. In response to a user input, the controller controls operation of the display and the heater and cause a change in one or more of a foreground element and a background element of an image or video displayed on the display.

Abstract: A modular fire system includes one or more modular panels and a controller operatively coupled with the modular panels. The controller includes one or more processing units and one or more memory units storing instructions therein which, when run by the controller, causes the controller to: detect a number and a position of the one or more modular panels; and control, based on the detected number and the detected position of the modular panels, operation of the modular panels.

Abstract: Dry erase articles are described comprising a writable surface layer comprising a cured hardcoat composition comprising the reaction product of certain low surface energy compound(s). In one embodiment, the compound(s) comprise a C18-C36 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group. In another embodiment, a mixture of compounds is utilized, the mixture comprising first compounds comprising a C18-C36 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group and second compounds comprising a C8-C17 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group, wherein the first and second compound are present at a weight ratio of 3:2 to 4:1.

Abstract: Dry erase articles are described comprising a writable surface layer comprising a cured hardcoat composition comprising the reaction product of certain low surface energy compound(s). In one embodiment, the compound(s) comprise a C18-C36 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group. In another embodiment, a mixture of compounds is utilized, the mixture comprising first compounds comprising a C18-C36 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group and second compounds comprising a C8-C17 hydrocarbon group and an ethylenically unsaturated group, wherein the first and second compound are present at a weight ratio of 3:2 to 4:1.