Patents by Inventor T. C. Mathew

T. C. Mathew 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).

  • Fuel with audio and visual effects
    Publication number: 20020157306
    Abstract: A fuel for producing attractive audio and visual burning results is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Fire Design LLC
    Inventors: T. C. Mathew, Paul Hoffman
  • Free standing fireplace hearth
    Patent number: 6267113
    Abstract: A freestanding fireplace hearth includes an artificial log set, a snuffer and a fuel tray beneath the snuffer and log set. When refilling is necessary, a drawer containing the fuel tray is pulled out for access, the tray descending away from the snuffer as it is pulled laterally outward. After filling, the drawer is pushed in and the fuel tray moves laterally under, and then upwardly into operative position with respect to, the snuffer. The snuffer can be opened to allow vaporized fuel to ascend into the log set. When lit, an attractive dancing flame is displayed. When the snuffer is closed, fuel vapor flow through the log set closes and the fire is extinguished. Details of tray, drawer, snuffer and hearth construction are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2001
    Assignee: Fire Design LLC
    Inventors: Daniel A. Maust, John Howard, Robert W. Machacek, John Desautels, T. C. Mathew, Paul Hoffman