US3747585A
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Decorative fireplace appliance assembly
Assignee: Hurricane International
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Filing: 1971-12-15
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A decorative fireplace appliance assembly including a simulated non-combustible log structure supported above an improved support pan having a flame source in the form of a gas burner extending beneath the support pan. The pan is provided with a central opening, preferably elongated and slot shaped extending from adjacent one end of the pan to the other, located directly beneath the log structure to permit flame to be directed upwardly into contact with the undersurface of the log structure. The pan opening is surrounded by a support unit defined by a rim member contoured in accordance with the shape of the pan opening to which log structure support rod members are integrally connected. The pan base is concavely contoured to receive sand or other decorative particulate matter therein beneath the log structure.
Inventors
- 👤 G Coats
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:19
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/24; F24C3/00; F24C3/002; F24C3/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, 1. said opening being located generally centrally of said pan and extending generally laterally thereof, B. a flame source disposed beneath said pan in alignment with said opening and extending generally laterally of said pan in the same direction as said opening, C. a peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening, D. a retaining wall defining an outer peripheral margin of said support pan, 1. said wall and said rim member together defining a depressed pan portion for receiving and retaining sand or other decorative particulate matter therein to underly a log structure to be supported above said support pan, and E. support means generally in alignment with said opening and projecting above said pan to support such log structure above said opening in alignment with flame emanating from said flame source and passing through said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, 1. said opening being located generally centrally of said pan and extending generally laterally thereof, B. a flame source disposed beneath said pan in alignment with said opening and extending generally laterally of said pan in the same direction as said opening, C. a peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening, D. a retaining wall defining an outer peripheral margin of said support pan, 1. said wall and said rim member together defining a depressed pan portion for receiving and retaining sand or other decorative particulate matter therein to underly a log structure to be supported above said support pan, and E. support means generally in alignment with said opening and projecting above said pan to support such log structure above said opening in alignment with flame emanating from said flame source and passing through said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said opening is defined by an elongated slot located generally centrally of said pan which extends from adjacent one end thereof to adjacent an opposite end thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
a pair of opposed rod members secured directly to opposed portions of said rim member and connectable therewith as a unit to the base of said pan with said rim member surrounding said slot and said rod members lying on opposite sides of said slot,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
a pair of opposed rod members secured directly to opposed portions of said rim member and connectable therewith as a unit to the base of said pan with said rim member surrounding said slot and said rod members lying on opposite sides of said slot,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
said rod members including generally straight upper sections which are in generally parallel relationship with each other and with said base of said support pan,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
said rod members including generally straight upper sections which are in generally parallel relationship with each other and with said base of said support pan,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
SAID rod members including upper sections thereof which lie at different elevations relative to the base of said pan so that said log structure to be supported thereon may be inclined relative to said base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
SAID rod members including upper sections thereof which lie at different elevations relative to the base of said pan so that said log structure to be supported thereon may be inclined relative to said base.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
one of said upper sections being positioned at a greater height relative to said pan base than the straight section of the other member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
one of said upper sections being positioned at a greater height relative to said pan base than the straight section of the other member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
38 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said support means for said log structure is secured directly to said rim member and is connectable with said rim member to said base of said pan as an integral unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly of claim 3 in which said support means comprises a pair of opposed rod members secured to opposite portions of said rim member to project thereabove on opposite sides of said opening in said pan.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
52 words
The assembly of claim 4 in which said rod members include generally straight upper sections which are in generally parallel relationship with each other and with said base of said support pan, one of said upper sections being spaced at a greater height relative to said pan base than the other member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said flame source comprises an elongated gas burner extending generally the full length of said pan beneath said elongated opening for directing a gas flame therethrough directly against the underside of a log structure supported above said opening over generally its full extent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The assembly of claim 6 in which said gas burner includes means at one end thereof for effecting modification of the amount of ambient air mixed with gas to be burned in said burner.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The assembly of claim 1 which further includes E. leg structure secured to the underside of said support pan for supporting said assembly above the base of a fireplace.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
92 words
The assembly of claim 1 in which said opening is defined by an elongated slot formed in the base of said support pan; and in which said support means comprises an integral unit defined by a rim member having the same general contour as said slot, and a pair of opposed rod members secured directly to opposed portions of said rim member and connectable therewith as a unit to the base of said pan with said rim member surrounding said slot and said rod members lying on oppsosite sides of said slot.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
41 words
The assembly of claim 9 in which said rod members include upper sections thereof which lie at different elevations relative to the base of said pan so that said log structure to be supported thereon is inclined relative to said base.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
48 words
The assembly of claim 9 in which said pan includes a peripheral retaining wall defining the outer margin thereof, said wall and said rim member defining a concave pan portion surrounding said slot for receiving and retaining sand or other decorative particulate matter therein beneath said log structure.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The assembly of claim 9 which further includes D. a decorative simulated non-combustible log structure resting upon and supported by said rod members above said slot in direct alignment with said flame source underlying said slot.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
59 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, B. an integral peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening, C. a retaining wall defining an outer peripheral margin of said pan,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
59 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, B. an integral peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening, C. a retaining wall defining an outer peripheral margin of said pan,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
121 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, B. an integral peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening C. a flame source disposed beneath said pan in alignment with said opening, and D. support means adjacent said opening and projecting above said pan to support such log structure above said opening in direct alignment with flame emanating from said flame source, said support means being secured directly to said rim member and connectable with said rim member to said base of said support pan as an integral unit, such support means comprising
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
121 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof, B. an integral peripherally continuous rim member secured to said base of said support pan and projecting upwardly from said base and surrounding said opening C. a flame source disposed beneath said pan in alignment with said opening, and D. support means adjacent said opening and projecting above said pan to support such log structure above said opening in direct alignment with flame emanating from said flame source, said support means being secured directly to said rim member and connectable with said rim member to said base of said support pan as an integral unit, such support means comprising
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
A decorative fireplace appliance assembly comprising A. a support pan for a simulated log structure having an opening through the base thereof,
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |