US3993040A
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Wood burning stove
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-02-06
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Granted: 1976-11-23
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Expires: 1995-02-06
Abstract
Abstract A fuel insertion door forms a portion of the top of a fire box of a wood burning stove. The stove additionally includes a viewing door which closes to cover an opening in the front of the fire box. When the fuel insertion door is closed, a tab extending therefrom overhangs the front of the fire box to maintain a closure of the viewing door.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence J. Antone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:10
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24B; F24B1/00; F24B1/02; F24B13/00; F24B13/006; F24B13/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A wood burning stove having a fire box adapted to receive a fuel which is burned therein, the improvement comprising: a fuel insertion door which forms a portion of the top of said fire box, a part of said fuel insertion door overhanging the front of said fire box when said fuel insertion door is closed; a viewing door connected to said fire box which closes to cover an opening in said fire box, a closure of said viewing door being maintained by said overhanging part; and a metal bar connected to the inside of said fuel insertion door adjacent to an edge thereof whereby said bar deflects cinders propelled from said burning fuel toward said edge when said insertion door is closed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A wood burning stove having a fire box adapted to receive a fuel which is burned therein, the improvement comprising: a fuel insertion door which forms a portion of the top of said fire box, a part of said fuel insertion door overhanging the front of said fire box when said fuel insertion door is closed; a viewing door connected to said fire box which closes to cover an opening in said fire box, a closure of said viewing door being maintained by said overhanging part; and a metal bar connected to the inside of said fuel insertion door adjacent to an edge thereof whereby said bar deflects cinders propelled from said burning fuel toward said edge when said insertion door is closed.
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) | 1979-11-23 | 1980-05-24 | 1980-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-11-23 | 1984-05-24 | 1984-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-11-23 | 1988-05-24 | 1988-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |