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Burning logs simulator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-05-05
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A burning logs simulator comprises a burning logs replica illuminated internally and presenting to a front viewer or user the appearance of a pile of burning logs. Curtains of mechanically agitated flicker strips are located behind the front of the replica with a light source therebetween and produce flickering imparting a sensation of a fast burning, hot fire throughout the face of the burning logs. The noise or sounds of such a fire are simulated by the moving interaction of two pieces of material, one piece having looped fibers and the other having hooked fibers.
Inventors
- 👤 H. Robert Plambeck
- 👤 H. Robert Plambeck, III
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:55
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C7/00; F24C7/002; F24C7/004; F21; F21S; F21S10/00; F21S10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A fire sound simulator comprising: a first member; a second member; sound motive means for moving one of said members relative to the other; looped material mounted on one of said members; hooked material mounted on the other of said members; said members being juxtaposed to interengage said hooked and looped materials whereby said relative movement causes portions of said hooked and looped material to engage continuously whereby such engagement and disengagement produces sounds simulating those of a fire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A fire sound simulator comprising: a first member; a second member; sound motive means for moving one of said members relative to the other; looped material mounted on one of said members; hooked material mounted on the other of said members; said members being juxtaposed to interengage said hooked and looped materials whereby said relative movement causes portions of said hooked and looped material to engage continuously whereby such engagement and disengagement produces sounds simulating those of a fire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention defined by claim 1 wherein said members comprise rotary drums and said hooked and looped materials are mounted respectively on the circumferences of said drums.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined by claim 1 including means for moving one of said members from juxtaposition with said other of said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A burning log simulator comprising the combination of a visual burning log simulator and the fire sound simulator of claim 1.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention defined by claim 4 wherein said members comprise rotary drums and said hooked and looped materials are mounted respectively on the circumferences of said drums.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined by claim 4 including means for moving one of said members from juxtaposition with said other of said members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
96 words
A light flicker including: a light source; curtain means of two spaced curtains of downwardly depending strips of light reflecting material disposed adjacent said light source; flicker motive means; a serpentine rod means disposed between said curtain means for engaging said downwardly depending strips so as to mechanically agitate same upon rotation; said rod means being supported from said curtain means at one end and being connected to said flicker motive means for rotation at an opposite end whereby light from said light source reflected from said curtain strips upon agitation produces a light flickering sensation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
96 words
A light flicker including: a light source; curtain means of two spaced curtains of downwardly depending strips of light reflecting material disposed adjacent said light source; flicker motive means; a serpentine rod means disposed between said curtain means for engaging said downwardly depending strips so as to mechanically agitate same upon rotation; said rod means being supported from said curtain means at one end and being connected to said flicker motive means for rotation at an opposite end whereby light from said light source reflected from said curtain strips upon agitation produces a light flickering sensation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
82 words
A burning log simulator comprising: a burning log replica including a solid portion shaped like a pile of logs in the process of being burned, and a central translucent portion having a non-uniform surface shadowed black with white highlights to give a charring effect; and, the light flicker of claim 7 so positioned behind said burning log simulator such that light is reflected from said agitated curtain strips through said central translucent portion for producing visually the sensation of a flickering fire.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
The invention defined by claim 8 including a fire sound simulator a first member; a second member, sound motive means for moving one of said members relative to the other; looped material mounted on one of said members; hooked material mounted on the other of said members; said members being juxtaposed to interengage said hooked and looped materials whereby said relative movement causes portions of said hooked and looped material to engage continuously whereby such engagement and disengagement produces sounds simulating those of a fire.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention defined by claim 9 wherein said members comprise rotary drums and said hooked and looped materials are mounted respectively on the circumferences of said drums.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The invention defined by claim 9 including means for moving one of said members from juxtaposition with said other of said members.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |