US4828485A
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Fireplace burner apparatus with emberizing structure
Assignee: RH PETERSON Co 530 NORTH BALDWIN PARK BLVD CA 91744 A CA CORP
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Filing: 1988-04-18
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Granted: 1989-05-09
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Expires: 2008-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A fireplace gas burner apparatus includes a posted gas burner pipe and structure defining flame chute at one side of the pipe plus a tray for emberizing material in the lateral path of flames from the flame chute, a log being supported to extend above the lateral path of flames directed toward the emberizing material. A flame interceptor may be utilized above the pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Vincent P. Jankowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:29
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C3/00; F24C3/002; F24C3/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
Fireplace has burner apparatus for use with log means on a grate, comprising: (a) a combustible gas burner pipe extending in a sideward direction, the pipe having ports to pass gas in a forward direction for combustion to produce flames in a forwardly extending flame zone, (b) structure associated with the pipe including flame chute means that extends forwardly immediately beneath the forwardly extending flame zone, (c) said structure also including substantially imperforate tray plate means that extends forwardly beneath the burner pipe to support emberizing material in the path of flames forwardly of the flame chute means, thereby to glow in response to flame impingement on the emberizing material, the tray plate means to be placed on the grate, (d) said structure providing means to support log means above the flame chute means, rearwardly of and above the level of the emberizing material, so that flames rise at the forward side of the log means, and above the emberizing material, (e) the tray means extending forwardly immediately above bars defined by the grate and immediately beneath the flame chute means, and projecting forwardly beyond the flame chute means, (f) the tray means attached to the flame chute means, and the flame chute means having a connection to the pipe whereby it can be shifted relative thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
Fireplace has burner apparatus for use with log means on a grate, comprising: (a) a combustible gas burner pipe extending in a sideward direction, the pipe having ports to pass gas in a forward direction for combustion to produce flames in a forwardly extending flame zone, (b) structure associated with the pipe including flame chute means that extends forwardly immediately beneath the forwardly extending flame zone, (c) said structure also including substantially imperforate tray plate means that extends forwardly beneath the burner pipe to support emberizing material in the path of flames forwardly of the flame chute means, thereby to glow in response to flame impingement on the emberizing material, the tray plate means to be placed on the grate, (d) said structure providing means to support log means above the flame chute means, rearwardly of and above the level of the emberizing material, so that flames rise at the forward side of the log means, and above the emberizing material, (e) the tray means extending forwardly immediately above bars defined by the grate and immediately beneath the flame chute means, and projecting forwardly beyond the flame chute means, (f) the tray means attached to the flame chute means, and the flame chute means having a connection to the pipe whereby it can be shifted relative thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the burner pip has upper ports, and including a flame interceptor positioned closely above the tray means, to divide flames produced by combustion of gas emitted from the upper ports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 2 including bracket means carried by the flame chute means to clamp the interceptor and the flame chute means to the burner pipe, the interceptor V-shaped in cross section, the bracket means located at the upper side of the flame chute means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 3 including fasteners attaching the tray means to the underside of the flame chute means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination of claim 1 including said emberizing material on the tray, proximate a forward lip defined by the tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said emberizing material comprises a mixture of rock wool and vermiculite.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The combination of claim 6 including said log means that is supported by said structure, and including a grate beneath and supporting said structure.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein the tray means extends generally horizontally, immediately above said bars defined by the grate, and parallel thereto, the tray means flatly seated on said bars.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
182 words
Fireplace gas burner apparatus for use with log means on a grate, comprising: (a) a combustible gas burner pipe extending in a sideward direction, the pipe having ports to pass in a forward direction for combustion to produce flames in a forwardly extending flame zone, (b) structure associated with the pipe including flame chute means that extends forwardly immediately beneath the forwardly extending flame zone, (c) there being substantially imperforate tray means that extends beneath the flame chute means forwardly to support emberizing material in the path of flames forwardly of the flame chute means, thereby to glow in response to flame impingement on the emberizing material, (d) there being shoulders on one of the flame chute means and tray means providing means to support log means above the flame chute means rearwardly of and above the level of the emberizing material, so that flames rise at the forward side of the log means, and above the emberizing material, (e) the tray means attached to the flame chute means, the tray means to be flatly seated on bars defined by the grate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
182 words
Fireplace gas burner apparatus for use with log means on a grate, comprising: (a) a combustible gas burner pipe extending in a sideward direction, the pipe having ports to pass in a forward direction for combustion to produce flames in a forwardly extending flame zone, (b) structure associated with the pipe including flame chute means that extends forwardly immediately beneath the forwardly extending flame zone, (c) there being substantially imperforate tray means that extends beneath the flame chute means forwardly to support emberizing material in the path of flames forwardly of the flame chute means, thereby to glow in response to flame impingement on the emberizing material, (d) there being shoulders on one of the flame chute means and tray means providing means to support log means above the flame chute means rearwardly of and above the level of the emberizing material, so that flames rise at the forward side of the log means, and above the emberizing material, (e) the tray means attached to the flame chute means, the tray means to be flatly seated on bars defined by the grate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9 including bracket means attached to the flame chute means and to the burner pipe, the tray means flatly attached to the underside of the flame chute means.
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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) | 1992-05-08 | 1992-11-07 | 1993-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-05-08 | 1996-11-07 | 1997-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-05-08 | 2000-11-07 | 2001-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |