Modular flue adapter system and method
AssigneeFPI Fireplace Products International Ltd.
InventorsJeffrey H. Richter, George H. K. Lau
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Abstract
A modular flue adapter system and method is described to accommodate a conduit for exhaust between a firebox and a firebox flue, wherein the firebox is inserted into a firebox opening, by providing an offset distance and/or direction between the exhaust of the firebox and the firebox flue.
Claims20
A modular device configured to facilitate an engagement of a firebox to a chimney exhaust, comprising:
- a first portion configured to be detachably coupled to said firebox, said first portion configured to slidably insert within a receivable slot of said firebox;
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- a second portion coupled to said first portion and said firebox, wherein said second portion is configured to provide a conduit for exhaust between said firebox and said chimney exhaust;
- wherein said modular device is configured to be at least partially internal within said firebox, and
- wherein the first portion is adjustably coupled to the firebox such that the modular device is configured to provide a first offset distance and a second offset distance between said firebox and said chimney exhaust in response to said first portion sliding within said receivable slot of said firebox, moving said modular device relative to an exhaust output of said firebox.
A heating system configured to provide an offset distance for engaging the heating system to a chimney exhaust, comprising:
- a firebox comprising:
- an exhaust output;
- a mounting plate wherein said exhaust output is configured within said mounting plate;
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- a receivable slot;
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- a modular device, comprising:
- a first portion coupled to said firebox, said first portion configured to slidably insert within said receivable slot of said firebox;
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- a second portion coupled to said first portion and said firebox wherein said second portion provides a conduit for exhaust between said exhaust output and said chimney exhaust,
- wherein said modular device is at least partially internal within said firebox, and
- wherein the first portion is adjustably coupled to the firebox such that the modular device is configured to provide a first offset distance and a second offset distance between said exhaust output and said chimney exhaust in response to the first portion sliding within the receivable slot of the firebox, moving the modular device relative to the exhaust output.
A method for adapting a firebox flue to a chimney exhaust, said method comprising:
- determining an offset distance needed between said firebox flue and said chimney exhaust based on a selected position for a firebox;
- selecting from a plurality of modular devices, said modular device comprising a first portion and a second portion;
- providing a firebox comprising a receivable slot;
- connecting said firebox to said modular device, wherein said modular device is inserted into said receivable slot such that said modular device is at least partially internal within said firebox, and wherein said firebox flue is positioned at said offset distance, wherein said modular device is configured to provide a first offset distance and a second offset distance between the firebox flue and the chimney exhaust by sliding within the receivable slot and moving the modular device relative to an exhaust output of the firebox;
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- connecting said firebox flue to said chimney exhaust such that said firebox is in fluid communication with the chimney exhaust.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.