Fuel effect fires
AssigneeBasic Hokdings
InventorNoel O'Neill
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Abstract
A simulated fuel element for a fuel effect fire comprises a body of foam material shaped and coloured to resemble a piece of real fuel, such as a log. The foam material may be a polyurethane foam. The fuel element is substantially non-translucent of light and may be provided with a hollow interior for the transmission of light from a light source of a fuel effect fire, giving a glowing appearance to the fuel element. The fuel element may also include crevices with which may also transmit light from the light source. Transmitted light may be reflected from dark reflective surfaces to enhance the burning appearance of the fuel element. Colour filters or the like may be used to provide coloured light incident on the fuel elements.
Claims39
A simulated fuel element for a fuel effect fire comprising:
- a body of rigid substantially non-transparent material having at least a first part of its external surface, which is visible when the simulated fuel element is in its intended position of use, shaped and colored to resemble a real fuel element;
- wherein the fuel element comprises at least one region having a dark-colored and light-reflecting surface.
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A simulated fuel effect fire including a fuel bed and a light source located below the fuel bed, the fuel bed comprising:
- i. an ember bed;
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- ii. at least one fuel element mounted on the ember bed and comprising a body of rigid substantially non-transparent material having at least a first part of its external surface, which part is visible when the simulated fuel element is so mounted, shaped and colored to resemble a real fuel element,
- wherein the fuel element comprises at least one region having a dark-colored and light-reflecting surface on which light from the light source is directly or indirectly incident.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.