Artificial fireplace log with combustion illuminated message or image
OwnerRobert Craig Burgiinventor
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Abstract
An artificial fireplace log made of combustible or noncombustible material which due to its shape and method of manufacturing provides and internal combustion chamber. Combustible material is introduced into the combustion chamber where it is burned. In the wall of the body which forms the artificial fireplace log are vents which allow for the introduction of air and the exhausting of combustion gases and flames which cause the appearance of a log burning. In the wall of the log body are openings in the shape of an intended message or image which when illuminated by the combustion occurring in the combustion chamber present a message or image to the viewer.
Claims6
An artificial fireplace log with a viewable written message and or image comprising
- (a) a body which forms an inner combustion chamber able to contain a combustible material or compound
- (b) said body being formed with vents and openings in the body walls such that air can enter the combustion chamber, the combustible material can be ignited and burned, combustion gas and flames can exhaust from the combustion chamber and the illumination of the combustion chamber due to combustion can be seen through the openings
- (c) said openings having the shape of the intended written message and or image and providing the means by which the message or image is displayed due to the illumination of the combustion chamber whereby the artificial fireplace log is more functional, more entertaining, has greater value and enhances the mood of the fireplace experience.
The artificial fireplace log cited in claim one where the body material is a combustible material.
The artificial fireplace log cited in claim one where the body material is a noncombustible material.
The artificial fireplace log cited in claim one where the combustible material contained in the combustion chamber is also the body material
The artificial fireplace log cited in claim one where the body material is wood fiber.
The artificial fireplace log cited in claim one where the message and or image may be presented by flames exhausting through the openings.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.