Fire prevention filter for chimneys and the like
OwnerDonald S. Simmsinventor
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Abstract
This invention is concerned with a removable filter to prevent the buildup of Creosote in chimneys which become vulnerable to fires. A hollow enclosure means that is adapted to connect between the chimney and the fire source has within it a support for mounting a filter. The filter is made of a special metal, is knitted with small openings therein permitting the flow of smoke but at the same time to reduce the particles into a minute white ash. The filter acts as a continuous burn reactor. A door is provided whereby the filter can be easily removed from the hollow enclosure and cleaned so that it can be used for an indefinite period without replacement.
Claims14
An assembly for eliminating the buildup of creosote in chimneys comprising a hollow enclosure means having means at its top and bottom so as to be adapted to be connected between a stove pipe and a chimney, a door means located in said hollow enclosure, a damper plate adjacent said door means having a plurality of legs extending downwardly therefrom, a filter having a plurality of openings therein and being supported by said legs, an opening in the middle area of said damper plate, lift pads mounted on said damper plate to space said filter from said damper plate, said openings in said filter being aligned with the opening in said damper plate, and means for rotating said damper plate within said hollow enclosure means.
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