Fireplace insert
OwnerShelton Gene Myrickinventor
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Abstract
An improved fireplace insert used in a fireplace to surround a heat source, including an arcuate conduit that is able to substantially surround the heat source on multiple sides. The conduit includes an inhaling end and an exhaling end, and divided into an intake channel, a base channel, and an outtake channel. The intake channel includes a proximal end and a distal end; the base channel includes a first end and a second end; and the outtake channel includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the intake channel is connected to the first end of the base channel, and the proximal end of the outtake channel is connected to the second end of the base channel for the conduit to be in a significantly U-shape. A fan is positioned near the distal end of the intake channel and is able to force heated air through the conduit.
Claims14
A fireplace insert for use in a fireplace supporting a heat source, said fireplace insert comprising:
- a substantially convex conduit substantially surrounding the heat source, said conduit having a first end and a second end, an upper surface having a cavity positioned proximate said first end of said conduit, a lower surface, parallel connecting walls connecting opposing ends of said upper surface with said lower surface, and a liquid container positioned in said cavity of said upper surface;
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- a fan positioned in said first end of said conduit to draw air in said first end of said conduit;
- wherein said fan propels air through said conduit and out said opening in said second end.
A method for transmitting heat comprising the steps of:
- a) providing a heat source;
- b) substantially surrounding said heat source with a convex conduit having a first end and a second end, wherein said conduit is hollow;
- c) inserting a fan in said first end of said conduit;
- d) drawing air into said first end of said conduit;
- e) heating said air in said conduit with said heat source;
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- f) forcing said heated air out of said second end of said conduit.
A method for transmitting heat comprising the steps of
- a) providing a heat source;
- b) substantially surrounding said heat source with a convex conduit having a first end and a second end, wherein said conduit is hollow;
- c) drawing air into said first end of said conduit;
- d) heating said air in said conduit with said heat source;
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- e) providing an air filter affixed to said second end of said conduit;
- f) forcing said heated air out of said second end of said conduit.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.