Steam based faux fireplace
US10145562B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24C7/004
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A steam-based faux fireplace comprising a boiler configured to receive a fluid and generate steam, and a manifold configured to receive the steam from the boiler and emit the steam to generate a steam plume at an output. A very realistic faux flame with a significant length is generated from the low power boiler. The manifold includes a deflector configured to receive directly impinging steam directed thereat from the output, causing the steam to lose some energy and velocity, and turbulently billow about the deflector. The turbulently billowing steam is illuminated to create a realistically looking flame.
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