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Slotted burner for gas fireplace

US5645409A · kind A · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 29, 1996
Grant dateJul 8, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 29, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF24C3/006
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for producing a gas-fired flame which simulates a wood-burning flame. The apparatus includes an elongated slot which is port loaded to produce a buoyancy controlled flame which flickers and closely resembles a wood-burning flame.

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