Fireplace grate
US6886555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 3, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24B1/193
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The fireplace grate comprises a frame defining a compartment to hold a firelog or starter material and to prevent direct contact between the firelog or starter material and wood or ceramic logs placed on top of the frame. In one embodiment, the fireplace grate includes a hingeable door or member for the insertion of the firelog. In an alternative embodiment, the fireplace grate includes pivot arms for pivoting a ceramic log over the firelog in the compartment.
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