Simulated fireplace including electronic display
US6919884B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09G3/20
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fireplace generally including a display driven by a controller. The display may be configured to show images associated with a fireplace. The images may be in two dimensions or three dimensions. The display may be driven by the controller, and a user interface may be provided to configure the fireplace. The display may also be driven by other peripheral components as well. The display may optionally be a flat-panel display. The display may be placed against a wall of a structure and surrounded by a decorative facade, or may be placed in an enclosure of a wall. Various optional components, such as a simulated electric glowing ember system and a retractable grate and artificial log set, may also be included.
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