Backlighting system for a fireplace
US7726300B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24B1/1808
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fireplace including a backlighting system. The backlighting system can be positioned in a back portion of the bottom panel of the fireplace. The backlighting system includes at least one light source to shine light upon the components of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be positioned to shine light on a back panel of the fireplace. The light source of the backlighting system can be modulated depending on a state of the fireplace. For example, the light source can be turned on or off depending on whether the flame of the fireplace is on or off.
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