Function indicator system for electric fireplace
US9459010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24D2200/10
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A function indicator system and methods for indicating the control settings related to functions and features of an electric fireplace are described. The function indicator system can feature a function indicator module, a controller communicatively connected to the function indicator module, and a connected power source. The function indicator module can contain a plurality of light sources that emit paths of light, which can pass through control status indicia to create a visual display on an exterior surface of a projection screen of the electric fireplace. The visual display is visible to a viewer so as to alert the viewer as to the particular status of a control setting of the electric fireplace such as, for example, the temperature of heat produced, the brightness of simulated flames, or the power setting of a heater of the electric fireplace.
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