US20050087185A1 - Fireplace assembly with aromatherapy system - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed to fireplace assemblies and, more particularly, to fireplace assemblies, including fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and stoves and components therefore.
- the present invention is directed to fireplace assemblies with integrated aromatherapy systems.
- a brief summary of some embodiments and aspects of the invention are presented. Thereafter, a detailed description of the illustrated embodiments is presented, which will permit one skilled in the relevant art to understand, make, and use aspects of the invention.
- One skilled in the art can obtain a full appreciation of aspects of the invention from the subsequent detailed description, read together with the figures, and from the claims, which follow the detailed description.
- a fireplace assembly having a receptacle for holding an aromatic fluid.
- the fireplace assembly includes an outer housing surrounding a firebox.
- the outer housing is spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox.
- the receptacle is coupled to the outer housing and is positioned generally adjacent to the firebox and partially within the airflow passageway.
- the receptacle is configured to receive an aromatic fluid, such as aromatherapy oil.
- an aromatic fluid such as aromatherapy oil.
- a fireplace frame is provided that is attachable to a fireplace or fireplace insert.
- the fireplace frame includes support members connected to the outer housing of a fireplace or fireplace insert, and a receptacle is carried by the fireplace frame.
- the receptacle is configured to hold an aromatic fluid, such as aromatherapy oil.
- a fire in the fireplace or fireplace insert heats the receptacle, causing the aromatic fluid in the receptacle to evaporate.
- the evaporating aromatic fluid mixes with heated air that is dispersed into the room where the fireplace or fireplace insert is located.
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a fireplace assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a partially-exploded front isometric view of the fireplace assembly of FIG. 1 showing the receptacle spaced apart from the outer housing.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 1 of one embodiment of the fireplace assembly of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a fireplace insert in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 5 - 5 of FIG. 4 of one embodiment of the fireplace insert of FIG. 4 .
- FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a fireplace assembly 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
- the illustrated fireplace assembly 10 is a free-standing, direct-vent stove having a decorative outer housing 14 that at least partially surrounds a firebox 12 .
- the fireplace assembly 10 can be a fireplace, fireplace insert, or other fireplace unit that generates heat.
- the outer housing 14 of the fireplace assembly 10 includes a front wall 22 with an air inlet 62 and an air outlet 64 .
- the fireplace assembly 10 further includes a receptacle 70 carried by the front wall of the outer housing 14 and positioned above the firebox 12 .
- the receptacle 70 provides an integral component that forms a decorative component on the front of the fireplace assembly 10 .
- the receptacle 70 is configured to hold a selected aromatic material, such as a fluid, that evaporates when heated by the fireplace assembly 10 .
- a selected aromatic material such as a fluid
- the evaporated aromatic material is then diffused throughout the room where the fireplace assembly 10 is located. Accordingly, the fireplace assembly 10 has an integrated aromatherapy system.
- FIG. 2 is a partially-exploded front isometric view of the fireplace assembly 10 of FIG. 1 showing the receptacle 70 spaced apart from the outer housing 14 .
- the receptacle 70 includes a front wall 72 , a bottom wall 74 , opposing side walls 76 and 77 , and a back wall 78 that define a receiving area to contain an aromatic material 79 .
- the top portion 81 of the receptacle 70 is open to allow the aromatic material 79 to be loaded into the receiving area.
- the receptacle 70 of the illustrated embodiment is slidably mounted in an aperture 83 formed in the outer housing's front wall 22 generally above the firebox 12 .
- the receptacle 70 may be positioned in various locations in the fireplace assembly 10 including, but not limited to, either side of the firebox 12 , below the firebox 12 , on either side of the outer housing 14 , or on the top wall of the outer housing 14 .
- the receptacle 70 is moveable relative to the front wall 22 of the fireplace assembly 10 to slide or otherwise move between an open position and a closed position. When the receptacle 70 is in the open position, the receptacle projects from the aperture 83 in the front wall 22 to provide access to the receptacle's receiving area through the open top portion 81 .
- the receptacle 70 is a drawer that is slidably received by the aperture 83 of the fireplace assembly 10 .
- the receptacle 70 can be hinged such that it pivotably opens and closes.
- Selected aromatic material 79 can be added to the receptacle 70 when in the open position.
- the receptacle 70 is then moved to the closed position so that the front wall 72 of the receptacle 70 is immediately adjacent to or flush against the front wall 22 of the fireplace assembly 10 .
- the remaining portions of the receptacle 70 extend into the aperture 83 , behind the front wall 22 , and adjacent to the firebox 12 .
- the front wall 72 of the receptacle 72 can include a handle or the like to facilitate opening and closing of the receptacle 70 .
- the receptacle 70 may be refilled at any time with more or different aromatic material 79 .
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 3 - 3 of FIG. 1 .
- the outer housing 14 includes a bottom wall 26 , a back wall 28 , and a top wall 34 .
- the fireplace assembly 10 in the illustrated embodiment is a gas-burning unit having a burner assembly 200 contained in the firebox 12 , such as the Ember Fyre® burner assembly manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc. of Kirkland, Wash.
- the fireplace assembly 10 can be a wood-fueled, pellet-fueled, or electric fireplace, fireplace insert, or free-standing stove.
- the firebox 12 in the illustrated embodiment includes a bottom wall 36 , a back wall 38 , opposing side walls 40 , and a top wall 44 .
- the firebox 12 is spaced apart from the walls of the outer housing 14 to define a heat exchanger 50 between the firebox and the outer housing.
- the heat exchanger 50 can include an airflow passageway with bottom plenum 52 disposed between the outer housing bottom wall 26 and the firebox bottom wall 36 , a back plenum 54 disposed between the outer housing back wall 28 and the firebox back wall 38 , and a top plenum 56 disposed between the outer housing top wall 34 and the firebox top wall 44 .
- the heat exchanger 50 is in fluid communication with the air inlet 62 and the air outlet 64 in the front wall 22 of the outer housing 14 .
- the heat exchanger 50 is adapted to direct an airflow 66 from the air inlet 62 , around the firebox 12 , past the receptacle 70 , and out the air outlet 64 .
- Heat from the firebox 12 heats airflow 66 as it passes through the passageways of the heat exchanger 50 before the heated airflow 66 is exhausted through air outlet 64 .
- the fireplace assembly 10 can include a blower that facilitates the flow of air through the fireplace assembly 10 .
- the heated airflow 66 passes through the top plenum 56 of the heat exchanger 50 , the heated air and the radiant heat from the firebox 12 heats the receptacle 70 and its contents.
- the heated aromatic material 79 in the receptacle 70 evaporates and mixes with the airflow 66 before the airflow exits the heat exchanger 50 through the air outlet 64 and into the room where the fireplace assembly 10 is located. In this way, the evaporated aromatic material 79 is diffused throughout the room when the fireplace assembly 10 is in operation to provide aromatherapy to the occupants in the room.
- the top portion of the receptacle 70 is open, as described above with respect to FIG. 2 .
- the open portion of the receptacle 70 allows the evaporated aromatic material 79 to mix with the heated airflow 66 .
- a screen or panel with airflow slots can be provided over the top portion of the receptacle 70 .
- the screen or panel covering the top portion of the receptacle 70 is configured to allow the evaporated aromatic material 79 to leave the receptacle and mix with the heated airflow 66 .
- FIG. 4 An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 4 , wherein the fireplace assembly 10 is a fireplace insert 100 .
- the illustrated fireplace insert 100 includes a decorative outer housing 114 that at least partially surrounds a firebox 112 .
- the outer housing 114 includes a front wall 122 .
- the front wall further includes an air inlet 162 and an air outlet 164 .
- the front wall 122 of the outer housing 114 is positioned flush against the hearth.
- the front wall 122 of the outer housing 114 can protrude outward from the hearth.
- the fireplace insert 100 is sized to fit within the fireplace cavity in the hearth. fireplace inserts of various sizes of may be utilized in different embodiments.
- the fireplace insert 100 further includes a receptacle 170 carried by the outer housing 114 and positioned above the firebox 112 .
- the receptacle 170 is positioned above the firebox 112 .
- the receptacle 170 may be positioned at various locations in the fireplace insert 100 .
- the front face 172 of the receptacle 170 is flush with the front face 122 of the fireplace insert 100 .
- the receptacle 170 in the fireplace insert 100 is substantially similar to the receptacle 70 in the embodiments described above with respect to FIGS. 1, 2 , and 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 5 - 5 of the fireplace insert 100 of FIG. 4 .
- the outer housing 114 of the fireplace insert 110 includes a bottom wall 126 , a back wall 128 , and a top wall 134 .
- the fireplace insert 100 is a gas-burning unit that includes a burner assembly 200 .
- the burner assembly 200 is substantially similar to the burner assembly described above with respect to FIG. 3 .
- the fireplace insert 100 can be configured as a wood-fueled, pellet-fueled, or electric fireplace insert.
- the firebox 112 in the illustrated embodiment further includes a bottom wall 136 , a back wall 138 , opposing side walls 140 and 141 (not shown in FIG. 5 ), and a top wall 144 .
- the firebox 112 is spaced apart from the walls of the outer housing 114 to define a heat exchanger 150 between the firebox and the outer housing.
- the heat exchanger 150 can include an airflow passageway with bottom plenum 152 disposed between the outer housing bottom wall 126 and the firebox bottom wall 136 , a back plenum 154 disposed between the outer housing back wall 128 and the firebox back wall 138 , and a top plenum 156 disposed between the outer housing top wall 134 and the firebox top wall 144 .
- the operation of the heat exchanger 150 can be substantially similar to the heat exchanger 50 described above with respect to FIG. 3 .
- the heated airflow 166 passing through the top plenum 156 of the heat exchanger 150 helps diffuse the evaporated aromatic material 179 from the receptacle 170 through the air outlet 164 and into the room where the fireplace insert 100 is located.
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In one embodiment, a fireplace assembly is provided that includes a firebox partially surrounded by an outer housing and a receptacle carried by the outer housing. The outer housing is spaced apart from the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox. The fireplace assembly further includes an airflow passageway having an inlet and an outlet. The receptacle is positioned above the firebox in fluid communication with the airflow passageway. The receptacle is configured to hold a selected aromatic material that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway between the inlet and the outlet when the receptacle is heated by heat from the firebox. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims (37 C.F.R. 1.72(b)).
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- The present invention is directed to fireplace assemblies and, more particularly, to fireplace assemblies, including fireplaces, fireplace inserts, and stoves and components therefore.
- The present invention is directed to fireplace assemblies with integrated aromatherapy systems. A brief summary of some embodiments and aspects of the invention are presented. Thereafter, a detailed description of the illustrated embodiments is presented, which will permit one skilled in the relevant art to understand, make, and use aspects of the invention. One skilled in the art can obtain a full appreciation of aspects of the invention from the subsequent detailed description, read together with the figures, and from the claims, which follow the detailed description.
- Under one aspect of the invention, a fireplace assembly is provided that has a receptacle for holding an aromatic fluid. The fireplace assembly includes an outer housing surrounding a firebox. The outer housing is spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox. The receptacle is coupled to the outer housing and is positioned generally adjacent to the firebox and partially within the airflow passageway. The receptacle is configured to receive an aromatic fluid, such as aromatherapy oil. As the firebox heats the air in the airflow passageway and the receptacle, the aromatic fluid evaporates and mixes with the heated air. The evaporated aromatic fluid and heated air are subsequently dispersed into the room where the fireplace assembly is located.
- Under another aspect of the invention, a fireplace frame is provided that is attachable to a fireplace or fireplace insert. The fireplace frame includes support members connected to the outer housing of a fireplace or fireplace insert, and a receptacle is carried by the fireplace frame. The receptacle is configured to hold an aromatic fluid, such as aromatherapy oil. A fire in the fireplace or fireplace insert heats the receptacle, causing the aromatic fluid in the receptacle to evaporate. The evaporating aromatic fluid mixes with heated air that is dispersed into the room where the fireplace or fireplace insert is located.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a fireplace assembly in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 2 is a partially-exploded front isometric view of the fireplace assembly ofFIG. 1 showing the receptacle spaced apart from the outer housing. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 3-3 ofFIG. 1 of one embodiment of the fireplace assembly ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 4 is a front elevation view of a fireplace insert in accordance with an alternate embodiment of the invention. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 5-5 ofFIG. 4 of one embodiment of the fireplace insert ofFIG. 4 . - Fireplace assemblies with integrated aromatherapy systems are described in detail herein in accordance with embodiments of the present invention. In the following description, numerous specific details are discussed to provide a thorough and enabling description for embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art, however, will recognize that the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details. In other instances, well-known structures or operations are not shown, or are not described in detail to avoid obscuring aspects of the invention. In general, alternatives and alternate embodiments described herein are substantially similar to the previously described embodiments, and common elements are identified by the same reference numbers.
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FIG. 1 is an isometric view of afireplace assembly 10 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention. The illustratedfireplace assembly 10 is a free-standing, direct-vent stove having a decorativeouter housing 14 that at least partially surrounds afirebox 12. In alternate embodiments, thefireplace assembly 10 can be a fireplace, fireplace insert, or other fireplace unit that generates heat. Theouter housing 14 of thefireplace assembly 10 includes afront wall 22 with anair inlet 62 and anair outlet 64. Thefireplace assembly 10 further includes areceptacle 70 carried by the front wall of theouter housing 14 and positioned above thefirebox 12. Thereceptacle 70 provides an integral component that forms a decorative component on the front of thefireplace assembly 10. Thereceptacle 70 is configured to hold a selected aromatic material, such as a fluid, that evaporates when heated by thefireplace assembly 10. The evaporated aromatic material is then diffused throughout the room where thefireplace assembly 10 is located. Accordingly, thefireplace assembly 10 has an integrated aromatherapy system. -
FIG. 2 is a partially-exploded front isometric view of thefireplace assembly 10 ofFIG. 1 showing thereceptacle 70 spaced apart from theouter housing 14. Thereceptacle 70 includes afront wall 72, abottom wall 74, opposingside walls back wall 78 that define a receiving area to contain anaromatic material 79. Thetop portion 81 of thereceptacle 70 is open to allow thearomatic material 79 to be loaded into the receiving area. Thereceptacle 70 of the illustrated embodiment is slidably mounted in anaperture 83 formed in the outer housing'sfront wall 22 generally above thefirebox 12. In alternate embodiments, thereceptacle 70 may be positioned in various locations in thefireplace assembly 10 including, but not limited to, either side of thefirebox 12, below thefirebox 12, on either side of theouter housing 14, or on the top wall of theouter housing 14. - The
receptacle 70 is moveable relative to thefront wall 22 of thefireplace assembly 10 to slide or otherwise move between an open position and a closed position. When thereceptacle 70 is in the open position, the receptacle projects from theaperture 83 in thefront wall 22 to provide access to the receptacle's receiving area through theopen top portion 81. In one embodiment, thereceptacle 70 is a drawer that is slidably received by theaperture 83 of thefireplace assembly 10. In other embodiments, thereceptacle 70 can be hinged such that it pivotably opens and closes. - Selected
aromatic material 79 can be added to thereceptacle 70 when in the open position. Thereceptacle 70 is then moved to the closed position so that thefront wall 72 of thereceptacle 70 is immediately adjacent to or flush against thefront wall 22 of thefireplace assembly 10. The remaining portions of thereceptacle 70 extend into theaperture 83, behind thefront wall 22, and adjacent to thefirebox 12. Thefront wall 72 of thereceptacle 72 can include a handle or the like to facilitate opening and closing of thereceptacle 70. Thereceptacle 70 may be refilled at any time with more or differentaromatic material 79. -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 3-3 ofFIG. 1 . As best seen inFIG. 3 , theouter housing 14 includes abottom wall 26, aback wall 28, and atop wall 34. Thefireplace assembly 10 in the illustrated embodiment is a gas-burning unit having aburner assembly 200 contained in thefirebox 12, such as the Ember Fyre® burner assembly manufactured by Travis Industries, Inc. of Kirkland, Wash. In alternate embodiments, thefireplace assembly 10 can be a wood-fueled, pellet-fueled, or electric fireplace, fireplace insert, or free-standing stove. - The
firebox 12 in the illustrated embodiment includes abottom wall 36, aback wall 38,opposing side walls 40, and atop wall 44. Thefirebox 12 is spaced apart from the walls of theouter housing 14 to define aheat exchanger 50 between the firebox and the outer housing. Theheat exchanger 50 can include an airflow passageway withbottom plenum 52 disposed between the outerhousing bottom wall 26 and thefirebox bottom wall 36, aback plenum 54 disposed between the outerhousing back wall 28 and thefirebox back wall 38, and atop plenum 56 disposed between the outerhousing top wall 34 and the fireboxtop wall 44. - The
heat exchanger 50 is in fluid communication with theair inlet 62 and theair outlet 64 in thefront wall 22 of theouter housing 14. Theheat exchanger 50 is adapted to direct anairflow 66 from theair inlet 62, around thefirebox 12, past thereceptacle 70, and out theair outlet 64. Heat from thefirebox 12heats airflow 66 as it passes through the passageways of theheat exchanger 50 before theheated airflow 66 is exhausted throughair outlet 64. In some embodiments, thefireplace assembly 10 can include a blower that facilitates the flow of air through thefireplace assembly 10. - As the
heated airflow 66 passes through thetop plenum 56 of theheat exchanger 50, the heated air and the radiant heat from the firebox 12 heats thereceptacle 70 and its contents. The heatedaromatic material 79 in thereceptacle 70 evaporates and mixes with theairflow 66 before the airflow exits theheat exchanger 50 through theair outlet 64 and into the room where thefireplace assembly 10 is located. In this way, the evaporatedaromatic material 79 is diffused throughout the room when thefireplace assembly 10 is in operation to provide aromatherapy to the occupants in the room. In one embodiment, the top portion of thereceptacle 70 is open, as described above with respect toFIG. 2 . The open portion of thereceptacle 70 allows the evaporatedaromatic material 79 to mix with theheated airflow 66. In alternate embodiments, a screen or panel with airflow slots can be provided over the top portion of thereceptacle 70. The screen or panel covering the top portion of thereceptacle 70 is configured to allow the evaporatedaromatic material 79 to leave the receptacle and mix with theheated airflow 66. - An alternative embodiment of the present invention is shown in
FIG. 4 , wherein thefireplace assembly 10 is afireplace insert 100. The illustratedfireplace insert 100 includes a decorativeouter housing 114 that at least partially surrounds afirebox 112. Theouter housing 114 includes afront wall 122. The front wall further includes anair inlet 162 and anair outlet 164. In the embodiment illustrated inFIG. 4 , thefront wall 122 of theouter housing 114 is positioned flush against the hearth. In other embodiments, thefront wall 122 of theouter housing 114 can protrude outward from the hearth. Thefireplace insert 100 is sized to fit within the fireplace cavity in the hearth. Fireplace inserts of various sizes of may be utilized in different embodiments. - The
fireplace insert 100 further includes areceptacle 170 carried by theouter housing 114 and positioned above thefirebox 112. In one embodiment, thereceptacle 170 is positioned above thefirebox 112. In alternative embodiments, thereceptacle 170 may be positioned at various locations in thefireplace insert 100. When thereceptacle 170 is in the closed position, thefront face 172 of thereceptacle 170 is flush with thefront face 122 of thefireplace insert 100. Thereceptacle 170 in thefireplace insert 100 is substantially similar to thereceptacle 70 in the embodiments described above with respect toFIGS. 1, 2 , and 3. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken substantially along line 5-5 of thefireplace insert 100 ofFIG. 4 . As best seen inFIG. 5 , theouter housing 114 of the fireplace insert 110 includes abottom wall 126, aback wall 128, and atop wall 134. In the illustrated embodiment, thefireplace insert 100 is a gas-burning unit that includes aburner assembly 200. Theburner assembly 200 is substantially similar to the burner assembly described above with respect toFIG. 3 . In other embodiments, thefireplace insert 100 can be configured as a wood-fueled, pellet-fueled, or electric fireplace insert. - The
firebox 112 in the illustrated embodiment further includes abottom wall 136, aback wall 138, opposingside walls 140 and 141 (not shown inFIG. 5 ), and atop wall 144. Thefirebox 112 is spaced apart from the walls of theouter housing 114 to define aheat exchanger 150 between the firebox and the outer housing. Theheat exchanger 150 can include an airflow passageway withbottom plenum 152 disposed between the outerhousing bottom wall 126 and thefirebox bottom wall 136, aback plenum 154 disposed between the outer housingback wall 128 and the firebox backwall 138, and atop plenum 156 disposed between the outer housingtop wall 134 and the fireboxtop wall 144. The operation of theheat exchanger 150 can be substantially similar to theheat exchanger 50 described above with respect toFIG. 3 . Theheated airflow 166 passing through thetop plenum 156 of theheat exchanger 150 helps diffuse the evaporatedaromatic material 179 from thereceptacle 170 through theair outlet 164 and into the room where thefireplace insert 100 is located. - The above description of illustrated embodiments of the invention is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. While specific embodiments of, and examples for, the invention are described herein for illustrative purposes, various equivalent modifications are possible within the scope of the invention, as those skilled in the relevant art will recognize. The teachings of the invention provided herein can be applied to other direct vent fireplace installations, not necessarily the particular installations described above.
- While certain aspects of the invention are presented below in certain claim forms, the inventor contemplates the various aspects of the invention in any number of claim forms. In general, in the following claims, the terms used should not be construed to limit the invention to the specific embodiments disclosed in the specification and claims, but should be construed to include all components and methods of manufacturing the components in accordance with the claims. Accordingly, the invention is not limited by the disclosure, but instead the scope of the invention is to be determined entirely by the claims.
- From the foregoing, it will be appreciated that specific embodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes of illustration, but that various modifications may be made without deviating from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited except as by the appended claims.
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1. A fireplace assembly, comprising:
a firebox;
an outer housing surrounding the firebox and spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox, the airflow passageway having an inlet and an outlet; and
a receptacle integrally connected to the outer housing and in fluid communication with the airflow passageway, receptacle being movable relative to the outer housing between an open position and a closed position, the receptacle being recessed within the outer housing and positioned adjacent to the airflow passageway when the receptacle is in the closed position, the receptacle being in proximity to the firebox to be heated by heat from the firebox and configured to contain a selected aromatic material that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway between the inlet and the outlet when the receptacle is heated by heat from the firebox.
2. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the firebox contains a burner assembly connectable to a gas source.
3. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is configured to receive the selected aromatic material when the receptacle is in the open position.
4. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the receptacle slides relative to the outer housing between the open and closed positions.
5. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is positioned above the firebox.
6. The assembly of claim 1 wherein the receptacle is positioned at least partially in the airflow passageway.
7. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an aromatic material in the receptacle and that evaporates when heated by the heat from the firebox.
8. A fireplace insert, comprising:
a firebox;
a fireplace insert housing partially surrounding the firebox and spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox, the airflow passageway having an inlet and an outlet; and
a receptacle carried by the fireplace insert housing adjacent to the outlet and in fluid communication with the airflow passageway, the receptacle being movable relative to the firebox between an open position and a recessed closed position the receptacle in proximity to the firebox to be heated by heat from the firebox when in the closed position and configured to contain a selected aromatic material that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway between the inlet and the outlet when the receptacle is heated by the heat from the firebox to provide an aromatic airflow out of the airflow passageway through the outlet.
9. The insert of claim 8 wherein the firebox contains a burner assembly connectable to a gas source.
10. The insert of claim 8 wherein the receptacle is configured to receive the selected aromatic fluid when the receptacle is in the open position.
11. The insert of claim 8 wherein the receptacle slides relative to the housing between open and closed positions.
12. The insert of claim 8 wherein the receptacle is positioned above the firebox.
13. The insert of claim 8 wherein the receptacle is positioned at least partially in the airflow passageway.
14. The insert of claim 8 , further comprising an aromatic material in the receptacle and that evaporates when heated by the heat from the firebox.
15. A fireplace frame for attachment to a fireplace insert having an outer housing surrounding a firebox and spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox, the frame comprising:
a support member configured for attachment to a portion of the fireplace insert; and
a receptacle carried by the support member and in fluid communication with the airflow passageway, the receptacle in proximity to the firebox to be heated by heat from the firebox and configured to contain a selected aromatic material that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway when the receptacle is heated by the heat from the firebox to provide an aromatic airflow out of the airflow passageway, wherein the receptacle is movable relative to the support portion between an open position and a closed position.
16. The frame of claim 15 wherein the receptacle being configured to receive the selected aromatic material when the receptacle is in the open position.
17. The frame of claim 15 wherein the receptacle slides relative to the support member between the open and closed positions.
18. The frame of claim 15 wherein the receptacle is positioned above the firebox.
19. The frame of claim 15 wherein the receptacle is positioned at least partially in the airflow passageway.
20. The frame of claim 15 , further comprising an aromatic material in the receptacle and that evaporates when heated by the heat from the firebox.
21. A heating appliance, comprising:
a firebox;
an outer housing surrounding the firebox and spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox, the airflow passageway having an inlet and an outlet; and
a receptacle movably coupled to the outer housing and in fluid communication with the airflow passageway, the receptacle being translatable relative to the outer housing between an extended open position and a recessed closed position the receptacle being in proximity to the firebox to be heated by heat from the firebox and configured to contain a selected aromatic material that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway between the inlet and the outlet when the receptacle is heated by the heat from the firebox.
22. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the appliance is a stove.
23. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the appliance is a fireplace.
24. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the appliance is a fireplace insert.
25. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the receptacle is configured to receive the selected aromatic material when the receptacle is in the open position.
26. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the receptacle slides relative to the outer housing between open and closed positions.
27. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the receptacle is positioned above the firebox.
28. The heating appliance of claim 21 wherein the receptacle is positioned at least partially in the airflow passageway.
29. The heating appliance of claim 21 further comprising an aromatic material in the receptacle and that evaporates when heated by the heat from the firebox.
30. A fireplace assembly, comprising:
a firebox;
an outer housing surrounding the firebox and spaced apart from portions of the firebox to define an airflow passageway around the firebox, the airflow passageway having an inlet and an outlet;
a receptacle carried by the outer housing and being movable between an open position and a closed position, the receptacle being adjacent to the outlet of the airflow passageway when in the closed position, the receptacle in the closed position being in proximity to the firebox to be heated by heat from the firebox; and
a selected aromatic material in the receptacle that evaporates and mixes with airflow moving through the airflow passageway between the inlet and the outlet of the airflow passageway when the aromatic material is heated by the heat from the firebox.
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