US20050109334A1 - Fireplace grate accessory to increase burn time of synthetic log - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to fireplace grates and more particularly relates to conventional fireplace grates adapted to be used with synthetic firelogs.
- the present invention provides an accessory for a conventional fireplace grate that is positioned on top of the grate and which supports a synthetic firelog thereon.
- the accessory provides better support for the synthetic log than the grate alone, and the firelog therefore bums longer than if it were placed on the fireplace grate without the accessory.
- the present invention provides a fireplace grate assembly.
- the assembly comprises a grate having substantially parallel spaced bars adapted for supporting a log.
- a plurality of legs extends downwardly from the spaced bars thereby supporting the grate away from a fireplace floor on which the grate is placed.
- An accessory in accordance with the invention rests on top of the grate.
- the accessory comprises two elongate members positioned across a portion of the parallel spaced bars, the elongate members being spaced apart and connected to one another by at least one connecting member.
- the elongate members are substantially parallel to one another.
- the connecting member comprises a pair of spaced bars disposed between the elongate members.
- the pair of spaced bars are substantially orthogonal to the elongate members.
- the elongate members comprise cylindrical steel stock of diameter between 3 ⁇ 8 inches to 7 ⁇ 8 inches and whose centers are spaced apart between 21 ⁇ 2 to 31 ⁇ 2 inches.
- the connecting member comprises a pair of spaced bars disposed between the elongate members, the pair of bars being substantially orthogonal to the elongate members and being formed from the same stock.
- the present invention provides a method a method of burning a synthetic firelog with a fireplace grate of the type having substantially parallel spaced bars adapted for supporting one or more natural logs, and a plurality of legs connected thereto and extending downwardly therefrom, thereby supporting the grate away from a fireplace floor on which the grate is placed.
- the method comprises positioning an accessory on top of and across a portion of the spaced bars of the grate, the accessory comprising two elongate members spaced apart and connected to one another by at least one connecting member.
- a synthetic firelog is then placed on top of the accessory, the firelog aligned substantially lengthwise with the accessory, thereby substantially sandwiching the accessory between the grate and the firelog.
- the firelog is then ignited, whereby the firelog bums longer without breaking apart than if the accessory were not used.
- the substantially parallel spaced bars of the grate are spaced at least 2 inches apart, more preferably at least 3 inches apart.
- the log is positioned over and supported by the elongate members and the connecting member.
- the advantage of the present invention is that it provides a low-cost, easy to use accessory for allowing synthetic logs to be used with conventional fireplace grates.
- the present invention addresses the problem of synthetic logs softening and breaking apart when burned on conventional fireplace grates. With the present invention, the burn time of a synthetic firelog is increased. Further, the flames maintain their attractiveness for a longer duration because the synthetic log is less prone to break apart.
- FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log;
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of another fireplace grate that is similar to the grate of FIG. 1 (except that the bars are spaced further apart), a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of yet another fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log;
- FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of another fireplace grate that is similar to the grate of FIG. 3 (except that the bars are spaced further apart), a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log;
- FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of yet another fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log;
- FIG. 6 is a top view of a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, showing two differently sized firelogs in phantom;
- FIG. 7 is a top view of a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a fragmentary elevational view of a connecting member for a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention.
- fireplace grate 20 includes substantially parallel spaced bars 22 that are adapted for supporting a log made of real wood (not shown). Bars 22 can be spaced apart anywhere from 2 to 3 inches or more, measured center to center (compare FIGS. 1 and 2 for spacing differences).
- Four legs 24 extend downwardly from bars 22 , thereby supporting the grate away from the fireplace floor on which it sits.
- a grate accessory 26 rests on top of grate 20 as indicated.
- Accessory 26 includes two elongate members 28 that are positioned across a portion of bars 22 . As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , elongate members 28 arc substantially parallel to one another. Members 28 are spaced apart and are connected to one another by connecting members 30 . Connecting members 30 comprise a pair of spaced bars disposed between elongate members 28 , the connecting members 30 being substantially orthogonal to elongate members 28 in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 . It is envisioned that for most applications, accessory 26 need merely rest upon grate 20 ; however, clamps (not shown) may be provided with accessory 26 to removably attach the same to grate 20 .
- FIGS. 1 and 2 While grate accessory 26 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 with a 27 inch grate whose bars 22 are curved upward at each end, accessory 26 can be used with any of a variety of commercially available traditional fireplace grates.
- FIGS. 3 and 4 depict accessory 120 having bars 122 that are substantially radially disposed.
- FIG. 5 shows accessory 26 being used with a 23 inch grate 220 whose bars 222 are flat in the middle and bent upward at each end.
- accessory 26 provides greater extension in the burn time of a synthetic log.
- grate 26 supports different sized firelogs 32 and 32 ′, both of which are shown in phantom. It is preferable that elongate members 28 of grate accessory 26 are spaced to a width that is smaller than the width of the firelog 32 ′. In this manner, both elongate members 28 and connecting members 30 provide support for the firelog as it burns, thereby maximizing the time the log will burn without breaking and falling through the grate.
- Elongate members 28 are preferably formed from round 1 ⁇ 2 inch diameter commercially available steel stock. While 1 ⁇ 2 inch is the preferred diameter, it is anticipated that smaller or larger diameters may be employed with satisfactory results. Preferably the diameter of the steel (or iron) used to form accessory 26 would be between 3 ⁇ 8 inch and 7 ⁇ 8 inch.
- connecting members 30 shown more closely in FIG. 8 ), which are also formed of 1 ⁇ 2 inch diameter round steel.
- FIGS. 7 and 8 merely represent the preferred embodiment at the time this application was written. However, one of ordinary skill in the art may modify the dimensions and still achieve the desired result of increasing burn time of a synthetic log used on a conventional fireplace grate as depicted in FIGS. 1-5 , or other conventional fireplace grates. Further, more than two connecting members 30 may be employed to connect the elongate members 28 of accessory 26 .
- the inventor of the present invention has conducted side-by-side comparison testing using identical synthetic firelogs on the same conventional fireplace grate, with and without grate accessory 26 of the present invention.
- Initial testing has shown that by using a grate accessory 26 as taught by the present invention, the burn time of a firelog is increased by at least 10 to 20 minutes, sometimes much longer. Further, the flames maintain their uniformity and attractiveness longer because the log is less prone to break apart.
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An accessory for a conventional fireplace grate that is positioned on top of the fireplace grate and which supports a synthetic firelog thereon. The accessory provides better support for the synthetic log than the grate alone, and the firelog therefore bums longer than if it were placed on the fireplace grate without the accessory. The present invention provides a handy accessory that adapts fireplace grates that are designed primarily for real wood to adequately support synthetic logs.
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- This application claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/090,993 filed Mar. 4, 2002, which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/276,014, filed Mar. 15, 2001.
- The present invention relates to fireplace grates and more particularly relates to conventional fireplace grates adapted to be used with synthetic firelogs.
- Traditionally, sawdust produced by wood mills and wood product manufacturers was disposed of by burning or by hauling to landfills. Synthetic firelogs were created in the late 1960s when it was discovered that sawdust could be put to a more responsible use. Engineers determined that soft wood fiber had a very good absorbency and bonded well with petroleum wax. These same engineers discovered they could combine the sawdust with petroleum wax and extrude the mixture into a log-shaped form. The new extruded logs were designed for burning in residential fireplaces as an alternative to natural firewood.
- Unfortunately, synthetic firelogs such as Duraflame® firelogs tend to soften and break apart while burning and need proper support to assure maximum burn time. Further undesirably, once the firelogs break apart, the names typically become smaller, less uniform and therefore less attractive. Conventional “real wood” fireplace grates with parallel bars spaced greater than two to three inches do not provide adequate support for synthetic firelogs. Nonetheless, such firelogs are commonly burned on these grates, resulting in log Thus, it is desirable to provide a fireplace grate or an accessory therefor to avoid the aforementioned problems.
- The present invention provides an accessory for a conventional fireplace grate that is positioned on top of the grate and which supports a synthetic firelog thereon. The accessory provides better support for the synthetic log than the grate alone, and the firelog therefore bums longer than if it were placed on the fireplace grate without the accessory.
- In one form thereof, the present invention provides a fireplace grate assembly. The assembly comprises a grate having substantially parallel spaced bars adapted for supporting a log. A plurality of legs extends downwardly from the spaced bars thereby supporting the grate away from a fireplace floor on which the grate is placed. An accessory in accordance with the invention rests on top of the grate. The accessory comprises two elongate members positioned across a portion of the parallel spaced bars, the elongate members being spaced apart and connected to one another by at least one connecting member.
- In a preferred form, the elongate members are substantially parallel to one another. The connecting member comprises a pair of spaced bars disposed between the elongate members. The pair of spaced bars are substantially orthogonal to the elongate members.
- In a further preferred form, the elongate members comprise cylindrical steel stock of diameter between ⅜ inches to ⅞ inches and whose centers are spaced apart between 2½ to 3½ inches. Further, the connecting member comprises a pair of spaced bars disposed between the elongate members, the pair of bars being substantially orthogonal to the elongate members and being formed from the same stock.
- In another form thereof, the present invention provides a method a method of burning a synthetic firelog with a fireplace grate of the type having substantially parallel spaced bars adapted for supporting one or more natural logs, and a plurality of legs connected thereto and extending downwardly therefrom, thereby supporting the grate away from a fireplace floor on which the grate is placed. The method comprises positioning an accessory on top of and across a portion of the spaced bars of the grate, the accessory comprising two elongate members spaced apart and connected to one another by at least one connecting member. A synthetic firelog is then placed on top of the accessory, the firelog aligned substantially lengthwise with the accessory, thereby substantially sandwiching the accessory between the grate and the firelog. The firelog is then ignited, whereby the firelog bums longer without breaking apart than if the accessory were not used.
- In a preferred form, the substantially parallel spaced bars of the grate are spaced at least 2 inches apart, more preferably at least 3 inches apart. Preferably, the log is positioned over and supported by the elongate members and the connecting member.
- The advantage of the present invention is that it provides a low-cost, easy to use accessory for allowing synthetic logs to be used with conventional Fireplace grates. The present invention addresses the problem of synthetic logs softening and breaking apart when burned on conventional fireplace grates. With the present invention, the burn time of a synthetic firelog is increased. Further, the flames maintain their attractiveness for a longer duration because the synthetic log is less prone to break apart.
- The above mentioned and other features and objects of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention itself will be better understood by reference to the following description of an embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
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FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of another fireplace grate that is similar to the grate ofFIG. 1 (except that the bars are spaced further apart), a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log; -
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of yet another fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log; -
FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of another fireplace grate that is similar to the grate ofFIG. 3 (except that the bars are spaced further apart), a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log; -
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of yet another fireplace grate, a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, and a synthetic fireplace log; -
FIG. 6 is a top view of a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention, showing two differently sized firelogs in phantom; -
FIG. 7 is a top view of a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention; and -
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary elevational view of a connecting member for a grate accessory in accordance with the present invention. - Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views. Although the drawings represent embodiments of the present invention, the drawings are not necessarily to scale and certain features may be exaggerated in order to better illustrate and explain the present invention.
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FIGS. 1 and 2 ,fireplace grate 20 includes substantially parallel spacedbars 22 that are adapted for supporting a log made of real wood (not shown).Bars 22 can be spaced apart anywhere from 2 to 3 inches or more, measured center to center (compareFIGS. 1 and 2 for spacing differences). Fourlegs 24 extend downwardly frombars 22, thereby supporting the grate away from the fireplace floor on which it sits. Agrate accessory 26 rests on top ofgrate 20 as indicated. -
Accessory 26 includes twoelongate members 28 that are positioned across a portion ofbars 22. As shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 ,elongate members 28 arc substantially parallel to one another.Members 28 are spaced apart and are connected to one another by connectingmembers 30. Connectingmembers 30 comprise a pair of spaced bars disposed betweenelongate members 28, the connectingmembers 30 being substantially orthogonal toelongate members 28 in the embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 . It is envisioned that for most applications,accessory 26 need merely rest upongrate 20; however, clamps (not shown) may be provided withaccessory 26 to removably attach the same to grate 20. - Problematically in the prior art, if a synthetic firelog, for example, one formed of an extrudate of petroleum wax and sawdust, such as that marketed under the trade mark Duraflame®, be placed on
grate 20 and ignited, the maximum bum time of the log will likely not be achieved. Instead, the firelog will break into smaller pieces as it burns and the pieces will fall betweenbars 22. Such breakage will occur more quickly if a grate with larger spacing between its bars 22 (seeFIG. 2 ) is used. The overall burn time of a synthetic log is reduced when it breaks into smaller pieces. By contrast, ifaccessory 26 is placed onbars 22 as indicated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , andsynthetic log 32 is placed thereon,log 32 will burn longer. This is believed to be the case becauseaccessory 26 havingelongate members 28 and connectingmembers 30 provides a better support forlog 32 than the grate alone. - While
grate accessory 26 is shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 with a 27 inch grate whosebars 22 are curved upward at each end,accessory 26 can be used with any of a variety of commercially available traditional fireplace grates. For example,FIGS. 3 and 4 depictaccessory 120 havingbars 122 that are substantially radially disposed. Similarly,FIG. 5 showsaccessory 26 being used with a 23inch grate 220 whosebars 222 are flat in the middle and bent upward at each end. Significantly, as the spaces betweenbars FIGS. 1 and 2 ;FIGS. 3 and 4 ),accessory 26 provides greater extension in the burn time of a synthetic log. - Turning now to
FIG. 6 , grate 26 supports differentsized firelogs elongate members 28 ofgrate accessory 26 are spaced to a width that is smaller than the width of thefirelog 32′. In this manner, bothelongate members 28 and connectingmembers 30 provide support for the firelog as it burns, thereby maximizing the time the log will burn without breaking and falling through the grate. - Turning now to
FIGS. 7 and 8 , the detailed structure of a preferred grate accessory of the present invention can be appreciated.Elongate members 28 are preferably formed from round ½ inch diameter commercially available steel stock. While ½ inch is the preferred diameter, it is anticipated that smaller or larger diameters may be employed with satisfactory results. Preferably the diameter of the steel (or iron) used to formaccessory 26 would be between ⅜ inch and ⅞ inch. Welded to elongatemembers 28 and spacing same apart are connecting members 30 (shown more closely inFIG. 8 ), which are also formed of ½ inch diameter round steel. - It is to be understood that the dimensions described herein with reference to
FIGS. 7 and 8 merely represent the preferred embodiment at the time this application was written. However, one of ordinary skill in the art may modify the dimensions and still achieve the desired result of increasing burn time of a synthetic log used on a conventional fireplace grate as depicted inFIGS. 1-5 , or other conventional fireplace grates. Further, more than two connectingmembers 30 may be employed to connect theelongate members 28 ofaccessory 26. - The inventor of the present invention has conducted side-by-side comparison testing using identical synthetic firelogs on the same conventional fireplace grate, with and without
grate accessory 26 of the present invention. Initial testing has shown that by using agrate accessory 26 as taught by the present invention, the burn time of a firelog is increased by at least 10 to 20 minutes, sometimes much longer. Further, the flames maintain their uniformity and attractiveness longer because the log is less prone to break apart. - While this invention has been described as having an exemplary design, the present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains.
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18. A method, comprising:
positioning an accessory on a fireplace grate, the fireplace grate including a number of spaced apart bars and the accessory including two elongate members spaced apart from each other and connected together by at least one connecting member, the elongate members being placed across a portion of the bars by the positioning;
placing a synthetic firelog in a position on the elongate members of the accessory, the accessory being positioned between the fireplace grate and the synthetic firelog, the synthetic firelog longitudinally extending along each of the elongate members and spanning from one of the elongate members to another of the elongate members while in the position; and
burning the synthetic firelog while in the position, the burning of the synthetic firelog being longer without breaking apart than if the synthetic firelog were burned on the fireplace grate without the accessory.
19. The method of claim 18 , which includes sizing the accessory relative to size of the synthetic firelog.
20. The method of claim 18 , wherein the position places the synthetic firelog in contact with the at least one connecting member.
21. The method of claim 18 , wherein the at least one connecting member includes two connecting members.
22. The method of claim 18 , wherein the elongate members each have a cross-sectional dimension in a range of between three eighths and seven eighths of an inch.
23. The method of claim 22 , wherein the cross-sectional dimension is a diameter and a top of the accessory is spaced apart from the grate by the dimension.
24. The method of claim 18 , wherein the bars are approximately parallel and separated spaced at least 2 inches apart.
25. The method of claim 24 , which includes positioning the at least one connecting member intermediate to two of the bars.
26. The method of claim 18 , wherein the synthetic firelog has an approximate cylindrical or rectangular shape.
27. The method of claim 18 , wherein the at least one connecting member is approximately perpendicular to the elongate members.
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