US20210180792A1 - Myfireside - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
- F24B1/00—Stoves or ranges
- F24B1/18—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
- F24B1/181—Free-standing fireplaces, e.g. for mobile homes ; Fireplaces convertible into stoves
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
- F24B3/00—Heaters not covered by group F24B1/00, e.g. charcoal braziers
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
- F24B—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES FOR SOLID FUELS; IMPLEMENTS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH STOVES OR RANGES
- F24B1/00—Stoves or ranges
- F24B1/18—Stoves with open fires, e.g. fireplaces
- F24B1/191—Component parts; Accessories
- F24B1/192—Doors; Screens; Fuel guards
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- the invention can be applied to any fire enclosure (i.e. mobile fire pit, permanent fire pit, fire ring, fireplace, fireplace screen, etc.); however, to explain we focus on the mobile fire pit.
- fire pit will be used when referring to all such structures. During moderate weather conditions, the structure may be illuminated by sources other than fire and can still serve as an outdoor place for a group gathering.
Abstract
A fire pit is disclosed that has openings in its side walls which are covered by replaceable panels that contain decorative designs and phrases and which are made visible when there is a fire or other source of radiant energy in the pit. The designs and phrases provide a view of the radiation which may be provided by combustion taking place in the pit. A metal screen mesh can be fastened to the openings to prevent the escape of embers when the radiation source is combustion.
Description
- The present invention overhauls the fireside experience by allowing the user to change the visual experience for any special occasion, for any holiday, or as they please. Currently, there are many fire enclosures that have shapes, designs, drawings, logos, etc. cut out of them allowing the fire to be seen through; however, they cannot be changed as they are a permanent part of the enclosure. The present invention allows the user to change the visual experience using the same enclosure as removeable/replaceable panels are provided with unique and desirable openings through which the fire can be viewed.
- The invention can be applied to any fire enclosure (i.e. mobile fire pit, permanent fire pit, fire ring, fireplace, fireplace screen, etc.); however, to explain we focus on the mobile fire pit. The term “fire pit” will be used when referring to all such structures. During moderate weather conditions, the structure may be illuminated by sources other than fire and can still serve as an outdoor place for a group gathering.
- In a preferred embodiment, the fire pit circumference consists of at least one window and interior mesh screen (for safety purposes) allowing the fire to be seen through it. In addition, there are anchors allowing solid panels with cutouts to be secured around the circumference of the fire pit changing the visual experience of the fire through these side panels. The user can remove the panels and replace with different ones, those having different viewing portals. Additionally, this invention can be applied to the enclosure's top or lid.
- The fire pit can be any shape from the popular cylindrical or round shape to any geometric shape such as triangular, square, or any other multi-faceted geometric configuration. Variations on the curved shape are also possible, such as oval shaped. Even fire pits that are not constructed of metal can be provided with a “window” which can accept panels with desired openings.
- Fire pit suppliers can include, incorporate, or add our invention into their products. First, the fire pit needs to have a window in a side wall, a top or lid window, or one will need to be built into the design. Of course, there can be multiple windows. The window size and distance around the pit can vary. It is recommended that attaching an inner mesh screen is desirable for safety purposes; however, this is not necessary to achieve the desired visual effect.
- Second, a method for temporarily attaching or anchoring a panel over the window must be selected. Some examples include installing or incorporating a keyhole post, latch, screw/nut, wing nut, track, channel, hook, clip, slot, connecting bracket, etc. into various points around the fire pit. In fact, the panel can even secure over the top edge of the fire pit. The quantity and location of the attaching points will be dependent on the enclosure.
- Third, panels with viewing portals need to be attached over the windows. The viewing portals can be jack-o-lanterns for Halloween, trees for Christmas, fireworks for Jul. 4th, turkeys for Thanksgiving, rabbits for Easter, birthday balloons, different names of people for various events, etc. The list is endless from seasonal celebrations to life celebrations to cool art, etc.
- The novel features which are characteristic of the invention, both as to structure and method of operation thereof, together with further objects and advantages thereof, will be understood from the following description, considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which the preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only, and they are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fire pit according to the present invention; and -
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the fire pit ofFIG. 1 . - Turning first to
FIG. 1 , there is shown, in perspective view, a first embodiment of afire pit 10 according to the present invention. In this embodiment, thefire pit 10 is cylindrical and rests on supportinglegs 12. Atop cover 14 is provided to help prevent the escape of embers from a fire. Thefire pit 10 hasside walls 16 with window openings (best seen inFIG. 2 ) onto which are fitteddecorative panels 18 which includedecorative designs 20 which are openings in thepanel 18 through which a fire can be viewed. - As shown, some
designs 20 are representational such as theflag pattern 22 and others may be slogans or other alphanumeric designs, as thecatch phrases 24. The panels are attached to the window openings by various means, here akeyhole slot 26 in thepanel 18 which fits over the head of abolt 28 - Turning next to
FIG. 2 , there is shown, in exploded perspective, thefire pit 10 ofFIG. 1 . With thepanels 18 removed, thewindows 30 in theside walls 16 can easily be seen. For safety reasons, it has been deemed as desirable to have ametal mesh screen 32 in eachwindow 30. The keyhole opening 26 andbolt heads 28 are also more clearly shown. Abottom plate 34 is provided to hold whatever combustibles will be used and to retain any ash or other residue when combustion is complete. - Others skilled in the art may devise other shapes of the fire pit and other decorative designs and patterns which can be illuminated by a fire in the pit or, in moderate weather, some illumination source other than fire. Accordingly, the scope of the invention need only be limited by the scope of the claims appended hereto.
Claims (7)
1. In a container for combustibles having vertical walls;
At least one opening in said walls for viewing the combustibles and
At least one decorative panel including design patterns which are visible when combustion is occurring, said panel being adapted to be mounted over said opening.
2. The container of claim 1 further including a mesh panel adapted to be mounted adjacent said opening.
3. The container of claim 1 having at least two sidewall openings and at least two decorative panels, each adapted to be mounted over an opening.
4. The container of claim 1 having at least three sidewall openings and at least three decorative panels, each adapted to be mounted over an opening.
5. A container for combustibles comprising:
a. A base member,
b. a cylindrical side wall having at least one window opening in said side wall through which radiant energy can be viewed;
c. a metallic screen mesh adjacent said window opening to reduce the hazard of escaping embers during combustion; and
d. at least one decorative panel adapted to cover each said window opening, said decorative panel including graphic designs and alpha numeric phrases cut through said panel so that a radiation source in the container can be viewed through said designs and phrases.
6. The container of claim 5 having at least two window openings and two decorative panels.
7. The container of claim 5 having at least three window openings and three decorative panels.
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USD995735S1 (en) * | 2021-10-18 | 2023-08-15 | Weiping Wang | Folding portable fire pit for outside |
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USD954237S1 (en) * | 2021-07-09 | 2022-06-07 | Quanzhou HongJie Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. | Fire pit |
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US20040211410A1 (en) * | 2001-08-10 | 2004-10-28 | World Factory, Inc. | Portable fireplace with movable fire screen |
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US20220341596A1 (en) * | 2021-04-22 | 2022-10-27 | Kendra Muir | Fire Pit Flame Wind Protection Device |
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USD995735S1 (en) * | 2021-10-18 | 2023-08-15 | Weiping Wang | Folding portable fire pit for outside |
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