US3921619A - Fireplace safety and decorative closure device - Google Patents
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- ABSTRACT A fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended for mounting in the open front face of a fireplace in the home and the like and including a multitude of individual elongated rectangularly shaped slats of a flat configuration, the slats connected in side-byside relationship in an accordion-like manner with each slat provided with a guide pin projecting out of opposite ends thereof and with such guide pins received in the vertical slot of a side channel member secured to the side of the fireplace for guided movement of the slats between an open position providing access to the'fireplace, and a closed position completely closing the fireplace opening in a decorative and attractive manner and preventing sparks and cinders to escape from an unattended fire into the home through the now closed fireplace opening, the sl
- Prior art devices thus suffer many problems and difficulties in attempting to provide a screen providing an individual to enjoy the fire place while still providing for complete safety of the individuals premises from sparks and cinders emitted from the fireplace.
- the present invention recognizes the problems in the operation of a fireplace and the dangers associated therewith, and recognizing the deficiencies and disadvantages of presently available screen and door devices, provides a novel solution thereto in the form of a fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended to be stored in an out of the way readily accessible position during operation of the fireplace providing a full view of the fire in the fireplace with no screen or other material obstructing the view, with the device readily operable in a rapid and efficient manner to quickly close the fireplace opening in a decorative and attractive manner to thus prevent any sparks or cinders from leaving the fireplace and entering the room such that the fire may then be left unattended, such as when an individual is retiring in the evening.
- a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is relatively simple in its construction and which therefore may be readily manufactured at a relatively low cost and by simple manufacturing methods so that it may be retailed at a sufficiently low price to encourage widespread use thereof.
- fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is possessed of few-parts and which therefore is unlikely to get out of order.
- Still'a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is of a rugged and durable construction and which therefore may be guaranteed by the manufacturer to withstand many years of intended usage.
- Yet still a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is aesthetically pleasing and refined in appearance.
- Still yet a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is easy to use and reliable and efficient in operation.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fireplace opening illustrating the present invention in the open position relative thereto;
- FIG. 2 is a fragmentary front plan view of the fireplace opening illustrating details of the invention with the device in the open position;
- FIG. 3 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 2 but with the invention illustrated with the device in the closed position;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view of a side track of the device as viewed along line 4-4 of FIG. 2;
- FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along lines 5-5 of FIG. 2.
- each of the side walls 11 in opening 14 Disposed vertically along each of the side walls 11 in opening 14 are vertical channel defining side track 20 which, as they are identical in construction, only a single side track 20 will be henceforth described for ease of descriptive purposes.
- Side track 20 is formed of a pair of elongated telescopically related top and bottom members 22 and 21 respectively.
- Member 21 is of an elongated hollow frame construction having a rectangularcross-section and having a back wall 31, opposed side walls 32 and 33, and a front wall 34. Member 21 further has a top end 35 and a bottom end 36 with there being defined longitudinally therethrough between the top and bottom ends and intermediate the side walls 3134 an elongated passageway 37 of a rectangular cross-sectional configuration.
- a slot 38 extends longitudinally through the center of front wall surface 34 completely between top and bottom ends 35 and 36 of member 21 and provides access to passageway 37. Side edges 39. and 41 of slot 38 are provided with there being positioned at vertically spaced apart intervals along edge 41 a multitude of laterally extending grooves 42 each opening into the slot 38.
- Member 22 is of an elongated rectangular box-like shape having a back surface 51, opposed side surfaces 52 and 53, a front wall surface 54, atop end 55, and a bottom end 56 with a passageway 57 extending completely therethroughand of a rectangular cross-see tional configuration.
- the exterior dimens of member 22 is such as to be telescopically received in the passgeway 37 of member 21 for telescopic adjustment relative thereto in a direction inwardly and outwardly therefrom.
- the surfaces 51-54 are disposed in guidingjuxtw position adjacent respective surfaces 31-34.
- a slot 58 of a width greater than an overlapping slot 38 is provided in face surface 54 and extends longitudinally therethrough and is provided with side edges 59 and 61. Edge 59 is in substantial alignment with edge 39 and with the width of slot 58 being such that slot'42 overlies the slot 58 in communication with passageway 37.
- Formed integrally at vertically spaced apart positions along edge 61 are U-shaped flange like members 62 each extending co-planar with wall 54 into slot 58 and each having a slot formed integrally therewith which is complementary to slot 42 of member 21.
- the members 21 and 22 are adjusted relative to each other for each ofthe side tracks to be of an overall length corresponding to the height of the fireplace opening 14 and disposed with the back surfaces 31 and 51 against side wall 11 to which it is secured in any suitable manner. such as by bolts, screws and the like to extend therealong with the slots 38 and 58 of each side track disposed in confronting relationship with the corresponding slots of the other side track.
- Extending between side tracks 20 are a multitude of identical individual flat elongated rectangularly shaped slats 71 each having opposed parallel side edges and opposed end edges with adjacentmost slats being hingedly connected in an accordion manner by hinges 72.
- Projecting out of the opposite ends 73 of each of the slats 71 is an elongated cylindrical guide post or rod 74 of a diameter less than the width of the slot 62 and 42 and of a length to pass through the slots 38 and 58 to be guidingly received therein forxguided vertical movement therealong.
- Each of the slats 71 is of a length corresponding to the spacing between the track 20, with each slat having a width of about 2V2 inches.
- the slats are manufactured out of metal having a decorative baked enamel finish thereover and on which a decorative design or pattern maybe provided for visibility when the slats are in the closed position as will be later described.
- the individual slats 71 are disposed parallel to the floor surface 12 and rest thereon in stacked frontto-back tandem relationship, such as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings.
- the topmost vertical slat is deployed by moving the 2 same vertically upward between the side tracks 20, the remainder of the slats 71 folling therebehind in an accordionlike fashion as effected by hinges 72 until the topmost slat engages the top surface 13 of the fireplace opening, this position being maintained by the guide pins or rods 74 being received in slots 42 and62 of the.
- slot extending longitudinally through said front surface completely between said top and bottom ends and opening into said passageway; plurality of longitudinally spaced apart laterally extending recess forming slots each disposed in said front surface and opening into a side edge of said slot;
- each of said flange members being of the same width as 6 said recess defining slot of said first member and adapted to overlic the same when in registration therewith;
- each pin associated with an end edge of one of said slats and having one end of the pin connected thereto with the opposite end of the pin projecting longitudinally outwardly therefrom along the longitudinal axis of said slat, each pin having a diameter less than the width of said recess defining slots of said first and second members of said side tracks, said pins adapted to be guidingly slidingly received in said aligned first and second member slots of each side track for guiding movement of said slats through a plane extending parallel to said pair of side tracks.
- a fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 3 with said means hingedly connecting said slats together comprises a plurality of hinge elements interconnecting adjacentmost slats along the edges thereof in an accordion-like fashion to provide for the accordion-like opening and closing of said slats from an open position wherein said slats are disposed in stacked relationship along said bottom surface of said fireplace and a closed position wherein said slats are disposed in a vertical open position completely covering the fireplace opening.
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A fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended for mounting in the open front face of a fireplace in the home and the like and including a multitude of individual elongated rectangularly shaped slats of a flat configuration, the slats connected in side-by-side relationship in an accordion-like manner with each slat provided with a guide pin projecting out of opposite ends thereof and with such guide pins received in the vertical slot of a side channel member secured to the side of the fireplace for guided movement of the slats between an open position providing access to the fireplace, and a closed position completely closing the fireplace opening in a decorative and attractive manner and preventing sparks and cinders to escape from an unattended fire into the home through the now closed fireplace opening, the slats when closed providing a smooth flat decorative appearance which may be provided with a design or decorative pattern thereon if so desired.
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Barriball United States Patent CLOSURE DEVICE Filed Inventor:
FIREPLACE SAFETY AND DECORATIVE Glenn Barriball, 35 E. Cottage St.,
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022 Nov. 4, 1974 Appl. N0.: 520,494
References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS US. Cl. 126/140; 126/202; 160/35;
1m. 01. F24C 15/10 Field of Search 126/140, 202; 160/32, 35,
Judge 160/172 Mumford Holloway et a1. Reiss Johnson et al. 160/84 R Primary Examiner-William F. ODea Assistant ExaminerRonald C. Capossela Attorney, Agent, or FirmMarden S. Gordon [57] ABSTRACT A fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended for mounting in the open front face of a fireplace in the home and the like and including a multitude of individual elongated rectangularly shaped slats of a flat configuration, the slats connected in side-byside relationship in an accordion-like manner with each slat provided with a guide pin projecting out of opposite ends thereof and with such guide pins received in the vertical slot of a side channel member secured to the side of the fireplace for guided movement of the slats between an open position providing access to the'fireplace, and a closed position completely closing the fireplace opening in a decorative and attractive manner and preventing sparks and cinders to escape from an unattended fire into the home through the now closed fireplace opening, the slats when closed providing a smooth flat decorative appearance which may be provided with a design or decorative pattern thereon if so desired.
5 Claims, 5 Drawing Figures US. Patent Nov. 25, 1975 FIREPLACE SAFETY AND DECORATIVE CLOSURE DEVICE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates generally to fireplace accessories and more particularly to a novel and improved fireplace safety and decorative closure device operable to completely close the fireplace opening to prevent sparks, cinders and the like from escaping from an unattended fire, and furthermore to provide a decorative cover for the fireplace opening during periods of nonuse of the fireplace.
2. Description of the Prior Art Fireplace screens formed of a wire mesh material supported by a frame suspended across or supported in front of a fireplace opening have long been known and utilized to prevent a certain portion of the sparks and cinders emitted by a fire from passing through the fireplace opening which is partially blocked by the screen mesh. However, such screen is not effective for preventing all of the sparks from passing therethrough, this being especially objectionable in those cases where the fire is left unattended, such as when individuals retire in the evening and leave the fire to burn itself out.
In view of such dangers, it has been known in the prior art to provide glass closure doors and the like for closing the fireplace opening, but such doors destroy the beauty of the fireplace as the fire is viewed through the glass and with the odor of the burning wood, the sound of the fireplace, and the like being blocked from the room by the glass partition which is always in position during operation or inoperation of the fireplace.
Prior art devices thus suffer many problems and difficulties in attempting to provide a screen providing an individual to enjoy the fire place while still providing for complete safety of the individuals premises from sparks and cinders emitted from the fireplace.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention recognizes the problems in the operation of a fireplace and the dangers associated therewith, and recognizing the deficiencies and disadvantages of presently available screen and door devices, provides a novel solution thereto in the form of a fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended to be stored in an out of the way readily accessible position during operation of the fireplace providing a full view of the fire in the fireplace with no screen or other material obstructing the view, with the device readily operable in a rapid and efficient manner to quickly close the fireplace opening in a decorative and attractive manner to thus prevent any sparks or cinders from leaving the fireplace and entering the room such that the fire may then be left unattended, such as when an individual is retiring in the evening.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide a fireplace safety and decorative closure device completely insuring against the passing of sparks therethrough when in the closed position.
A further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is relatively simple in its construction and which therefore may be readily manufactured at a relatively low cost and by simple manufacturing methods so that it may be retailed at a sufficiently low price to encourage widespread use thereof.
fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is possessed of few-parts and which therefore is unlikely to get out of order.
Still'a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is of a rugged and durable construction and which therefore may be guaranteed by the manufacturer to withstand many years of intended usage.
Yet still a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is aesthetically pleasing and refined in appearance.
Still yet a further feature of the present invention provides a fireplace safety and decorative closure device which is easy to use and reliable and efficient in operation.
Other features and advantages of this invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this specification, and in which like reference characters are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a fireplace opening illustrating the present invention in the open position relative thereto;
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary front plan view of the fireplace opening illustrating details of the invention with the device in the open position;
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 2 but with the invention illustrated with the device in the closed position;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevational view of a side track of the device as viewed along line 4-4 of FIG. 2; and
FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view taken along lines 5-5 of FIG. 2.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Referring now to the drawings in detail there is illustrated a preferred form of a fireplace safety and decorative closure device constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention and which is designated generally in its entirety by the reference numeral 10 and which is illustrated for use on a typical fireplace having a rectangular opening with a pair of vertical side walls 11, a horizontal bottom wall surface 12, and a horizontal top wall surface 13. The walls 11-13 define therebetween the opening 14 leading into the fireplace in which logs 15 are supported by grate l6.
Disposed vertically along each of the side walls 11 in opening 14 are vertical channel defining side track 20 which, as they are identical in construction, only a single side track 20 will be henceforth described for ease of descriptive purposes.
A slot 38 extends longitudinally through the center of front wall surface 34 completely between top and bottom ends 35 and 36 of member 21 and provides access to passageway 37. Side edges 39. and 41 of slot 38 are provided with there being positioned at vertically spaced apart intervals along edge 41 a multitude of laterally extending grooves 42 each opening into the slot 38.
A slot 58 of a width greater than an overlapping slot 38 is provided in face surface 54 and extends longitudinally therethrough and is provided with side edges 59 and 61. Edge 59 is in substantial alignment with edge 39 and with the width of slot 58 being such that slot'42 overlies the slot 58 in communication with passageway 37. Formed integrally at vertically spaced apart positions along edge 61 are U-shaped flange like members 62 each extending co-planar with wall 54 into slot 58 and each having a slot formed integrally therewith which is complementary to slot 42 of member 21.
. Disposed in side walls 32 and 33 of member 21 adjacent top end 35 thereof are axially aligned threaded apertures 65, 65 each extending completely therethrough in communication with passageway 37 and each adapted to receive therein the threaded shank 66, 66 of adjustment screws 67 each having head portion 68, the inner ends of the shank 66 bearing against adjacentmost surfaces 52,53 of member 22 when in the adjusted telescopic position to retain the same in such adjusted position.
The members 21 and 22 are adjusted relative to each other for each ofthe side tracks to be of an overall length corresponding to the height of the fireplace opening 14 and disposed with the back surfaces 31 and 51 against side wall 11 to which it is secured in any suitable manner. such as by bolts, screws and the like to extend therealong with the slots 38 and 58 of each side track disposed in confronting relationship with the corresponding slots of the other side track.
Extending between side tracks 20 are a multitude of identical individual flat elongated rectangularly shaped slats 71 each having opposed parallel side edges and opposed end edges with adjacentmost slats being hingedly connected in an accordion manner by hinges 72. Projecting out of the opposite ends 73 of each of the slats 71 is an elongated cylindrical guide post or rod 74 of a diameter less than the width of the slot 62 and 42 and of a length to pass through the slots 38 and 58 to be guidingly received therein forxguided vertical movement therealong.
Each of the slats 71 is of a length corresponding to the spacing between the track 20, with each slat having a width of about 2V2 inches. The slats are manufactured out of metal having a decorative baked enamel finish thereover and on which a decorative design or pattern maybe provided for visibility when the slats are in the closed position as will be later described.
In operation, and when the device 10 is in the open.
position, the individual slats 71 are disposed parallel to the floor surface 12 and rest thereon in stacked frontto-back tandem relationship, such as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 of the drawings. When it is desired to completely close off the opening 14of the fireplace, the topmost vertical slat is deployed by moving the 2 same vertically upward between the side tracks 20, the remainder of the slats 71 folling therebehind in an accordionlike fashion as effected by hinges 72 until the topmost slat engages the top surface 13 of the fireplace opening, this position being maintained by the guide pins or rods 74 being received in slots 42 and62 of the.
side rails to thus maintain the device in the closed position which completely closes the fireplace opening 14 so that sparks and cinders cannot escape or pass there through into the area of the home. This thus permits the fire to be left unattended without fear of danger from sparks igniting a fire in the home area.
lt is further envisioned that the device, due to its decorative and attractive appearance. may be-utilizedto.
maintain attractive appearance of the fireplace at all times when not in use since, as seen in FIG. 3, the fireplace opening iscompletely closed by the slats in a decorative and attractive manner.
It is envisioned within the scope of the present application to also provide detachable latch mechanisms as sociated with the slats and the top surface 13. of the fireplace opening for use in retaining the slats in the po-:
sition closing the fireplace opening.
It is to be understood that the form of this invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the same, and that this invention is not to be limited to the exact arrangement of parts shown in the accompanying drawings or described in this specification as various changes in the details of construction as to shape, size, and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention, the scope of the novel concepts thereof, or the scope of the sub-joined claims.
1. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended for use with an opening of a fireplace in the means hingedly connecting said slats together in an accordionlike fashion; guide means affixed to opposite ends of each of said slat members and projecting outwardly therefrom I j adapted to engage said side tracks for guiding vertical movement of said slats therealong between an open position wherein said slats lie in stacked relationship on said fireplace horizontal floor surface, and a closed position wherein said slats are disposed vertically to completely cover the fireplace Having thus described the inventiomwhat is claimed y opening with the slats extending completely between said top surface and said bottom surface of said opening;
means for selectively retaining said slats in said closed position;
each of said side tracks comprises a first member and a second member;
first member of an elongated hollow open ended tubular like configuration having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration, said first member comprising:
a flat back surface;
a flat front surface;
opposed parallel flat side wall surfaces;
a top end and a bottom end;
a passageway of a rectangular cross-sectional configuration extending completely between said surfaces between said top and bottom end thereof;
slot extending longitudinally through said front surface completely between said top and bottom ends and opening into said passageway; plurality of longitudinally spaced apart laterally extending recess forming slots each disposed in said front surface and opening into a side edge of said slot;
a second member of an elongated hollow tubular-like configuration of a rectangular cross-sectional shape adapted to be telescopically received in said first member passageway for movement inward and outwardly thereof, said second member comprising:
a flat back wall surface;
a flat front wall surface;
a pair of opposed parallel flat side wall surfaces;
a top end and a bottom end;
a passageway of a rectangular cross-sectional configuration extending longitudinally between said surfaces and between said top and said bottom ends;
said front, back and side wall surfaces of said second member received in juxtaposition with the interior of said front, back and side wall surfaces respectively of said first member when said second member is telescopically inserted into the passageway of said first member;
slot extending longitudinally through said front surface of said second member between said opposite ends thereof and having a width greater than the width of said first member slot so as to completely overlap said first member slot;
a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart U-shaped flange members each formed integrally with one edge of said second member slot and projecting inwardly of said slot co-planar with said front surface, the recess slot forming portion of each of said flange members being of the same width as 6 said recess defining slot of said first member and adapted to overlic the same when in registration therewith;
a pair of axially aligned threaded apertures disposed in opposed side walls of said first member adjacent said top end thereof and communicating with said first member passageway;
a pair of adjustment screws each having elongated threaded shanks of a diameter to be threadedly received in associated ones of said threaded apertures for movement inwardly and outwardly of said first member passageway; and
whereby said adjustment screws are adapted to engage at their innermost ends frictionally against associated side walls of said second member for frictionally retaining a selected telescopic position of said second member relative to said first member.
2. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said slats is of an elongated flat rectangular configuration having an interior surface, an exterior surface. opposed side edges and opposed end edges; each of said slats being manufactured of a metal material provided with a baked enamel finish thereon.
3. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said guide means comprises:
a plurality of elongated cylindrical rod shaped pins, each pin associated with an end edge of one of said slats and having one end of the pin connected thereto with the opposite end of the pin projecting longitudinally outwardly therefrom along the longitudinal axis of said slat, each pin having a diameter less than the width of said recess defining slots of said first and second members of said side tracks, said pins adapted to be guidingly slidingly received in said aligned first and second member slots of each side track for guiding movement of said slats through a plane extending parallel to said pair of side tracks.
4. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 3 with said means hingedly connecting said slats together comprises a plurality of hinge elements interconnecting adjacentmost slats along the edges thereof in an accordion-like fashion to provide for the accordion-like opening and closing of said slats from an open position wherein said slats are disposed in stacked relationship along said bottom surface of said fireplace and a closed position wherein said slats are disposed in a vertical open position completely covering the fireplace opening.
5. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said guide pins are adapted to be removably received in said recess defining slots of said first and second members of said side tracks for adjustably retaining said slats in said closed position.
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1. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device intended for use with an opening of a fireplace in the home and the like, the fireplace opening having a horizontal top surface, a horizontal floor surface, and opposed vertical side wall surfaces defining the fireplace opening, the device comprising, in combination: a pair of identical vertically extending side tracks each adjustable in length and adapted to be mounted to opposite side wall surfaces of said fireplace opening and extend longitudinally therealong; a plurality of elongated rectangularly shaped flat slat members each of a length to completely extend between said side tracks; means hingedly connecting said slats together in an accordionlike fashion; guide means affixed to opposite ends of each of said slat members and projecting outwardly therefrom adapted to engage said side tracks for guiding vertical movement of said slats therealong between an open position wherein said slats lie in stacked relationship on said fireplace horizontal floor surface, and a closed position wherein said slats are disposed vertically to completely cover the fireplace opening with the slats extending completely between said top surface and said bottom surface of said opening; means for selectively retaining said slats in said closed position; each of said side tracks comprises a first member and a second member; a first member of an elongated hollow open ended tubular like configuration having a rectangular cross-sectional configuration, said first member comprising: a flat back surface; a flat front surface; opposed parallel flat side wall surfaces; a top end and a bottom end; a passageway of a rectangular cross-sectional configuration extending completely between said surfaces between said top and bottom end thereof; a slot extending longitudinally through said front surface completely between said top and bottom ends and opening into said passageway; a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart laterally extending recess forming slots each disposed in said front surface and opening into a side edge of said slot; a second member of an elongated hollow tubular-like configuration of a rectangular cross-sectional shape adapted to be telescopically received in said first member passageway for movement iNward and outwardly thereof, said second member comprising: a flat back wall surface; a flat front wall surface; a pair of opposed parallel flat side wall surfaces; a top end and a bottom end; a passageway of a rectangular cross-sectional configuration extending longitudinally between said surfaces and between said top and said bottom ends; said front, back and side wall surfaces of said second member received in juxtaposition with the interior of said front, back and side wall surfaces respectively of said first member when said second member is telescopically inserted into the passageway of said first member; a slot extending longitudinally through said front surface of said second member between said opposite ends thereof and having a width greater than the width of said first member slot so as to completely overlap said first member slot; a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart U-shaped flange members each formed integrally with one edge of said second member slot and projecting inwardly of said slot co-planar with said front surface, the recess slot forming portion of each of said flange members being of the same width as said recess defining slot of said first member and adapted to overlie the same when in registration therewith; a pair of axially aligned threaded apertures disposed in opposed side walls of said first member adjacent said top end thereof and communicating with said first member passageway; a pair of adjustment screws each having elongated threaded shanks of a diameter to be threadedly received in associated ones of said threaded apertures for movement inwardly and outwardly of said first member passageway; and whereby said adjustment screws are adapted to engage at their innermost ends frictionally against associated side walls of said second member for frictionally retaining a selected telescopic position of said second member relative to said first member.
2. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said slats is of an elongated flat rectangular configuration having an interior surface, an exterior surface, opposed side edges and opposed end edges; each of said slats being manufactured of a metal material provided with a baked enamel finish thereon.
3. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 2 wherein said guide means comprises: a plurality of elongated cylindrical rod shaped pins, each pin associated with an end edge of one of said slats and having one end of the pin connected thereto with the opposite end of the pin projecting longitudinally outwardly therefrom along the longitudinal axis of said slat, each pin having a diameter less than the width of said recess defining slots of said first and second members of said side tracks, said pins adapted to be guidingly slidingly received in said aligned first and second member slots of each side track for guiding movement of said slats through a plane extending parallel to said pair of side tracks.
4. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 3 with said means hingedly connecting said slats together comprises a plurality of hinge elements interconnecting adjacentmost slats along the edges thereof in an accordion-like fashion to provide for the accordion-like opening and closing of said slats from an open position wherein said slats are disposed in stacked relationship along said bottom surface of said fireplace and a closed position wherein said slats are disposed in a vertical open position completely covering the fireplace opening.
5. A fireplace safety and decorative closure device as set forth in claim 4 wherein said guide pins are adapted to be removably received in said recess defining slots of said first and second members of said side tracks for adjustably retaining said slats in said closed position.
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