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Arthur Andrew Corry

David W Messina

Nigel A Corry

Bryce T Wentworth

A contrivance () simulates smoke and flames emanating from an intense burning simulated log stack fire (). The visual effect is provided by unrestricted fluctuating light reflected off spaced apart sunburst formation bunches () of colored rotating metallic strips() of different length that transmit uneven flashes of colored light and shadow through a bronze tinted tempered glass diffusing screen()() simulating images of smoke and flames when viewed from the front, simultaneously the simulated log stack bed () adjacent the lower area of the screen()() is illuminated providing a glowing surface and a intense flickering flame effect is transmitted and viewed through the plurality of openings() in between the individual protruding angle backward log configuration of the log stack bed() creating the overall images of smoke and flames emanating from out of a real log stack burning fire with intense burning core simulating a natural roaring log fire.

Simulated intense log stack burning fire

Electric fire cabinet

A method of improving an individual artificial concrete log widely used in gas fires, the new concrete log() having at least one decorative ceramic fiber pad () or () secured in the cut out() section, the pad (or) is positioned to mate with the contour of the concrete log (). The decorative pad (or) is installed to provide a secondary air chamber() between the back of the decorative pad (or) and inner surface of the cut out (). When the log is placed on an existing gas fire some of the gas flames are directed up through the secondary air chamber() creating flames coming out of the body of the composite concrete log() at the same time gas flames impinge the front decorative surface() of the installed ceramic fiber pad (or) producing a radiant surface () simulating a real burning log thereby improving the overall visual effect of most existing gas log fire.

Composite concrete artificial log

The simulated log fireplace apparatus housing forming a fire box having back, bottom, top wall, two side walls, and an open front containing at least one artificial log and simulated flame sheet. A blower directs air on to the flame sheet to simulate real flame movement. A colored light source provides color of real flames. The light source and blower are adjustable from a control panel under a top louver panel. The artificial log may include a translucent base log and ember bed with a light source beneath the translucent log. A window log having an aperture simulate a burning core. A transparent partition has a partially opaque area just above the simulated flame sheet provides the full depth of real fireplace. The apparatus may include electric blower heater, a crackle box, decorative simulated brick panels placed on back and side walls, metal screen, glass doors, vents and louvers.

Simulated log burning fireplace apparatus

A method of forming a flexible mold (12) and resulting article is provided where a model (10) having the contour of the article to be molded is provided. The model (10) is partially encapsulated within a flexible and substantially liquid impervious layer (14). The combined model (10) and liquid impervious layer (14) is immersed into a curable liquid composition and handle members (36, 38) are inserted into the curable liquid composition. The curable liquid composition (34) is cured having the handles (36, 38) embedded within the composition (34) and subsequent to curing, forms a solid flexible mold encompassing structure (44). Handle members (36, 38) are actuated to release the model (10) from the layer (14) to form the flexible mold (12) for the article to be produced.

Method of forming a flexible mold and resulting article

A mixture of granulated particles comprising ceramic fibers sized to pass through a screen having an opening measuring not more than 3/4of an inch, a binder of colloidal silica, and water are mixed to form a granulated mixture. The ceramic fibers comprise 68.3 wt % of the mixture, colloidal silica comprises 7.5 wt %, and water comprises 24.2 wt % of the mixture. Further, the mixture may be encased in a moistureproof bag for storage and shipping.

Mixture for use in vacuum forming articles of ceramic fibers

A method of molding at article capable of enduring temperatures of at least 1250.degree. F. without deformation or deterioration. High temperature resistant fibers cut to a length of one eighth of an inch are mixed with water to create a pool of slurry. A flexible mold having an article-forming cavity affixed to a suction chamber having means for injecting slurry into the cavity and means for the flow of liquid out of the cavity when the flexible mold and the suction chamber are under vacuum to create within the mold cavity an article of compacted high temperature resistant fibers. The mold is flexed causing the molded article to be released from the cavity within the mold.

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Naples, FL, United States of America

Arthur Andrew Corry