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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2016
Filed:
Nov. 08, 2011
Mark Asofsky, Delray Beach, FL (US);
Tyler Nemes, Delray Beach, FL (US);
Mark Asofsky, Delray Beach, FL (US);
Tyler Nemes, Delray Beach, FL (US);
TWIN-STAR INTERNATIONAL, INC., Delray Beach, FL (US);
Abstract
A function indicator system and methods for indicating the control settings related to functions and features of an electric fireplace are described. The function indicator system can feature a function indicator module, a controller communicatively connected to the function indicator module, and a connected power source. The function indicator module can contain a plurality of light sources that emit paths of light, which can pass through control status indicia to create a visual display on an exterior surface of a projection screen of the electric fireplace. The visual display is visible to a viewer so as to alert the viewer as to the particular status of a control setting of the electric fireplace such as, for example, the temperature of heat produced, the brightness of simulated flames, or the power setting of a heater of the electric fireplace.