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GB2256040A
GB2256040A GB9110922A GB9110922A GB2256040A GB 2256040 A GB2256040 A GB 2256040A GB 9110922 A GB9110922 A GB 9110922A GB 9110922 A GB9110922 A GB 9110922A GB 2256040 A GB2256040 A GB 2256040A
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Jane Elizabeth Knight
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Burley Appliances Ltd
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24C—DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES ; DETAILS OF DOMESTIC STOVES OR RANGES, OF GENERAL APPLICATION
    • F24C7/00—Stoves or ranges heated by electric energy
    • F24C7/002—Stoves
    • F24C7/004—Stoves simulating flames

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Abstract

Fibre optics (5) deliver coloured light to parts of an electric fuel effect fire or heater. This gives the effect of flames, or a changing pattern of light. The light changes colour by filtering through a rotating disc (4) of translucent coloured segments. The light emitted from the other end of each tail can be seen through a log or coal effect (10). Alternatively the fibres may be set into a panel so that the ends are visible or covered by a translucent or transparent screen. <IMAGE>

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LIGHTING EFFECT FOR ELECTRIC FIRES This invention relates to a new lighting effect for electric fires and heater@.
Electric log effect fires use conventional light bulbs in various forms to produce a simulated flame effect. This is used with plastic or fibre glass logs or coal (which gives the illusion of fire).
This effect is rather repetitive and limits the appliance very often to only cne.
According to our invention there are provided a series of fibre optics which deliver light to various parts of an electric fire or heater, to provide a simulated flame effect or pattern of changing colours.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way 0 example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1.
Shows in perspective, a typical style of fire basket (3). A fibre glass log effect with fibre optics attached beneath, (1 and 5). A light source (2) and a disc made up from different colours (4), which is rctated b7 a motor or other means.
Figure 2.
Shows in perspective a similar appliance with the fibre optics (9) set into panel (8) with the ends pushing through. This may in turn hae an spasue, translucent or transparent screen (7) in front. The light source and rotating disc are concealed in the basket (11).
In both examples the light source from 2 passes thorough the cclcured disc (4), the coloured light falls upon one end of the bunch of fibre cptic tails, (5 or 9).
Due to the light carrying property of fibre optics the coloured light arpears the the other end of the tail and can be seen either through the log effect (1i or cn the panel (8).

Claims (3)

1. A series of fibre optics which deliver light to various parts of an electric fire or heater to provide a simulated flame effect or pattern of changing colours.
2. As in Claim 1 in addition to existing electric fire lighting methods.
3. The invention in Claim 1 may be used to deliver a pattern of changing colour on a panel on an electric heater with or without the presence of a log or coal effect.
GB9110922A 1991-05-21 1991-05-21 Lighting effect for electric fires Withdrawn GB2256040A (en)

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US6162047A (en) * 1998-03-04 2000-12-19 Dimplex North America Limited Simulated fuel bed for fireplace
US6385881B1 (en) 1999-02-19 2002-05-14 Dimplex North America Limited Synchronized flicker device
US6564485B1 (en) 2000-08-29 2003-05-20 Dimplex North America Limited Fire simulating assembly
US6615519B2 (en) 2000-08-29 2003-09-09 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
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WO2005045321A1 (en) * 2003-11-06 2005-05-19 Cfm Corporation Improved apparatus and method for simulation of combustion effects in a fireplace
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GB2418013A (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-15 Basic Holdings Optic fibres sandwiched between parts of a simulated fuel element
WO2006027272A1 (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-16 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
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US7194830B2 (en) 2000-08-29 2007-03-27 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
GB2430487A (en) * 2005-09-21 2007-03-28 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
GB2457485A (en) * 2008-02-15 2009-08-19 John Lyons Fuel effect fire comprising fibre optic strands
US7651230B2 (en) 2004-10-13 2010-01-26 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect or for simulating fires and simulated fireplaces including such apparatus
US7967690B2 (en) 2006-03-13 2011-06-28 Basic Holdings Electric fires
US8361367B2 (en) 2004-11-17 2013-01-29 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
US12117176B1 (en) * 2023-05-04 2024-10-15 Hybrid Energies Alternative Technologies, Inc. Electric fireplace with heat radiating, faux materials

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WO1997041393A1 (en) * 1996-04-30 1997-11-06 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly and components therefor
AU734355B2 (en) * 1996-04-30 2001-06-14 Dimplex North America Limited Fireplace assembly and components therefor
CN1299049C (en) * 1996-04-30 2007-02-07 丁普莱克斯北美有限公司 Flame simulating assembly and components thereof
US6047489A (en) * 1996-05-17 2000-04-11 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly and components therefor
US6050011A (en) * 1996-05-17 2000-04-18 Dimplex North America Limited Assembly for producing an illusory effect
US6269567B1 (en) * 1996-05-17 2001-08-07 Dimplex North America Limited Diffusing screen with matte region
US6162047A (en) * 1998-03-04 2000-12-19 Dimplex North America Limited Simulated fuel bed for fireplace
US6385881B1 (en) 1999-02-19 2002-05-14 Dimplex North America Limited Synchronized flicker device
US6564485B1 (en) 2000-08-29 2003-05-20 Dimplex North America Limited Fire simulating assembly
US6615519B2 (en) 2000-08-29 2003-09-09 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
US7194830B2 (en) 2000-08-29 2007-03-27 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
GB2394279B (en) * 2002-09-05 2007-01-17 Charlton & Jenrick Ltd Decorative fire
GB2394279A (en) * 2002-09-05 2004-04-21 Charlton & Jenrick Ltd Decorative fire
EP1396683A3 (en) * 2002-09-05 2005-11-09 Charlton &amp; Jenrick Limited Decorative fire
EP1396683A2 (en) * 2002-09-05 2004-03-10 Charlton &amp; Jenrick Limited Decorative fire
WO2005045321A1 (en) * 2003-11-06 2005-05-19 Cfm Corporation Improved apparatus and method for simulation of combustion effects in a fireplace
WO2005059443A1 (en) * 2003-12-18 2005-06-30 Suncrest Surrounds Ltd Display arrangement
GB2409323A (en) * 2003-12-18 2005-06-22 Suncrest Surrounds Ltd Display simulating a flame effect
GB2409323B (en) * 2003-12-18 2007-08-29 Suncrest Surrounds Ltd Display arrangement
GB2418013B (en) * 2004-09-10 2008-09-24 Basic Holdings Apparatus for Producing an Optical Effect
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US8136276B2 (en) 2004-09-10 2012-03-20 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
WO2006027272A1 (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-16 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
GB2418013A (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-15 Basic Holdings Optic fibres sandwiched between parts of a simulated fuel element
WO2006027273A1 (en) * 2004-09-10 2006-03-16 Basic Holdings Apparatus for simulating glowing in a solid fuel effect fire
US7651230B2 (en) 2004-10-13 2010-01-26 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect or for simulating fires and simulated fireplaces including such apparatus
US8361367B2 (en) 2004-11-17 2013-01-29 Dimplex North America Limited Flame simulating assembly
US8480937B2 (en) 2004-11-17 2013-07-09 Dimplex North America Limited Method of forming a simulated combustible fuel element
GB2430487B (en) * 2005-09-21 2009-12-09 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
WO2007039126A1 (en) 2005-09-21 2007-04-12 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
GB2430487A (en) * 2005-09-21 2007-03-28 Basic Holdings Apparatus for producing an optical effect
US7967690B2 (en) 2006-03-13 2011-06-28 Basic Holdings Electric fires
US8574086B2 (en) 2006-03-13 2013-11-05 Basic Holdings Electric fires
GB2457485A (en) * 2008-02-15 2009-08-19 John Lyons Fuel effect fire comprising fibre optic strands
US12117176B1 (en) * 2023-05-04 2024-10-15 Hybrid Energies Alternative Technologies, Inc. Electric fireplace with heat radiating, faux materials

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