Fireplace closure and safety device

Patent · Tue Apr 18 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6866969

Rule, A O; Bartley, W E

A fireplace closure device having both safety and decorative features is provided for mounting on the front of various sized masonry fireplaces. Fundamentally, the device comprises a plurality of laterally hinged slats with tapered pins being provided to hold the slats against the frame when closed such that the fireplace opening is sealed. A storage box, integral with the closure device frame, is included to store the hinged slats in such a manner as to permit use of the fireplace when the device is stored without obstructing the view from the adjacent living space or interfering with the addition of combustible materials to the fire or the use of common fireplace tools.

• Assignee: Integrated Development and Manufacturing Co.
• Patent Number(s): US 4084570
• OSTI ID: 6866969
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 10 Sep 1976
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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