Patent ID: 6012448
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: F24B

Abstract:
A device for installation in a masonry fireplace of a room, said fireplace having an opening defined therein, said opening having first and second side ends defining a length therebetween, said fireplace opening extending to a chimney, said devied comprising:a regulator having a first end and a second end, said regulator extending across said top of said fireplace opening in said masonry fireplace, said regulator having an aerodynamic draft header portion having a front face, a height and a length, said draft header extending downwardly and rearwardly from said fireplace top at approximately 45 degrees to a vertical forming a corner angle and then extending upwards at approximately 90 degrees to said aerodynamic draft header portion to form a deflector portion having an inside face portion and an outside face portion, a height and a length, said deflector portion angled upwards into said chimney with said inside face portion of said regulator deflecting downdrafts upwards within said chimney and said aerodynamic draft header portion aiding in drawing air from said room down its front face and around said corner angle and back up said outside face of said deflector portion to increase the updraft of air within said chimney.