Patent ID: 6260548
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: F24C

Abstract:
A gas operated fireplace module, said module comprising:(a) a ceramic support base having a plurality of protuberants on an upper surface thereof, said ceramic support base being substantially devoid of substantially parallel channels, said upper surface of said ceramic support base further comprising a plurality of Artificial coals disposed integrally thereon, said artificial coals being demarcated by a plurality of non-linear grooves;(b) one or more ceramic fuel logs, said one or more fuel logs being disposed on said upper surface of said ceramic support base; and(c) a gas burner, said gas burner being disposed in close proximity to said ceramic support base, said gas burner being arranged so that flames emitted therefrom play onto said upper surface of said ceramic support base to interact with said plurality of protuberants and an underside surface of said one or more ceramic fuel logs.