Patent ID: 6047489
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: F21S,F24C,G09F

Abstract:
A flame simulating assembly comprising:a light source;a light diffusing screen; anda flame effect element formed of a single sheet of a substantially opaque material defining a plurality of openings for facilitating the passage of light from said light source through said sheet to said screen to produce a moving flame effect;at least one flicker element having at least one reflective surface said flicker element being located in said assembly a position that permits light from said light source to reflect from said at least one reflective surface through said openings in said flame effect element onto said screen to produce a flame effect;means for moving said flicker element relative to said screen; andan adjustment knob protruding from a housing for said assembly, said knob being connected to said flame effect element, and said knob being lockable into one of a plurality of positions.