Patent ID: 6073625
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: F24B

Abstract:
A closure for a front opening into a fireplace firebox, said closure comprising:a board having front and back faces, top and bottom edges, and a pair of side edges extending between said top and bottom edges of said board, said board comprising front and back outer layers and an inner core layer interposed between said front and back outer layers, said front outer layer being positioned at said front face of said board, said back outer layer being positioned at said back face of said board, said front and back outer layers each comprise a heat reflecting material, wherein said inner core layer comprises a heat insulating material;a plurality of edging members comprising top and bottom edging members and a pair of side edging members;each of said edging members having a pair of opposite ends and a longitudinal slot extending between said ends of the respective edging member; andsaid top edge of said board being inserted into said longitudinal slot of said top edging member, said bottom edge of said board being inserted into said longitudinal slot of said bottom edging member, one of said side edges of said board being inserted into said longitudinal slot of one of said side edging members, the other of said side edges of said board being inserted into said longitudinal slot of the other of said side edging members.