Patent ID: 6374822
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: F23M,F24B

Abstract:
A pre-framed, prefabricated fireplace assembly, comprising:(a) a fireplace box defining a combustion chamber; (b) a framework of non-cementitious building materials connected to operatively support said fireplace box; said framework forming an integral part of the fireplace assembly prior to installation, that remains connected to the fireplace assembly when it is installed within a building structure, wherein the framework is adapted and configured to be mounted within an opening in a wall of the building structure, and to become a part of and form a support foundation for the wall of the building structure; and (c) a support flange operatively connected to said combustion chamber, wherein said framework is operatively connected to said flange and wherein said combustion chamber comprises a molded ceramic material and said flange is embedded within said molded ceramic material.