Patent ID: 6953037
Filing Date: 2005-10-11
Classification: F24B,F24C

Abstract:
1. A fireplace installation assembly connectable to a gas source, comprising: a furniture unit comprising a decorative front facing portion having an upper half and a lower half, the upper half having an enlarged receptacle therein, the receptacle having first height and width dimensions, the first height dimension being greater than the first width dimension, and the lower half adapted to engage a support surface; and a gas-burning direct vent fireplace unit positioned in the enlarged receptacle in the upper half of the furniture unit, the fireplace unit having second height and width dimensions, the second height dimension being greater than the second width dimension, the fireplace unit having an outer housing, a firebox contained in the outer housing and having a portion at approximately eye-level of a standing average adult, a burner assembly in the firebox, a gas inlet connected to the burner assembly and connectable to a gas line, and a chimney coupled to the firebox, wherein the firebox of the fireplace unit is defined by a plurality of interconnected walls, and the fireplace unit further includes a firebox surround in the firebox and spaced apart from the interconnected walls.