Patent ID: 8234803
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: F21S

Abstract:
1. A reflective device for use in an electric fireplace that includes a screen positioned rearwardly of an artificial log display and ember bed, and a light source for illuminating one of the screen, the artificial log display and ember bed; the reflective device comprising: a shaft having a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second ends and about which the shaft is rotatable, a first end cap disposed at the first end of the shaft; a second end cap disposed at the second end of the shaft; a first reflecting strip extending longitudinally between the first and second end caps and being spaced a distance outwardly away from the shaft; and wherein the first reflecting strip is adapted to reflect light from the light source back toward one or more of the screen, the artificial log display and the ember bed; and an intermediate member disposed on the shaft between the first and the second end caps; and the intermediate member includes a first region that is spaced a distance outwardly away from an exterior surface of the shaft, and wherein the first reflecting strip contacts the first region of the intermediate member.