Patent ID: 7111421

Claim:
A simulated log fireplace apparatus comprising: a housing having a back wall, a bottom wall, a top wall, two side walls, and an open front; at least one artificial log lying on the bottom wall of the housing; at least one simulated flame sheet made of translucent material attached proximate the bottom wall, said at least one simulated flame sheet being cut substantially in a shape of a flame; at least one blower located proximate a bottom of the at least one simulated flame sheet directed at a upward angle toward the at least one simulated flame sheet in a manner so as to be capable of blowing forced air against the at least one simulated flame sheet to simulate random, floppy movement of real flames; at least one colored light source being positioned proximate the bottom of the at least one simulated flame sheet to illuminate the at least one simulated flame sheet; an upper transparent partition is inserted vertically dividing the housing into front and back sections covering the full vertical area and positioned in front of the at least one simulated flame sheet and in back of the at least one artificial log, the partition is slightly obscure in the area in front and just above the at least one simulated flame sheet; at least one additional artificial log positioned behind the upper transparent partition adjacent the back wall; a control panel for controlling the operation of the at least one blower, said control panel being connectable to an electrical power source.