Gas Flame Distribution Unit

Abstract

Flames pass through a gas flame distribution unit that includes a plurality of metal rods or tubes, where the metal rods or tubes have varying lengths and are welded together at varying angles and pitches.

Claims

1. A gas flame distribution unit comprising a plurality of rods, where each rod is welded to at least one other metal rod, where each rod is at a different angle, a different pitch, or both.

2. The gas flame distribution unit of claim 1, wherein each rod consists of a metal.

3. The gas flame distribution unit of claim 1, wherein the cross section of each rod is circular.

4. A gas flame distribution unit comprising a plurality of tubes, where each tube is welded to at least one other metal tube, where each tube is at a different angle, a different pitch, or both.

5. The gas flame distribution unit of claim 1, wherein each tube consists of a metal.

6. The gas flame distribution unit of claim 1, wherein the cross section of each tube is circular.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0015] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this invention.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a gas flame distribution unit according to selected embodiments of the current disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a gas flame distribution unit according to other selected embodiments of the current disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] Many aspects of the invention can be better understood with the references made to the drawings below. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. Instead, emphasis is placed upon clearly illustrating the components of the present invention. Moreover, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts through the several views in the drawings.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a front view of a gas flame distribution unit according to selected embodiments of the current disclosure. The gas flame distribution unit 10 includes a plurality of metal rods 11 at different angles and pitches. Each metal rod 11 is secured to another rod 11 by welding at a weld point 12. During use, the gas flame distribution unit 10 sits on top of support material 20, including without limitation glass stones or crystals, cement, rock, and artificial embers. Alternatively, the gas flame distribution unit 10 is affixed directly to a burner or flame spreader.

[0020] The metal rods are shown with a circular cross section in FIG. 1. In alternative embodiments, the rods have a non-circular cross section, such as a triangle, square, pentagon, or other shape. Instead of a solid rod, a tube (hollow rod) may be used. When a metal tube is employed, the metal tube may include one or more holes or cutouts to further distribute an incident flame.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a gas flame distribution unit according to other selected embodiments of the current disclosure. The gas flame distribution unit 30 includes a plurality of metal rings 31 at different angles and pitches. Each metal ring 31 is secured to at least one other ring 31 by welding at a weld point 32. During use, the gas flame distribution unit 30 sits on top of support material 20, including without limitation glass stones or crystals, cement, rock, and artificial embers. Alternatively, the gas flame distribution unit 30 is affixed directly to a burner or flame spreader.

[0022] The metal rings are shown with a rectangular cross section in FIG. 2. In alternative embodiments, the rings have a non-rectangular cross section, such as a circle, triangle, pentagon, or other shape. Instead of a solid cross section, the ring may be hollow to form a tubular structure. The hollow ring may also include one or more holes or cutouts to further distribute an incident flame.

[0023] Alternative embodiments of the current disclosure include gas flame distribution units with a plurality of metal rods, metal rings, and/or other metal elements where each metal element is welded to at least one of the other metal elements. Hollow elements may include one or more holes or cutouts to further distribute the incident flame, both within and outside of the element.

[0024] It should be understood that while the preferred embodiments of the invention are described in some detail herein, the present disclosure is made by way of example only and that variations and changes thereto are possible without departing from the subject matter coming within the scope of the following claims, and a reasonable equivalency thereof, which claims are regarded as the invention.

[0025] All of the material in this patent document is subject to copyright protection under the copyright laws of the United States and other countries. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in official governmental records but, otherwise, all other copyright rights whatsoever are reserved.