Judy A Berry

US Patent:

20080072893, Mar 27, 2008

Filed:

Sep 21, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/859610

Inventors:

Ted Berry - Everett WA, US
Judy Berry - Everett WA, US

International Classification:

F24B 1/192

US Classification:

126500

Abstract:

This invention relates generally to fireplaces, and more specifically, to systems and methods for providing a fireplace seal. In one embodiment, the invention includes a sheet, the sheet being constructed from fire-resistant material, the sheet defining a surface area configurable to cover a fireplace opening; a first rod, the first rod being resistantly compressible, the first rod being fastened to the sheet, wherein the first rod is configurable to provide opposing force against walls of the fireplace opening to removably secure the sheet in a position that obstructs air flow through the fireplace opening; and a second rod, the second rod being resistantly compressible, the second rod being fastened to the sheet, wherein the second rod is configurable to provide opposing force against walls of the fireplace opening to removable secure the sheet in a position that obstructs air flow through the fireplace opening.