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  Flame simulating assemblyUSPTO Application #: 20070224561Title: Flame simulating assembly Abstract: A flame simulating assembly adapted for storing objects and for affecting a temperature of the objects. The flame simulating assembly includes a flame image subassembly for providing one or more images of flames. The flame image subassembly includes one or more light sources and a screen positioned in a path of light from the light source. The screen is adapted for transmission of the image of flames therethrough. The flame simulating assembly also includes a body with a chamber therein accessible via one or more apertures in the body, the objects being receivable in the chamber. Also, the flame simulating assembly includes one or more temperature-affecting elements for affecting the temperature of the objects positioned in the chamber, and a cover portion positionable on the body to cover the aperture. (end of abstract) Agent: Valentine A Cottrill - Kitchener, ON, CA Inventors: Kristoffer Hess, Martyn Champ, Michael Jach USPTO Applicaton #: 20070224561 - Class: 431125000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Combustion, With Simulation Feature The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070224561. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/779,966, filed Mar. 8, 2006. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a flame simulating assembly adapted for storing objects and for affecting the temperature thereof. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] In connection with recreational facilities such as pools or hot tubs (whether indoor or outdoor), there is a need to heat towels or other such articles for the convenience and comfort of those coming out of the recreational facility. The heated articles are made available conveniently proximal to the pool or hot tub, if possible. [0004] However, especially in summer, there is also a need for cooling beverages or other food items until they are consumed in or near the recreational facility. Preferably, the items are cooled in a location convenient to a swimming pool, hot tub, or other recreational facility, which may be indoor or outdoor. [0005] In the prior art, various devices are known, thermally insulated and otherwise, which are intended for use proximal to a recreational facility and adapted for maintaining an object's temperature within a desired temperature range (e.g., keeping a towel warm, or cooling a beverage). However, the known devices typically are not adapted for both heating and cooling, but rather are intended to either heat objects or to cool them. Also, such prior art devices are generally not aesthetically pleasing. [0006] There is therefore a need for a device which mitigates or overcomes one or more of the defects of the prior art. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] In its broad aspect, the invention provides a flame simulating assembly adapted for storing objects and for affecting the temperature of the objects. The flame simulating assembly includes a housing having a body portion with one or more chambers therein accessible via one or more apertures in the body portion, the objects being receivable in the chamber. Also, the flame simulating assembly includes a flame image subassembly for providing one or more images of flames and disposed at least partially in the housing. The flame image subassembly includes one or more light sources and a screen positioned in a path of light from the light source, the screen being adapted for transmission of the image of flames therethrough. In addition, the flame simulating assembly has one or more temperature-affecting elements for affecting the temperature of the objects positioned in the chamber. The housing additionally includes a cover portion for cooperating with the body portion to cover at least part of the chamber. Also, the cover portion is movable between an open position, in which the chamber is at least partially exposed, and a closed position, in which the chamber is at least partially covered. [0008] In one of its aspects, the temperature-affecting element includes one or more heat sources adapted for heating the chamber. [0009] In another aspect, the housing includes one or more openings through which the image of flames is viewable. [0010] In yet another aspect, the flame simulating assembly additionally includes a mesh screen, the image of flames being at least partially viewable through the mesh screen. [0011] In another aspect, the cover portion cooperates with the body portion to substantially close the aperture when the cover portion is in the closed position. [0012] In another of its aspects, the invention provides a flame simulating assembly adapted for storing objects and for affecting the temperature thereof. The flame simulating assembly includes a flame image subassembly for providing an image of flames, and a body with a chamber therein accessible via one or more apertures in the body. The objects are receivable in the chamber. The flame simulating assembly also includes one or more temperature-affecting elements for affecting the temperature of the objects positioned in the chamber, and a cover portion positionable on the body to cover the aperture. [0013] In another aspect, the temperature-affecting element includes one or more heating elements adapted for heating the chamber. [0014] In another of its aspects, the flame simulating assembly additionally includes one or more containers defining a cavity therein, the container being at least partially receivable in the chamber. [0015] In yet another aspect, the temperature-affecting element includes a cooling element for cooling the cavity. [0016] In another aspect, the temperature-affecting element includes a Peltier device for heating and cooling the chamber. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] The invention will be better understood with reference to the drawings, in which: [0018] FIG. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of a flame simulating assembly of the invention; [0019] FIG. 2 is a partial cross-section showing the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1 and a chamber therein; [0020] FIG. 3 is a partial cross-section of the flame simulating assembly of FIG. 1, showing a container positioned in the chamber; Continue reading... Full patent description for Flame simulating assembly Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Flame simulating assembly patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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