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  Gas burnerUSPTO Application #: 20070281256Title: Gas burner Abstract: A gas burner capable of producing an image via a pattern of flames and illuminated glass beads is provided. The burner may comprise a top plate having a plurality of gas apertures for releasing a combustible gas. The gas apertures may be formed in a gas aperture frame. The gas apertures may form an outline of the image. The frame of the gas apertures may define a height and an apex or pinnacle. Recesses may be formed adjacent the gas apertures. Glass beads may be disposed within the recesses. A height of the glass beads may be generally lower than the height of the gas aperture frame such that the glass beads sit lower than the apex of the gas aperture frame. The glass beads may be illuminated via flames produced at the gas apertures. The flames and glass beads may collectively produce the image. (end of abstract) Agent: Stetina Brunda Garred & Brucker - Aliso Viejo, CA, US Inventor: Jeremy Joel Dodson USPTO Applicaton #: 20070281256 - Class: 431 17 (USPTO) The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070281256. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]Not Applicable STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH/DEVELOPMENT [0002]Not Applicable BACKGROUND [0003]The present invention relates to a gas burner, and more particularly, a plurality of flames and illuminated glass beads arranged to resemble an image, picture, object, etc. (e.g., yin/yang symbol, martini with olive, etc.). [0004]Gas burners may be purchased in many different sizes and shapes for different purposes. For example, one type of gas burner is a gas grill for cooking. Typically, a gas grill has an enclosure with a gas line routed to the enclosure. The gas line may be connected to two pipes with a plurality of gas apertures. The two pipes may be positioned parallel with respect to each other and disposed within the enclosure. To light the gas burner, gas is introduced into the gas line. The gas is transferred from the gas line to the two pipes. Gas is ejected out of the gas apertures. The user may ignite the ejected gas thereby resulting in flames. A grilling plate may be disposed over the flames to cook hamburgers, meat, and other food products (e.g., vegetables, etc.). Unfortunately, gas grills are unaesthetically pleasing. [0005]Another type of gas burner is a gas fireplace. The gas fireplace will have a firebox. One or more pipes with a plurality of gas apertures will be placed in the firebox. A gas line will be connected to the pipe(s) and be operative to introduce combustible gas into the pipes. Non-burning logs may be placed within the firebox over the pipes. In use, combustible gas is introduced into the gas line and transferred into the pipes. The combustible gas will be ejected out of the gas apertures. At this point, the user may ignite the ejected gas thereby resulting in flames. The combination of flames and non-burning logs resembles a wood burning fireplace. Unfortunately, the flames and non-burning logs may not be rearranged to resemble other symbols, pictures, objects, etc. [0006]Accordingly, there is a need in the art for an improved gas burner. BRIEF SUMMARY [0007]The gas burner discussed herein addresses the needs discussed above, discussed below and those that are know in the art. The gas burner when lit may have an outline of an image produced by flames. Glass beads may be disposed adjacent the flames and illuminated by the flames. The flames and illuminated glass beads may collectively resemble the image. [0008]The outline of the image may be formed by the flames. By way of example and not limitation, the gas burner may have an outline of an image formed by the flames resembling a yin/yang symbol, a glass of martini with an olive and stirrer, or other image. For example, to form the outline of the yin/yang symbol, the gas burner may have a first set of gas apertures having a circular configuration. Additionally, a second set of gas apertures may have a reverse S configuration joining opposite sides of the first set of gas apertures. Gas may be introduced into the gas burner which releases the gas through the first and second sets of gas apertures. The gas relased through the gas apertures may be ignited with a match, lighter or any other ignition device. Upon ignition, the resulting flames may have an outline of the image formed by the flames in a configuration of the yin/yang symbol. To form an outline of a different image, the gas burner may one or more sets of gas apertures configured and arranged to resemble the outline of the image. [0009]The flames may illuminate glass beads adjacent thereto such that the glass beads and flames collectively resemble the image. In relation to the yin/yang symbol, the gas burner may have a first recessed portion and a second recessed portion. The outer periphery of the first recess portion and the second recess portion may be defined by the first and second sets of gas apertures. [0010]First and second sets of glass beads may be disposed within the first and second recessed portions. In particular, the first set of glass beads may have a white color when illuminated by the flames. The first set of glass beads may be generally dispersed throughout the first recessed portion. The second set of glass beads may have a dark color when illuminated by the flames. The second set of glass beads may be aggregated and disposed centrally at the upper portion of the first recessed portion. The second recess portion may also have first and second sets of glass beads generally disposed therein. In particular, the second set of glass beads may be generally dispersed within the second recessed portion. Also, the first set of glass beads may be aggregated and disposed centrally at the lower portion of the second recessed portion. [0011]When gas of the gas burner is ignited, flames are produced at the first and second sets of gas apertures. The flames illuminate the first and second sets of glass beads within the first and second recessed portions. The first set of glass beads is illuminated in a light color such as white, whereas, the second set of glass beads is illuminated in a dark color such as black. As a result, the flames and illuminated glass beads collectively resemble a yin/yang symbol. [0012]The gas burner may be fabricated such that the flames and illuminated glass beads resemble other images. By way of example and not limitation, one or more sets of gas apertures may be formed to have an outline of a martini glass. Recessed portions may be formed adjacent the sets of gas apertures. The recessed portions may receive glass beads which may be illuminated by adjacent flames. Glass beads having different colors and shades may be selectively positioned within the recessed portions such that the flames and illuminated glass beads collectively resemble a martini glass with an olive. [0013]The gas burner may have a top plate, bottom plate and a gas dispersing chamber. The top plate may have an outer peripheral lip. The outer peripheral lip may have any configuration to follow the general motif of the image. For example, in the yin/yang symbol, the outer peripheral lip may have a circular configuration to match the general overall motif of the yin/yang symbol. The outer peripheral lip may have other configurations such as square configuration, pentagonal configuration, etc. [0014]The outer peripheral lip of the top plate may have a vertical riser extending from an inner periphery of the lip. The vertical riser may be tapered inwardly. A recess plate may join the inner periphery of the riser. The recess plate may have a gas aperture frame attached to the recess plate. In relation to the yin/yang symbol gas burner, the gas aperture frame has an outline of the yin/yang symbol. The cross-sectional configuration of the gas aperture frame may have an inverted V configuration. The gas apertures may be formed in the gas aperture frame. The gas apertures of the frame may be equidistantly spaced apart from each other. [0015]The bottom plate may have a generally mirror configuration of the top plate. In particular, the bottom plate may also have an outer peripheral lip. The outer peripheral lip of the bottom plate may match the outer peripheral lip of the top plate. The outer peripheral lip of the bottom plate may be placed in contact with the outer peripheral lip of the top plate. The outer peripheral lips of the top and bottom plates may be joined to each other by crimping, welding or other known methods of joining. The bottom plate may also have a riser which extends downwardly from an inner periphery of the outer peripheral lip of the bottom plate. An enclosure plate may join the inner periphery of the riser. A central portion of the enclosure plate may have a gas inlet aperture through which gas may be introduced into the gas chamber of the gas burner. The gas chamber is defined by the cavity between the top plate and the bottom plate. [0016]A gas dispersing chamber may be formed within the gas chamber. In particular, the gas dispersing chamber may comprise a baffle and a stand. The baffle may be disposed above the gas inlet aperture of the bottom plate. The stand may have a circular cylindrical configuration and may be interposed between the baffle and the enclosure plate. The baffle may rest on the stand and be attached thereto. Also, the stand may be fixedly attached to the enclosure plate. The stand may have a plurality of dispensing apertures such that gas introduced through the gas inlet aperture of the enclosure plate may be dispersed throughout the gas chamber. [0017]The gas burner may be ground mounted or tabletop mounted. More particularly, when the gas burner is mounted within the ground, the ground may be excavated. A gas line may be disposed within the ground and connected to the gas inlet aperture of the enclosure plate. When the gas burner is table mounted, a table top may have a recess sized and configured to receive the gas burner. A gas line may be routed to an underside of the gas burner and connected to the gas inlet aperture for introducing gas into the gas chamber. [0018]In use, the gas line may be opened for allowing gas to flow therethrough. The gas may be introduced into the gas dispersing chamber which in turn distributes the gas throughout the gas chamber. Gas may then be ejected out of the gas apertures. The user may ignite the gas thereby producing flames in the outline of an image. The flames may illuminate glass beads within recessed portions. The glass beads may be illuminated in different colors. The flames and the illuminated glass beads may collectively resemble the image. [0019]The glass beads may comprise Aquatic Glassel glass beads manufactured by Moderustic of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. as described in U.S. Patent Publication Nos. US2005/0126225A1 and US20060101854A1, the entire disclosures of which are expressly incorporated herein. However alternative or substitute glass and/or silica is contemplated herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Continue reading... Full patent description for Gas burner Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Gas burner patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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