David Michael Lyons

US Patent:

D462436, Sep 3, 2002

Filed:

Jan 13, 2000

Appl. No.:

29/116967

Inventors:

Robb Edward Bennett - Prior Lake MN
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN

Assignee:

Hon Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

2399

US Classification:

D23393

US Patent:

6601579, Aug 5, 2003

Filed:

Nov 13, 2001

Appl. No.:

10/008369

Inventors:

Jane Catherine Fier - Prior Lake MN
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN
Robb Edward Bennett - New Prague MN

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

F24C 300

US Classification:

126512, 126510, 126528, 126531, 431125

Abstract:

A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.

US Patent:

6769426, Aug 3, 2004

Filed:

May 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/442804

Inventors:

Jane Catherine Fier - Prior Lake MN
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN
Robb Edward Bennett - New Prague MN

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

F24C 300

US Classification:

126512, 126510, 126528, 126531, 431125

Abstract:

A fireplace for concurrent use inside and outside of a structure includes a combustion chamber enclosure defining a combustion chamber, an inside opening, and an outside opening, wherein the combustion chamber is viewable from the inside of the structure through the inside opening and from the outside of the structure through the outside opening. The fireplace also includes a combustion air plenum system coupled to the combustion chamber enclosure to supply fresh air from the outside to the combustion chamber and an exhaust opening defined by the combustion chamber enclosure for exhausting exhaust air from the combustion chamber to the outside of the structure.

US Patent:

6848441, Feb 1, 2005

Filed:

Oct 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/285379

Inventors:

Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Gary Lee Butler - Silver Lake MN, US
Emadeddin Y. Tanbour - Muscatine IA, US
Thomas Alfred Early - Hager City WI, US
Timothy Wayne Johnson - Janesville MN, US
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN, US
Robb Edward Bennett - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

F24C 500
F23M 700

US Classification:

126512, 126198, 126528, 126531

Abstract:

A fireplace including a combustion chamber enclosure with an opening and an inner pane positioned to at least partially cover the opening of the combustion chamber. An outer pane is spaced apart from the inner pane, the outer pane and the inner pane creating a space through which air moves, the air cooling the outer pane. A blower may be provided to move the air through the space. The outer pane may be angled with respect to the inner pane to enhance air movement.

US Patent:

6880275, Apr 19, 2005

Filed:

May 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/859719

Inventors:

Devin Eugene Mix - Lakeville MN, US
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN, US

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

G09F019/00

US Classification:

40428, 126500

Abstract:

A lenticular fireplace and methods for simulating a fire within a fireplace are disclosed. In one respect, a fire is simulated with a lenticular screen. The lenticular screen includes a lenticular lens layer and an image layer, wherein the image layer comprises one or more images of a fire. A device is coupled to the lenticular screen that moves the lenticular screen to alter a viewed image of the fire. In another respect, the lenticular screen is disposed within a fireplace enclosure. In another respect, a fireplace includes a convertible heated glass apparatus. The apparatus is used in a front wall of an enclosure. The front wall includes an electrically conductive panel coupled to a phase change material. Electrical terminals are operatively connected to the electrically conductive panel for applying a voltage across the electrically conductive panel to heat the front wall and convert the phase change material from an opaque solid to a less opaque liquid to allow viewing through the front wall. In another respect, a flame simulation apparatus simulates a flickering flame effect on a translucent screen.

US Patent:

6919884, Jul 19, 2005

Filed:

Apr 10, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/120889

Inventors:

Devin Eugene Mix - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
Dan Curtis Shimek - Apple Valley MN, US
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN, US
Mark Richard Schroeder - Prior Lake MN, US

Assignee:

HON Technology Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

G09G003/36

US Classification:

345204, 348589, 348600, 40427, 40428

Abstract:

A fireplace generally including a display driven by a controller. The display may be configured to show images associated with a fireplace. The images may be in two dimensions or three dimensions. The display may be driven by the controller, and a user interface may be provided to configure the fireplace. The display may also be driven by other peripheral components as well. The display may optionally be a flat-panel display. The display may be placed against a wall of a structure and surrounded by a decorative facade, or may be placed in an enclosure of a wall. Various optional components, such as a simulated electric glowing ember system and a retractable grate and artificial log set, may also be included.

US Patent:

7160103, Jan 9, 2007

Filed:

Mar 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/803181

Inventors:

Gary Lee Butler - Silver Lake MN, US
Chad William Hendrickson - Prior Lake MN, US
Robb Edward Bennett - Prior Lake MN, US
Stephen G. Smith - Lakeville MN, US
Thomas J. Bachinski - Lakeville MN, US
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN, US

Assignee:

HNI Technologies Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

F23Q 2/32
F24B 1/181

US Classification:

431125, 126519

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for modifying the appearance of a flame to maximize the size of the flame for a given amount of fuel, increase a burn rate efficiency of the flame, or change the shape of the flame. The shape and size of the flame may be modified by applying a secondary source of fluid to the flame. The secondary source of fluid may cause turbulent fluid flow within the combustion chamber enclosure in which the flame is produced to change the appearance of the flame. The secondary source of fluid may be generated by a blower or fan and may include, for example, a source of fresh combustion air, additional flammable gas such as natural gas, or other fluid additives for enhancement of the flame color, shape, and size.

US Patent:

7305783, Dec 11, 2007

Filed:

Mar 9, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/075933

Inventors:

Devin Eugene Mix - Lakeville MN, US
David Charles Lyons - Red Wing MN, US

Assignee:

HNI Technologies Inc. - Muscatine IA

International Classification:

G09F 19/00

US Classification:

40428

Abstract:

A lenticular fireplace and methods for simulating a fire within a fireplace. In one respect, a fire is simulated with a lenticular screen. The lenticular screen includes a lenticular lens layer and an image layer, wherein the image layer comprises one or more images of a fire. A device is coupled to the lenticular screen that moves the lenticular screen to alter a viewed image of the fire. In another respect, the lenticular screen is disposed within a fireplace enclosure. In another respect, a fireplace includes a convertible heated glass apparatus. The apparatus is used in a front wall of an enclosure.