Jeffrey A Yoder

US Patent:

20030140570, Jul 31, 2003

Filed:

Jul 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/191649

Inventors:

David Richmond - Portland OR, US
Edwin Yoder - Estacada OR, US
Jeffrey Yoder - Gresham OR, US

Assignee:

Yoder Stove And Supply, Inc.

International Classification:

F24B001/198
E04F019/00

US Classification:

052/036300

Abstract:

A fireplace assembly is comprised of a fireplace surround having surround leg portions which may be inserted into a base to adjust the elevation of the fireplace surround. The base may include one or more elongated slots or other openings for receiving lower end portions of the surround leg portions. These surround leg portions may be slidably coupled or otherwise movable relative to a surround breast portion to facilitate width adjustment of the spacing between the surround leg portions. A mantel assembly may also be included.

US Patent:

20150330639, Nov 19, 2015

Filed:

Mar 31, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/673906

Inventors:

- Grand Haven MI, US
Jeffrey L. Yoder - Gresham OR, US

International Classification:

F24B 1/197
B32B 37/14
B32B 37/12
F24B 1/198

Abstract:

A heat-resistant and spark-resistant hearth pad assembly presents a finished appearance along a floor surface, and supports a wood stove or other heat-generating appliance or device. The hearth pad assembly is transportable in compact form as a kit, and is readily assembled at an installation location, preferably without the use of tools. The hearth pad assembly includes first and second formed panels, such as of sheet metal having a corrugated or undulating cross sectional shape including upper surface portions and lower surface portions, with a generally planar overall shape. The formed panels have opposite side edge portions that are placed near one another and coupled together using a securing element during assembly. A plurality of finishing elements, such as tiles, are typically pre-attached to at least the upper surface portions of the formed panels. Optionally, a framework and/or heat-resistant substrate may be respectively positioned around and beneath the formed panels.