FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to outdoor enjoyment and conservation. More specifically, the present invention is an apparatus that allows an individual to extinguish an open flame safely and quickly within a fire pit or smokeless stoves.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
At most times of the year, many individuals enjoy sitting around a fire in the outdoors. Whether it simply be for enjoyment with loved ones or rather for cooking food, the creation of fire is used for a wide variety of purposes. In every instance of a fire being used, a time comes when one must extinguish the fire. One may decide to simply let the fire cool off naturally, or instead use some kind of water source to extinguish the fire. When allowing the fire to cool off naturally, it takes a lengthy amount of time and leaving the fire to do so is risky as the fire could catch flame once again and deal damage to the surrounding area. If the area around the fire pit catches fire, forest fires could result and the destruction of the area could ensue. Occasionally, the root systems underneath a fire pit catch fire without notice, leading to ecosystem damage as well. Another danger of leaving a fire unattended is the potential for small children or pets to accidentally touch the fire or fire pit and get burned. Alternatively, one may not have access to a water source or the water source could be a resource reserved for drinking purposes. In these instances, one may prefer to save the resource rather than to use the resource for extinguishing the fire. Additionally, a new type of smokeless stove has become increasingly popular. These stoves are cylindrical and composed of either carbon or stainless steel. These stoves become immensely hot during and after use. When one has finished using one of these stoves and decides to wait for the stove to cool down, one could be waiting for two or three hours before the stove is safe to touch or leave alone. Existing items that aid in extinguishing fires include covers for such objects as fire pits or smokeless stoves. However, such items are composed of cheap materials and are only intended to be used once the fire pit or stove has cooled down most of the way. If the fire pit or stove is not cooled down enough, the cover could become damaged.
It is an objective of the present invention to provide an individual with an apparatus capable of extinguishing a fire within a fire pit or a stove while the fire pit or stove is still of a high temperature. The present invention allows one to save time by quickly extinguishing a fire, save water that can be used to cooldown the fire, and maintain a clean and dry firepit or stove.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an apparatus capable of being placed over a fire pit or a stove for the purpose of extinguishing a fire. The present invention is a fire pit cover that is fireproof and capable of functioning at high temperatures. The present invention allows one to save time and resources once finished using a fire.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a top perspective view of the present invention without the structural frame, wherein the dash lines illustrate the first high-temperature thread and the second high-temperature thread.
FIG. 2 is a bottom perspective view of the present invention without the structural frame, wherein the dash lines illustrate the first high-temperature thread and the second high-temperature thread.
FIG. 3 is a top view of the present invention without the structural frame, wherein the dash lines illustrate the first high-temperature thread.
FIG. 4 is a side view of the present invention without the structural frame, wherein the dash lines illustrate the first high-temperature thread and the second high-temperature thread.
FIG. 5 is a cross-section view of the present invention taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a detailed view for the present invention taken about circle 6 in FIG. 5 and is used to show the internal positioning of the weighted ring.
FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing the positioning of the flat top portion and the first silicone coating.
FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the positioning of the annular lateral portion and the second silicone coating.
FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing the positioning of the bottom sleeve and the third silicone coating.
FIG. 10 is a top perspective view of the structural frame of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a side view of the structural frame of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the present invention, showing the attachment between the cap body and the structural frame.
DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION
All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
In reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the present invention is a fire pit cover that provides an individual to extinguish a fire safely and efficiently. The present invention is an apparatus capable of being placed over a fire pit or a smokeless stove for the purpose of quickly and efficiently extinguishing a fire without having to use water or other means of fire extinguishing methods. The present invention also protects the covered fire pit or the smokeless stove from outside elements such as rain and dirt. A shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6, the present invention comprises a cap body 1, a bottom sleeve 6, a first high-temperature thread 7, a second high-temperature thread 8, a weighted ring 9, and a pair of handles 10.
In reference to the general configuration of the present invention, as shown in FIGS. 1-6, the cap body 1 that covers the fire pit or the smokeless stove is generally formed into a circular shape and comprises a flat top portion 2 and an annular lateral portion 3. A top end 4 of the annular lateral portion 3 is perimetrically positioned around the flat top portion 2 so that the annular lateral portion 3 can be hermetically connected to the flat top portion 2 through the first high-temperature thread 7. As a result, the flat top portion 2 is able to cover the top surface area of the fire pit or the smokeless stove. The annular lateral portion 3 is able to cover the lateral surface area of the fire pit or the smokeless stove. The bottom sleeve 6 is perimetrically positioned around a bottom end 5 of the annular lateral portion 3 thus allowing the bottom sleeve 6 to be hermetically connected to the annular lateral portion 3 through the second high-temperature thread 8. The bottom sleeve 6 provide a radial pocket so that the weighted ring 9 can be enclosed within the bottom sleeve 6. Once the present invention is utilized within the fire pit or the smokeless stove, the weighted ring 9 is able to stretch and pull down the annular lateral portion 3 around the lateral surface area of the fire pit or the smokeless stove. The pair of handles 10 is laterally connected to the annular lateral portion 3 so that the user can easily grasp the present invention.
The flat top portion 2, the annular lateral portion 3, the bottom sleeve 6, and the pair of handles 10 are made of a silica-glass-fabric material so that the aforementioned components can function as high-temperature resistant materials. More specifically, the silica-glass-fabric material is composed of 1100 grams per square meter (GSM) of silica glass. Due to the integration of 1100 GSM of silica glass to the silica-glass-fabric material, the cap body 1, the bottom sleeve 6, and the pair of handles 10 are able absorb up to 2000 degrees of Fahrenheit so that the excessive amount of heat energy that can radiates through the flat top portion 2, the annular lateral portion 3, and the bottom sleeve 6 can be minimized. Due to the material composition, the present invention can be immediately placed around the fire pit or the smokeless stove without having to wait for a cool-down period thus resulting a safe surrounding for children and pets.
In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the flat top portion 2 is formed into a circular shape so that the top surface of the fire pit or the smokeless stove can be fully covered. A diameter of the flat top portion 2 changes according to the diameter of the fire pit or the smokeless stove so that the flat top portion 2 can fully stretch across the fire pit or the smokeless stove.
In reference to FIG. 7, the present invention may further comprise a first silicone coating 13 so that the flat top portion 2 can be further protected from outside elements such as rain, dirt, and ultraviolet (UV) rays. More specifically, the first silicone coating 13 is superimposed across the flat top portion 2 and positioned external to the flat top portion 2. Furthermore, the first silicone coating 13 and the flat top portion 2 are positioned coextensive with each other so that the first silicone coating 13 can fully cover the flat top portion 2. In other words, the first silicone coating 13 is able to resists UV rays and functions as waterproof and dirt-proof layer for the flat top portion 2. The first silicone coating 13 is made of 225 GSM of silica glass can absorb up to 550 degrees of Fahrenheit to prevent any structural deterioration that may occur on the flat top portion 2.
In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the annular lateral portion 3 is formed into a tubular body so that the lateral surface of the fire pit or the smokeless stove can be fully covered. A diameter of the annular lateral portion 3 is slightly larger than the diameter of the fire pit or the smokeless stove so that the annular lateral portion 3 can radially stretch around the fire pit or the smokeless stove from the top end 4 to the bottom end 5. Furthermore, the annular lateral portion 3 functions as a barrier to prevent airflow into the fire pit or the smokeless stove once the present invention is placed around the fire pit or the smokeless stove. As a result, the annular lateral portion 3 is able to quickly cut of the oxygen supply to the fire pit or the smokeless stove thus extinguishing the fire.
In reference to FIG. 8, the present invention may further comprise a second silicone coating 14 so that the annular lateral portion 3 can be further protected from outside elements such as rain, dirt, and ultraviolet (UV) rays. More specifically, the second silicone coating 14 is superimposed across the annular lateral portion 3 and positioned external to the annular lateral portion 3. Furthermore, the second silicone coating 14 and the annular lateral portion 3 are positioned coextensive with each other so that the second silicone coating 14 can fully cover the annular lateral portion 3. In other words, the second silicone coating 14 is able to resists UV rays and functions as waterproof and dirt-proof layer for the annular lateral portion 3. The second silicone coating 14 is made of 225 GSM of silica glass can absorb up to 550 degrees of Fahrenheit to prevent any structural deterioration that may occur on the annular lateral portion 3.
In reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, the bottom sleeve 6 is formed into a radial pocket so that the weighted ring 9 can be placed within. A diameter of the bottom sleeve 6 is slightly larger than the diameter of the fire pit or the smokeless stove so that the bottom sleeve 6 can radially positioned adjacent to the ground surface of the fire pit or the smokeless stove. In other words, the weighted ring 9 pulls down the annular lateral portion 3 from the top end 4 to the bottom end 5 until the bottom sleeve 6 is able to rest on the ground surface. The weighted ring 9 is formed into a semi-rigid body so that the annular lateral portion 3 is able to continuously maintain a circular shape. As a result of the circular shape of the annular lateral portion 3, the user can easily place the present invention around the fire pit or the smokeless stove without needing someone else’s help. Furthermore, the weighted ring 9 functions as a platform so that the user can step on the weighted ring 9 to stretch the annular lateral portion 3 without having to bend down.
In reference to FIG. 9, the present invention may further comprise a third silicone coating 15 so that the bottom sleeve 6 can be further protected from outside elements such as rain, dirt, and ultraviolet (UV) rays. More specifically, the third silicone coating 15 is superimposed across the bottom sleeve 6 and positioned external to the bottom sleeve 6. Furthermore, the third silicone coating 15 and the bottom sleeve 6 are positioned coextensive with each other so that the third silicone coating 15 can fully cover the bottom sleeve 6. In other words, the third silicone coating 15 is able to resists UV rays and functions as waterproof and dirt-proof layer for the bottom sleeve 6. The third silicone coating 15 is made of 225 GSM of silica glass can absorb up to 550 degrees of Fahrenheit to prevent any structural deterioration that may occur on the bottom sleeve 6.
In reference to FIGS. 1-3, the pair of handles 10 may comprise a first handle 11 and a second handle 12 so provide stability during the usage of the present invention. The first handle 11 and the second handle 12 are positioned adjacent to the top end 4 and laterally connected to the annular lateral portion 3. Due to the lateral connection of the first handle 11 and the second handle 12, the present invention is able to provide a continuous surface area for the flat top panel thus eliminating any stitching openings. The first handle 11 and the second handle 12 are diametrically opposed of each other about the flat top portion 2 to equally distribute the weight of the present invention while being handled by the user.
In reference to FIGS. 1-4, the first high-temperature thread 7 and the second high-temperature thread 8 are utilized to maintain the structural integrity of the handle connections to the annular lateral portion 3. Preferably, a strong and heat-resistant synthetic fiber is utilized as the first high-temperature thread 7 and the second high-temperature thread 8 so that the first high-temperature thread 7 and the second high-temperature thread 8 are able to absorb up to 800 degrees of Fahrenheit.
In reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the present invention may further comprise a structural frame 20 so that a center point of the flat top portion 2 can be raised to prevent rainwater collection. More specifically, the structural frame 20 is internally positioned within the cap body 1 and removably mounted to the flat top portion 2. As a result, when the fire pit or the smokeless stove does not have an elevated spark cover, the user can utilize the structural frame 20 to raise the center point of the flat top potion.
In reference to FIG. 12, the structural frame 20 may comprise a connector hub 21, a first inclined-arm 22, a second inclined-arm 23, a third inclined-arm 24, and a fourth inclined-arm 25. The cap body 1 may further comprise a first sleeve 16, a second sleeve 17, a third sleeve 18, and a fourth sleeve 19. In reference to the configuration of the structural frame 20, the first inclined-arm 22, the second inclined-arm 23, the third inclined-arm 24, and the fourth inclined-arm 25 being rotatably connected to the connector hub 21. In other words, the first inclined-arm 22, the second inclined-arm 23, the third inclined-arm 24, and the fourth inclined-arm 25 are able to rotate about a central axis of the connector hub 21. In reference to the configuration of the cap body 1, the first sleeve 16, the second sleeve 17, the third sleeve 18, and the fourth sleeve 19 are radially positioned adjacent to the annular lateral portion 3 and internally connected to the flat top portion 2. More specifically, the first sleeve 16 and the second sleeve 17 are diametrically opposed of each other about the flat top portion 2. The third sleeve 18 and the fourth sleeve 19 are diametrically opposed of each other about the flat top portion 2 in such a way that the first sleeve 16 is perpendicular positioned to the third sleeve 18 about the flat top portion 2. When the structural frame 20 is mounted to the cap body 1, the connector hub 21 is concentrically positioned to the flat top portion 2 thus allowing the first inclined-arm 22, the second inclined-arm 23, the third inclined-arm 24, and the fourth inclined-arm 25 to be oriented toward the annular lateral portion 3. More specifically, a free end 32 of the first inclined-arm 22 is removably engaged within the first sleeve 16. A free end 33 of the second inclined-arm 23 is removably engaged within the second sleeve 17. A free end 34 of the third inclined-arm 24 is removably engaged within the third sleeve 18. A free end 35 of the fourth inclined-arm 25 is removably engaged within the fourth sleeve 19. Preferably, the first inclined-arm 22, the second inclined-arm 23, the third inclined-arm 24, and the fourth inclined-arm 25 are slanted about 15 degree angle so that the rainwater can easily run off from the center point of the flat top portion 2.
Furthermore, a length for the first inclined-arm 22, the second inclined-arm 23, the third inclined-arm 24, and the fourth inclined-arm 25 differs according to the diameter of the flat top portion 2 so that the structural frame 20 is able to fully extend from the center point of the flat top portion 2 to the annular lateral portion 3.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Patent Application
20230128752
