Fireplace with controllable and image-bearing rear wall

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11781755
APP PUB NO 20200284437A1
SERIAL NO

16809646

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A fireplace and method of manufacturing a fireplace. Embodiments of the fireplace comprise a combustion chamber, a front opening allowing viewing within the combustion chamber, and a back wall opposite the front opening. The back wall can be controllably switched between an opaque state and a transparent state. A combustion region between the front opening and the back wall is adapted to provide a flame. A controller coupled to the back wall enables a user to switch the back wall between the opaque and transparent states. In embodiments the back wall comprises a glass panel and switchable film on the glass panel. The controller is coupled to the switchable film.

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HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC600 EAST SECOND STREET MUSCATINE IA 52761

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Berg, Richard D Lakeville, US 7 62
Butler, Gary L Silver Lake, US 11 513

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