Framed fireplace and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6374822
SERIAL NO

09354495

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A prefabricated fireplace assembly and method of manufacturing same are disclosed. The assembly is configured for direct mounting to the framework of a rough opening of a building in which it is to be installed. A prefabricated fireplace box having a combustion chamber for either wood or gas fireplaces, is connected to and carried by a surrounding framework of building materials, to provide a zero clearance fireplace module assembly. The framework forms a permanent part of the fireplace assembly and acts as a shipping container, protecting the fireplace box until the assembly is installed. After installation, the framework becomes an integral part of the wall or structure to which the assembly is mounted. External siding of the building and interior room sheetrock can be directly secured to the assembly framework, eliminating the need for additional contractor framing around the fireplace assembly.

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HNI TECHNOLOGIES INC408 EAST 2ND STREET MUSCATINE IA 52761

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lyons, David C Red Wing, MN 7 40
Pitman, Dominique R Prior Lake, MN 3 42
Schroeder, Alfredo Welch, MN 2 11

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