Fireplace Fountain Apparatus

Abstract

A fireplace fountain apparatus for a fireplace structure with an aperture for a firebox comprises a distribution pipe superior to the aperture, a reservoir at the base of the fireplace structure, and a pump communicating water from the reservoir through the lateral pipe to the distribution pipe and onto the surface of the fireplace structure. Water flowing down the structure is diverted lateral of the aperture by a diversion trough disposed superior to the aperture and into the reservoir. The diversion trough may be removed and an insert may be fitted to the aperture when the use of the firebox is not contemplated.

1 . A fireplace fountain apparatus for a fireplace structure having an aperture for a firebox, comprising:
 a reservoir basin disposed to retain water;   a distribution pipe superior to said aperture with means for delivering water to the surface of said fireplace structure;   at least one lateral pipe in fluid communication with said distribution pipe;   a pump, in fluid communication with said basin and at least one lateral pipe, wherein said pump communicates water from said reservoir through said lateral pipe to said distribution pipe, and;   a diversion trough superior to said aperture and inferior to said distribution pipe wherein said diversion trough diverts water lateral of said aperture and into said reservoir basin.   
   
   
       2 . The fireplace fountain apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said distribution pipe extends lateral of said aperture and wherein water delivered to the surface of said fireplace structure lateral of said aperture flows directly into said reservoir basin. 
   
   
       3 . The fireplace fountain apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising at least one diversion pipe in fluid communication with said diversion trough and in fluid communication with said reservoir basin wherein said water diverted by said diversion trough flows through said diversion pipe to said reservoir basin. 
   
   
       4 . The fireplace fountain apparatus of  claim 1  further comprising
 a diversion trough having a central apex and having a first and second ends;   a first diversion pipe, said first diversion pipe disposed lateral of said firebox and in fluid communication with said first end of said diversion trough and in fluid communication with said reservoir basin;   a second diversion pipe, said second diversion pipe disposed lateral of said firebox and in fluid communication with said second end of said diversion trough and in fluid communication with said reservoir basin,   
     wherein water is diverted by said diversion trough to said first and second diversion pipes and flows through said first and second diversion pipes to said reservoir basin. 
   
   
       5 . A fireplace fountain apparatus for a fireplace structure having an aperture for a firebox, comprising:
 a reservoir basin disposed to retain water;   a surface panel;   a distribution pipe superior to said aperture with means for delivering water to said surface panel, said distribution pipe having a first and second end;   a first and second lateral pipe, said first lateral pipe in fluid communication with said first end of said distribution pipe and with said reservoir basin and said second lateral pipe in fluid communication with said second end of said distribution pipe and with said reservoir basis;   a pump, in fluid communication with said basin and at least one lateral pipe, wherein said pump communicates water from said reservoir through said lateral pipe to said distribution pipe;   a diversion trough superior to said aperture and inferior to said distribution pipe having a first and second end and wherein said diversion trough diverts water lateral of said aperture, and;   a first and second diversion pipe, said first diversion pipe in fluid communication with said diversion trough at said first end and with said reservoir basin and said second diversion pipe in fluid communication with said diversion trough at said second end and in fluid communication with said reservoir basin, wherein said water diverted by said diversion trough flows through said diversion pipes to said reservoir basin;   
     wherein said surface panel extends across the area defined by said distribution pipe, said first and second lateral pipes, said reservoir, said first and second diversion pipes and said diversion trough. 
   
   
       6 . A fireplace fountain apparatus for a fireplace structure having an aperture for a firebox, comprising:
 a reservoir basin with water;   a distribution pipe superior to said aperture with means for delivering water to the surface of said fireplace structure;   at least one lateral pipe in fluid communication with said distribution pipe;   a pump, in fluid communication with said basin and at least one lateral pipe, wherein said pump communicates water from said reservoir through at least one lateral pipe to said distribution pipe, and;   a non-porous insert disposed within said aperture   
     wherein said water distributed to the surface of said fireplace structure flows over said structure and over said non-porous insert and into said reservoir basin. 
   
   
       7 . The fireplace fountain apparatus of  claim 6  wherein said distribution pipe extends lateral of said aperture and wherein water delivered to the surface of said fireplace structure lateral of said aperture flows directly into said reservoir basin and water distributed over said aperture flows over said non-porous insert and into said reservoir basin.