Screen For A Heating Device

Abstract

A screen for use with a heating device having a heat source, the screen comprising a panel having a first surface and a second surface, the panel being positionable relative to the heating device such the first surface faces outwardly from the heat source and the second surface faces towards the heat source, and the panel defining an aperture through a depth of the panel.

1 . A screen for use with a heating device having a heat source, the screen comprising a panel having a first surface and a second surface, the panel being positionable relative to the heating device such the first surface faces outwardly from the heat source and the second surface faces towards the heat source, and the panel defining an aperture through a depth of the panel. 
     
     
         2 . The screen of  claim 1 , wherein the panel comprises a single layer of material. 
     
     
         3 . The screen of  claim 1 , wherein the panel is formed of glass. 
     
     
         4 . The screen of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the panel is formed of an at least partially transparent material. 
     
     
         5 . The screen of  claim 1 , wherein the panel defines a plurality of apertures between its first surface and second surface. 
     
     
         6 . The screen of  claim 1 , further comprising connectors for connecting the screen to the heating device. 
     
     
         7 . A heating system, comprising:
 a heating device comprising a housing and a heat source disposed within the housing; and   a screen comprising a panel having a first surface and a second surface, the panel being positioned relative to the heating device such the first surface faces outwardly from the heat source and the second surface faces towards the heat source, and the panel defining an aperture through a depth of the panel, wherein the screen is positioned with respect to the heat source such that hot air from the heat source is directable through the aperture defined by the panel of the screen.   
     
     
         8 . The heating system of  claim 7 , wherein the screen forms a wall of the housing. 
     
     
         9 . The heating system of  claim 7 , further including a visual simulator for simulating flames. 
     
     
         10 . The heating system of  claim 7 , wherein the heating device further includes a reflective screen, wherein at least a portion of the reflective screen is visible through the at least partially transparent portion of the panel of the screen. 
     
     
         11 . A heating system, comprising:
 a fireplace having a surround which at least partially defines an aperture;   a heating device comprising a housing and a heat source disposed within the housing; and   a screen comprising a panel having a first surface and a second surface, the panel being positioned relative to the heating device such the first surface faces outwardly from the heat source and the second surface faces towards the heat source, and the panel defining an aperture through a depth of the panel, the screen being positioned with respect to the heat source such that hot air from the heat source is directable through the aperture defined by the panel of the screen, and the screen being positioned to substantially cover the aperture defined by the surround of the fireplace.