Snuffer lid for a miniature fireplace

Abstract

A lid for a miniature tabletop fireplace is provided wherein the lid comprises a plate having a plan shape which is substantially coextensive with the top of the fireplace, and from which spacing fins extend vertically to align and separate the plate from the top of the fireplace when the lid is positioned to extinguish the fire. The spacing fins have a small bottom surface area relative to the plate in order to minimize soot transfer to other surfaces when the lid is removed from the fireplace for use thereof. The lid further comprises a handle which is thermally insulated from the plate.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A lid for a miniature fireplace having a burn chamber with an open top, comprising:
 a plate having a bottom surface and a top surface, formed in substantially the same plan shape as the fireplace;   a handle connected with the top surface of plate for lowering the lid onto the fireplace; and   at least three spacers extending from the bottom surface of the plate for separating the bottom surface of the plate from the top of the fireplace when the lid is positioned on the fireplace, and having a substantially smaller contact area with the fireplace than the surface are of the plate.   
     
     
         2 . The lid of  claim 1  in which the spacers comprise fin shaped structures having abutments for axially aligning the lid with the fireplace 
     
     
         3 . The lid of  claim 1 , further comprising a thermally-insulating member forming a thermal barrier between the plate and the handle.