Ash collecting firelog tray

Abstract

A tray for supporting a single firelog during combustion is disclosed. The tray consists of a curved imperforate metal base capable of receiving and collecting ashes from a burning firelog. Three parallel rows of metal pegs support the burning firelog above the metal base and allow for enhanced airflow to the burning material. The front and back edges of the base are bent to form handles, which permit the tray to be easily carried to a trash receptacle for convenient disposal of the ashes.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] This invention relates generally to fireplace accessories and, more specifically, to a tray for supporting a single manufactured log during combustion. The tray disclosed is capable of receiving and collecting ashes from a burning manufactured log and is easily movable to permit convenient disposal of the ashes. [0005] Over the past number of years manufactured logs, hereinafter referred to as “firelogs”, have become increasingly popular as a fuel source. In the past firelogs have mostly been used within fireplaces, however there is a growing demand for their use outside at beaches, camping sites, and on patios. Firelogs are usually composed of waxes, sawdust, wood chips, petroleum by-produc...

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Benefits of technology

[0015] The curved base is specifically sized to ensure all ashes from the burning firelog remain contained therein. The three parallel rows of metal pegs supporting the firelog allow for enhanced airflow on all sides of the burning firelog to promote combustion. After the firelog has completed burning, the entire tray apparatus can be easily lifted from the fireplace or elsewhere and carried to a trash receptacle for disposal of the collected ash. The curved base allows the ashes to be dumped from the sides, where the tray is narrowest. This allows the ashes to be easily dumped into any common trash receptacle.

Problems solved by technology

Cleaning ashes from any surface is a very messy, time consuming, and undesirable task.

Sliding the ash pan from underneath the grate is a potentially awkward procedure and could result in the spilling of ashes.

This prior art device is capable of collecting most of the ashes produced from a burning firelog, however, due to its shape it would be difficult to transport the tray to a trash receptacle without spilling a considerable amount of the collected ash.

This burner tray also does not allow for airflow on all sides of the burning firelog to promote combustion.

Dumping the ash into a commonly sized trash receptacle could prove difficult in this configuration.

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