Heat-Reflective Campfire Shield

Abstract

A campfire shield provides a heat-reflective, windproof, insulated, flexible shield that may be positioned around a campfire by means of stakes. In some embodiments, the present invention may provide for a barrier that reflects and retains a campfire's heat while also blocking the wind around the campfire.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 572,813 filed on Oct. 24, 2017, the disclosure of which, including any materials incorporated by reference therein, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates generally to a camping accessory. More particularly, the present invention concerns a campfire shield.BACKGROUND[0003]Many persons enjoy camping, particularly while sitting around a campfire. However, campfires require open spaces, and as such, often a chill wind can blow on the camper's backs while they are huddled around the fire. Additionally, the heat from the fire is lost to these open areas. As such, while the fire warms their faces and the fronts of their bodies, the heat dissipates too quickly, especially when there is a cold wind blowing on their backs. What is needed therefore is a semi-circular campfire shield that reflects the heat back on th...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a heat-reflective tent-like shelter that can be used around a campfire to reduce heat loss, protect from wind, and provide privacy. It can be easily set up and is made of durable, waterproof, and mold-resistant material. The shelter retains the heat from the fire and radiates it onto the backs of those seated around the fire, keeping them at a more comfortable temperature. The tent-like shelter also provides a privacy barrier for those seated around the fire. Additionally, it may have pockets for holding necessary items and can be powered by solar or battery power. Overall, the invention acts as a portable, flexible, and efficient barrier to keep out wind and provide comfort and privacy for those around the fire.

Problems solved by technology

However, campfires require open spaces, and as such, often a chill wind can blow on the camper's backs while they are huddled around the fire.

Additionally, the heat from the fire is lost to these open areas.

As such, while the fire warms their faces and the fronts of their bodies, the heat dissipates too quickly, especially when there is a cold wind blowing on their backs.

While this disclosure does generally provide for a heat shield, it fails to adequately provide for an easy-to-use modular setup and a workable semicircular arrangement.

While this disclosure does provide for some wind-shielding, its open configuration does little to retain or reflect heat.

While this one is conveniently designed to fit into a backpack, it suffers from the same deficiencies in heat reflection and retention.

As can be seen, various attempts have been made to solve the problems which may be found in the related art but have been unsuccessful.

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