Faux glowing firewood log suitable for outdoor use

摘要

A faux glowing firewood log has an appearance simulating that of a burning or glowing log of natural firewood, and is suitable for outdoor use. The simulated log includes an integral power source comprising a rechargeable battery and a solar panel for charging the battery. A plurality of light emitting diodes, powered by the integral power source, are disposed in spaced relationship within a body of the simulated log. The faux glowing log's body includes a translucent region, and an outer surface including crevices or grooves, simulated knots, simulated tree rings, and simulated tree bark. Light emitted by the diodes is transmitted through the translucent region, including the crevices, giving the appearance simulating that the log is on fire or glowing with heat.

主权项

1. A faux glowing fire, comprising:
a body having an interior region and an outer surface, at least a portion of the outer surface having an appearance simulating the appearance of at least one firewood log, at least a region of the body proximate the interior region being constructed of a substantially translucent material; an integral power source carried within the body; wherein the integral power source comprises a solar cell with at least a portion of the solar cell mounted generally flush with an outer surface of the body; at least one light source, operably coupled to the integral power source and disposed within the interior region of the body; whereby at least a portion of the light emitted by the at least one light source passes from the interior region of the body and through the outer surface of the body, causing the body to emit light, thereby simulating the appearance of at least one burning firewood log.