Myfireside

Abstract

A fire pit is disclosed that has openings in its side walls which are covered by replaceable panels that contain decorative designs and phrases and which are made visible when there is a fire or other source of radiant energy in the pit. The designs and phrases provide a view of the radiation which may be provided by combustion taking place in the pit. A metal screen mesh can be fastened to the openings to prevent the escape of embers when the radiation source is combustion.

1 . In a container for combustibles having vertical walls;
 At least one opening in said walls for viewing the combustibles and   At least one decorative panel including design patterns which are visible when combustion is occurring, said panel being adapted to be mounted over said opening.   
     
     
         2 . The container of  claim 1  further including a mesh panel adapted to be mounted adjacent said opening. 
     
     
         3 . The container of  claim 1  having at least two sidewall openings and at least two decorative panels, each adapted to be mounted over an opening. 
     
     
         4 . The container of  claim 1  having at least three sidewall openings and at least three decorative panels, each adapted to be mounted over an opening. 
     
     
         5 . A container for combustibles comprising:
 a. A base member,   b. a cylindrical side wall having at least one window opening in said side wall through which radiant energy can be viewed;   c. a metallic screen mesh adjacent said window opening to reduce the hazard of escaping embers during combustion; and   d. at least one decorative panel adapted to cover each said window opening, said decorative panel including graphic designs and alpha numeric phrases cut through said panel so that a radiation source in the container can be viewed through said designs and phrases.   
     
     
         6 . The container of  claim 5  having at least two window openings and two decorative panels. 
     
     
         7 . The container of  claim 5  having at least three window openings and three decorative panels.