Virgie M. Ammons of Eglon, West Virginia

"Inside the fireplace chimney is a device called a

"Damper". The damper is opened and closed to

allow smoke from the fireplace to be drawn upward

out of the house. The "Fireplace Damper Actuating

Tool" designed by Ammons allows the damper to be

"locked" in the closed position, preventing cold

air and dust from blowing down the chimney back

into the house."

Patent No. 3,908,633 September 30, 1975