Edgar Jaunzemis is the
founder and owner of Moderustic, Inc., a Rancho Cucamonga-based company specializing in custom interior and exterior fire features. He is best known for inventing and patenting "Aquatic Glassel," a decorative tumbled and heat-treated glass used in gas fireplaces and fire pits. Professional Innovations
Jaunzemis holds several patents related to the processing of broken tempered glass into smooth, usable decorative material. His work focuses on transforming waste product into high-end art and functional décor. Beyond fire glass, his designs include:
- Vortex Fire Features: Indoor and outdoor fire displays that create a spinning "tornado" flame effect within glass cylinders.
- Fire and Water Features: Custom-built installations that combine running water with open flames, such as the "Crandresh" and "New Mexico" models.
- Specialized Accessories: Porcelain-coated "FireBalls" designed to resist soot buildup and reflective fireplace panels.
Business and Legal History
- Moderustic Inc: Founded in April 2003, the company has grown into a major manufacturer in the hearth industry.
- Intellectual Property: Jaunzemis has been involved in several legal disputes to protect his patents against competitors in the fire glass market.
Personal Life
Jaunzemis co-founded Moderustic with his wife, Claudia Sue Jaunzemis, who passed away in 2011. Outside of his fire feature business, he is also known for restoring old cars.
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