US5028206A
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Illuminated ceiling fan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-03-30
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Granted: 1991-07-02
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Expires: 2010-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A fan having a plurality of rotating blades and a motor to rotate the blades. A source of illumination is secured to the outer periphery of the rotating blades for rotation therewith, thus defining the shape of each blade when the source of illumination is energized. Further decorative lighting may also be provided for the stationary parts of the fan.
Inventors
- 👤 David S. Kendregan
- 👤 James C. Crouch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:24
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S8/00; F21S8/04; F04; F04D; F04D25/00; F04D25/02; F04D25/08; F04D25/088; F21S8/06; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0088; F21V33/0096; F21W; F21W2121/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades; drive means for rotating said blades; and illuminating means for providing illumination, said illuminating means secured to at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery, and said illuminating means surrounding said outer periphery.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades; drive means for rotating said blades; and illuminating means for providing illumination, said illuminating means secured to at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery, and said illuminating means surrounding said outer periphery.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fan according to claim 1 wherein said illuminating means comprises a plurality of neon tubes corresponding substantially in shape to said outer periphery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades; drive means for rotating said blades; illuminating means for providing illumination, said illuminating means secured to at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith; and a housing surrounding said drive means and a stationary illuminating means for providing illumination secured to said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades; drive means for rotating said blades; illuminating means for providing illumination, said illuminating means secured to at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith; and a housing surrounding said drive means and a stationary illuminating means for providing illumination secured to said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery; drive means for rotating said blades; and illuminating means for providing illumination, said illumination means being secured to said outer periphery of at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery; drive means for rotating said blades; and illuminating means for providing illumination, said illumination means being secured to said outer periphery of at least one of said plurality of rotating blades for rotation therewith.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fan according to claim 4 wherein said illuminating means is adapted to be energized by a source of electrical power.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The fan according to claim 5 wherein said illuminating means comprises a plurality of neon tubes corresponding substantially in shape to said outer periphery.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fan according to claim 4 further including mounting means for mounting the fan to a ceiling.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fan according to claim 4 wherein said drive means comprises a motor having a rotating shaft, said plurality of rotating blades being secured to said shaft and extending radially outwardly therefrom.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
79 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery; drive means for rotating said blades; a housing surrounding said drive means; first illuminating means for providing illumination, said first illumination means being secured to said outer periphery of at least one of said plurality of said rotating blades for rotation therewith; and second illuminating means for providing illumination, said second illuminating means being fixedly secured to said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
A fan comprising: a plurality of rotating blades, each of said plurality of rotating blades including a radially outer periphery; drive means for rotating said blades; a housing surrounding said drive means; first illuminating means for providing illumination, said first illumination means being secured to said outer periphery of at least one of said plurality of said rotating blades for rotation therewith; and second illuminating means for providing illumination, said second illuminating means being fixedly secured to said housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The fan according to claim 9 wherein said first illuminating means and said second illuminating means are each adapted to be energized by a source of electrical power.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
The fan according to claim 10 wherein said first illuminating means comprises a plurality of neon tubes corresponding substantially in shape to said outer periphery.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fan according to claim 9 and further including mounting means for mounting the fan to a ceiling.
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