US5033113A
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Infrared receiver system for a remote control ceiling fan
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-05-31
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Granted: 1991-07-16
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Expires: 2009-05-31
Abstract
Abstract An infrared receiver system for a remote control ceiling fan including a connector disposed in a switch housing of a ceiling fan, an infrared detective sensor disposed in a casing which is connected to a plug by an extension cable. The plug is insertable into the connector of the switch housing for making an electrical connection between the plug and the connector. The detective sensor is located at a lower end of the casing such that the detective sensor is wide open for receiving signals in the undisturbed atmosphere below the ceiling fan.
Inventors
- 👤 Susan Wang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/11; H04B10/114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An infrared receiver system for a remote controlled ceiling fan comprising a connector disposed in a switch housing of a ceiling fan, an infrared detective means being connected to a plug by an extension cable, a casing being provided at a free end of said extension cable for accommodating said infrared detective means, a transparent plastic cover which is spherically shaped being disposed onto a lower end of said casing below said infrared detective means; said plug being insertable into said connector for making an electrical connection therebetween; said extension cable having a length which is determined according to a height of a light kit such that said infrared detective means is located slightly below a light kit which is attached to a lower end of said switch housing, and so tha said infrared detective means is wide open for receiving signals in an undisturbed atmosphere below said ceiling fan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
An infrared receiver system for a remote controlled ceiling fan comprising a connector disposed in a switch housing of a ceiling fan, an infrared detective means being connected to a plug by an extension cable, a casing being provided at a free end of said extension cable for accommodating said infrared detective means, a transparent plastic cover which is spherically shaped being disposed onto a lower end of said casing below said infrared detective means; said plug being insertable into said connector for making an electrical connection therebetween; said extension cable having a length which is determined according to a height of a light kit such that said infrared detective means is located slightly below a light kit which is attached to a lower end of said switch housing, and so tha said infrared detective means is wide open for receiving signals in an undisturbed atmosphere below said ceiling fan.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPS6014536A
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US4818920A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-07-15 | 1995-01-14 | 1995-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-07-15 | 1999-01-14 | 1999-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-07-15 | 2003-01-14 | 2003-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |