US5151011A
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Ceiling fan with interchangeable body
Assignee: BEVERLY HILLS FAN COMPANY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1992-02-27
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Granted: 1992-09-29
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Expires: 2012-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A ceiling fan has easily interchangeable top and bottom covers of glass or the like. A single nut around the fan downrod holds the top cover and a bezel held by two screws supports the bottom cover for easy exchangeability. Lights are positioned inside the covers. The covers are design coordinated.
Inventors
- 👤 Ron Rezek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:20
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D25/00; F04D25/02; F04D25/08; F04D25/088; F21; F21V; F21V33/00; F21V33/0088; F21V33/0096
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
In a ceiling fan of the type supported from a ceiling by stationary down rod, a stationary assembly attached to the lower end of the down rod, an electric motor supported from the stationary assembly, fan blades driven by the motor, a top cover covering the motor and at least a lower portion of the down rod, and a bottom cover supported from a stationary assembly below the fan blades with improvements comprising, the top and bottom covers being removable, replaceable and interchangeable, the top and bottom covers formed of glass or transluscent material and being of decorative shape and color, the interchangeability allowing different shapes and colors of the top and bottom covers to be utilized, bumper means on the stationary assembly for supporting a bottom edge portion of the top cover, a top nut annular member surrounding the down rod and postioned above the top cover for holding the top cover down against the stationary assembly bumper means by the top nut annular member cooperating with the top of the top cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
In a ceiling fan of the type supported from a ceiling by stationary down rod, a stationary assembly attached to the lower end of the down rod, an electric motor supported from the stationary assembly, fan blades driven by the motor, a top cover covering the motor and at least a lower portion of the down rod, and a bottom cover supported from a stationary assembly below the fan blades with improvements comprising, the top and bottom covers being removable, replaceable and interchangeable, the top and bottom covers formed of glass or transluscent material and being of decorative shape and color, the interchangeability allowing different shapes and colors of the top and bottom covers to be utilized, bumper means on the stationary assembly for supporting a bottom edge portion of the top cover, a top nut annular member surrounding the down rod and postioned above the top cover for holding the top cover down against the stationary assembly bumper means by the top nut annular member cooperating with the top of the top cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A ceiling fan as defined in claim 1 wherein the bumer means carried by the stationary assembly beneath the top is a soft edge on a flange portion of the stationary assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A ceiling fan as defined in claim 1 wherein the bottom cover is attached by attaching means including a bezel held to the stationary member and wherein the top annular nut is held to the down rod by a set screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A ceiling fan as defined in claim 1 further comprising illumination means beneath the top and bottom covers.
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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) | 1995-09-29 | 1996-03-30 | 1996-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-09-29 | 2000-03-30 | 2000-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-09-29 | 2004-03-30 | 2004-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |