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US5516264A
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Ceiling fan blade slip cover
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-02-22
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Granted: 1996-05-14
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Expires: 2015-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A ceiling fan blade slip cover composed of a fitted case which is dimensioned to generally conform to the shape of a ceiling fan blade, wherein the mouth of the fitted case is closable about the arm of the ceiling fan blade. The mouth is used to install and remove the ceiling fan blade slip cover with respect to its respective ceiling fan blade. In this regard, it is preferred for the mouth to be provided with an elastic gather, and/or be provided with a releasable fastener, such as for example a VELCRO (trademark of Velcro, U.S.A.) type hook and loop fastener. A preferred material for the fitted case is a fabric having a selected color, pattern or other indicia thereupon which harmoniously matches the decor of the room. Other materials may be used, such as for example a sheet plastic or leather material. In the event a nonventilative material is used for the fitted case, one or more longitudinal slits are provided at the top side and a lateral slit is provided at each outboard corner thereof. The longitudinal and lateral slits provide internal air pressure relief when the ceiling fan blades rotate. In the event a ventilative material is used for the fitted case, neither the longitudinal nor the lateral slits would be needed.
Inventors
- 👤 Dolores F. Anetrini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:47
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D25/00; F04D25/02; F04D25/08; F04D25/088; F04D29/00; F04D29/26; F04D29/32; F04D29/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A ceiling fan blade slip cover for covering a ceiling fan blade of a ceiling fan, wherein the ceiling fan blade is connected with the ceiling fan via an arm, said ceiling fan blade slip cover comprising: a fitted case having a mouth, said fitted case being dimensioned to substantially conformably receive thereinside the ceiling fan blade, said fitted case having a top side, a bottom side opposite said top side and an outboard end opposite said mouth; ventilation means for providing passage of air freely through said fitted case; and closure mechanism means connected with said mouth for selectively closing said mouth; wherein when the ceiling fan blade is received in said fitted case, said closure mechanism means provides a tight closure of said mouth about the arm of the ceiling fan blade to thereby securably hold the fitted case with respect to the ceiling fan blade when the ceiling fan thereof is in operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A ceiling fan blade slip cover for covering a ceiling fan blade of a ceiling fan, wherein the ceiling fan blade is connected with the ceiling fan via an arm, said ceiling fan blade slip cover comprising: a fitted case having a mouth, said fitted case being dimensioned to substantially conformably receive thereinside the ceiling fan blade, said fitted case having a top side, a bottom side opposite said top side and an outboard end opposite said mouth; ventilation means for providing passage of air freely through said fitted case; and closure mechanism means connected with said mouth for selectively closing said mouth; wherein when the ceiling fan blade is received in said fitted case, said closure mechanism means provides a tight closure of said mouth about the arm of the ceiling fan blade to thereby securably hold the fitted case with respect to the ceiling fan blade when the ceiling fan thereof is in operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein said ventilation means comprises said top side of said fitted case comprising at least in part a ventilative material that passes air freely therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
74 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein said outboard end of said fitted case has a pair of corners; wherein said ventilation means comprises: at least one longitudinal slit formed in said top side of said fitted case; and each corner of said pair of corners being provided, respectively, with a lateral slit, each lateral slit of each said corner being separated by a closed end portion of said fitted case.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises an elastic band connected with said mouth of said fitted case.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 4, wherein said closure mechanism means further comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 6, wherein said releasable fastener comprises: a strap connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth; and hook and loop fastener means for providing releasable connection between a first component thereof and a second component thereof; wherein said first component is located on said strap, and said second component is located at a selected location on said fitted case adjacent said mouth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein said bottom side of said fitted case is provided with a predetermined decoration.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 1, wherein closure of said mouth provides pleats in said fitted case.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
187 words
A ceiling fan blade slip cover for covering a ceiling fan blade of a ceiling fan, wherein the ceiling fan blade is connected with the ceiling fan via an arm, said ceiling fan blade slip cover comprising: a fitted case having a mouth, said fitted case being dimensioned to substantially conformably receive therein side a the ceiling fan blade, said fitted case having a top side, a bottom side opposite said top side and an outboard end opposite said mouth, said bottom side of said fitted case being provided with a predetermined decoration; ventilation means for providing passage of air freely through said fitted case; and closure mechanism means connected with said mouth for selectively closing said mouth, wherein a plurality of pleats are formed in said fitted case when said mouth is closed; wherein when the ceiling fan blade is received in said fitted case, said closure mechanism means provides a tight closure of said mouth about the arm of the ceiling fan blade to thereby securably hold the fitted case with respect to the ceiling fan blade when the ceiling fan thereof is in operation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
187 words
A ceiling fan blade slip cover for covering a ceiling fan blade of a ceiling fan, wherein the ceiling fan blade is connected with the ceiling fan via an arm, said ceiling fan blade slip cover comprising: a fitted case having a mouth, said fitted case being dimensioned to substantially conformably receive therein side a the ceiling fan blade, said fitted case having a top side, a bottom side opposite said top side and an outboard end opposite said mouth, said bottom side of said fitted case being provided with a predetermined decoration; ventilation means for providing passage of air freely through said fitted case; and closure mechanism means connected with said mouth for selectively closing said mouth, wherein a plurality of pleats are formed in said fitted case when said mouth is closed; wherein when the ceiling fan blade is received in said fitted case, said closure mechanism means provides a tight closure of said mouth about the arm of the ceiling fan blade to thereby securably hold the fitted case with respect to the ceiling fan blade when the ceiling fan thereof is in operation.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 10, wherein said ventilation means comprises said top side of said fitted case comprising at least in part a ventilative material that passes air freely therethrough.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 11, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises an elastic band connected with said mouth of said fitted case.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 12, wherein said closure mechanism means further comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 10, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
70 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 14, wherein said releasable fastener comprises: a strap connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth; and hook and loop fastener means for providing releasable connection between a first component thereof and a second component thereof; wherein said first component is located on said strap, and said second component is located at a selected location on said fitted case adjacent said mouth.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
74 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 10, wherein said outboard end of said fitted case has a pair of corners; wherein said ventilation means comprises: at least one longitudinal slit formed in said top side of said fitted case; and each corner of said pair of corners being provided, respectively, with a lateral slit, each lateral slit of each said corner being separated by a closed end portion of said fitted case.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 16, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises an elastic band connected with said mouth of said fitted case.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 17, wherein said closure mechanism means further comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 16, wherein said closure mechanism means comprises a releasable fastener connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth thereof.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
70 words
The ceiling fan blade slip cover of claim 19, wherein said releasable fastener comprises: a strap connected with said fitted case adjacent said mouth; and hook and loop fastener means for providing releasable connection between a first component thereof and a second component thereof; wherein said first component is located on said strap, and said second component is located at a selected location on said fitted case adjacent said mouth.
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