Patents by Inventor Charles Hornback

Charles Hornback has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20120274767
    Abstract: A ceiling fan accessory unit of the present invention is constructed in a manner in which the accessories can be attached and supplied with electric power by mounting the ceiling fan accessory unit to an existing ceiling fan. The ceiling fan includes a fan unit that houses a fan motor that rotates a plurality of fan blades. The fan unit includes a bottom portion having electric power wires and a connection portion adapted to receive a connector. The ceiling fan accessory unit communicates with a wireless transmitter that transmits audio signals. The ceiling fan accessory unit includes a housing, a wireless receiver and at least one speaker.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicant: CB LLC
    Inventor: Charles Hornback
  • Patent number: 8218805
    Abstract: A multi-channel wireless speaker system to be used with ceiling fans wherein the audio source generator can be one of many medias, not limited by the following: television, stereophonic, monophonic, video game, home theater, public address system or security system. The audio source generator sends an audio signal to the transmitter that in turn relays the audio signal to the wireless receiver located in the ceiling fan housing member. The ceiling fan housing member includes speakers, and a light source if desired. The speakers produce an omni directional sound due to their unique positioning within the ceiling fan. The wireless speaker system is powered by the existing voltage available to the ceiling fan, so no new wiring is required to install the speaker system. The speaker settings are manipulated via a remote control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Charles Hornback
  • Publication number: 20080181426
    Abstract: A multi-channel wireless speaker system to be used with ceiling fans wherein the audio source generator can be one of many medias, not limited by the following: television, stereophonic, monophonic, video game, home theater, public address system or security system. The audio source generator sends an audio signal to the transmitter that in turn relays the audio signal to the wireless receiver located in the ceiling fan housing member. The ceiling fan housing member includes speakers, and a light source if desired. The speakers produce an omni directional sound due to their unique positioning within the ceiling fan. The wireless speaker system is powered by the existing voltage available to the ceiling fan, so no new wiring is required to install the speaker system. The speaker settings are manipulated via a remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventor: Charles Hornback
  • Publication number: 20050078837
    Abstract: A multi-channel wireless speaker system to be used with ceiling fans wherein the audio source generator can be one of many medias, not limited by the following: television, stereophonic, monophonic, video game, home theater, public address system or security system. The audio source generator sends an audio signal to the transmitter that in turn relays the audio signal to the wireless receiver located in the ceiling fan housing member. The ceiling fan housing member includes speakers and a light source if desired. The speakers produce an omni directional sound due to their unique positioning within the ceiling fan. The wireless speaker system is powered by the existing voltage available to the ceiling fan, so no new wiring is required to install the speaker system. The speaker settings are manipulated via a remote control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventor: Charles Hornback