Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved fan design with an impact absorbing structure. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the improved fan design of the present invention preferably includes a lower fan assembly connected to an upper fan assembly using a mounting bracket. According to a further aspect of the present invention, the lower fan assembly preferably may include a fan base having multiple supporting legs which are preferably rotatably connected to the lower fan assembly. According to a further aspect of the present invention, the upper fan assembly of the present invention may include a fan motor and fan blades enclosed within a protective structure. According to a further preferred embodiment, the protective structure of the present invention may preferably include an outer fan cover, a fan grille, an external cage and a perimeter shock absorbing ring extending around the circumference of the outer fan cover.

Abstract: The present invention is related in general to air circulators, and in particular, to an air circulator with a vein control system to direct and adjust airflow patterns. According to an exemplary embodiment, the present invention provides adjustable, vertical veins that are attached to the outlet of a tower fan. According to a preferred embodiment, the veins are pivotally mounted in such a way that by turning a knob, the veins can either he directed into a focused air-flow pattern or adjusted to a divergent air-flow pattern, or at any setting in between.