Abstract: A device for the generation of two-dimensional and three-dimensional virtual color patterns by the single or multidirectional rotation of a movable body containing light emitters of differing colors. The light emitters may be intermittently or continuously flashed by a wind-powered alternating current generator that also serves as a bearing for rotation. In the preferred embodiments, wind reactive blades take the form of various horizontal or vertical shaft windmills with slender or broad blades.

Abstract: A ceiling fan comprising a plurality of fan blades, each positioned in a slot of a corresponding bracket attached to a rotatable hub. For each fan blade, a brace connects a mid-section of the fan blade to the corresponding bracket. The brace and bracket increase the support base of the fan blade. The fan blade is also, thereby, supported distal of its proximal end, thus reducing stresses at the fan blade proximal end. The fan blade may be positioned at relatively larger angles-of-attack without increasing the likelihood the fan blade will break.

Abstract: A suspending structure of ceiling fan generally comprises a mounting bracket, a C-shape ring and a canopy. Wherein both the mounting bracket and the C-shape ring are provided with a gap respectively, when the gap of the mounting bracket is aligned to that of the C-shape ring the downrod is is permitted to allow for the entrance of the downrod. And then the C-shape ring is revolved to make its gap not aligned with that of the mounting bracket, such that the entrance of the downrod is enclosed, that is to say, the downrod will be rigidly fixed and the disengagement of it can be definitely prevented, thereby the suspending structure of ceiling fan of the present invention is very safe in operation.

Abstract: A ceiling fan mounting system for mounting a fan to a canted ceiling with its fan blades rotated in a horizontal plane. The system has an elongated hanger bar (118) suspended from a ceiling mounting plate (170). The fan downrod is attached to a multi-lope ball (160) that is seated in a canopy seat (182). The canopy can be mounted to the ceiling plane in only one position, a position that orients the hanger bar parallel to the canted ceiling, parallel to the mounting plate and parallel to the fan blades horizontal plane of rotation.

Abstract: A ceiling fan suspended from a mounting rod and comprising a transverse support. A pair of hanging fans are distally mounted on the transverse support. A motor fixed to the mounting rod and spaced radially therefrom drives a gyro gear about an axis parallel to and spaced from the mounting rod. The gyro gear drives a central hub gear about an axis aligned with the mounting rod. The center gear is fixed to the rotatable hub coupled to the transverse support. The fan may be stopped at any point in its rotation and be pointed to direct air flow at a selection location. And the fan may be controlled by a remote control to allow a user to conveniently point the fan at any selected location.

Abstract: A pole mounted ceiling fan includes a conventional electric ceiling fan having a fan housing and an electric motor mounted therein and a plurality of blades coupled to the electric motor for rotation thereby. A center shaft is fixedly attached to the electric fan and extends through the electric motor and plurality of fan blades for attaching a light fixture below the fan housing. A vertically extending pole has a top end and a ceiling fan to pole adapter is attached to the ceiling fan center shaft and to the vertically extending pole so that a conventional ceiling fan is attached to the top of a vertical pole. A method of making a pole mounted ceiling fan includes selecting the conventional ceiling fan and the vertical extending pole and making a ceiling fan to pole adapter for attaching the ceiling fan center shaft to the pole and then attaching the ceiling fan to the pole with the ceiling fan pole adapter.

Abstract: A ceiling-fan air purifier and freshener has an edge clip (1) which is adapted to be clipped onto leading edges of fan blades (2) of ceiling fans (3) in either direction of rotation has a gluey adhesive (11) on a top surface of the edge clip. The gluey adhesive captures and contains dust and germs that are too small to be retained by air strainers and filters and that can increase instead of stop growth of germs in room air. It is intended to be used for hospitals, residences and businesses. The edge clip is adapted for: (a) reliable attachment, (b) structural compatibility with select classes of ceiling fans, (c) easy removal, (d) low-cost replacement and (d) user-friendliness. It is adaptable for being colored and designed for matching aesthetics of the select classes of ceiling fans and use conditions. The gluey adherent can include predetermined surface corrugation and unevenness for maximizing germ and particle retainment.

Abstract: A cooling fan having flashing light effect, having a fan base, a set of blades and a plurality of light emitting diodes. The fan base further comprises a plurality of supporting levers connected to a common base. Circular axial perforation is formed in the common base, and a plurality of slots and light guides are installed near a periphery of the common base. Each light emitting diode is embedded in the corresponding slot and electrically connected to the circuit board of the set of blades.

Abstract: A method for removing pollutants from a gas such as air includes attaching a multi-layer stack of sheets to the surface of a fan blade. The sheets have a tacky surface disposed on their outward facing side, so that as the fan blade rotates pollutants are captured by the tacky surface. When the tacky surface of the top most sheet becomes contaminated with pollutants, it is peeled off to expose a clean uncontaminated next lower sheet.

Abstract: A fan comprises a fan body and a handle secured to the fan body. The fan body is made of a transparent sheet. An LED is provided in the handle for illuminating the fan body. Batteries are mounted in the handle for operating the LED.

Abstract: A fan (10) is disclosed having a downrod (11), a motor (12), a motor housing (13) substantially encasing the motor (12), and blades (14) mounted to the motor housing (13). Each blade (14) has an air intake scoop (16 adjacent to and extending from the motor housing (13). The interior space (17) created by the intake scoop (16) is in fluid communication with an opening (18) extending through the motor housing (13). Rotational movement of the air intake scoops (16) create airstreams which are directed to the electric motor for ventilation purposes.

Abstract: An asymmetrically bladed ceiling fan including a fan motor, a shaft rotatably connected to the motor and defining a vertical axis, a motor housing substantially enclosing the motor, a first fan blade extending from the housing, a second fan blade extending from the housing, and a first non-blade stabilizer extending from the housing for stabilizing the rotating weight of the fan blades upon actuation of the motor. The stabilizer is non-coincident with the first and second fan blades. The first and second fan blades are asymmetrically positioned relative the vertical axis.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for heating a room, wherein at least one motor and at least one fan blade of a Ceiling Mounted Heating Device, mounted upwards of a distribution fan, moves air into said device through one or more inlets and is forced through and heated by one or more heating elements. The heated air is discharged as a heated primary airflow through one or more outlets, wherein the primary heated airflow mixes with the airflow created by the distribution fan, thus creating distribution of heated airflow throughout a room.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a ceiling fan has one or more blades located in the same semicircle of rotation so as to produce a center of rotational gravity that lies outside the vertical axis of the rotating fan. A ceiling fan has a counter balancing stabilizing member located in another semicircle of rotation to stabilize the rotating weight of the blade(s) so that during operation of the fan, the center of rotational gravity lies on the fan's axis. A single bladed ceiling fan has a blade with an elongated arcuate body that tapers from one end to its other end. A stabilizing member depends from the blade. There is an opening in the stabilizing member for creating drag when the blade rotates. A cover is provided for covering the opening.

Abstract: An attachment mechanism for mounting fan blades to a ceiling fan, characterized in that a ring is attached to the bottom of the motor housing, the ring having a plurality of dovetailed recesses spaced equally apart. A tongue is located on an end of each fan blade, the tongue having a corresponding dovetail shape such that the tongue can be inserted into a recess. A biasing member is located between the recess and tongue to provide a bias that prevents undue vibration.

Abstract: A do-it-yourself ceiling fan with a ceiling lamp has a ceiling frame and a guide head. A control rod can pull a confining inserting rod backwards so as to compress a spring. Thereby, the confining inserting rod is separated from a ceiling frame. The guide head inserts into an inserting seat of the ceiling frame, thereby, the ceiling fan being conductive to the ceiling lamp. By the resilient force of the spring, the resisting ring of the confining inserting rod restores to the original position to prevent the guide head from falling down. When it is desired to package, transfer or store the ceiling fan, the guide head with the ceiling lamp is pulled out from the ceiling fan. In assembly, it is only necessary to insert the guide head of the ceiling lamp into the ceiling frame of the ceiling fan without needing studs, and other tools.

Abstract: A ceiling fan comprising a plurality of fan blades, each positioned in a slot of a corresponding bracket attached to a rotatable hub. For each fan blade, a brace connects a mid-section of the fan blade to the corresponding bracket. The brace and bracket increase the support base of the fan blade. The fan blade is also, thereby, supported distal of its proximal end, thus reducing stresses at the fan blade proximal end. The fan blade may be positioned at relatively larger angles-of-attack without increasing the likelihood the fan blade will break.

Abstract: A ceiling fan and pendent chandelier wherein the ceiling fan is provided with a chandelier adaptor which adapts the ceiling fan to hang a pendent chandelier therefrom.

Abstract: A ceiling mounted heating and cooling device capable of creating and uniformly distributing a first heated airflow for heating a room and/or a first cooled airflow for cooling a room, wherein the device incorporates a heating device and an air conditioning system.

Abstract: Ceiling fan blades for maximizing air flow at operational speeds of up to approximately 200 revolutions per minute(rpm). The blades have a positive twist at the tip ends of approximately 5 degrees to approximately 10 degrees parallel to the ceiling. The root end of the blades closest to the motor can have a positive twist exceeding that of the tip end and can be approximately 20 to approximately 35 degrees parallel to the ceiling. The ceiling fans can have individual blade lengths of approximately 20 inches and overall spans of up to approximately 52 inches and up to approximately 54 inches. Each embodiment can use three, four, and five blades, with the blades being made of injection molded plastic. and the like. The embodiments can include built in light kit domes.

Abstract: Lightfitting (10) comprises four support members or arms (12). A plurality of optical fiber strands (14) are supported by each arm (12). Each strand (14) has a proximal end adjacent the proximal end (16) of its corresponding arm (12) that is adapted to receive light from a light source (18). A length (20) at the distal end of each strand (14) extends from its corresponding arm (12). The arms (12) are rotatably supported along their lengths in a housing (28). Gear (34) is supported by the housing (28) in a manner so that it can rotate relative to the housing (28). The gear (34) meshes with respective gears (36) attached to the proximal ends of each arm (12). By attaching the light fitting (10) to a source of rotary motion such as a fan, the rotary motion is imparted to the arms (12) so that they rotate about their respective axes (24). Additionally, because of the attachment of the light fitting (10) to the fan the housing (28) and thus the arms (12) also rotate about a perpendicular axis (26).

Abstract: A do-it-yourself ceiling fan with a ceiling lamp has a ceiling frame and a guide head. A control rod can pull a confining inserting rod backwards so as to compress a spring. Thereby, the confining inserting rod is separated from a ceiling frame. The guide head inserts into an inserting seat of the ceiling frame, thereby, the ceiling fan being conductive to the ceiling lamp. By the resilient force of the spring, the resisting ring of the confining inserting rod restores to the original position to prevent the guide head from falling down. When it is desired to package, transfer or store the ceiling fan, the guide head with the ceiling lamp is pulled out from the ceiling fan. In assembly, it is only necessary to insert the guide head of the ceiling lamp into the ceiling frame of the ceiling fan without needing studs, and other tools.

Abstract: A fan comprising one or more releasable fan blades secured to a hub portion. A spring biased pin may be mounted in a motor housing to automatically secure a fan blade when it is connected with a motor body.

Abstract: A fan ball for mounting a ceiling fan is described, wherein the fan ball has damping means for preventing the fan ball from mechanically transferring any appreciable degree of vibration to the fan, thereby preventing undesirable noise.

Abstract: A ceiling fan having a set of fan blades rotatably coupled with an electric motor housed within a motor housing, a switch housing mounted below said set of fan blades, a plurality of spring clips of an electric socket in an array about a threaded mounting channel, a light kit having an electric plug with a plurality of terminal blades sized and arranged about a central plug passageway to be plugged into said switch housing socket spring clips, and a bolt sized to be passed through said light kit electric plug passageway and threaded into said switch housing threaded channel in mounting the light kit beneath the switch housing.

Abstract: A multi-rotor ceiling fan structure capable of stably revolving round a central axis thereof, which comprises a rotating disk fixedly joined with one or more rotating arms, an inner housing cover fixedly disposed on the rotating disk, a central axial rod fixedly joined at the ceiling, and a power transmission set. A fan is pivotally disposed at each end of the rotating arm. The lower end of the central axial rod passes through the centers of the rotating disk and the inner housing cover, and is tightly slipped onto a bearing structure placed between the centers of the rotating disk and the inner housing cover. A seat body having a conductor of the power transmission set is fixedly disposed on the inner housing cover. A conductive sleeve of the power transmission set is slipped onto the central axial rod. The conductor keeps electric contact with the conductive sleeve.

Abstract: A suspension rod is adapted to connect a ceiling fan to a ceiling bracket that is used to suspend the ceiling fan from a ceiling, and includes a ball portion, an elongated tubular portion, and a sheath member. The ball portion is adapted to be secured to the ceiling bracket. The elongated tubular portion is adapted to permit electrical cables to pass therethrough for providing electricity to a motor of the ceiling fan, and includes an upper end integrally formed with or rigidly connected to the ball portion, a lower end distal to the ball portion and adapted to be inserted into a central hole in an upper major wall of a motor casing, and an intermediate portion that is disposed between the upper end and the lower end, and that has an outer diameter which is smaller than the central hole in size. The sheath member is disposed to surround and extend along the entire length of the intermediate portion, thereby enabling a display of color, shape or texture different from that of the intermediate portion.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a rotatable motor seat, and multiple blade racks. The motor seat is provided with multiple retaining studs and multiple locking screws. Each of the multiple blade racks includes an arcuate mounting plate secured on the motor seat. The mounting plate of each of the multiple blade racks has a first end provided with a retaining hook rested on a respective one of the multiple retaining studs, and has a second end provided with a locking hook locked on a respective one of the multiple locking screws. Thus, the blade racks may be assembled and disassembled easily, conveniently and rapidly.

Abstract: A retractable suspension device of a ceiling fan includes an upper tube, a mounting base movably mounted on the upper tube, an urging member secured on the mounting base to move therewith and capable of urging the upper tube, a compression race rotatably mounted on the mounting base and releasably compressed on the urging member for compressing the urging member to urge the upper tube, and a lower tube secured on the mounting base to move therewith and telescopically mounted in the upper tube. Thus, the retractable suspension device has an adjustable length, so that the height and the length of the ceiling may be arbitrarily adjusted and changed by adjustment of the relative distance between the upper tube and the lower tube, thereby enhancing the versatility of the ceiling fan.

Abstract: A wind power generating system with an obstruction lighting or night marking device, and with at least one rotor blade allocated to a rotor hub which exhibits at least one optical waveguide, which is routed from the rotor blade hub-side end area to the rotor blade surface, and that a light source is allocated to the optical waveguide in the rotor blade hub-side end area.

Abstract: A retractable suspension device of a ceiling fan includes an upper tube, a mounting base movably mounted on the upper tube, an urging member secured on the mounting base to move therewith and capable of urging the upper tube, a compression race rotatably mounted on the mounting base and releasably compressed on the urging member for compressing the urging member to urge the upper tube, and a lower tube secured on the mounting base to move therewith and telescopically mounted in the upper tube. Thus, the retractable suspension device has an adjustable length, so that the height and the length of the ceiling may be arbitrarily adjusted and changed by adjustment of the relative distance between the upper tube and the lower tube, thereby enhancing the versatility of the ceiling fan.

Abstract: A motorized fan of a heating module, mounted close to the ceiling of a room, draws the air from an upward location into the heating module through one or more inlets. The air drawn in is forced through and heated by one or more heating elements. The heated air is discharged as a heated primary airflow through one or more outlets. An auxiliary motor is preferably suspended from the heating module and supports one or more fan blades for producing an upwardly directed secondary airflow. The secondary airflow mixes with the primary airflow to produce a mixture of primary and secondary airflows having a temperature higher than that of the secondary airflow. The force of the secondary airflow causes the mixture of airflows to circulate throughout the room in a toroidal path to near uniformly heat the walls, windows and floor of the room and create an essentially uniform air temperature throughout the room.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture is provided with a sliding support member that slides horizontally into a support channel attached to a ceiling box. An electrical plug and receptacle attached to the two support members automatically mate as the two support members are slid together. A bell is then raised to cover the two support members and prevent them from sliding apart.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture is provided with a sliding support member that slides horizontally into a support channel attached to a ceiling box. An electrical plug and receptacle attached to the two support members automatically mate as the two support members are slid together. A bell is then raised to cover the two support members and prevent them from sliding apart.

Abstract: A ceiling fan assembly includes a motor shell with top and bottom flanges, a motor unit disposed in the motor shell, and a suspension rod extending into the motor shell and coupled securely to the top flange. A motor is disposed in the motor shell. A plurality of fan blades are mounted on a rotor of the motor for co-rotation therewith. A vibration impeding unit is disposed above the motor shell, and includes a bracket having opposite parts that are connected securely to the bottom flange at two diametric positions relative to the suspension rod and that extend from the bottom flange to connect with the suspension rod so that vibration resulting from rotation of the rotor is impeded cooperatively by the opposite parts and the suspension rod.

Abstract: A windmill is securely mounted at a mediate portion of a torch support which is compose of a first column, a second column and an arcuate plate sandwiched between the first column and the second column so as to clamp thereon the windmill via a thread.

Abstract: A ceiling fan hanger ball is provided with features to permit universal acceptance of downrods there from.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a ceiling fan has one or more blades located in the same semicircle of rotation so as to produce a center of rotational gravity that lies outside the vertical axis of the rotating fan. A ceiling fan has a counter balancing stabilizing member located in another semicircle of rotation to stabilize the rotating weight of the blade(s) so that during operation of the fan, the center of rotational gravity lies on the fan's axis. A single bladed ceiling fan has a blade with an elongated arcuate body that tapers from one end to its other end. A stabilizing member depends from the blade. There is an opening in the stabilizing member for creating drag when the blade rotates. A cover is provided for covering the opening.

Abstract: A dual use fan and viewing article is disclosed. The article may be used as a hand fan, and the article may be used to view an event such as a sporting event or a fireworks display. In one embodiment, viewing is enhanced by a light attenuating film. In another embodiment, viewing is enhanced by a light reflecting film. In yet another embodiment, viewing is enhanced by a prism effect film.

Abstract: A flashing light-emitting device includes a rotating member, which is mounted rotatably within a hollow base and which has a plurality of fixed vane elements that can be rotated by air current created when the base moves. A coil unit is wound on a sheave, which is rotatable with the rotating member. Two electrically and magnetically conducting rings are fixed to the sheave, and are formed integrally with a plurality of tongues that are aligned and staggered circumferentially and that extend into the sheave. The coil unit is in electrical connection with the conducting rings and a plurality of light-emitting elements. When the rotating member rotates within the base, the coil unit rotates about a permanent magnet fixed in the base so that electricity is generated on the coil unit. As such, the light-emitting elements can emit a flashing light.

Abstract: The invention comprises a reflective blade or a reflective blade with a picture which fits over a ceiling fan blade or a mirror cut in the shape of a ceiling fan and used in place of a ceiling fan. The device may be an applique of reflective materials which can be patched over the ceiling fan blades and may have cutouts and peel away edges in varying degrees in order to allow it to fit over the ceiling fan blades of various sizes. Likewise, sets of different size mirrors may be sold for the same purpose.

Abstract: A tightening device with easy alignment is adapted for securing a ceiling fan to a fitting which is used to mount the ceiling fan onto a flat ceiling wall, and includes an annular flange member extending inwardly and radially from a lower annular wall of a protective covering member in the form of a canopy, and an anchored flat sheet formed with an upper major wall of a motor casing. The anchored flat sheet has an inner peripheral wall, and a plurality of first fastening positions proximate to the inner peripheral wall and angularly spaced apart from one another. An upper annular clamping member has an outer circumferential portion, and an inner circumferential portion extending inwardly and radially from the outer circumferential portion. When the clamping member is placed on the annular flange member, the outer circumferential portion will sandwich the annular flange member to the anchored flat sheet.

Abstract: A fan blade sign display device includes a rotary device, an actuator adapted to rotate the rotary device, a display unit installed in the rotary device, and a control device adapted to turn on/off the display unit. A sign is appeared in the movement path of the LED array upon rotation of the LED array with the rotary device at the speed in which the motion cycle of the LED array is smaller than the transient retention time of visual sensation when controlling the control device to turn on/off the display unit.

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a downrod (11), a motor (12), a radial array of fan blades (13) coupled to blade irons (14) mounted to the motor (12), a bowl shaped lower housing (17) positioned above the blade irons (14), a bowl shaped upper housing (18) positioned concentrically within the lower housing (17), and an upper light assembly (21) positioned within the upper housing (18) having an annular array of light bulbs (23). The upper housing (18) has an annular array of openings (26) in which are mounted translucent windows (27). The opening (26) and corresponding window (27) are mounted generally between each pair of adjacent light bulbs (23).

Abstract: A ceiling fan having a down rod assembly, a motor, fan blades, an upper body, a hub assembly, and a cage. The cage provides an open enclosure for protecting the motor. The hub includes a hub canister and a hub cover. A lighting kit includes a lighting fixture within the hub canister and a lighting cover that is interchangeable with the hub cover.

Abstract: A ceiling fan housing assembly includes an upper casing mounted on the top of a motor, a fastener mounted on the bottom of the motor and a lower casing attached to the fastener. The fastener includes an annular flange laterally extending from the fastener and multiple equally spaced threaded holes defined in the annular flange. A bracket extends from the flange and a reversing switch is mounted on a free end of the bracket. The reversing switch has a switch bar that extends through the housing assembly. The lower casing abuts the upper casing to form a chamber to hold the motor. The lower casing includes multiple equally spaced through holes defined in the bottom of the lower casing, and a slot is defined in of the lower casing to allow the switch bar of the reversing switch to extend through the lower casing.

Abstract: A cooling device for projector, comprising a light source, an exhaust fan, an air directing fan, an air duct, air inlet windows, an optical engine, a circuit board, a light cut, and a power supply to constitute a projector device with high brightness and high contrast. The projector includes a design that directs hot air flow directly into fan blades of an exhaust fan, thereby effectively reducing adverse effects and solving problems of conventional technology, such as failure to direct hot air flow into the fan blades of the exhaust fan, resulting in excessively high average temperature in the fan hub area that is in alignment with the hot air current, and high working temperature of motor bearings, control circuits, rotors and stators in the fan hub, so that the fan hub can be operating under lower temperatures, thereby enhancing normal performance, effective working life and reliability of the fan and the projector.

Abstract: A ceiling fan (10) is disclosed having a downrod (11), a motor (12), a radial array of fan blades (13) coupled to blade irons (14) mounted to the motor (12), a bowl shaped lower housing (17) positioned above the blade irons (14), a bowl shaped upper housing (18) positioned concentrically within the lower housing (17), and an upper light assembly (21) positioned within the upper housing (18) having an annular array of light bulbs (23). The upper housing (18) has an annular array of openings (26) in which are mounted translucent windows (27). The opening (26) and corresponding window (27) are mounted generally between each pair of adjacent light bulbs (23).

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a control box having a downward extending sleeve bolt, a lamp device having an upward extending sleeve bolt, and a connecting barrel secured between the sleeve bolts for detachably securing the lamp device to the control box. One or more lamp devices may further be selectively secured or assembled onto the ceiling fan for forming various kinds of decorative effects. The lamp device includes a cap and a base plate and a lamp shade and a canopy secured together. The cap and the canopy have the sleeve bolts for coupling to the connecting barrel.

Abstract: A fan comprises a fan body and a handle secured to the fan body. The fan body is made of a transparent sheet. An LED is provided in the handle for illuminating the fan body. Batteries are mounted in the handle for operating the LED.