Abstract: A room conditioner provides an essentially uniform temperature within a room upon operation of a motor of a ceiling fan. The motor includes a stator supporting by a ceiling mounted shaft and a rotor supporting a set of fan blades of the ceiling fan for causing airflow upon energization of the motor. A heating element supported by the shaft and upwardly displaced from the ceiling fan heats air flowing therepast and a secondary fan responsive to the rotor via a sleeve about the shaft draws air past the heating element. Heated air flowing from the heating element is mixed with the airflow caused by operation of the set of fan blades to distribute warmed air uniformly throughout the space of the room wherein the room conditioner is located.

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). The lower housing (17) has a peripheral side wall (23) having a reflective interior surface (24). 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 the upper light assembly (21) and the peripheral side wall (23) of the lower housing (17), so that light radiating from the upper light assembly passes through the window (27) and is reflected off the interior surface (24) of the lower housing (17) back onto the exterior surface of the upper housing (18).

Abstract: The invention relates to an axial flow fan for condenser in a refrigerator for enhancing efficiency and lowering noise, in which the number of blades is three, the diameter of a hub is 23.3±5% of the outside diameter of the axial flow fan and the width of each of the blades is 36.6±3% of the outside diameter of the axial flow fan.

Abstract: A fitting includes a mounting frame to be fixed on a ceiling wall, and having right and left anchored walls for holding an upright suspension rod which is connected to a fan motor casing. A protective cover member includes an annular abutment wall secured on the anchored walls by two fastening members. Each fastening member includes an enlarged head, a distal shank portion, and a proximate shank portion larger than the distal shank portion so as to form an abutment shoulder to abut against the annular abutment wall.

Abstract: A room conditioner provides an essentially uniform temperature within a room upon operation of a motor of a ceiling fan. The motor includes a stator supporting by a ceiling mounted shaft and a rotor supporting a set of fan blades of the ceiling fan for causing air flow upon energization of the motor. A heating element heats air flowing therepast and a secondary fan draws air past the heating element. Heated air flowing from the heating element is mixed with the air flow caused by operation of the set of fan blades to distribute warmed air uniformly throughout the space of the room wherein the room conditioner is located.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting ceiling fan blades onto ceiling fan blade mounting ring rotor extension. The fan blade attachment mount is can be adapted to fit a multitude of fan rotors configurations. The appearance of the mounting and support members is aesthetically pleasing and the mounting apparatus provides a stable connection between a plurality of ceiling fan blade assemblies and a variety rotor extension mounting surfaces of a 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 fan assembly for an umbrella including a first integrated sub-assembly clampable about an umbrella pole. The first integrated sub-assembly has a split collar surrounding the umbrella pole, a support housing on a lower end of the collar defining a drive ring support plate, and a motor housing enclosing a motor therein on an upper end of the collar spaced from the drive ring support plate. A second integrated sub-assembly is rotatably disposable about the collar and the umbrella pole and includes a drive ring having a lower surface which is supported by the drive ring support plate of the support housing, a drive ring drive mechanism, and a plurality of fan blades coupled to the drive ring.

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 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 link structure for rods is disclosed, the structure includes a link member and two rods. The link member is in the form of a cylinder, and is provided at the middle thereof with a raised annular portion with a larger diameter, two protrusions are provided respectively on the upper and lower portions of the link member. The two rods are connected respectively with the two ends of the link member. The rods are hollow on the connecting ends thereof; the inner diameter of each rod is coincident with the external diameter of the link member. The rods are provided on the peripheries of the connecting ends thereof each with an “L” shaped notch, the protrusions of the link member can be engaged in the “L” shaped notches to connect the two rods to form a longer rod.

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: Each of one or more ducts disposed proximate an electric ceiling fan motor within a housing includes one or more heating elements. One or more motors driving one or more fans is mounted in each duct to draw air through an inlet, heat the inflowing air, and exhaust the heated air through an outlet. Each duct may be thermally insulated from the ceiling fan motor and/or the housing to prevent overheating of the latter during operation. The upwardly moving air from the ceiling fan mixes with the heated air exhausted from each outlet. As a result of the air movement within the room caused by the ceiling fan, the heated air will be uniformly dispersed and the room will be uniformly heated.

Abstract: A ceiling fan structure includes a central shaft, a rotary disk having a pivot disk and a pivot base, a support bracket having two pairs of support bars each secured to the pivot base and two locking rings each mounted between two support bars for securing a hanging fan, a conducting power set having a conducting bushing secured on the central shaft, a support base secured on the rotary disk, and a plurality of conductors each secured on the support base and each electrically contacting with the conducting bushing for supplying electric power to the hanging fan, and a rotation retaining set having a gear secured on the central shaft, a U-shaped support bracket secured on the rotary disk, a support axle mounted in the support bracket, a reduction gear mounted on the support axle and meshing with the gear, a rubbing block mounted on the support axle and urged between the reduction gear and the upper support plate of the support bracket, and a spring mounted on the support axle and having a first end urged on th

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: Quick attachable and detachable mounting arms for ceiling fans. A first version has flat headed fasteners initially attached to one end of mounting arms, with key-hole slots in the endshield of the ceiling fan motor. The user raises the mounting arm so that the flat headed fasteners fits through the larger openings in the keyhole slots and then pulls the mounting arm outward until the arm locks in place by the smaller opening portions of the keyhole slots. Rubber type gaskets and washers help lock and hold the mounting arms in place. The flat headed fasteners can also be located on the endshields with the keyhole slots on mounting arms. A second embodiment includes inwardly deformable springably snapable fasteners that can be located on the ends of the mounting arms which can deform inwardly and expand after passing through slots on the endshield of the rotor. Alternatively, the fasteners can be located on the bottom of the endshield with the receiving slots on the ends of the mounting arms.

Abstract: A room conditioner provides an essentially uniform temperature within a room upon operation of a motor of a ceiling fan. The motor includes a stator supporting by a ceiling mounted shaft and a rotor supporting a set of fan blades of the ceiling fan for causing airflow upon energization of the motor. A heating element supported by the shaft and upwardly displaced from the ceiling fan heats air flowing therepast and a secondary fan responsive to the rotor via a sleeve about the shaft draws air past the heating element. Heated air flowing from the heating element is mixed with the airflow caused by operation of the set of fan blades to distribute warmed air uniformly throughout the space of the room wherein the room conditioner is located.

Abstract: Easy to attach and detach blades for overhead ceiling fans. A first version has a ceiling fan blade with keyhole slots that fit over flat topped fasteners on a mounting arm. Pulling the blade away from the arm locks the slots to the fasteners. A second version is similar to the first and has a decorative bottom cover having snappable tapered protrusions which attach through the keyholes and into mateable through-holes in the mounting arm connection. The third version has a protruding end portion of the blade that fits into a slot in the mounting arm where spring loaded pistons press into grooves in the protrusion end portion of the blade. Latching handles allow users to manually move the pistons. A fourth version has a slot in the blade which fits about a mateable housing in the mounting arm where opposing spring loaded pistons press into interior wall grooves in the slot of the blade.

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 quick connect light fixture is provided which may be used in conjunction with and attached to a ceiling fan, or alternatively may comprise a ceiling-mounted light fixture or a wall-mounted sconce. The light fixture includes an adapter plate, which may be mounted to a structure such as a substantially flat lower surface of a ceiling fan switch housing, with the structure varying with application, and an electrical connector secured to the plate. The fixture further includes an open-ended bracket and a second, mating electrical connector secured thereto. The plate includes a pair of flanges which are configured to define a channel and the bracket includes a pair of sidewalls having a first portion integral with a web separating the sidewalls and a second portion terminating in a lip.

Abstract: A suspension structure for a ceiling fan includes a suspension rod, a support disk secured to the suspension rod, a locking block slidably mounted on the suspension rod, and a slide cover rotatably mounted on the suspension rod. The support disk is provided with a tubular base secured on a lower end of the suspension rod. An outer thread is formed on a lower end of the tubular base. A plurality of locking openings are laterally defined in the tubular base. The locking block is provided with a plurality of locking inserts each secured in a respective locking opening of the tubular base of the support disk. The slide cover defines a receiving chamber for receiving the locking block and the tubular base therein. An inner thread is formed on a lower end of the receiving chamber of the slide cover and is engaged with the outer thread of the tubular base of the support disk.

Abstract: A pivoting light socket is used in the light pan of an up-light fixture of a low clearance ceiling fan, the light pan is positioned above the fan blades to provide indirect lighting which reflects from the ceiling above the fan blades. The circular, trough-shaped light pan surrounds, and is coupled to, the top circumference of the ceiling fan's motor stator, with the trough shaped portion positioned below the top of the stator. The light bulbs have a pivoting light socket that allows the bulb and socket to be positioned substantially below the top surface of the stator when the light socket is in its horizontal position, parallel to the top of the stator. Tilting the light socket upward, toward a vertical position, allows the light bulbs to be easily replaced, especially if the trough-shaped light pan is deep or narrow.

Abstract: A decorative ceiling fan assembly for providing decorative lighting effects on walls and ceilings. The decorative ceiling fan assembly includes a housing couplable to a ceiling of a structure, a motor assembly positioned substantially within the housing, a plurality of fan blades each having a first end coupled to the motor, and a plurality of lamps each positioned substantially within the housing.

Abstract: A ceiling fan bracket has a first end connected to a ceiling fan blade and a second end of the ceiling fan bracket has two L-shaped wings. A connector is connected to the second end of the ceiling fan bracket and has two tongues. A motor casing has a plurality of L-shaped holes and each L-shaped hole includes a wide portion located close to a center of the motor casing and a narrow portion located close to a periphery of the motor casing. Each wing is engaged with the narrow portion of the L-shaped hole and each tongue is engaged with the wide portion of the L-shaped hole. The eccentric force applied to the ceiling fan bracket secures the ceiling fan bracket to the L-shaped hole in the motor casing.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a motor including a stator having an upper portion and a rotor having a lower portion, the rotor being rotatable with respect to the stator. A plurality of blade holders each form an interlocking segment of a motor-concealing member such that the motor concealing member rotates about the motor. A plurality of fan blades equal in number to the blade holders are attached to the ledge such that the fan blade extends radially from the hub. A plurality of light sockets are coupled to the stator upper portion for engaging light bulbs.

Abstract: The present invention improves both the quality and the flow of air delivered by a stationary fan such as a ceiling fan and a portable fan. Ceiling fans provide limited indoor air flow, but do not function as air conditioning and quality improvement apparatus. The present invention provides fans with an ability to increase indoor and outdoor air quality where they operate. One or a combination of a cooling unit and a heating unit and a filtering device and a secondary multidirectional fan provide consumers with air quality improvement options for stationary and portable fans to fulfill their specific needs for a given area.

Abstract: A fan assembly and a method of assembling same according to which a mounting flange is provided on an arm to which a blade is connected and a slot is provided in the rotor end casing of the fan motor. The flange is inserted in the slot and a wedge is created between the flange and the surface of the end casing defining the slot to secure the arm, and therefore the blade to the end casing.

Abstract: A room conditioner provides an essentially uniform temperature within a room upon operation of a motor of a ceiling fan. The motor includes a stator supporting by a ceiling mounted shaft and a rotor supporting a set of fan blades of the ceiling fan for causing airflow upon energization of the motor. A heating element supported by the shaft and upwardly displaced from the ceiling fan heats air flowing therepast and a secondary fan responsive to the rotor via a sleeve about the shaft draws air past the heating element. Heated air flowing from the heating element is mixed with the airflow caused by operation of the set of fan blades to distribute warmed air uniformly throughout the space of the room wherein the room conditioner is located.

Abstract: A system for suspending a ceiling fan is provided which allows the ceiling fan to pivot, to accommodate vaulted or sloped ceilings, while preventing the ceiling fan from rotating about a longitudinal centerline axis of the fan. The system includes a hollow canopy defining an interior space and having an upper end portion, which is operatively attachable to a support structure such as the ceiling, a lower end portion and a central, body portion extending between the upper and lower end portions. The canopy further includes a seat which is connected to the lower end portion and extending upwardly therefrom. A lobed ball is pivotally engaged with the canopy seat and is connected to a stationary portion of the ceiling fan. In each embodiment, the lobed ball includes at least one radially outwardly extending lobe, defined by the inner and outer surfaces of the ball. In each embodiment, the inner surface of the canopy seat has a shape which is complementary to the shape of the outer surface of the lobed ball.

Abstract: A balancing ring for a ceiling fan includes a ring member, a plurality of metal balls, and a ball restraining ring. The ring member has a top side, a bottom side, an inner peripheral wall that confines a central opening, an outer peripheral wall, and an annular groove formed in the top side between the inner and outer peripheral walls. The groove has a groove bottom formed with an annular ball receiving recess. The metal balls are disposed in the ball receiving recess. The ball restraining ring is disposed in the groove above the groove bottom, and is movable inside the groove in at least an axial direction of the central opening between a restricting position, where the metal balls are restricted from moving freely, and a releasing position, where the metal balls are free to move in the ball receiving recess. The ball restraining ring moves in the groove in response to rotating speed of the balancing ring.

Abstract: A fan blade illumination apparatus associated with a fan for illuminating indicia associated with at least one fan blade, the apparatus including at least one strobe light unit associated with the fan, the strobe light unit being positioned and located so as to direct light onto the at least one fan blade at a particular location during the rotation of such fan blade, an emitter associated with the fan operable to emit a signal therefrom, a sensor positioned to sense the rotational motion of the at least one fan blade based upon the signal emitted by the emitter, and a controller coupled to the sensor and to the at least one strobe light unit, the controller being operable to control the operation of the at least one strobe light unit based upon the rotational speed of the fan as determined by the controller based upon signals received from the sensor, the at least one strobe light unit being synchronized with the rotation of the at least one fan blade such that indicia associated with the fan blade will appe

Abstract: An assembly for suspending an object from a surface is presented. The assembly includes a downrod with an upper ball member, and a hanger bracket that is mounted on the surface which has a lower socket that engages the ball member. The ball member and socket form a ball and socket joint which allows an object to be suspended downward from a sloped ceiling. The ball member is mounted in the socket by passing the downrod through a gap in the socket. A plate is then attached to the socket on either side of the gap which is shaped so as not to interfere with the movement of the ball member in the socket. The plate prevents the socket from spreading through use over time which could result in the socket becoming to large to contain the ball member. This assembly is particularly suited for hanging objects such as ceiling fans or light fixtures from surfaces such as ceilings, including sloped or cathedral ceilings.

Abstract: Illuminated controls for use with air moving products such as fans and humidifiers wherein the controls for motor speed, temperature, or humidity are illuminated by an electroluminescent panel to show the location and settings.

Abstract: A motor casing of a ceiling fan has two pairs of lugs extending radially inward from the periphery thereof and the motor casing encloses the motor of the ceiling fan. A frame fixedly connected to a ceiling and has a flange to which two positioning devices are connected. Each positioning device has two support portions extending radially inward therefrom and each support portion has a slot. A resilient member connected to each support portion and is engaged between the two lugs corresponding to the positioning device so that the assembler can easily connect the motor casing and the frame without using bolts.

Abstract: A ceiling fan comprises a motor, a down rod, a hanging ball, and a coupler pin for engaging the upper end of the down rod with the hanging ball. A diverter is installed at the upper end of the down rod to divert the electrical wiring from the fan motor to a non-obstructive position relative to the coupler pin within the down rod.

Abstract: An apparatus for detachable connection of a ceiling fan motor housing to a ceiling mounting assembly. The ceiling fan downrod provides a standardized elongated tube that is connectable to a multitude of ceiling fan housings and assemblies, and provides a universal ground wire connection through a plurality of holes for electrical grounding of the apparatus. The downrod is an elongated tube with a hollow center, having a plurality of pairs of holes near each end of the downrod. Each open end of the downrod has a plurality of threads on the exterior surface of each end, the threads providing one connecting method to attach one end of the downrod to a ceiling mounting assembly, and the second end of the downrod to a motor housing of the ceiling fan. The downrod provides numerous options for connecting the downrod to ceiling fan assemblies, and provides versatility for attachment of electrical ground wires through the plurality of holes in the downrod.

Abstract: An image display apparatus comprising a rotatable member carrying an array of light emitting devices; a drive for rotating the member, and a control for selectively energizing each of the light emitting devices in a predetermined sequence as the member rotates so as to present a visible image. The image display device is incorporated in a fan cooling unit having a plurality of blades, the rotatable member being one of the blades of the fan cooling unit. The fan cooling unit includes a sensing arrangement responsive to rotation of the blades, for triggering the control for the energization of the light emitting devices in dependence on the speed of rotation of the blades.

Abstract: A ceiling fan has a downrod assembly secured at an upper end to a ceiling bracket assembly and secured at a lower end to the motor shaft of a motor. An upper canopy is disposed at an upper end of the downrod assembly and a lower canopy is disposed at the lower end of the downrod assembly. A fan housing/blade mounting assembly secures fan blades to a motor body that rotates about the motor shaft, and a lower platter assembly is secured to a lower end of the motor shaft.

Abstract: Easy to attach and detach blades for overhead ceiling fans. A first version has a ceiling fan blade with keyhole slots that fit over flat topped fasteners on a mounting arm. Pulling the blade away from the arm locks the slots to the fasteners. A second version is similar to the first and has a decorative bottom cover having snappable tapered protrusions which attach through the keyholes and into mateable through-holes in the mounting arm connection. The third version has a protruding end portion of the blade that fits into a slot in the mounting arm where spring loaded pistons press into grooves in the protrusion end portion of the blade. Latching handles allow users to manually move the pistons. A fourth version has a slot in the blade which fits about a mateable housing in the mounting arm where opposing spring loaded pistons press into interior wall grooves in the slot of the blade.

Abstract: A fitting includes a mounting bracket to be fixed on a ceiling wall, and with two side edge portions opposite to each other to define an uppermost abutment plane. Two mounting walls extend downwards from the side edge portions, and have positioning walls axially spaced apart from the plane. An anchoring seat is disposed on one of the mounting walls immediately upstream of the positioning wall in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and is spaced apart from the plane with a width larger than that between the positioning wall and the plane. A protective covering member includes an upper annular secured portion, an anchored portion extending from the secured portion radially, inwardly and downwardly so as to engage the anchoring seat for suspending the covering member from the mounting bracket in a non-fastened state, and a supported portion extending from the secured portion radially and inwardly.

Abstract: A device that provides for the recessed mounting of ceiling mounted light fixtures or ceiling fans is disclosed. Comprising a preformed, concave, hemispherical shape, it possesses adequate structural stability and strength for the purposes of mounting a ceiling mounted light fixture or a ceiling fan. The invention provides increases head room below the light fixture or ceiling fan in such instances where the mounting of a desired light fixture or ceiling fan results in inadequate height clearance. The invention also provides enhanced aesthetic qualities when utilized as an architectural element in conjunction with a light fixture or ceiling fan. The invention is a suitable size to be adequately installed between ceiling joists or the floor joists of an upper floor in the cases of a multistory structure. The invention is capable of being manufactured from a wide range of materials using a wide range of manufacturing processes.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is equipped with a heating/lighting assembly, mounted below the fan blades. The heating lighting assembly has a circular, annular housing which extends radially outwardly of the motor, and in which are mounted resistive heating elements and tubular, circular fluorescent tube. The heating/lighting assembly provides both heat and light in an efficient, effective and comfortable manner.

Abstract: A ceiling fan has a downrod assembly secured at an upper end to a ceiling bracket assembly and secured at a lower end to the motor shaft of a motor. An upper canopy is disposed at an upper end of the downrod assembly and a lower canopy is disposed at the lower end of the downrod assembly. A fan housing/blade mounting assembly secures fan blades to a motor body that rotates about the motor shaft, and a lower platter assembly is secured to a lower end of the motor shaft.

Abstract: A collar of a ceiling fan is composed of a plurality of sectors and each sector has a protrusion extending from a top thereof and a recess defined in an outside thereof. A resilient member is connected to each sector and includes a first portion having an aperture for receiving the protrusion, and a second portion which is a triangular member including two inclined sides. The resilient member is engaged with the recess of the sector corresponding thereto. The blade bracket has an end block which is engaged with the recess corresponding thereto and compressed by one of the inclined sides of the resilient member.

Abstract: A fan blade assembly for a ceiling fan has lightweight, oversized blades formed by a support frame with a blade covering material stretched over the frame. A lighting fixture attached to the support frame rotates with the fan blades. The fan blades are contoured to provide airfoil characteristics having an optimal compromise to maximize air circulation when rotating in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. In a ceiling fan, the fan blade assembly can be used singluarly or used in combination with conventional fan blades on the ceiling fan.

Abstract: A control system for a device powered by an AC power source is presented. The control system includes a fixed controller adapted to be wall-mounted and powered by the AC power source. The fixed controller is also adapted to transmit control signals to the device. The control system further includes at least one movable controller adapted to be powered by a DC power source and transmit control signals to the device. In one embodiment, both movable controller and the fixed controller are adapted to transmit to the receiver via the same transmission medium, such as RF or infrared. The electronic device to be controlled may, for example, comprise a ceiling fan and associated light fixtures.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a downrod to a mounting assembly and a motor housing of a fan. The mounting assembly and the motor housing are capable of receiving a differently sized downrod. The apparatus comprises a pair of adapters. The adapters each have a first end that engages an end of the downrod; a second end that engages either the mounting assembly or the motor housing; and a hollow interior extending between said first and second ends. In one alternative embodiment, the first end receives the downrod and includes: a pair of aligned apertures; and an aperture disposed between the pair of aligned apertures. The second end is threaded and engages either the mounting assembly or the motor housing. The second end includes a pair of aligned apertures on opposite sides thereof. The apparatus also includes a pair of pins to insert through the aligned apertures and a pair of fasteners for securing the downrod within the adapter. In another alternative embodiment, the first end inserts within the downrod.

Abstract: A suspension assembly for ceiling fans includes an upper supporting device securely attached to a ceiling, a suspension rod, and a motor casing. The upper supporting device includes a bowl-like upper retaining seat having a bowl-like spherical inner periphery and a through hole extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. A bowl-like upper suspension member is securely mounted to an upper end of the suspension rod and securely retained in the upper retaining seat. An inverted bowl-like lower suspension member is securely mounted to a lower end of the suspension rod. The motor casing includes an upper casing and a lower casing securely attached to the upper casing. The upper casing includes a lower retaining seat integrally formed on an upper part thereof. The lower retaining seat includes an opening in an upper end thereof for securely holding the lower suspension member. The lower retaining seat further includes a wave-like inner surface to retain the lower suspension member in place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ceiling fans which are powered by rechargeable batteries. The fans do not require energy from hard-wired sources, and are hence deployable in any location desired by the user, including but not limited to watercraft, tents, remote cabins, etc. The means for receiving the battery is centrally located on the axis of rotation of the fan blades, to confer increased balance and stability to the device as a whole.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a motor having a center shaft. A control box is secured to said lower end of said shaft. An upper shell is secured to the control box for receiving the control box and the motor. A lower shell and a frame are secured to the control box. The frame has a cross shape having a number of ends for supporting a number of light tubes. The light tubes are engaged around said upper shell. A lamp shell includes a multi-circle step having two circular surfaces for supporting two circular light tubes.