Abstract: A ceiling fan housing includes a cylindrical member having an upper and outer peripheral flange and a cover having a lower and outer peripheral flange. A disc includes an upper and a lower surfaces each having a peripheral groove for engaging with the peripheral flanges of the cylindrical member and the cover. The disc is made of shock absorbing material for absorbing shocks and vibrations that may be generated in the ceiling fan. The disc includes two or more curved members secured together by ribs and slots so as to form the disc.

Abstract: An outer casing is mounted around a suspension rod and includes a number of sections each having a first teeth structure defined in a first side thereof and a second teeth structure defined in a second side thereof and having a curvature complimentary to that of the first teeth structure. The sections are assembled to form the outer casing due to engagements between the first teeth structures and the second teeth structures.

Abstract: A ceiling fan for cleaning air in a room wherein each blade of the ceiling fan has a cavity open to the top and bottom surfaces of each fan blade and a filter unit in each of the cavities but within the confines of the fan blade such that, when the ceiling fan is operated, the airflow created by the ceiling fan will be forced through the filter unit from the bottom surface through to the top surface, wherein the filter units can collect airborne particles.

Abstract: A ceiling-fan-blade-mounted air freshener apparatus includes a housing assembly which includes a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion projecting upward from the lower housing portion. The upper housing portion includes a plurality of vent apertures. An air freshener/matrix assembly is housed within the housing assembly. A housing-to-blade connector connects the housing assembly to a ceiling fan blade. In one embodiment, the housing-to-blade connector is comprised of a layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive bonded to a bottom side of the lower housing portion. The housing-to-blade connector further includes a peel strip removably adhered to a bottom surface of the layer of pressure-sensitive adhesive. The housing assembly includes a pointed end, and the air freshener/matrix assembly includes a complementary pointed end. The pointed end of the air freshener/matrix assembly is wedged into the pointed end of the housing assembly under an influence of centrifugal force.

Abstract: A ceiling fan having interchangeable plug-in circuit completion modules for varying the electrical driver circuitry of the fan. Each module is selectively designed to complete a motor driving circuit and/or a light driving circuit and are preferably installed in the switch housing of the fan. In addition, the modules contain selectively designed circuitry to enable a user to either manually or remotely control the fan. Since the modules are interchangeable, the driver control circuitry of the fan may be easily converted between manual and remote control.

Abstract: A mounting device is to be secured to a bottom side of a connecting end portion of a fan blade of a ceiling fan. The mounting device includes a decorative member and a mounting arm having a plate-like blade mounting end portion which is to be disposed horizontally beneath the connecting end portion of the fan blade and which is formed with an insert hole that complements the decorative member for retaining the decorative member thereon, and a plurality of screw sockets that are disposed around the insert hole. Screw fasteners extend through the connecting end portion of the fan blade to engage the screw sockets and retain the mounting arm on the fan blade.

Abstract: A ceiling fan motor housing assembly including a cup-like motor holder frame having an open top, a top cover shell covered on the cup-like motor holder frame over its open top, the top cover having a downward flange around the border fitted into the cup-like motor holder frame, and a bottom cover shell fastened to the cup-like motor holder frame and the top cover by screws and covered around the cup-like motor holder frame, having a plurality of ornaments on the outside.

Abstract: A housing for a ceiling fan includes a transparent cylindrical member. A bottom plate and a cover are engaged with the cylindrical member. One or more panels are received in the cylindrical member and disposed between the bottom plate and the cover. A number of fastening members are engaged through the cover and the panels and the bottom plate for securing the bottom plate and the cylindrical member and the cover together and for securing the panels in place. One or more light bulbs are disposed in the cylindrical member for lighting the panels.

Abstract: A combination of a blade and a support of a ceiling fan includes a blade portion and a support portion, the blade portion being an elongate plate which has one end to be a free end, the support portion including a base and a neck which extends from the base and integrally connects to the other end of the blade portion, the blade portion having a curved surface defined in an under surface thereof along a longitudinal axis of the blade portion, the blade portion having two upper longitudinal edges and two lower longitudinal edges, each of the two upper longitudinal edges and the lower longitudinal edges being shaped to have an inclined surface so as to reduce resistance of air.

Abstract: A dual fan room heater includes a conventional ceiling fan and a heating assembly unobtrusively mounted below the ceiling fan and having a PTC heating element and second fan for circulating air over the heating element. The dual fan provides heat in an efficient, effective and comfortable manner.

Abstract: A novelty ceiling fan is provided having an electric fan motor with separate stationary members and rotating surfaces, and a plurality of radially extending blades being secured to the one of the rotating surfaces. The ceiling fan also includes a tubular downrod for pivotally suspending the ceiling fan from a ceiling, and at least one electrical switch for selectively controlling the operation of the fan motor. A U-shaped mounting bracket is provided, securable to one of the stationary members of the fan motor, for detachably connecting a decorative globe to the fan motor substantially enclosing at least the lower and side surfaces. The decorative globe has upper and lower portions with the upper portion being comprised of a generally cylindrical side wall which defines an upper opening. The lower portion is selectively configured to generally depict conventional features of a novelty or cartoon character such as a bear head, the conventional features including a head, eyes, ears, a nose, a mouth and cheeks.

Abstract: A music box module is attached to a ceiling fan having a control box mounted on an underside thereof and at least one hole defined in a periphery of the control box. The music box module includes a music box mounted in the control box and having at least one slot defined in a periphery thereof and aligning with the hole. A supporting base is mounted on an underside of the music box and has at least one flange extending upwardly from a periphery thereof to be received in an inner wall of the music box. A bore is defined by a threaded portion of the flange and aligns with the slot. A positioning member extends through the hole, the slot and is securely engaged in the bore.

Abstract: A ceiling fan housing includes a cylindrical member of transparent material secured between a bottom plate and a cover. A casing is received in the cylindrical member and has one or more openings for engaging with one or more panels. One or more light bulbs are engaged in the casing for lighting the panels. The casing may include an outer peripheral portion having one or more beautiful patterns for forming beautiful lights and patterns when the light bulb is energized.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is disclosed as including a motor and a plurality of fan blades, each of which is a contoured metal blade. Each fan blade has an enlarged leading edge and an end edge, which have been rolled over to establish a thickness of three-sixteenths of an inch at the forward, or "impact" side. Such thickness meets the recognized industry safety standard for fans used in low height applications, wherein the fan is secured to a ceiling spaced eight feet above the floor, and the fan blades are suspended from a depending shaft at an elevation of seven feet above the floor. Such unique arrangement allows high velocity, contoured metal fan blades to be used in applications formerly reserved for wooden paddle fans with blade thicknesses of at least three-sixteenths of an inch.

Abstract: A ceiling fan air freshener diffusion device comprising a scent receptive chamber, a removable drawer for holding a volatile scented medium and a heater for volatilizing the scent medium. The chamber comprises a housing defining a cap for mounting to the hub of a ceiling fan and a continuous sidewall extending downward from the cap. The sidewall defines scent diffusion orifices and a drawer receptive opening. A floor is secured to the housing, abutting the sidewall to seal the housing. An adjustment baffle captivated between the floor and the cap also defines scent diffusion control orifices for regulating diffusion of scent in conjunction with the scent diffusion orifices defined in the sidewall. A tab extending from the baffle through an adjustment slot in the side wall is used to control the aperture defined by the sidewall and baffle orifices together. The preferred embodiment uses a switched resistance heating element located within a base below the floor of the chamber to volatilize the scent medium.

Abstract: A device for engaging a remote control unit to a ceiling fan which has a motor for mechanically actuating blades connected thereto and a rod with a head which extends upwardly from the motor, a fixing element fixedly engaged to the floor and having a C-shaped portion for engagement with the head of the rod, a middle plate having a central hole for the rod to extend therethrough and having at least two sockets extending from an underside thereof, the middle plate received in a bowl which has a hole for the rod to extend therethrough and at least two studs extending from a bottom thereof for engagement with the sockets, electrical elements for remote controlling the ceiling fan disposed in the bowl which is engaged to the fixing element by bolts such that the remote control unit can be repaired simply by disengaging the bowl from the fixing element.

Abstract: A fan blade which includes an open frame, and a flat, thin blade body fastened to the open frame, the open frame having a blade mounting groove on the inside for mounting the blade body, and a coupling head at one end for coupling to a motor shaft, the coupling head being formed of two separated coupling portions detachably connected together by a tongue-and-groove joint so that the two separated coupling portions can be separated from each other for permitting the blade body to be fitted into the blade mounting groove.

Abstract: A dynamic balancing apparatus including an annular chase enclosing at least one weight for automatically and continuously eliminating rotational imbalance in ceiling fans.

Abstract: A fan blade cover for a fan blade of a ceiling fan includes a casing having an outer edge defining a main body. The main body has an outside surface and an inside surface. The outer edge of the main body is folded over toward the inside surface and is attached to the inside surface of said main body, thereby creating a passage. An elastic band is threaded through the passage. The cover further includes hook and loop fasteners which are attached to the casing in a manner so as to selectively fix the fan blade cover to the fan blade. The invention also includes a method of constructing a fan blade cover for a fan blade of a ceiling fan, the method including the steps of cutting a casing, the casing having an outer edge and a main body, the main body having a outside surface and an inside surface; folding over the outer edge of the casing toward the inside surface, thereby creating a passage, attaching the outer edge to the main body, and, threading an elastic band through said passage.

Abstract: A removable, washable decorative cover for each thin, flat fan blade of a paddle-type ceiling fan. The decorative cover includes a main sleeve of uninterrupted tubular shape, each end of which is open, and formed of highly elastic and expandable decorative fabric, preferably SPANDEX. The main sleeve is of sufficient elastic strength and sized substantially smaller in width than the width of the fan blade whereby, when mounted over a preselected main portion in length of the fan blade, the gripping action of the elastically stretched fabric conformingly against the surface of the main portion of the fan blade is sufficient to prevent movement therebetween when the ceiling fan is in operation. The cover may also include an end sleeve formed of the same elastic fabric and transverse width, one end of which is open, the other end of which is closed.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a lower canopy for securing a lamp shade and having a socket for engaging with a lamp. A bolt sleeve has a lower portion secured to the lower canopy. A bar is secured to a ceiling and includes two slots for securing a ceiling canopy. Another bolt sleeve is engaged through the ceiling canopy and is engaged with the bar. Two couplers are secured to the bolt sleeves and each has a ring for engaging with a chain so as to form a pendent light. The lower canopy may be secured to the ceiling canopy so as to form an overhead lamp.

Abstract: A fan blade cover slip is removably secured to each blade of a ceiling fan with fabric extending over the lower face of each blade to substantially cover the lower face of each blade. Each cover slip includes an elongated fabric sheet having longitudinal edges folded over the upper face of a blade to form longitudinal flaps, and with an outward end folded over the upper surface of the fan blade to form an outward end flap. A cord is journaled through a sleeve formed along the longitudinal edges and the outward end of the fabric sheet, with ends projecting out inward ends of the longitudinal sleeves. The projecting ends of the cord are pulled tight and then fastened together to secure the cover slip to the fan blade. An opening is formed generally midway along each longitudinal sleeve, with the cord crossing over from an inward sleeve on one side to the outward sleeve on the opposing longitudinal edge at the openings, to further secure the cover slip on the fan blade.

Abstract: A fan apparatus with a filter affixed to one or more of its fan blades such that the rotating fan blades carry the filter or filters through a medium to extract pollutants.

Abstract: A water-proof outdoor ceiling fan mounting structure including of a water-proof mounting assembly for fastening to an overhead support, and a fan unit having a fan motor coupled to the water-proof mounting, wherein the water-proof mounting assembly comprises a shaft having a top end and a bottom end fixedly secured to the fan motor, a top rain-cap having a tubular bottom center stem sleeved onto the top end of the shaft, a cup mounted around the shaft, a hood mounted around the shaft retained between the top rain-cap and the cup, a water-proof fan motor cover mounted around the shaft and covered over the fan motor, and a lower rain-cap mounted around the shaft and retained between the water-proof fan motor cover and the cup, the cup having a plurality of mounting holes around the border to fasten the cup to an overhead support atached to a ceiling, a center tube, which receives the shaft, and a wire hole through which an electric wire is inserted and connected to the electric circuit of the fan unit.

Abstract: A ceiling fan and light assembly control circuit including a microprocessor controlled by a single-throw switch and an infrared remote controller operated to regulate the fan speed and the intensity of light. A 60 Hz square wave signal of cycle 16.67 ms is obtained from the alternating current power supply and monitored by the microprocessor. When the square wave signal is interrupted by switching the single-throw switch on and off quickly, the micrprocessor triggers a change in the operation mode of the ceiling fan and light assembly. The infrared remote controller can also be operated to control the fan speed and the light intensity when the single-throw switch is switched on.

Abstract: An off state demonstrating device on a line-pulling switch for a ceiling fan, is characterized in that a display or demonstrating device is jumper connected at the off position of the switch, so that when the switch is in an off state, the display or demonstrating device can be turned on and a user can be advised that the ceiling fan is in an off state.

Abstract: A method and device using a single-throw switch for controlling the revolving speed of the ceiling fan and light assembly and the light intensity of its lamps. The method obtains a 60 Hz square wave of cycle 16.67 ms from a typical alternating current power supplied from an electric power company and provides a working direct current voltage to a microprocessor through a direct current power supply circuit. When power is turned off and on (a switching cycle) by the single-throw switch, the microprocessor calculates the interrupting time during each switching cycle and regulates the revolving speed of the ceiling fan or the light intensity of the lamps based on the calculated result.

Abstract: A water resistant ceiling fan having first and second sealing members for preventing the entry of moisture into both the canopy and the motor housing. The canopy sealing member has a substantially flat top portion which fits flush against the ceiling, and a downwardly depending annular wall which encircles the top portion of the canopy. The motor housing sealing member is disposed intermediate the top portion of the housing and an adapter secured to the lower end of a downrod, the upper end of which is secured to the canopy. The sealing members effectively prevent moisture from entering through the interface between the canopy and the ceiling, and the interface between the adapter and the motor housing.

Abstract: A housing for a ceiling fan includes a cylindrical member having a number of recesses formed on the outer peripheral surface for printing patterns. A cap is engaged on the cylindrical member and has a number of depressions formed in the upper surface for printing patterns. A number of panels are secured to the cap and to the cylindrical member, and may be formed with spatial patterns. The panels may be easily attached to the cylindrical member and the cap such that the patterns may be easily changed.

Abstract: A motor cover for ceiling fan comprises a predetermined number of flange fixed holes which are arranged concentrically and spaced equidistantly for mounting thereto four or five fan blades so that all portions of the motor cover are similar in weight and centrifugal force to one another, and that the motor cover is stable and quiet when in operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for mounting fan blades to a ceiling fan with a mounting bracket and support arms which support each of the fan blades at two separate points. The mounting bracket is mounted to a motor for the ceiling fan and rotates in response to powering the motor. The fan blades are each secured to the mounting bracket at first points. The support arms have inward portions which are rigidly secured to the mounting bracket. The support arms extend from beneath the fan blades in a spaced apart relation with the fan blades. The support arms extend outward from a central axis for the ceiling fan to second support points on the lower sides of the ceiling fan blades. The second support points are disposed outward from the mounting brackets for reinforcing mounting of the fan blades to the motor.

Abstract: A ceiling fan is disclosed comprising a motor having a stator with a top portion and a bottom portion and a rotor having a bottom portion, a down rod secured to the top portion of the stator for suspending the motor from the ceiling, a motor housing enclosing at least a portion of the motor, at least one switch for selectively controlling the operation of the motor, a plurality of blades removably securable by suitable fastening devices to the bottom portion of the rotor, and a switch housing for containing at least one switch securable to the bottom portion of the stator, an upper edge portion of the switch housing being operable to conceal from view at least a portion of the fastening devices used to secure the blades to the motor.

Abstract: A fitting for connecting components of a ceiling fan includes a plastic-molded body with a plurality of reinforcing ribs and a plurality of threaded bores formed integrally thereon, and a reinforcing metal member embedded in the plastic-molded body.

Abstract: A blade mounting device for a ceiling fan includes a plurality of brackets each having a first distal end portion fixedly attached to a rotary portion of the ceiling fan and a second distal end portion onto which a corresponding one of blades is threadedly fitted, a plurality of recesses being defined in an underside of the second distal end portion of each of the brackets, a plurality of decorative members each fittingly mounted in and flush with a corresponding one of the recesses, each of the decorative members having a different configuration and decorative profile with each other.

Abstract: A ceiling fan has a downrod assembly with an upper end adapted to be mounted to a ceiling and a lower end adapted to be mounted to a motor. A motor is mounted to the lower end of the downrod assembly. A set of fan blades is fastened to the motor. A substantially flat metal top has a central opening through which the downrod assembly extends. The metal top is fastened to a flange on the lower end of the downrod assembly. An annular cylindrical glass sidewall has an upper circumferential edge adapted to mate a circumferential portion of the metal top. A substantially flat glass bottom is integrally joined to a lower edge of the sidewall. The glass bottom has a central opening through which the fan blades of the ceiling fan extend. Elongate fasteners extend through holes in the metal top and through holes in the glass bottom and secure the integrally joined sidewall and bottom to the metal top wherein a translucent ceiling fan housing is formed.

Abstract: A housing for act ceiling fan includes a cylindrical member and a bottom plate each having a number of openings for engaging with a number of frames. The frames each includes an inner peripheral channel for engaging with a number of panels. The panels can be easily formed with various kinds of colors and patterns for decoration purposes, and can be easily changed for changing different patterns.

Abstract: A housing for a ceiling fan includes a cylindrical member and a bottom plate. A cap is engaged on the cylindrical member. A frame includes a ring element and a number of extensions radially extended outward from the ring element for engaging with the bottom plate. A number of bolts couple the bottom plate, the cap and the frame together. Panels having two flanges engaged with the cap and extensions are secured by the bolts to the outside of the cylindrical member. The extensions and the panels can be easily formed with different patterns for decoration purposes and can be easily replaced with extensions and panels of different patterns.

Abstract: This invention relates to a decorative casing for a ceiling fan having a body portion, characterized in that the decorative casing is provided with an upper edge curving inwards to form a rack and a bottom having a plurality of slots for dissipating heat evolved from a motor of the ceiling fan, the body portion having a top with a plurality of radial engaging mechanisms each of which includes two pairs of guides and a resilient supporting member having a raised portion at one end and a roller at another end, the roller of the resilient supporting member being engageable with the rack of the decorative casing.

Abstract: A ceiling fan includes a housing having a number of sockets disposed on the upper portion for engaging with lamps. A shaft extends upward from the housing for securing a lamp shade. A control box is secured to the lower portion of the housing and has a number of sockets for engaging with bulbs. A pole extends downward from the control box for securing another lamp shade. The lamp shades include either an open bottom portion or an open upper portion for air circulation purposes.

Abstract: A new and improved illuminated blade, ceiling fan apparatus includes a circular planar electrical contact assembly which includes a first circular planar conductor and a second circular planar conductor spaced from the first planar conductor such that the first planar conductor and the second planar conductor are not in electrical contact with each other. A brush contact assembly includes brushes for providing sliding electrical contact with the first planar conductor and the second planar conductor when there is relative rotation between the circular planar electrical contact assembly and the brush contact assembly. Respective sources of illumination, e. g. neon lamps, supported by the fan blade assemblies are in circuit with the circular planar electrical contact assembly and the brush contact assembly, such that the sources of illumination are energized when the brush contact assembly is in electrical contact with the first circular planar conductor and the second circular planar conductor.

Abstract: A ceiling fan blade support comprises a fastening segment and blade support segment. The fastening segment is fastened to a main body of the ceiling fan and provided at one end thereof with a vertical surface having a pivoting cut. The blade support body is provided at one end thereof with a protruded piece engageable with the pivoting cut of the fastening segment. The protruded piece has a pivoting botom side provided with a slanted surface having an angle of inclination ranging between 10 and 15 degrees. In operation, the ceiling fan blades are so balanced as to eliminate the excessive vibration of the ceiling fan.

Abstract: A ceiling fan mounts an elongate continuous tube member containing a viscous fluid permitting displacement of the fluid to counter-balance imbalance in a fan assembly, with the tube arranged for mounting to the individual fan blades of the fan assembly.

Abstract: A ceiling-mountable light fixture adaptable for stand-alone use or use in connection with a ceiling fan is described. The fixture is mountable directly to a ceiling-mounted electrical junction box. The fixture is adapted to receive a suspension member, whereby a conventional ceiling fan may be suspended below the fixture, such that the fixture is positioned between the fan blades and the ceiling. The fixture is preferably pan-shaped, with a relatively flat base and an octagonal wall depending from the base. A distal portion of the wall is turned outwardly to define a flange which is positioned in facing contact with the ceiling when the fixture is mounted thereon. The fixture includes a central boss, which is elevated with respect to the base on a top side of the fixture, to define a recess on a bottom side thereof. The boss has a circular opening extending therethrough and an annular surface surrounding the opening.

Abstract: A method of securing a filter element to a blade of a fan includes firstly, forming a cavity within a fan blade so that the cavity has a tip end oriented toward a tip of the fan blade and a root end oriented toward a root of the fan blade. Secondly, form at least one flow passage extending from one broad surface of a fan blade through the cavity to an opposed broad surface of the fan blade, such that air circulates through the cavity via the flow passages upon movement of the fan blade. Thirdly, form an access opening through which a filter element is inserted into the cavity.

Abstract: An enclosure is provided for the installation of a ceiling fan remote control circuit in a ceiling fan. A generally rectangular box encloses the circuit and is installed inside a canopy of a ceiling fan so that it rests above a support conduit and below a mounting plate. The enclosure is compact and inexpensive to manufacture and permits existing fans to be converted to remote control without requiring additional space. No adapters or additional part are needed and the appearance of the fan is not altered.

Abstract: An improved blade for a ceiling fan including a blade frame and a blade plate, wherein the blade frame is a hollow circular frame composed of a male member and a female member engaged therewith. The blade members are made from injection molded plastic, and secure a blade plate therebetween.

Abstract: A ceiling fan having a plurality of blade irons removably attached to a rotor. Each blade iron includes an arcuate web with a first flange for attachment to the rotor. A second flange is included for receiving a fan blade. The trailing edge of each blade iron overlaps the leading edge of the next successive blade iron.

Abstract: A width extender is used to modify existing fan blades in order to enable them to rotate at slower speed thereby reducing the noise associated with them while at the same time maintaining a proper work efficiency. The width extender is fixably connected along the trailing edge of an existing fan blade by adhesive bonding, riveting, welding, or otherwise. Width extender can be made of an extruded plastic material, preferably nylon, or it can be constructed of the same material as the fan blade itself. Ideally, the width extender would increase the width of the fan blade by 20% to 25%. Additionally, this width extender would have a uniform length so as to uniformly increase the entire width of the fan blade.

Abstract: A medallion-style blade iron assembly for use on a ceiling fan includes a vibration isolation system for eliminating transmission of vibration from the fan motor to the blades. The assembly includes an arm securable to the fan motor and medallion securable to the arm, with the distal end of a blade being secured therebetween. A plurality of mounting holes are provided in the blade for allowing screws to be inserted through the arm into the medallion, with each hole have a resilient elastomeric grommet disposed therein. Each grommet has a pair of annular shoulders resting on the top and bottom surfaces of the blade, and a central tapered opening for receiving the frusto-conical bosses formed on the arm and medallion. The grommets prevent contact between the blade, the arm, and the medallion.

Abstract: A ceiling fan comprising upper and lower transparent dome-shaped light housings connected together by an annular ring. A neon light is positioned about the fan motor between the light housings such that illumination from the neon tube shines therethrough. Power supply electrical wires extend from the ceiling through the down rod of the fan, then through the hollow shaft of the motor into a switch housing. A light circuit is positioned within the switch housing and connected to the power supply electrical wires. High voltage electrical wires extend from the light circuit through the hollow shaft and to the neon light for powering the neon tube to cause illumination thereof.