Patents Assigned to Fan-Tastic Vent
  • Fan with attachment hooks
    Patent number: 7762765
    Abstract: A device for cooling a pet includes a fan with a housing. A motor coupled with a blade positioned in the housing. The motor is electrically coupled with a power source to energize the motor to rotate the blade. At least one member is coupled with the housing. The at least one member includes a cut-out to couple the member with an animal crate to mount the fan on the crate for cooling a pet inside of the crate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Fan-Tastic Vent
    Inventors: Stephen A. Milks, Penny Milks, legal representative
  • Mechanism for locking a vent cover with a base
    Patent number: 7731249
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a locking mechanism to retain its cover on its base. The locking mechanism includes a latch and linkage coupled with the latch to move the latch between a locked and an unlocked position. A post member extends from the cover to cooperate with the latch such that in a locked condition, the cover is locked with the base in a closed position. When the latch is moved to a second position, the cover is enabled to pivot away from the base to an open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Fan-Tastic Vent
    Inventors: Stephen A. Milks, Penny Milks, legal representative
  • Mechanism for opening a vent cover
    Patent number: 7731574
    Abstract: A vent assembly has a base and a cover connected to the base. The cover moves between a closed and open position. A fan is optionally mounted for rotation in the base. A mechanism, including a strut system, raises and lowers the cover. The strut system is connected with the cover at two positions spaced from one another. When the cover is in its closed position, a retention force is provided by the strut system and is distributed about the cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Fan-Tastic Vent
    Inventors: Stephen A. Milks, Penny Milks, legal representative