Patents Assigned to Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
  • Fabric fan blades
    Patent number: 7648339
    Abstract: Cloth or fabric fan blades self-inflate when rotated about an axis to produce air movement, the blades being secured to a fan hub which is in turn connected to a fan motor assembly that provides the rotational force to inflate the blades, the blades collapsing upon contact with any object for safety purposes, the innovative blades being lightweight and safe such that no fan guard is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Luke Edward Kelly
  • Grill mounting and retaining assembly
    Patent number: 7530783
    Abstract: An assembly for securely mounting and retaining a protective grill onto an appliance housing, comprising fasteners secured to the appliance housing and corresponding prongs extending from the protective grill wherein the grill may be removably mounted to the appliance housing by inserting the free end of the prong into an aperture in the fastener, whereby spring tension resiliently urges a portion of the fastener toward the opening over which the grill is mounted and around the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
  • Evaporative humidifier with water distribution system
    Patent number: 6824126
    Abstract: The invention is generally directed to an evaporative humidifier having a water distribution system capable of quietly maintaining a continuously saturated wicking element through the use of a pump and water distribution troughs that allow water to be continuously flushed onto the tops of the wicking elements such that greater humidification of the air is achieved and the life of the wicking elements are extended.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2004
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Eugene Keller, Luke Edward Kelly, Glen Wesley Ediger
  • Humidifier water bottle
    Patent number: 5682932
    Abstract: A humidifier water bottle having an opening therein with a funnel shape to assist filling, the same opening also performs a valving function as to the water in the bottle which blocks the flow of water as the bottle is rotated from a horizontal position to a near vertical position whereupon the geometry of the opening allows the water to flow into the reservoir of the humidifier and maintain a constant level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen W. Ediger
  • Vortex heater fan
    Patent number: D441065
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Kevin E. Keller, Michael S. Joss, Steven C. Cozzolino
  • Portable fan
    Patent number: D513435
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
  • Single support base fan
    Patent number: D537515
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Ediger, Matthew Lynn Rice
  • Dual support base fan
    Patent number: D537516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen Ediger, Matthew Lynn Rice
  • Heater
    Patent number: D538416
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Matthew L. Rice
  • Fan cradle base
    Patent number: D561889
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Matthew L. Rice
  • Humidifier
    Patent number: D486900
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2004
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Eugene Keller, Luke Edward Kelly, Glen Wesley Ediger
  • Fan
    Patent number: D608437
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Pascual J. L. Wawoe, James J. Girard, Glen W. Ediger, Matthew L. Rice, Gary P. Israel
  • Air filter
    Patent number: D395705
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: June 30, 1998
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel
  • Housing for a heater
    Patent number: D396279
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel, Kevin E. Keller, Michael C. Coup
  • Air filter grill
    Patent number: D397201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1998
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel
  • Housing for a heater
    Patent number: D397430
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel, Kevin E. Keller, Michael C. Coup
  • Fan
    Patent number: D398983
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 29, 1998
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin E. Keller, Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel, Dustan L. Hahn
  • Fan
    Patent number: D413664
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 1997
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1999
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin E. Keller, Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel, Dustan L. Hahn
  • Combined motor housing and base unit for a fan
    Patent number: D416619
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel
  • Combined air filter and grill
    Patent number: D420439
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Glen W. Ediger, Gary P. Israel, Kevin E. Keller