Patents by Inventor Barbara D. Zimmerman

Barbara D. Zimmerman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10206486
    Abstract: A fan base and mirror apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. An upstanding support member is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extends upwardly therefrom. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the support member such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the mirror being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20170181528
    Abstract: A fan base and mirror apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. An upstanding support member is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extends upwardly therefrom. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the support member such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the mirror being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 9605854
    Abstract: A fan support and storage apparatus for use in cooling a user's torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. The apparatus includes a tubular support member having a first end operatively coupled to the base member and a second end opposite the first end. The support member has an elongate tubular configuration extending upwardly from the base member and supported in a vertical configuration above the base member. A fan assembly is slidably coupled to the support member and selectively movable therealong between the first and second ends of the support member. A fan drawer assembly is slidably coupled to the support member adjacent the fan member that is being slidably movable between the first and second ends of the support member. One or more accessory drawer assemblies may be slidably coupled to the support member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20140250940
    Abstract: A fan support and storage apparatus for use in cooling a user's torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. The apparatus includes a tubular support member having a first end operatively coupled to the base member and a second end opposite the first end. The support member has an elongate tubular configuration extending upwardly from the base member and supported in a vertical configuration above the base member. A fan assembly is slidably coupled to the support member and selectively movable therealong between the first and second ends of the support member. A fan drawer assembly is slidably coupled to the support member adjacent the fan member that is being slidably movable between the first and second ends of the support member. One or more accessory drawer assemblies may be slidably coupled to the support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 8746917
    Abstract: A fan base and illuminated mirror apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. A length adjustable rod is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extending upwardly therefrom, the rod being selectively movable between expanded and retracted configurations. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the rod such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the mirror being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20130077292
    Abstract: A fan base and illuminated minor apparatus for use in cooling a user's neck and torso while the user is positioned adjacent the apparatus includes a base member having upper and lower portions. A fan member is pivotally coupled to the base member and selectively movable between upward and downward directed configurations. A length adjustable rod is coupled to the upper portion of the base member and extending upwardly therefrom, the rod being selectively movable between expanded and retracted configurations. A mirror is operatively coupled to an upper end of the rod such that the mirror is vertically displaced from the fan member, the minor being movable between straight and tilted configurations. The apparatus includes a light coupled to the mirror and electrically connected to a power source, the light configured to illuminate the mirror when energized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventor: Barbara D. Zimmerman