Abstract: The invention pertains to a universal bracket for mounting a fan motor assembly upon a support structure. The universal bracket consists of a plurality of low cost fabricated components and incorporates an optional dual construction whereby the components may be assembled to form a construction adapted for ceiling mounting or, in the alternative, to form a construction adapted for wall mounting. The components permit quick and easy assembly and disassembly of the universal bracket, and, in either construction, a swivel relationship exists between the assembled components permitting limited universal angular adjustment of the supported fan motor assembly.

Abstract: A unitary carton system for column supported air circulating fans wherein a plurality of fan components may be shipped in disassembled form in a single carton of concise size acceptable by package delivery services. Nested fan blade guards, a column supporting base, and a fan blade assembly are stacked within a carton and maintained in position by column structure which includes an inner carton, and the fan motor is located within a corner region. The carton cover maintains the column structure within its support, which in turn, contains the stacked components in a predetermined relationship.

Abstract: A fan guard comprising front and rear portions each including a plurality of radially extending wires circumferentially spaced supporting a plurality of concentrically mounted wire rings. Some of the radially extending wires include an end having a homogeneously extending tab formed thereon. The tabs have a front and back side and are formed by bending the end of the wires into a P-shaped loop defining a slot having parallel edges. The tabs are offset with respect to the portion's joining plane so when the guard portions are assembled the front side of the tabs of the front portion engage the back side of the tabs of the rear portion to form abutments with each other in an interlocked relation preventing axial separation of the guard portions and the loops align to receive a bolt upon which a nut is threaded to secure the guard portions together.

Abstract: A switch system for overhead electric extension cords for remotely controlling overhead-mounted electrical appliances, such as fans. A drop cord includes an upper end having electrical fittings connectable to an overhead power supply extension cord and the electric user cord, and the lower end of the drop cord includes a switch at an accessible level from the floor. The drop cord switch controls the circuit between the power supply and user cords, and a strain relief cable anchored overhead supports the weight of the switch.

Abstract: A belt-driven fan characterized by its concise axial relationship of components. A shroud includes a planar apron and a tubular throat intersecting the apron. Linear support members attached to the apron support an electric motor and blade assembly bearing structure. The motor is mounted upon a bracket attached to the support members for selective assembly thereon between operating and shipping positions and with the bracket in the shipping position the electric motor is primarily located within the shroud throat.

Abstract: The invention pertains to an electric fan wherein the fan motor casing is enclosed at its rear end by a dome. The power cord, switch and motor capacitor are mounted upon the dome, and the electrical conductors associated therewith are connected to the motor components through a separable connector permitting the switch, capacitor and power cord to be quickly removed from the motor casing facilitating repair, maintenance and replacement of these components.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a swag kit for ceiling mounted fans wherein the kit includes a flexible electrical conductor supported within a chain, the upper region of the chain being connected to a ceiling plate while the lower region of the conductor connects to a switch box containing a switch for the fan, and may also include a light switch. A line cord is connected to a switch within the switch box, and the ceiling plate functions to electrically isolate the fan connections from the ceiling in compliance with code regulations. Conductor strain relief means are provided at both the ceiling plate and switch box, and a chain receiving hook is homogeneously defined upon the ceiling plate to support the chain without tensioning the conductor.