Patents by Inventor Glen Wesley Ediger
Glen Wesley Ediger 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).
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Patent number: 11549699Abstract: The present invention provides an improved humidifier, having a novel tank design. The humidifier includes a misting assembly, a water tank and a base supporting the misting assembly and the water tank. The water tank and misting assembly are mated together immediately adjacent to one another on top of the base to form a column on the base. The water tank is removable from the base and includes a cap with a valve gasket at its bottom. The valve gasket of the water tank is opened upon placing the water tank on the base. The base further includes a recessed portion for receiving the water from the water tank and feeding the water to direct to the misting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Brian Cartwright, Gregory Pease
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Publication number: 20220381250Abstract: A tower fan is provided that includes a fan body having a double cross fan blower centered in the body of the fan with a motor positioned between the fan blowers in the center of the fan body. The tower fan is capable of being oriented in both the horizontal and vertical directions. The fan body may further include first and second ends and at least two supports. At least a first support is coupled to the first end of the fan body and a second support is removably coupled to the least second end of the fan body. The first and second ends of the fan body each have a groove for each receiving at least one of the at least two support members where each groove extends entirely around the fan body. The at least two supports may both be removably coupled to the fan body or one of the at least two supports may be permanently coupled to the first end of the fan body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Byron Loibl, Gregory Pease, Brian M. Cartwright, Cooper Phillips
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Patent number: 11384775Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved fan design. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the improved fan design of the present invention preferably includes a fan main body having fan blades, a front grill, a flexible guide cone, an air inlet, and supporting legs movable from a first position to a second position. According to preferred embodiments, the flexible guide cone is preferably also movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the flexible guide cone preferably forms a first shape which conforms to the surface of the air inlet. In a second position, the flexible guide cone preferably extends away from the air inlet.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2020Date of Patent: July 12, 2022Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
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Publication number: 20210310182Abstract: The present invention teaches a collapsible steamer apparatus. According to one aspect of the present invention, the steamer apparatus of the present invention may include a heating base supporting a heating element for heating steam. According to a further aspect of the present invention, the steamer apparatus preferably further includes: lower base attached to an angular middle base at a lower base hinge which allows the angular middle base to move relative to the lower base. According to a further aspect of the present invention, the steamer apparatus of the present invention preferably further includes an upper section which is attached to the top of the angular middle base with a middle base hinge which allows the upper section to partially lower within the body of the lower base; and a head assembly which directs steam created by the heating element out of the steamer apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
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Publication number: 20210207618Abstract: The present invention is related to an improved fan design. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the improved fan design of the present invention preferably includes a fan main body having fan blades, a front grill, a flexible guide cone, an air inlet, and supporting legs movable from a first position to a second position. According to preferred embodiments, the flexible guide cone is preferably also movable from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the flexible guide cone preferably forms a first shape which conforms to the surface of the air inlet. In a second position, the flexible guide cone preferably extends away from the air inlet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
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Publication number: 20200378635Abstract: The present invention provides an improved humidifier, having a novel tank design. The humidifier includes a misting assembly, a water tank and a base supporting the misting assembly and the water tank. The water tank and misting assembly are mated together immediately adjacent to one another on top of the base to form a column on the base. The water tank is removable from the base and includes a cap with a valve gasket at its bottom. The valve gasket of the water tank is opened upon placing the water tank on the base. The base further includes a recessed portion for receiving the water from the water tank and feeding the water to direct to the misting assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Brian Cartwright, Gregory Pease
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Patent number: 7648339Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 19, 2010Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Luke Edward Kelly
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Patent number: 7530783Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 28, 2005Date of Patent: May 12, 2009Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
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Patent number: 6824126Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Eugene Keller, Luke Edward Kelly, Glen Wesley Ediger
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Publication number: 20040178518Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Kevin Eugene Keller, Luke Edward Kelly, Glen Wesley Ediger
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Patent number: D513435Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 3, 2006Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Inventor: Glen Wesley Ediger
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Patent number: D486900Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2003Date of Patent: February 17, 2004Assignee: Vornado Air Circulation Systems, Inc.Inventors: Kevin Eugene Keller, Luke Edward Kelly, Glen Wesley Ediger
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Patent number: D912354Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Brian Cartwright
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Patent number: D921306Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Brian Cartwright
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Patent number: D925853Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Glen Wesley Ediger, Brian Cartwright
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Patent number: D950700Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Brian Cartwright, Byron Loibl, Glen Wesley Ediger, Gregory Pease
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Patent number: D950701Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 3, 2022Assignee: Vornado Air, LLCInventors: Brian Cartwright, Byron Loibl, Glen Wesley Ediger, Gregory Pease