Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Butler Cunnane

Jeffrey Butler Cunnane 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: 11686315
    Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller mounted is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. The impeller blades include a set of extensions extending from the tip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Patent number: 11536284
    Abstract: A ceiling fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. A deflector is provided within the body and extending through the outlet including an upper angled surface and a lower angled surface to direct the air in a generally upward or generally downward direction, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Publication number: 20220049707
    Abstract: A ceiling mounted fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller mounted is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. The impeller blades include a set of extensions extending from the tip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Publication number: 20220049718
    Abstract: A ceiling fan or ceiling fan includes a body defining an interior passage having an inlet and an outlet provided on the body. The inlet, outlet, and interior passage can be annular. An impeller is mounted within the interior passage and driven by a motor mounted within the body to draw a volume of air through the interior passage from the inlet to the outlet. A deflector is provided within the body and extending through the outlet including an upper angled surface and a lower angled surface to direct the air in a generally upward or generally downward direction, respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Patent number: 9719525
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Publication number: 20140348658
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; an optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, all of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the planform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and/or air sterilization means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Patent number: RE49679
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and/or air sterilization means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Patent number: RE49862
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane
  • Patent number: RE49868
    Abstract: This invention relates to a ceiling mounted air circulating apparatus comprising, in combination: a motor; an essentially centrally located radial or axial air impeller; air guiding means; optional airflow enhancement by means of air amplification means; optional centrally located wiring path from an electrical power source to a wiring enclosure suitable for hanging a lighting fixture or chandelier; and decorative embellishments, ail of which are arranged to blend with the architectural style of a space in a manner similar to a decorative ceiling medallion, the plariform of which, when viewed from below may be circular, rectangular, or polygonal. Optionally, the apparatus of the present invention may embody any of the following; heating, cooling, filtration means, positive ion generation means, and / or air sterilization means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Hunter Fan Company
    Inventor: Jeffrey Butler Cunnane