Abstract: A fan blade frame includes a frame member defining a closed fan blade frame. The fan blade frame has a base end that includes first and second base frame members. A connection member is attached to at least one of the first or second base frame members. At least one support member may further be attached between the first or second base frame members and the portion of the fan blade frame opposite thereto.

Abstract: A fan blade frame includes a frame member defining a closed fan blade frame. The fan blade frame has a base end that includes first and second base frame members. A connection member is attached to at least one of the first or second base frame members. At least one support member may further be attached between the first or second base frame members and the portion of the fan blade frame opposite thereto.

Abstract: A fan blade frame provides a suitable connection for securely connecting a fan blade to a conventional blade iron. A first frame member generally defines the outer periphery of the fan blade. A plate is fixedly attached to the base end of the first frame member, and may additionally attached to a second frame member that is connected to the base end of the first frame member. The plate and first frame member form a rigid unit that provides support to a light-weight or non-rigid blade material such as wicker, natural leaf, cloth, etc. The plate defines a plurality of openings therethrough for connection to a conventional fan blade iron.

Abstract: A caster foot assembly for use with an appliance such as a wet/dry vacuum is disclosed. The caster foot assembly comprises a body; at least one vacuum accessory securing post in the body; and a caster receptacle in the body, wherein the securing post and the caster receptacle vertically overlap within the body to lower the center of gravity of the appliance. Furthermore, a portion of the top surface of the securing post is angled to facilitate the securing of accessories to the caster foot assembly.

Abstract: A humidifier is disclosed having operation, speed, and humidity control for the distribution of humidified air. The humidifier contains a multiplicity of air moving devices, e.g., fans, to enable large quantities of humidified air to be distributed in an area or conversely, only a small amount of humidified air to be distributed in the area in order to maintain the humidity level already achieved. The humidifier requires only the power necessary to achieve or maintain the level desired without excess use of power. At least one operating control is used to selectively operate one or all of the air moving devices, and at least one speed control is also preferably used with the operating control for selectively increasing or decreasing the speed of one or all of the air moving devices. Along with the operating control and speed control, a humidity control may pre-select humidity between a predetermined minimum and maximum.

Abstract: A humidifier is disclosed having a fine control for the distribution of humidified air. The humidifier contains a multiplicity of air moving devices, e.g., fans, to enable large quantities of humidified air to be distributed in an area or conversely, only a small amount of humidified air to be distributed in the area to maintain the humidity level already achieved. The humidifier requires only the power necessary to achieve or maintain the level desired without excess use of power. Furthermore, the level of fan noise is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A humidifier with exposed spaced water bottles is disclosed. The humidifier includes a water reservoir base having a central portion and spaced end portions. A humidification unit is mounted on the central portion of the base. Spaced water bottles are mounted on the spaced end portions of the base for dispensing water into the base. The bottles are positioned immediately adjacent to and on opposite sides of the humidification unit. The bottles are individually removable from the base for refilling; however, they also provide jointly operating lifting and carrying elements for lifting and carrying the humidifier. Each of the water bottles have a separate water dispensing opening and associated water dispensing cap that is separate from a water filling opening and associated water filling cap. The water dispensing opening is provided in the bottom wall of the container while the water filling opening is provided in the side wall of the water bottle to facilitate filling.