Patents by Inventor Michael J. Hort

Michael J. Hort 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).

  • Fan, especially a ceiling fan with a balanced single blade
    Patent number: 8235660
    Abstract: Described is a fan with a blade suitable for use as a ceiling fan. The blade may be regarded as a single blade, although shaft is not attached to blade at one end thereof; rather, shaft is attached to blade at a point between first end and second end. Blade is balanced by counterweights located in blade. In one embodiment, blade is connected to shaft by means that permit angular movement, such as a teeter hinge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Inventors: Michael J. Hort, Daniel Gasser, John M. Levey
  • Fan, especially a ceiling fan with a balanced single blade
    Publication number: 20100278646
    Abstract: Described is a fan with a blade suitable for use as a ceiling fan. The blade may be regarded as a single blade, although shaft is not attached to blade at one end thereof; rather, shaft is attached to blade at a point between first end and second end. Blade is balanced by counterweights located in blade. In one embodiment, blade is connected to shaft by means that permit angular movement, such as a teeter hinge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Inventors: Michael J. Hort, Daniel Gasser, John M. Levey
  • Fan blade
    Patent number: D571455
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Inventors: Michael J. Hort, Daniel Gasser