Abstract: An under the counter water filter assembly with long flexible connecting conduits has a valve head which releasably hooks on brackets on a cabinet wall under the counter. The valve assembly can be removed from the brackets and the filter cartridge changed while standing and holding the cartridge assembly over the counter.

Abstract: A point of purchase display which is modular in design. A point of purchase display for use by a retailer to display ceiling fan downrods of various lengths in a slightly sloping upright position. Compartments for various lengths of downrods are placed side by side and one above the other to maximize use of floor space and for shopper convenience.

Abstract: A box shaped merchandising container includes a product information panel which is exposed when a cover is removed from one end of an enclosure. The information panel is disposed at a corner of a rectangular open end of the enclosure and is dimensioned to permit flat merchandise, such as home type air filters, to be withdrawn from the enclosure without destructive effect on the information panel.

Abstract: A filter element with a replaceable filtration panel held in place in a frame by elastic straps. A course support screen may be included atone side of the filtration panel.

Abstract: A point of purchase display which is modular in design. A point of purchase display for use by a retailer to display ceiling fan downrods of various lengths in a slightly sloping upright position. Compartments for various lengths of downrods are placed side by side and one above the other to maximize use of floor space and for shopper convenience.

Abstract: A mailbox having stackable component parts for efficient transport and storage of the parts. The mailbox is sold as a kit of component parts for quick and easy assembly onto a standard 4×4 inch or 6×12 inch post. The mailbox may be fit with a decorative cover and detachable ornamental flag.

Abstract: A downrod of a ceiling fan is provided with a decorative covering which may be utilized for various sizes of downrods.

Abstract: A display system for fan downrod extensions and similar items which is modular in design and customizable to accept items of varying size.

Abstract: A ceiling fan hanger ball is provided with features to permit universal acceptance of downrods there from.

Abstract: A mailbox having stackable component parts for efficient transport and storage of the parts. The mailbox is sold as a kit of component parts for quick and easy assembly onto a standard 4×4 inch or 6×12 inch post. The mailbox may be fit with a decorative cover and detachable ornamental flag.

Abstract: An adaptor for a ceiling fan downrod which uses a pair of concentric cylinders with a larger cylinder capable of receiving a large downrod component and a smaller cylinder capable of receiving a smaller downrod component.

Abstract: A downrod of a ceiling fan is provided with a decorative covering which may be utilized for various sizes of downrods.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting ceiling fan blades onto ceiling fan blade mounting ring rotor extension. The fan blade attachment mount is can be adapted to fit a multitude of fan rotors configurations. The appearance of the mounting and support members is aesthetically pleasing and the mounting apparatus provides a stable connection between a plurality of ceiling fan blade assemblies and a variety rotor extension mounting surfaces of a ceiling fan.

Abstract: A downrod of a ceiling fan is provided with a decorative covering which may be utilized for various sizes of downrods.

Abstract: A ceiling fan speed indicator having a detectable feature by which fan speed may be quickly ascertained by one of the human senses.

Abstract: A nestable mailbox (10) having a tapered body (12) with an open first end (24) and a second end (30). The tapering of the body (12) is such that the first end (24) circumscribes a greater surface area than that circumscribed by the second end (30). A door (26) for the mailbox (10) is connected to the body (12) at the first end (24). The mailbox can then be nested with other like mailboxes by inserting the second end (30) of one mailbox into the first end (24) of another mailbox. The door of each mailbox in the nested arrangement can point downwardly frontwardly or downwardly rearwardly. The nestable mailbox may additionally, if desired, carry another door (76) at the second end (30).

Abstract: A magnetic metal object retriever 10 with cover 20 having a magnet 140 for attracting metal objects 250. The magnet 140 is connected to an extendable handle 40 and covered by a cover 20. The magnetic metal object retriever 10 with cover 20 is used to gather metal objects 250 such as nails and screws, which are attracted by the magnetic pull from the magnet 140 and such metal objects 250 collect on the exterior of the cover 20. When the cover 20 is removed from the magnet 140, the metal objects 250 are easily removed and can be reused or disposed of.

Abstract: An apparatus for detachable connection of a ceiling fan motor housing to a ceiling mounting assembly. The ceiling fan downrod provides a standardized elongated tube that is connectable to a multitude of ceiling fan housings and assemblies, and provides a universal ground wire connection through a plurality of holes for electrical grounding of the apparatus. The downrod is an elongated tube with a hollow center, having a plurality of pairs of holes near each end of the downrod. Each open end of the downrod has a plurality of threads on the exterior surface of each end, the threads providing one connecting method to attach one end of the downrod to a ceiling mounting assembly, and the second end of the downrod to a motor housing of the ceiling fan. The downrod provides numerous options for connecting the downrod to ceiling fan assemblies, and provides versatility for attachment of electrical ground wires through the plurality of holes in the downrod.