Patents by Inventor Thomas S. Costan

Thomas S. Costan 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: 6394766
    Abstract: The present invention is a fan with adjustable vanes for controlling the width of the wind generated by the fan. The vanes are adjustable to any angle. Preferably, the vanes are set at 10° with the generated wind for a narrow, focused beam, and to 45° with the generated wind for a diffuse, flood beam. The vanes are adjustable from a dial located on the outside of the fan housing. A motor drives the fan. The motor is controlled by a rotating dial on the outside of the fan housing. The rotating dial allows for adjusting the motor speed from 0 to 100%. Pressing a “burst” button located on the outside of the fan housing instantly provides 100% motor speed. The fan motor runs at full speed for as long as the “burst” button is depressed. A mounting yoke is pivotally connected to opposite sides of the fan housing, allowing the fan to be set at various angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventors: James G. Gill, Martin J. Becker, Dylan H. Hixon, Thomas S. Costan