Combined lattice motor housing and light fixture unit for a ceiling fan

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side view of the combined lattice motor housing and light fixture unit for a ceiling fan showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is another side view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a top view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is an elevated perspective view of the top of the design of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 6 is an elevated perspective view of the bottom of the design of FIG. 1.

Claims

The ornamental design for a combined lattice motor housing and light fixture unit for a ceiling fan, as shown.

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Patent History
Patent number: D478981
Type: Grant
Filed: Jun 13, 2002
Date of Patent: Aug 26, 2003
Assignee: Fanimation Design & Manufacturing, Inc. (Lebanon, IN)
Inventor: Thomas C. Frampton (Indianapolis, IN)
Primary Examiner: Lisa Lichtenstein
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Michael A. Myers, Bingham McHale LLP
Application Number: 29/162,263
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Fan Element (D23/411)
International Classification: 2304;