Mounting box for ceiling fans
US5503359A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/906
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A box assembly device for mounting ceiling fans in cathedral or other ceilings with exposed rafters. The device consists of a formed or molded box, intended to mount between exposed rafters or joists, with mounting facilities for an electrical ceiling fan. The device has provisions for the electrical wiring to be mounted above the device, in the accepted manner, with the fan being located below the decorative box. In addition to decoration, the box serves the purpose of providing a convenient and quick mounting platform.
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