Two-piece safety mechanism for ceiling fans
US6709238B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/54
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A two-piece safety mechanism for ceiling-mounted fans comprises a first and second cable. The first cable has a first fastener extending from a first end and a first connector extending from a second end. The first fastener is for operable association with a first fastening mechanism for securing the first cable to a fan. The second cable has a second fastener extending from a first end. The second fastener is for operable association with a second fastening mechanism for securing the second cable to a ceiling support. The second cable also has a second connector extending from a second end, which is releaseably attachable to the first connector to form a continuous cable. The claimed invention also provides for a ceiling fan having the two-piece safety mechanism for retaining the fan in close proximity to the ceiling support if its normal mounting apparatus should fail.
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