Patent · US Expired

Tower fan

US6830433B2 · kind B2 · utility

100Cited by
8References
39Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 5, 2002
Grant dateDec 14, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D25/166
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for the distribution of air includes a fan unit having a first and second portion, where the second portion is pivotable relative to the first portion about a common axis. A base supports the fan unit, and the fan unit may oscillate relative to the base. The fan unit may have a height greater than the width of the fan unit. The fan unit may also be capable of tilting relative to the base to a desired angle.

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