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Ceiling fan with light assembly

US7036949B2 · kind B2 · utility

14Cited by
9References
6Claims
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Filing dateMar 16, 2004
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A ceiling fan is disclosed having a motor (14), a radial array of fan blades (16) coupled to blade irons (18) mounted to the motor (14), a translucent motor housing (24), and a frame (20) positioned concentrically around the motor housing (24). The frame (20) and motor housing (24) connect to a plate (32) having a series of light sources (40) mounted to the plate (32) inboard of the motor housing (24) to illuminate the motor housing (24).

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