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Adjustable fan and post mount

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-04-24
ABELL JAMES R
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The present invention provides an improved personal fan that can be adjusted during use. It can be attached to a music stand or a drum stand for cooling during a performance. The fan head can also be adjusted at any angle, allowing for precise air ventilation. The fan can be used by photographers to keep models cool while on a light stand. The invention meets the needs of musicians, fitness, and photography industries. The fan uses a flexible pipe shaped support and a keyhole oscillation system to achieve omni-directional adjustments. Overall, the fan improves the user's comfort and efficiency.

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Thus it may be seen that these prior art patents are very limited in their teaching and utilization, and an improved omni-directional / flexible pipe mechanism and post mount is needed to overcome these limitations.

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[0032]As shown in FIGS. 1 through 13 of the drawings, one exemplary embodiment of the present invention is generally designated by reference numeral 10. The assembly 10 includes an oscillating fan 40 with a pivotal keyhole oscillation system 12 that secures the fan to a gooseneck (flexible pipe) 14 with an attachment clamp 44,46 that secures to a vertical or horizontal post 50 (pre-existing).

[0033]Assembly 10 mounts to a photography lighting stand or truss which in turn assembly 10 is used to create perfect wind blown hair for a photographer's special effect. Assembly 10 is also used in the fitness industry which assembly 10 mounts to a cardiovascular machine to keep an athlete cool and avoiding heat fatigue. Assembly 10 is also used for musicians on stage which assembly 10 mounts to drum hardware, music stands and microphone stands. Assembly 10 is Omni-directional with 3 different parameters that will allow the user infinite variations to adjust air-flow on demand.

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Abstract

An electric or battery powered fan has Omni-Directional adjustments which include a Single point keyhole Oscillation system that adapts a male end (key) flexible pipe coupled to a female keyhole detent system which is coupled to a spring push pin mechanism which allows for angle adjustments at a specific coefficient of friction, which are adjusted by torque from detent and stop mechanism. The flexible pipe allows for unlimited directional adjustments that withstand repositioning at any direction. Said flexible pipe rotates 360 degrees inside the clamp in both directions on a rotational axis. The clamp design which is a quick release mechanism based on the radius of clamp jaw and lag bolt which allows for a quick release mounting system. It is therefore possible to direct air-flow in infinite variations.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to the field of ventilation and air handling. In particular, the present invention relates specifically to a fan adjustably mounted on a vertical riser. Known art may be found in U.S. Class 416, subclass 100 as well as in other classes and subclasses.[0003]2. Description of the Known Art.[0004]As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, fans for providing air movement are known in the ventilation art and have been available for some time More recently, powered personal fans have become increasingly popular. Also, portable fans for providing temporary ventilation of small areas have become increasingly popular as well. Patents disclosing information relevant to the present invention include U.S. Pat. Nos. 7,320,450, 7,011,279, 5,435,696, 5,720,594, 5,370,500, 5,737,847, 4,732,539, 4,850,804, and 4,461,439. The teachings of each of these patents are hereby expressly incorporated by re...

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IPC IPC(8): F04D29/60
CPCF04D29/601F04D25/084F24F13/32
Inventor ABELL, JAMES R.
Owner ABELL JAMES R
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