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Free-standing overhead fan apparatus

  • US 6,027,309 A
  • Filed: 03/16/1998
  • Issued: 02/22/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A free-standing overhead fan apparatus, comprising:

  • stand; and

    fan mounted on said stand rotatable about a substantially vertical axis to emulate a ceiling fan, said fan comprising;

    a motor;

    a shaft extending from said motor rotatable about said vertical axis;

    at least one vane extending radially from said shaft, said at least one vane being attached to said shaft via a hinge that allows vertical movement of said vane; and

    a locking tab pivotably attached to said shaft, that in a first position allows said vane to rotate freely about said hinge, and in a second position holds said at least one vane in a horizontal position when said locking tab is locked in place.

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