Patent Application
20240426515
The present invention relates generally to the field of fans. More specifically, the present invention relates to a heated ceiling fan device comprised of a heating element that may heat the air and space surrounding the device. A remote may be used to activate the device, rotating blades around the central axis of the device and circulating the warmed air around the room. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.
Many people often find themselves facing the challenge of keeping their living spaces warm, especially when the temperatures outside drop during the winter season or at other times throughout the year. This warmth becomes a need when cold air makes its way indoors, making rooms uncomfortable. For those who don't have an HVAC system in their living spaces, the solution often involves turning to standalone heating devices or units to provide the necessary warmth. This need for a separate heating source highlights the importance of having an efficient way to regulate indoor temperatures.
On the other hand, for those who have an HVAC system installed, the decision to switch on the entire system to provide warmth to just one room they are using presents another set of challenges. This approach can lead to higher energy consumption, increasing utility bills over time. Additionally, using the full capacity of an HVAC system for a single room may not be the most sustainable or environmentally friendly solution.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides heat to a single room or area of a house or other enclosed space. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a heated ceiling fan device that allows a user to provide warm air to a room without the need for an HVAC system. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a heated ceiling fan device that can be mounted to a ceiling to provide an even distribution of heat to the occupied space.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a heated ceiling fan device. The device is comprised of a heating element that provides heat to the space surrounding the device. By activating the device via a remote, the blades of the body may rotate, pushing the heated air from the heating element around the room in which the device is occupying. The device is further comprised of a mount that allows the device to be secured to any ceiling type known in the art.
In this manner, the heated ceiling fan device of the present invention accomplishes all the foregoing objectives and provides a method of heating a single room or area of a house or other enclosed space. More specifically, the heated ceiling fan device may provide warm air to a room without the need for a central HVAC system. Furthermore, the heated ceiling fan device can be mounted to a ceiling to provide an even distribution of heat to the space in which the device is occupying.
The following presents a simplified summary to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a heated ceiling fan device primarily comprised of a mount, a body, a heating element, and a remote. The device is designed to be mounted to a ceiling and evenly heat a room by blowing warm air heated by the device down to the floor of the room.
The device is comprised of a mount that allows the device to be secured to the ceiling of a room. A body is fixedly attached to the mount and may be further comprised of a heating element. The heating element may produce heat that exits from the body via at least one opening to increase the temperature of the air surrounding the device. The body may be further comprised of a light and blades. The light may be any color and may be dimmable. The blades may rotate around the body, producing gusts of wind from which to push the heated air around the room.
The device may be further comprised of a remote that allows a user to wirelessly control the settings of the device from the ground. The remote may be comprised of at least one button. The button, when pressed by the user, may be able to control the speed and direction of the rotating blades, the brightness and color of the light, and the intensity of the heating element.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a mount, a body, a heating element, and a remote. Then, a user may turn the device on by pressing a button on the remote. Then, the user may further use the remote to control the brightness and color of the light and the speed and direction of rotation of the blades. Next, the user may activate and control the intensity of the heating element of the device by pressing a button on the remote.
Accordingly, the heated ceiling fan device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a method of heating a single room or area of a house or other enclosed space. More specifically, the heated ceiling fan device can be mounted to a ceiling to evenly distribute heat to the space in which the device is occupying. Furthermore, the heated ceiling fan device may provide warm air to a room, eliminating the need for a central HVAC system. In this manner, the heated ceiling fan device overcomes the limitations of existing fans known in the art.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:
The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that provides heat to a single room or area of a house or other enclosed space. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a heated ceiling fan device that allows a user to provide warm air to a room without the need for an HVAC system. Furthermore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a heated ceiling fan device that can be mounted to a ceiling to provide an even distribution of heat to the occupied space.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a heated ceiling fan device. The device is primarily comprised of a mount, a body, a heating element, and a remote. The device is designed to be mounted to a ceiling and evenly heat a room by blowing warm air heated by the device down to the floor of the room.
More specifically, the device is comprised of a mount that allows the device to be secured to the ceiling of a room. The mount may sit flush to the ceiling and may be fixedly or removably attached to a body of the device. The body may be attached directly to the mount or to a hanging rod that connects the body to the mount. The body may be comprised of a light, a frame, and a plurality of blades. The light of the body may have a plurality of brightness levels and colors that may be emitted as preferred by the user. The frame allows the blades to be attached to the body. The frame is attached to the body but is allowed to spin around the central axis of the body, pushing air down by the angle of the blades. In one potential embodiment, the frame may be able to spin in both the clockwise and counterclockwise directions, allowing the device to push air up or down, respectively.
The body may be further comprised of a heating element. The heating element may be on any part of the device but is preferably enclosed in the body. The body may then be comprised of at least one opening that allows heat from the heating element to exit the body and heat the air surrounding the body of the device. The heating element may be any heating element known in the art but is preferably an electric coil heating element.
The device may be further comprised of a receiver that may receive the signal from a transmitter of a remote to control various functions of the device. The remote may be comprised of at least one battery. The battery may be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery in which the remote may be further comprised of a charger to recharge the battery. The remote may be further comprised of at least one button. The button of the remote may be used to activate a motor to rotate the frame and blades of the body. The button may be further able to control the intensity of the heating element, the brightness and color of the light, and the speed at which the blades of the body rotate.
The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a mount, a body, a heating element, and a remote. Then, a user may turn the device on by pressing a button on the remote. Then, the user may further use the remote to control the brightness and color of the light and the speed and direction of rotation of the blades. Next, the user may activate and control the intensity of the heating element of the device by pressing a button on the remote.
Accordingly, the heated ceiling fan device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides a method of heating a single room or area of a house or other enclosed space. More specifically, the heated ceiling fan device may evenly heat the air of a room without the need for a central HVAC system. Furthermore, the heated ceiling fan device may be mounted to a ceiling to push air down or up, providing a user with temperature control and air circulation. In this manner, the heated ceiling fan device overcomes the limitations of existing fans known in the art.
Referring initially to the drawings,
The device 100 may be comprised of a mount 110 that allows the device 100 to be secured to the ceiling of a room. The mount 110 may be secured to any ceiling type, such as, but not limited to, a dropped ceiling, a coffer ceiling, a vaulted ceiling, a coved ceiling, a suspended ceiling, a cathedral ceiling, etc. The mount 110 may be any mount 110 known in the art such that a body 120 of the device 100 may be attached flush to the mount 110 or attached via a straight rod. The mount 110 and the body 120 may be made from any material but is preferably made from a metal or plastic material.
The body 120 may be comprised of at least one heating element 124, as best seen in
The body 120 may be further comprised of at least one light 126, a frame 127, and at least one blade 128. The light 126 may be any light known in the art, such as an LED, a fluorescent, or an incandescent light bulb, or any other light-emitting object. The light 126 may further be comprised of a plurality of colors and brightness levels that provide customization to the user during use. The frame 127 may be fixedly attached to the body 120. The frame 127 may further be attached to the body 120 such that the frame 127, when powered by a motor 132, may rotate freely around the vertical axis of the body 120 while the body 120 remains stationary. The blades 128 may be removably attached to the frame 127, such that when the frame 127 rotates, the blades 128 rotate with the frame 127. The blades 127 may be of any shape, size weight, color, style, material, etc., to fit the preferences and design taste of the user.
More specifically, the button 148 may control the color and brightness level of the light 126. The button 148 may control the speed and direction at which the motor 132 rotates, thus controlling the speed and direction at which the blades 128 rotate and push air. The motor 132 is preferably comprised of a plurality of speeds such, as but not limited to, low, medium, and high. The motor 132 can be configured by the remote 140 to rotate clockwise to push heated air from the element 124 downward and can be configured to rotate counterclockwise to push cool air down when the heating element 124 is not providing heat.
The button 148 may also control the intensity of the heating element 124. The heating element 124 may have a plurality of heating levels such as, but not limited to, low, medium, and high. In a different embodiment, the specific temperature of the element 124 (between 60 and 100 degrees fahrenheit) can be controlled by the button 148.
In addition, the remote 140 may be powered via at least one battery 144. The battery 144 may be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery in the form of an alkaline, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride battery, etc., such as any 3V-12 volts DC battery or other conventional battery such as A, AA, AAA, etc., that supply power to the device 100. Throughout this specification, the term “battery” may be used interchangeably to refer to one or more wet or dry cells or batteries of cells in which chemical energy is converted into electricity and used as a source of DC power. References to recharging or replacing the battery 144 may refer to recharging or replacing individual cells, individual batteries of cells, or a package of multiple battery cells as is appropriate for any given battery technology that may be used. In the embodiment in which the remote 140 is powered by a rechargeable battery 144, the device 100 may be further comprised of a charging port 146 to recharge the battery 144. The charging port 146 may be any type such as, but not limited to, a USB charging port.
The present invention is also comprised of a method 200 of using the device 100, as seen in
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “heated ceiling fan device” and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the heated ceiling fan device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the heated ceiling fan device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the heated ceiling fan device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the heated ceiling fan device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the heated ceiling fan device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the heated ceiling fan device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/522,894, which was filed on Jun. 23, 2023, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63522894 | Jun 2023 | US |
