Elastic and Dust-Clinging Fan Blade Cover and Scent Pocket

Abstract

Disclosed is an elastic, removable dust cover and air freshener for securement over a ceiling fan blade. The cover is formed of a stretchable, dust-clinging material that is adapted to conform over any sized fan blade and provide secure, snug fitment thereover. The covers comprise an elongated, tubular element having an open end and a closed end, and elastic sidewalls forming an open interior section. The open end of the cover includes an elastic band to secure itself to the cross section of the blade base or along its length. The portion of the cover sidewall includes a vented pocket adapted to secure an air freshener pouch, such that the flow over the blade allows the freshener material to disseminate into the room for improved aroma. Use of the cover prevents dust from accumulating on the blade, while its outer appearance can be tailored to an individual's decor.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 488,897 filed on Mar. 3, 2011, entitled “Scent-A-Blade.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to ceiling fan blades. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a covering for ceiling fan blades that is adapted to conform to any sized fan blade without exterior securing elements, provide a unitary structure that is adapted to easily secure and contain dust and dirt particles, while also providing a pocket for holding an air freshener pocket against the blade as it is in motion.[0003]A ceiling fan is an air flow device mounted to the ceiling of a room for the purpose of circulating air. Ceiling fans generally have a plurality of blades attached to a rotating central hub, which houses the fan's electric motor and control circuitry. The blades are angled in order to push or pull air depending on the dire...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of fan blade covers now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new fan blade cover wherein the same can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when preventing dust and dirt from settling on a fan blade and freshening air within a room.

[0020]Still another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved ceiling fan blade covering that is easily deployed and removable from a fan blade, whereafter is either disposable or machine washable.

[0023]Yet another object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved ceiling fan blade covering that can be made in a variety of colors and patterns to match a user's decor.

[0024]A final object of the present invention is to provide a new and improved ceiling fan blade covering that is simple and inexpensive to manufacture.

Problems solved by technology

There are a variety of fan blade covers known in the art; however, these are not adapted to trapping dust and dirt that settles thereon, and further these devices are not adapted to providing a dirt-clinging fan blade cover of unitary construction that can conform to any sized fan blade.

Securing elements further can rattle over time as they become loose.

As the fan rotates, these elements may tap, rattle or further snag on parts of the fan, which is a nuisance and a hazard to the fan itself.

Another known problem associated with ceiling fans is that when circulating air within a room, the fan may also circulate unpleasant odors that are present, thereby increasing the offending scent.

Individuals attempt to prevent such problem by using an air freshener to deodorize a room, however many air fresheners do not distribute the scent throughout a room.

While providing novel features and having familiar design elements, these devices fail to disclose a unitary structure that is capable of conforming to a number of fan blade sizes and shapes without external attachment means.

Devices in the art fail to contemplate this construction, and therefore lack the ease with which to apply, remove and clean the covers between uses.

While these devices provide a means to attach an air freshener to a ceiling fan utilizing a securing structure, they do not provide a dust cover over the length of the fan blade for trapping dirt that settles on the fan blades.

Further, the McCready device lacks the ability to support an air freshening means.

While such a design provides a cover for fan blades, the DeeMo device is not of singular construction such that the distal end of the blade and its length is covered using a single device.

Further, no means of supporting an air freshening means is disclosed.

This device is effective at removing odors from the air and protecting the ceiling fan from dust and dirt; however it is not adapted to trapping dust and dirt that settles on the ceiling fan blades.

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