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Space saving fan with front elevation/illumination plateSpace saving fan with front elevation/illumination plate description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070248476, Space saving fan with front elevation/illumination plate. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001]This Application claims the benefit of Application No. 60/794,643, filed Apr. 24, 2006, the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. TECHNOLOGY FIELD [0002]This invention relates generally to portable desk top fans. More particularly, the present invention relates to a structure for a fan that will enhance and improve work area function and not be detracting to persons working in the vicinity of the fan BACKGROUND [0003]The need to cool a human when sitting at a work area, such as for example a desk, table or work bench, has been long established. Industry has responded to this need with the use of small fans and cooling devices. The conventional devices may indeed permit some relief, however they have several shortcomings. [0004]One such shortcoming is the ability to have non-disruptive or non-distracting apparatus within the work area. Employers are constantly searching for methods to improve the employee work environment. Entire industries of office furniture and appliances have emerged in response to this need. Conventional desk fans utilizing standard impellers, motors and protective grills can be disruptive to the work area environment, having a net negative effect on the employee. Conventional desk fans located in close proximity to a user tend to be disruptive while functioning. The structural size required to protect the rotating impeller and the distractive rotational movement of the impeller of conventional desk fans does not complement the work environment. Conventional desk fans have little to commend them to the user and may contribute to a loss in productivity. [0005]Another disadvantage of conventional desk fans is the excessive volume of air produced. Since such devices are located close to the user, the excess air volume serves to disturb objects from there intended place. For example, papers, notes and other light objects can easily be dislodged from work surfaces. The production of this excess volume of air also needlessly wastes energy. [0006]Another disadvantage of conventional desk fans that use conventional impellers and motor configurations is the need of a large base for stabilization. The large base often requires the user to sacrifice a portion of work surface. A desk or table top has a limited surface area and most of the area ideally is used for productive gains instead of being occupied by a conventional desk fan. Many conventional desk fans using conventional impellers and motor configurations often require a dimensional depth and height that tends to impair the user's ability to see the area around the device. In addition, the required height makes these devices more susceptible to accidental contact and tip-over. Accidental tip over can cause time and work loss. [0007]Conventional desk fans that are widely available in the market have no real differentiation to attract attention in the consumer market. This lack of differentiation not only produces a lack of choice for the consumer but zero marketing "novelty" for the manufacturer and/or vendor. SUMMARY [0008]In light of the aforementioned shortcomings there is a need for a fan that may be presented on a desk or work area with a new and an improved structure and space saving form. The size of the space saving fan, as described, has been minimized to conserve the area of a work area, such as a desk or table top. Although the size of the space saving fan may be reduced, the structure of the device improves the functionality and usefulness of the device. [0009]The use of a small impeller and motor configuration further allows the overall depth of the device to be reduced, thus maximizing the available area on a work surface for productive use. The physical location of the motor relative to the impeller permits greater space saving characteristics than those found in a conventional desk fan. [0010]The space saving fan of the present invention may also included features to enhance the efficiency of generating an air flow with a velocity capable of cooling the user. The cooling effect of air movement is proportional to the velocity of the air. Higher velocities increase the ability of the air to impinge a surface, such as for example, the user's skin and thus increase the evaporative cooling effect. Ideally, the air flow velocity will be generated in an energy efficient manner without the need to move an excess volume of air. [0011]The space saving fan in accordance with embodiments of the present invention may also included a front elevation plate that is not distracting to the user and that may permit a more attractive and evocative presence on a desk or table top. The dimensional structure of the front elevation plate provides space saving characteristics to conserve the usable work area on a desk or table top. The dimensional structure of the front elevation plate does not obstruct the user's ability to see the area around the device. These advantages provide a non-disruptive and non-distracting device that promote a more efficient use of the limited surface area on a desk or table top. [0012]In accordance with other embodiments of the invention, the structure of the front elevation plate may allow the use of indirect or low level lighting to provide additional functionality and enhance the overall appearance of the device. The use of light emitting diodes (LED) in conjunction with a front elevation plate functioning as a light dissemination plate further commend the device to the user. The use of a LED in lieu of a common incandescent light source reduces both the heat produced and the energy consumed by the device. [0013]The structural and feature innovations of the invention also achieve the goal of re-invigorated interest on the part of the user and sale-ability on the part of the manufacturer and/or vendor. [0014]Additional features and advantages of the invention will be made apparent from the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments that proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015]The invention is best understood from the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawing. It is emphasized that, according to common practice, the various features of the drawing are not to scale. On the contrary, the dimensions of the various features are arbitrarily expanded or reduced for clarity. Included in the drawing are the following Figures: [0016]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the space saving fan in accordance with the present invention; [0017]FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the space saving fan of FIG. 1; [0018]FIG. 3A and 3B are top and side views respectively of the embodiment of FIG. 1; [0019]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a space saving fan in accordance with the present invention. Continue reading about Space saving fan with front elevation/illumination plate... Full patent description for Space saving fan with front elevation/illumination plate Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Space saving fan with front elevation/illumination plate patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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