Ceiling Fan Blade Cover

Abstract

A ceiling fan blade cover is provided. The device includes a flexible body and a lighting element. The flexible body includes a closed end and an open end. The open end defines an opening. The flexible body is designed to cover an individual ceiling fan blade. An attaching member is disposed on the flexible body. A fastener encircles the opening. The fastener secures the ceiling fan blade cover to the ceiling fan blade. In one embodiment, the fastener is an elastic band. In another embodiment, the fastener is an adjustable string with a slidable toggle. The lighting element includes a securing member that connects to the attaching member. The securing member secures the lighting element to the flexible body. The lighting element includes a transceiver which is operably connected to a controller. The controller may alter the color, pulsation, and intensity of illumination from the lighting element.

Claims

1. A ceiling fan blade cover, comprising: a flexible body; the flexible body includes an open end and a closed end; the open end and the closed end are on opposing ends of the flexible body; a fastener encircles the open end; the flexible body further comprises an internal volume; an attaching member disposed on the flexible body; whereby the attaching member is proximate to the closed end of the flexible body; a lighting element is removably secured to the attaching member via a securing member, wherein the securing member is disposed on the lighting element; and whereby the securing member connects with the attaching member.

2. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the fastener is an elastic band.

3. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the fastener is an adjustable string.

4. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 3, wherein the adjustable string further comprises a slidable toggle.

5. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the attaching member and the securing member are a hook and loop fastener.

6. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the lighting element further comprises a transceiver.

7. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 6, wherein the transceiver is operably connected to a controller; whereby the controller comprises a plurality of actuators with functional capabilities for the lighting element.

8. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the lighting element is a LED light.

9. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the lighting element comprises a plurality of colored lights.

10. The ceiling fan blade cover of claim 1, wherein the flexible body further includes at least one decorative graphic or logo.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

[0012] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the ceiling fan blade cover.

[0013] FIG. 1B shows a front view of an embodiment of the ceiling fan blade cover.

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a close-up view of an embodiment of the ceiling fan blade cover.

[0015] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the ceiling fan blade cover in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the ceiling fan blade cover. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be limiting in any respect.

[0017] FIG. 1A shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a ceiling fan blade cover. The ceiling fan blade cover 11 comprises a flexible body 12 and a lighting element 17. The flexible body 12 includes a closed end 14 and an open end 13. The closed end 14 and the open end 13 are on opposing ends of the flexible body 12. The flexible body 12 is configured to fit around a ceiling fan blade. The open end 13 defines an opening 16. The opening 16 provides access to an internal volume of the flexible body 12. The lighting element 17 is disposed on the flexible body 12. The lighting element 17 is oriented towards the closed end 14 of the flexible body 12. The orientation of the lighting element 17 towards the closed end 14 prevents a ceiling fan blade from experiencing an unbalanced weight distribution while in use. A ceiling fan blade that experiences such an unbalanced weight distribution may be rendered ineffective. The lighting element 17 provides illumination. In one embodiment, the lighting element 17 is an LED light. In some embodiments, the lighting element 17 comprises a plurality of colored lights.

[0018] A fastener 15 encircles the opening 16 of the open end 13 of the flexible body 12. The fastener 15 secures the ceiling fan blade cover 11 to a ceiling fan blade. In one embodiment, the fastener 15 is an elastic band. In said embodiment, the elastic band will conform to the shape of the ceiling fan blade for a secured attachment of the ceiling fan blade cover 11. In the shown embodiment, the fastener 15 is an adjustable string. The adjustable string encircles the opening 16. A slidable toggle 18 is attached to the adjustable string.

[0019] FIG. 1B shows a front view of an alternative embodiment of a ceiling fan blade cover. The ceiling fan blade cover 11 includes the opening 16 on the open end 13 of the flexible body. The opening 16 allows for a ceiling fan blade to enter the flexible body therein. In the shown embodiment, the fastener 15 is an adjustable string which encircles the opening 16. The adjustable string is threaded through a slidable toggle 18. The user may adjust the slidable toggle 18 along the adjustable string to adjust the size of the opening 16. The slidable toggle 18 will slide along the adjustable string, away from the opening 16, for the opening 16 to be at its widest. The slidable toggle 18 will slide towards the opening 16, for the opening 16 to closed. The slidable toggle 18 includes a push button that secures the position of the slidable toggle 18 along the adjustable string. The opening 16 will not open beyond the threshold of the slidable toggle 18.

[0020] FIG. 2 shows a close-up view of an embodiment of a ceiling fan blade cover. The ceiling fan blade cover 11 includes a lighting element 17. The lighting element 17 further comprises an internal transceiver. The internal transceiver is operably connected to a controller 21. The controller 21 includes a transmitter that may provide commands to the internal transceiver. The controller 21 includes a plurality of actuators. In the shown embodiment, the plurality of actuators are push buttons. A first actuator of the plurality of actuators activates the lighting element 17. A second actuator of the plurality of actuators deactivates the lighting element 17. A third actuator of the plurality of actuators alters the illuminated color of the lighting element 17. A fourth actuator of the plurality of actuators alters the intensity of the lighting element 17. A fifth actuator of the plurality of actuators alters the pulsation of the lighting element 17.

[0021] An attaching member 22 is disposed on the flexible body 12. The attaching member 22 is oriented towards the closed end 14 of the flexible body 12. In the shown embodiment, the attaching member 22 is a hook and loop fastener. A securing member 23 is disposed on the lighting element 17. The securing member 23 engages with the attaching member 22 to secure the lighting element 17 to the flexible body 12. A user may selectively detach the lighting element 17 from the flexible body by detaching the securing member 23 from the attaching member 22.

[0022] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the ceiling fan blade cover in use. The ceiling fan blade cover 11 includes the opening on the open end 13 of the flexible body 12. The opening allows for a ceiling fan blade to enter the flexible body 12 therein. The fastener 15 creates a seal around the ceiling fan blade to prevent the ceiling fan blade cover 11 from detaching from the ceiling fan blade when a corresponding ceiling fan is in use. Due to the centripetal force that is felt upon the ceiling fan blade while a corresponding ceiling fan is rotating about a central axis, the ceiling fan blade cover 11 will experience a force. The fastener 15 will prevent said force from detaching the ceiling fan blade cover 11 from the ceiling fan blade. In the embodiment whereby the fastener 15 comprises an elastic band, the elastic band is biased to close the opening of the ceiling fan blade covering. Typically, ceiling fan blades have a wider width the further away from the center of the ceiling fan. The elastic band will expand to fit around wider portions of a ceiling fan blade and retract to the narrower portions of the ceiling fan blade. The closed end 14 of the flexible body 12 will be located towards the widest portion of the ceiling fan blade. To secure the embodiment whereby the fastener 15 comprises an adjustable string, the user will move the slidable toggle towards the opening to prevent the ceiling fan blade cover 11 from detaching while the ceiling fan is operational. In some embodiment, the flexible body 12 will further include at least one decorative graphics or logos.

[0023] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in what is considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0024] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.