Convertible fan unit

Description

FIG. 1 is a front, top and left side perspective view of a convertible fan unit, set up to function as a window fan, showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a front perspective view thereof shown set up as it would be to function as a floor or table fan; and

FIG. 9 is a rear perspective view of FIG. 8.

The broken-line showing of sliding panels in FIG. 1 is for illustrative purposes only, and forms no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a convertible fan unit, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Chaney; David B. (Powell, OH)
Assignee:	The W. B. Marvin Manufacturing Company (Urbana, OH)
Appl. No.:	07/390,666
Filed:	August 7, 1989

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/382
Field of Search:	;D23/370,382,388 ;415/119,211.2,213.1 ;416/5,247R,246

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

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Other References

Lakewood Fan Cat., p. 9, High Velocity Reversible Window Fan. . Copy of a photograph of a Holmes Air Fan known by applicant before applicant's invention. . Lasko copy of advertisement--these fans were on sale prior to applicant's invention..

Primary Examiner: Burke; Wallace R.
Assistant Examiner: Lichtenstein; Lisa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Dybvig; Roger S.