Fan blade for a ceiling fan

Description

FIG. 1 is a front view of the fan blade for a ceiling fan showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is another side view of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a view of the top of the design of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a view of the bottom of the design of FIG. 1; and,

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the design of FIG. 1.

The broken line showing of environmental structure in FIGS. 1-4 and 7 is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The wood grain pattern fragmentarily shown in FIGS. 1-2 and 7 is understood to extend uniformly throughout the areas represented.

Claims

The ornamental design for a fan blade for a ceiling fan, as shown and described.

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Inventors:	Frampton; Thomas C. (Indianapolis, IN)
Assignee:	Fanimation Design & Manufacturing, Inc. (Lebanon, IN)
Appl. No.:	D/161,778
Filed:	June 4, 2002

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Current U.S. Class:	D23/413
Current International Class:	2304
Field of Search:	;D23/413,377,379,385,411 ;416/5 ;392/364

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References Cited [Referenced By]

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U.S. Patent Documents

2079044	May 1937	Santmyer
D336513	June 1993	Junkin et al.
5462462	October 1995	Woodley
D432640	October 2000	Frampton
D433118	October 2000	Frampton
D433119	October 2000	Frampton
D433498	November 2000	Frampton
D433747	November 2000	Frampton
D433748	November 2000	Frampton
D433749	November 2000	Frampton
D434134	November 2000	Frampton
D437047	January 2001	Frampton
D437406	February 2001	Frampton
D438610	March 2001	Frampton
D443352	June 2001	Lantz
D443353	June 2001	Lantz
D444553	July 2001	Frampton
D450380	November 2001	Frampton
D451997	December 2001	Schwartz
D453566	February 2002	Lantz
D454192	March 2002	Frampton
D454635	March 2002	Frampton
D454636	March 2002	Lantz
D456073	April 2002	Frampton
D424190	May 2002	Tang
D457620	May 2002	Frampton
D460817	July 2002	Frampton
D461888	August 2002	Frampton

Other References

Fanimation, "Unique Ceiling, Wall & Floor Mounted Fans," catalog, Jan. 1990 USA. . Clem Labine's Traditional Building, "A Fan-tastic Ceiling Accessory," magazine article, Nov./Dec. 1997, USA. . Architectural Antiques--Andy Thornton, "Fan Systems," Catalog No. 12, First Edition, Mar. 1994, USA. . Gumps Mail Interiors, Plantation Ceiling Fan, catalog, Jul. 1998, USA. . The Sharper Image Home Collection, Plantation Ceiling Fan, catalog, Summer 1998, USA. . American Homestyle & Gardening, "The Islander Fan," magazine article, Aug./Sep. 1995, USA. . Metropolitan Home, "Three-Leaf Palm Fan by Fanimation," magazine article, Jul./Aug. 1998, USA. . A-Plus: Art/Antiques/Design--Cape Code Edition, "Keep Your Cool," News Article, Jun. 1998, USA. . Friedes Associates, "1997 Hudson River Showhouse, New York," promotional piece, specific date unknown, USA. . Photograph--author unknown, Dec. 3, 1995, Raffles Hotel, Singapore. . Photograph--author unknown, circa 1905, White Rabbit Saloon, Tennessee. . Fanimation, "The Islander," promotional piece, date unknown, USA. . Fanimation, "The Palisade," promotional piece, date unknown, USA. . Fanimation, "Unique Ceiling, Wall & Floor Mounted Fans," catalog, Jan. 2000, USA. . Emerson, "Ceiling Fans Research & Development" catalog, Jan. 2001, USA. . Publication unknown, "The Rhinoceros Club," newspaper, date unknown, USA. . Nicor advertisement, Sep. 2000 issue, USA. . Nicor website: www.nicorlighting.com, Jul. 5, 2002, various ceiling fan photographs. . Regency Ceiling Fans, "Tropic Air" promotional piece brochure, Copyright 2001, USA. . Home Lighting & Accessories, "Vintage Crown Collection," magazine article, Concord product advertisement, Dec. 2001, USA. . Fanimation, "Unique Ceiling, Wall & Floor Fans," catalog, Jan. 2002, USA. . Cartwright, Wooden fan blade samples, unknown (at least as early as May 30, 2002), 2 pages, 4 sample ceiling fan blades, Oak Forest Products, Inc., Stuart, Fla., U.S.A. . Palm Beach Lighting & Fan Co. ad, Florida Design Magazine, vol. 13, No. 2, 2003, USA. . Dan's Fan City ad, Florida Design Magazine, vol. 13, No. 2, 2003, USA. . Fan Shock, Inc. ad, Florida Design Magazine Annual Design Source Book, 2003, USA. . Palm Beach Lighting & Fan Co., ad, Florida Design Magazine, vol. 13, No. 2, p. 158, 2003, USA. . Home Depot ads, source unknown, 2003 USA..

Primary Examiner: Lichtenstein; Lisa
Attorney, Agent or Firm: Boots; Daniel L. Bingham McHale LLP