Personal noisemaker fan devices
OwnerDannie Riversinventor
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Abstract
Personal fan devices that are configured to transition between an open configuration for use and a closed configuration for storage or transport. A fan device includes noisemaking structure(s), such as a rattle and/or a clapper, disposed with the fan device. As the fan device is moved, the handle generates noise as a result of the noisemaking structure(s). A plurality of fan devices may be used to generate high-decibel noises at an event, such as a sporting event or a performance.
Claims18
A fan device configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the fan device comprising:
- a cover comprising a first member hingedly attached to a handle and a second member hingedly attached to the handle, wherein the cover encloses a fan in the closed configuration and exposes the fan in the open configuration;
- wherein:
- the handle comprises a hollow space therein that comprises a plurality of beads therein configured to produce noise during movement of the handle;
- and
- the handle comprises a clapper attached thereto configured to produce noise during movement of the handle.
A fan device configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the fan device comprising:
- a cover comprising a first member hingedly attached to a handle and a second member hingedly attached to the handle, wherein the cover encloses a fan in the closed configuration and exposes the fan in the open configuration;
- wherein a spring biases the first member and the second member of the cover;
- wherein:
- the handle is rigid and effectively conducts sound vibrations and comprises a hollow space therein that comprises a plurality of beads therein, wherein movement of the handle shifts beads to contact internal surfaces that define the hollow space of the handle to produce noise;
- and/or
- the handle comprises a clapper attached thereto configured to produce noise during movement of the handle, wherein the clapper comprises a first clap member and a second clap member, wherein movement of the handle claps the first clap member against the second clap member to produce noise;
- wherein the handle comprises a hook and a clasp disposed on the cover and configured to maintain the fan device in the closed configuration.
A fan device configured to transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration, the fan device comprising:
- a cover comprising a first member hingedly attached to a handle and a second member hingedly attached to the handle, wherein the cover encloses a fan in the closed configuration and exposes the fan in the open configuration, wherein the fan comprises a plurality of blades configured to transition between the closed configuration and the open configuration by slide movements of blades over blades and pivot movements of blades about a pivot point;
- wherein:
- the handle is rigid and effectively conducts sound vibrations and comprises a hollow space therein that comprises a plurality of beads therein, wherein movement of the handle shifts beads to contact internal surfaces that define the hollow space of the handle to produce noise;
- and
- the handle comprises a clapper attached thereto configured to produce noise during movement of the handle, wherein the clapper comprises a first clap member and a second clap member, wherein movement of the handle claps the first clap member against the second clap member to produce noise.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.