# US 12,758,909 B2 · Fan cover > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,758,909 B2 - Document ID: US12758909B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/669,338 - Filed: 2024-05-20 - Published: 2024-11-21 - Granted: 2026-10-13 - Earliest claimed: 2023-05-18 - Applicants: Aijah Thompson - Inventors: Aijah Thompson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12758909B2 ## CPC - B01D 46/02: Particle separators, e.g. dust precipitators, having hollow filters made of flexible material - A61L 9/014: containing sorbent material, e.g. activated carbon - A61L 9/12: Apparatus, e.g. holders, therefor - B01D 46/0028: {provided with antibacterial or antifungal means} - B01D 46/0038: {with means for influencing the odor, e.g. deodorizing substances} - B01D 46/0041: {for feeding} - B01D 46/0086: {Filter condition indicators} - A61L 2209/133: Replaceable cartridges, refills - A61L 2209/14: Filtering means - A61L 2209/15: Supporting means, e.g. stands, hooks, holes for hanging - B01D 2265/024: Mounting aids - B01D 2265/028: Snap, latch or clip connecting means - B01D: SEPARATION (separating solids from solids by wet methods B03B, B03D; by pneumatic jigs or tables B03B; by other dry methods B07; magnetic or electrostatic separation of solid materials from solid materials or fluids, separation by high-voltage electric fields B03C; centrifuges, vortex apparatus B04; presses per se for squeezing-out liquid from liquid-containing material B30B9/02; treatment of water C02F, e.g. softening by ion-exchange C02F1/42; {arrangements of air intake cleaners in gas turbine plants F02C7/05} ; arrangements or mounting of filters in air-conditioning, air-humidification or ventilation F24F13/28) - A61L: METHODS OR APPARATUS FOR STERILISING MATERIALS OR OBJECTS IN GENERAL; DISINFECTION, STERILISATION OR DEODORISATION OF AIR; CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES; MATERIALS FOR BANDAGES, DRESSINGS, ABSORBENT PADS OR SURGICAL ARTICLES (preservation of bodies or disinfecting characterised by the agents employed A01N; preserving, e.g. sterilising, food or foodstuffs A23; preparations for medical, dental or toiletry purposes A61K) ## Abstract A fan cover is an apparatus designed to prevent the buildup of dust and other particles on an air fan to improve the quality of air circulating through the air fan. To do so, the apparatus comprises a cover body, an elastic band, an insert-retaining pocket, and at least one scent-modifying insert. The cover body is designed to be attached onto the air inlet of the air fan to prevent the buildup of dust and other particles on the air fan. The elastic band facilitates the secure attachment of the cover body to the air fan so that the cover body stays attached to the air fan during operation of the air fan. The insert-retaining pocket is designed to receive the at least one scent-modifying insert without obstructing the airflow through the air fan. The at least one scent-modifying insert allows the diffusion of scents and/or fragrances into the airflow. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fan cover comprising: a cover body; an elastic band; an insert-retaining pocket; at least one scent-modifying insert; the cover body comprising a body center, an outer body edge, a proximal face, and a distal face; the cover body and the insert-retaining pocket being made of a mesh material; the elastic band being integrated along the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being positioned in between the body center and the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being positioned offset from the body center and the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being connected onto the distal face; and the at least one scent-modifying insert being positioned within the insert-retaining pocket. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: the insert-retaining pocket comprising a pocket opening and a pocket flap; the pocket flap comprising a free flap edge and a fixed flap edge; the pocket opening being oriented towards the outer body edge; the pocket flap being positioned adjacent to the pocket opening; the fixed flap edge being connected onto the distal face; and the free flap edge being positioned offset to the pocket opening. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a cover slit; the cover slit traversing through the mesh body; and the cover slit being positioned at the body center. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The fan cover as claimed in claim 3 further comprising: a plurality of slit-snap caps; a plurality of slit-snap sockets; a first slit-reinforcement strip; a second slit-reinforcement strip; the cover body further comprising a first slit edge and a second slit edge; the first slit edge and the second slit edge being positioned opposite to each other across the cover slit; the first slit-reinforcement strip being connected along the first slit edge; the first slit-reinforcement strip being positioned adjacent to the distal face; the second slit-reinforcement strip being connected along the second slit edge; the second slit-reinforcement strip being positioned adjacent to the distal face; the plurality of slit-snap caps being integrated along the first slit-reinforcement strip; the plurality of slit-snap sockets being integrated along the second slit-reinforcement strip; and each of the plurality of slit-snap sockets being selectively engaged to a corresponding socket from the plurality of slit-snap sockets. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The fan cover as claimed in claim 4, wherein the plurality of first snap caps and the plurality of first snap sockets are made of a phosphorescent material. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The fan cover as claimed in claim 4 further comprising: a first slit-pull tab; a second slit-pull tab; the first slit-pull tab being connected onto the first slit-reinforcement strip; and the second slit-pull tab being connected onto the second slit-reinforcement strip. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The fan cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein the first slit-pull tab and the second slit-pull tab are made of a phosphorescent material. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a cover round-cut; a cover straight-cut; the cover body further comprising an inner body edge, a first straight edge, and a second straight edge; the cover round-cut traversing through the cover body; the cover round-cut being positioned at the body center; the inner body edge being delineated by the cover round-cut; the cover straight-cut traversing through the cover body; the cover straight-cut traversing from the outer body edge, through the inner body edge, and into the cover round-cut; and the first straight edge and the second straight edge being positioned opposite to each other across the cover straight-cut. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The fan cover as claimed in claim 8 further comprising: a plurality of cut-snap caps; a plurality of cut-snap sockets; a first cut-reinforcement strip; a second cut-reinforcement strip; the first cut-reinforcement strip being connected along the first straight edge; the second cut-reinforcement strip being connected onto the second straight edge; the plurality of cut-snap caps being integrated along the first cut-reinforcement strip; the plurality of cut-snap sockets being integrated along the second cut-reinforcement strip; and each of the plurality of cut-snap sockets being selectively engaged to a corresponding socket from the plurality of cut-snap sockets. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The fan cover as claimed in claim 9, wherein the plurality of cut-snap caps and the plurality of cut-snap sockets are made of a phosphorescent material. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The fan cover as claimed in claim 9 further comprising: a first cut-pull tab; a second cut-pull tab; the first cut-pull tab being connected onto the first cut-reinforcement strip; and the second cut-pull tab being connected onto the second cut-reinforcement strip. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The fan cover as claimed in claim 11, wherein the first cut-pull tab and the second cut-pull tab are made of a phosphorescent material. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover body is made of a silver-impregnated antimicrobial mesh fabric. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the insert-retaining pocket is made of a silver-impregnated antimicrobial mesh fabric. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The fan cover as claimed in claim 1 further comprising: a fabric wash indicator; and the fabric wash indicator being mounted onto the distal face. ### Claim 16 A fan cover comprising: a cover body; an elastic band; an insert-retaining pocket; at least one scent-modifying insert; a fabric wash indicator; the cover body comprising a body center, an outer body edge, a proximal face, and a distal face; the insert-retaining pocket comprising a pocket opening and a pocket flap; the pocket flap comprising a free flap edge and a fixed flap edge; the cover body and the insert-retaining pocket being made of a silver-impregnated antimicrobial mesh fabric; the elastic band being integrated along the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being positioned in between the body center and the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being positioned offset from the body center and the outer body edge; the insert-retaining pocket being connected onto the distal face; the at least one scent-modifying insert being positioned within the insert-retaining pocket; the pocket opening being oriented towards the outer body edge; the pocket flap being positioned adjacent to the pocket opening; the fixed flap edge being connected onto the distal face; the free flap edge being positioned offset to the pocket opening; and the fabric wash indicator being mounted onto the distal face. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The fan cover as claimed in claim 16 further comprising: a cover slit; a plurality of slit-snap caps; a plurality of slit-snap sockets; a first slit-reinforcement strip; a second slit-reinforcement strip; a first slit-pull tab; a second slit-pull tab; the cover body further comprising a first slit edge and a second slit edge; the cover slit traversing through the mesh body; the cover slit being positioned at the body center; the first slit edge and the second slit edge being positioned opposite to each other across the cover slit; the first slit-reinforcement strip being connected along the first slit edge; the first slit-reinforcement strip being positioned adjacent to the distal face; the second slit-reinforcement strip being connected along the second slit edge; the second slit-reinforcement strip being positioned adjacent to the distal face; the plurality of slit-snap caps being integrated along the first slit-reinforcement strip; the plurality of slit-snap sockets being integrated along the second slit-reinforcement strip; each of the plurality of slit-snap sockets being selectively engaged to a corresponding socket from the plurality of slit-snap sockets; the first slit-pull tab being connected onto the first slit-reinforcement strip; and the second slit-pull tab being connected onto the second slit-reinforcement strip. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The fan cover as claimed in claim 17, wherein the plurality of first snap caps, the plurality of first snap sockets, the first slit-pull tab, and the second slit-pull tab are made of a phosphorescent material. ### Claim 19 (depends on 16) The fan cover as claimed in claim 16 further comprising: a cover round-cut; a cover straight-cut; a plurality of cut-snap caps; a plurality of cut-snap sockets; a first cut-reinforcement strip; a second cut-reinforcement strip; a first cut-pull tab; a second cut-pull tab; the cover body further comprising an inner body edge, a first straight edge, and a second straight edge; the cover round-cut traversing through the cover body; the cover round-cut being positioned at the body center; the inner body edge being delineated by the cover round-cut; the cover straight-cut traversing through the cover body; the cover straight-cut traversing from the outer body edge, through the inner body edge, and into the cover round-cut; the first straight edge and the second straight edge being positioned opposite to each other across the cover straight-cut; the first cut-reinforcement strip being connected along the first straight edge; the second cut-reinforcement strip being connected onto the second straight edge; the plurality of cut-snap caps being integrated along the first cut-reinforcement strip; the plurality of cut-snap sockets being integrated along the second cut-reinforcement strip; each of the plurality of cut-snap sockets being selectively engaged to a corresponding socket from the plurality of cut-snap sockets; the first cut-pull tab being connected onto the first cut-reinforcement strip; and the second cut-pull tab being connected onto the second cut-reinforcement strip. ### Claim 20 (depends on 19) The fan cover as claimed in claim 19, wherein the plurality of cut-snap caps, the plurality of cut-snap sockets, the first cut-pull tab, and the second cut-pull tab are made of a phosphorescent material.