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US 8,025,481 B2Granted
Kit for decorating ceiling fan blades
OwnerAmy M. Rodgers Foxworthinventor
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Abstract
A kit for decorating ceiling fan blades is provided. The kit includes a plurality of fan blade covers adapted to readily conform to the shape of a ceiling fan blade. The covers are embellished with interchangeable decorative images or themes selectable by user.
Claims8
A kit for decorating ceiling fan blades comprising:
- a plurality of slip covers, each said plurality of slip covers being installed on a ceiling fan blade, said plurality of slip covers each being formed of an elongated, thin, flexible material having a front surface and a rear surface, said rear surface has a pressure-sensitive adhesive mounted thereon, said elongated, thin, flexible material defines a generally rectangular configuration having a length and width measurably larger than the ceiling fan blade, said elongated, thin, flexible material has a periphery defined of a first side edge, a second side edge, a proximal edge, and a distal edge, wherein said elongated, thin, flexible material has a thin, flexible membrane attached to the front surface thereof, said thin, flexible membrane substantially corresponds to a shape of said elongated, thin, flexible material so as to cover an entire upper surface thereof, said thin, flexible membrane has a thin, transparent layer laminated to a top side thereof along a periphery of said thin, flexible membrane in a manner so as to form a blade receiving pocket, said thin, transparent layer substantially corresponds to a shape of said thin, flexible membrane and said elongated, thin, flexible material, said thin, transparent layer includes an anterior edge opposing a posterior edge, said anterior edge defining a horizontally extending slit positioned therebelow, said slit providing direct passage into said blade receiving pocket, said slit defines a length allowing a distal end of the fan blade to be inserted therethrough, the fan blade is slidably inserted and housed inside said blade receiving pocket, wherein said pressure-sensitive adhesive is comprised of an adhesive coating suitably tacky so as to provide a surface on which dust, lint, dirt, grime, allergens and other airborne particles are attracted, collected, and accumulated, said pressure-sensitive has a release liner applied thereover, said release liner is readily peelable from said pressure-sensitive adhesive;
- at least one theme element or a combination of theme elements adapted for insertion inside said plurality of slip covers;
- an instruction leaflet;
- an insert;
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- a package suitably adapted for housing said plurality of slip covers, said at least one theme element or a combination of theme elements, said insert, and said instruction leaflet.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.