Downrod coverings

{
  "publication_number": "US6394757B1",
  "country": "US",
  "kind": "B1",
  "title": "Downrod coverings",
  "abstract": "A downrod of a ceiling fan is provided with a decorative covering which may be utilized for various sizes of downrods.",
  "claims": [
    "1. A covering for a ceiling fan downrod, said downrod extending from a ceiling fixture, comprising: a collar positionable adjacent said ceiling fixture encircling but spaced from said downrod; a cylindrical cover beneath said collar encircling but spaced from said downrod; said collar and said cover matingly engaged to surround said downrod; and stacked multiple sections of said collar and said cylindrical cover to surround a downrod.",
    "2. A covering for a ceiling fan downrod, said downrod extending from a ceiling fixture, comprising: a collar positionable adjacent said ceiling fixture encircling but spaced from said downrod; a cylindrical cover beneath said collar encircling but spaced from said downrod; said collar and said cover matingly engaged to surround said downrod; and said cover being split to permit elastic deformation thereof for placement about said downrod and elastic recovery therof to surround said downrod."
  ],
  "cpc": [
    "F04D 25/088"
  ],
  "assignees": [
    "PRIME HOME IMPRESSIONS LLC"
  ],
  "filing_date": "2000-08-22",
  "publication_date": "2002-05-28",
  "grant_date": "2002-05-28",
  "priority_date": "2000-08-22",
  "application_number": "US-64358500-A",
  "family_id": "24581440",
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}