Patent ID: 7866958
Filing Date: 2011-01-11
Classification: F04B,F04D,F24F,Y02A,Y02B

Abstract:
1. A portable, solar powered fan comprising: a) a housing having a cylindrical shape with front and rear ends; b) a motor enclosed within said housing; c) a plurality of externally disposed rotary fan blades connected by a shaft along a central axis of said housing extending through said front end in mechanical communication with said motor; d) the rear end of said housing comprising a removable and interchangeable power adapter connected to said housing by threads; e) a rechargeable battery pack for replacing said interchangeable power adapter when said interchangeable power adapter has been removed from said housing, said rechargeable battery pack being substantially cylindrical and aligned with and directly connected to said cylindrical housing, said rechargeable battery pack connected to said housing by threads; f) a solar panel for harvesting solar energy and delivering electric power to said motor, said solar panel connected by a cable to said power adapter; g) a user operated switch externally disposed on said housing for selectively delivering power to said motor; h) an adjustable base member for retaining said fan in a selectively fixed position when hand held operation is not desirable; i) said interchangeable power adapter being substantially cylindrical and aligned with and directly connected to said cylindrical housing providing connection points to operate said fan directly from said solar panel or from the rechargeable battery pack replacing said interchangeable power adapter, said connection points being identical for both direct solar panel usage and said rechargeable battery pack; and j) a leather solar panel protector cover having a clear plastic window over said solar panel, said cover secured to said solar panel with hook and loop fastener elements, said cover having a cable jack recess to provide access to said cable when said cover is installed on said solar panel, said cover further including a belt clip to enable a user to wear said solar panel on an article of clothing for providing solar generated electricity directly to said fan.