Patent ID: 6244720
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: F21V,F21Y,F24F,Y02A

Abstract:
An air filter and light apparatus for filtering air in a room, said apparatus comprising:a base portion, said base portion having a bottom wall, said bottom wall having a peripheral edge, a side wall extending away from and being integrally coupled to said peripheral edge, said side wall having a plurality of slots therein;a motor, said motor being fixedly mounted to said bottom wall;a plurality of wires for delivering power to said motor, said wires being operationally coupled to a power source and to said motor;a fan for directing airflow from a central portion of said base through said slots, said fan being rotatably coupled to said motor;a cover for said base portion, a central portion of said cover having a bore therein;a light source for illuminating the cover, said light source being mounted in said cover;a filter for filtering the air, said filter being mounted in said bore of said cover, said filter being mounted in said cover such that airflow passes through said filter before flowing through said fan; andan actuator for controlling said motor and said light source; andwherein said light extends around said filter.