Scented Fan Blade Covers and Related Methods

Abstract

Disclosed is an ornamental fan blade cover with pockets or liners for housing a fragrance effective to produce a scent. In one embodiment, a fan blade cover may be defined by a slip that is configured to fit around a ceiling fan blade. Preferably, the slip may comprise a decorative feature on one side and a fastening mechanism on the other side for securing the cover to a fan blade. Suitably, the slip may include a pocket so that a fragrance emitting means may be deposited therein. The more specific aspects of this disclosure are disclosed with reference to the figures.

1 . A fan blade cover comprising:
 a slip configured to fit around a ceiling fan blade;   a fastening mechanism on the over side of the slip for securing the slip around the blade; and,   at least one pocket so that a fragrance emitting means may be deposited therein.   
     
     
         2 . A fan blade covering according to  claim 1  wherein the fastening mechanism is defined by straps that are configured with hook and loop fasteners for holding the slip on the underside of a fan blade. 
     
     
         3 . A fan blade cover according to  claim 1  further comprising a decorative feature on the underside of the slip. 
     
     
         4 . A fan blade cover according to  claim 1  wherein the slip is made of fabric. 
     
     
         5 . A fan blade cover according to  claim 1  wherein the slip is made of plastic. 
     
     
         6 . A fan blade cover comprising:
 a slip configured to fit around a ceiling fan blade;   a fastening mechanism on the over side of the slip for securing the slip around the blade;   a decorative feature on the underside of the slip; and,   at least one felt piece.   
     
     
         7 . A fan blade according to  claim 6  wherein the felt piece is disposed between the decorative feature and the underside of the slip. 
     
     
         8 . A fan blade according to  claim 6  wherein the felt piece is positioned under the decorative feature. 
     
     
         9 . A method of providing fragrance to a room comprising:
 obtaining a fan blade cover wherein the cover features a slip with a decorative design on the underside of the slip;   providing a fragrance emitting means to the cover;   securing the fan blade cover to the blade of a fan using a fastening mechanism; and   turning on the fan, allowing the fragrance to disperse.   
     
     
         10 . A method of providing fragrance to a room according to  claim 9  wherein fragrance is introduced to the cover by placing fragrance emitting means into at least one pocket located on the fan blade cover. 
     
     
         11 . A method or providing fragrance to a room according to  claim 9  wherein the fragrance emitting means is provided by dipping at least one felt slip located on the cover into a scented liquid. 
     
     
         12 . A method of providing fragrance to a room according to  claim 10  wherein fragrance emitting means is potpourri. 
     
     
         13 . A method of providing fragrance to a room according to  claim 11  where the fragrance emitting means is scented oil.