ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 9 -- United States Patent no. 12,492,714, issued on Dec. 9.
"Lowering ceiling fan device" was invented by Gabriele Lischetzki (Waikoloa, Hawaii).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A raising and lowering device is disclosed that is a height-adjustable mechanism that can be installed on ceiling fans, lights, and other elevated devices. The raising and lowering device comprises a hydraulic or mechanical mechanism that is used to lower ceiling fans and other objects for cleaning or maintenance. Users can operate the mechanism with a wireless remote control or manually. They hydraulic or mechanical mechanism lowers the fan and offers easy access for cleaning or maintenance. Users ...