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2. Fan (machine) - Wikipedia

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   A fan is a powered machine used to create a flow of air. A fan consists of a rotating arrangement of vanes or blades, generally made of wood, plastic, or metal, which act on the air. The rotating assembly of blades and hub is known as an impeller, rotor, or runner. Usually, it is contained within some form of housing, or case. [ 1 ]

3. Ceiling fan - Wikipedia

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   Ceiling fan. A modern ceiling fan. A ceiling fan mid-spin. A ceiling fan is a fan mounted on the ceiling of a room or space, usually electrically powered, that uses hub-mounted rotating blades to circulate air. They cool people effectively by increasing air speed. Fans do not reduce air temperature or relative humidity, unlike air-conditioning ...

4. Philip Diehl (inventor) - Wikipedia

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   Emilie Loos. Philip H. Diehl (January 29, 1847 – April 7, 1913) was a German - American mechanical engineer and inventor who held several U.S. patents, including electric incandescent lamps, electric motors for sewing machines and other uses, and ceiling fans. Diehl was a contemporary of Thomas Edison and his inventions caused Edison to ...

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   Buy: Dreo Cruiser Pro T1 Tower Fan $89.99 . 2. Lasko Elegance & Performance Pedestal Fan RUNNER UP. This is the new and improved version of the standing oscillating fan that most of us grew up with.

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   Turbo Force Oscillating Table Fan. This table fan from Honeywell is a top choice for circulating air in small spaces like at your desk. It’s designed to be placed on top of a table, desk, or ...

7. European hand fans in the 18th century - Wikipedia

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   Hand fans first arrived in Europe in the 15th century from Asia and became popular in the 16th century. Several fan styles were common and a plethora of materials were used to create them. Subject matter varied greatly, from Biblical scenes to landscapes. Hand fans serve as a cooling mechanism, social instrument, and fashion accessory.