FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a ring fan showing my new design.
FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a front elevation view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a rear elevation view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a top plan view thereof;
FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view thereof;
FIG. 8 is a bottom plan view thereof; and,
FIG. 9 is a partial section view thereof, taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 4.
The portions of the ring fan shown in broken lines form no part of the claimed design.
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