Patents Assigned to Simplehuman LLC
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: 9638410
    Abstract: A mirror assembly can include a housing, a mirror, and a light source. In certain embodiments, the mirror includes a light pipe configured to emit a substantially constant amount of light along a periphery of the mirror. In some embodiments, the mirror assembly includes a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly can be configured to adjust the amount of emitted light based on the position of a user in relation to the mirror. Certain embodiments of the mirror include an algorithm to adjust light based on the position of a user relative to the mirror, the level of ambient light, and/or the activation of different light modes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas, Frederick N. Bushroe
  • Dual sensing receptacles
    Patent number: 9586755
    Abstract: A trashcan assembly can include a body portion, a lid portion pivotably coupled with the body portion, and a sensor assembly configured to generate a signal when an object is detected within a sensing region. The sensor assembly can include a plurality of transmitters having a first subset of transmitters and a second subset of transmitters. A transmission axis of at least one transmitter in the first subset of transmitters can be different from a transmission axis of at least one of the transmitters in the second subset of transmitters. An electronic processor can generate an electronic signal to a power-operated drive mechanism for moving the lid portion from a closed position to an open position, such as in response to the sensor assembly detecting the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Guy Cohen, Bryce Wilkins
  • Trash can
    Patent number: 9573759
    Abstract: A trash can with a lid can include a lock for the lid. The lock can include a latch that cooperates with the trash container body to lock the lid over the opening of the body. The latch can be configured to slide with respect to the edge of the opening of the body from an unlocked position to a locked position. This latch can be integrated into, built into or self contained in the lid. The trash can can also include a pedal actuator for opening the lid. The trash can can also include a damping mechanism mounted to the body of the trash can with a mounting plate. The mounting plate can be made from a material that is harder than the material used for the body of the trash can. Additionally, the trash can can have wheels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash cans with features to aid in actuation
    Patent number: 9481515
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of a trash can include a cap with a lid and an actuator. The actuator can extend outwardly from the cap at a downward angle. The actuator can be configured to maintain the lid in a closed position when a locking portion of the actuator is engaged with a securement portion of the lid. The lid can be rotationally biased toward an open position and the actuator can be configured to release the lid from the closed position upon an input of force on the actuator. The range of effective angles for the input force can enable a user of the trash can to easily open the lid by contacting the actuator with from a wide variety of angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Trash can
    Patent number: 9434538
    Abstract: A trashcan with a lid can include a pedal bar and a pedal protector. The pedal protector can be flipped and/or rotated, such that the pedal protector can be moved adjacent the pedal (e.g. below the pedal) or away from the pedal bar. The trashcan with a lid can further include at least one notch and/or divider to allow for insertion of more than one trash bag into the body of the trashcan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Joseph Sandor
  • Shelving system with obscurable shelving
    Patent number: 9339151
    Abstract: Various shelving systems, such as shower caddies, are disclosed. In some embodiments, a shower caddy includes an elongate support member and a plurality of shelves, each of which can be supported by a clamping mechanism. The support member can have a telescoping configuration so that upper and lower ends of the support member can be pressed against upper and lower stationary objects. The shelving system can include a shroud configured to conceal, block, or surround a portion of a shelf in a closed position and allow access to the portion of the shelf in the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Joseph Sandor
  • Liquid dispensing units
    Patent number: 9265383
    Abstract: A soap dispenser can be configured to dispense an amount of liquid soap, for example, upon detecting the presence of an object. Certain embodiments of the dispenser include a housing, reservoir, pump, motor, sensor, electronic processor, and nozzle. In certain embodiments, the sensor can be configured to generate a signal based on a distance between an object and the sensor. In certain embodiments, the electronic processor can be configured to receive the signal from the sensor and to determine a dispensation volume of the liquid. The dispensation volume can vary as a function of the distance between the object and the sensor. The processor can be configured to control the motor to dispense approximately the dispensation volume of the liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, David Wolbert, Joseph Sandor, Orlando Cardenas
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D736001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D737060
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D751829
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D753411
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Daniel Ballou
  • Vanity mirror
    Patent number: D754446
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Tzu-Hao Wei, Daniel Ballou
  • Trash can trim component
    Patent number: D759934
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Shower caddy
    Patent number: D769641
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Zachary Rapoport, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Shower caddy
    Patent number: D770197
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Zachary Rapoport, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Shelving system
    Patent number: D770198
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Zachary Rapoport, Daniel Ballou
  • Soap pump
    Patent number: D770798
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Kenneth Yen, Myk Lum, Adam Wade
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D771344
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Trash can
    Patent number: D773145
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Di-Fong Chang, Myk Lum, Adam Wade, Ken Sugimoto
  • Liquid dispenser cartridge
    Patent number: D773848
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: simplehuman, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Yang, Kenneth Yen, Myk Lum, Adam Wade