Abstract: The invention relates to a pet food composition comprising at least one natural antioxidant and at least one synthetic antioxidant and at least one acidity regulator component to regulate the pH, wherein the pet food composition does not contain 1,2-dihydro-6-ethoxy-2,2,4-trimethylquinoline. Further, the invention comprises a method of producing the pet food composition as well as the use of the pet food composition.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 29, 2017
Date of Patent:
November 28, 2023
Assignee:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Hubert Kuerzinger, Scott T. Piering, Dietmar Kuhlmann, Ines Möller
Abstract: An aquarium includes a tank and at least a first opaque panel dividing the tank interior volume into at least 2 separate compartments. A canopy covers the tank, and a lighting assembly is secured to an interior portion of the canopy. A filter arrangement is provided in communication with the interior volume of the tank.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 4, 2021
Publication date:
November 23, 2023
Applicant:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
William Nathan BRUNNER, William D. HIMES, Anne GIERSE, John L. SHUMATE
Abstract: A dosing bottle has a container; a riser; a cap piece; a standpipe connected to the riser and one or more return openings in a tubular wall of the standpipe; and a closure member. The closure member is rotatably attached to the cap piece and defines an interior dosing volume and a dispenser opening. The closure member is axially movable relative to the cap piece between a closed position and an open position. The open position allows a liquid in the interior volume of the container to flow through the riser and through the return opening and into the interior dosing volume.
Abstract: An electronic lock with a latch assembly, an interior assembly, and an exterior assembly. The latch assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The assembly includes an internal spring actuating mechanism. The assembly also includes a touch keypad subassembly configured to detect touches to at least a portion of its surface.
Abstract: Compositions and methods for making an interactive and playful pet chew are described herein. The pet chew comprises a chew stick having a longitudinal axis and one or more portions disposed onto the chew stick. The one or more portions are configured to be rotatable around the longitudinal axis and/or movable along the pet chew. The present pet chew provides a complex and changeable configuration and compositions of balanced nutrition.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 8, 2021
Publication date:
September 14, 2023
Applicant:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Tiffany Dawn POTTER, Gregory VAN EYK, Allyse MCCANN
Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods of use for effectively treating aquarium water in long term. The compositions include various components functioning to improve water quality, reduce or remove inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus, stabilize buffer capacity, and provide other advantages to aquarium water. Methods of using the compositions to improve the efficiency of treating aquarium water are also provided. The compositions and methods of the present disclosure can improve prophylaxis against unfavorable aquatic plant such as algae and extend life of animals in aquarium water.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 20, 2021
Publication date:
September 14, 2023
Applicant:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Birgit BURG, Michael BUSCHMANN, Heike HOLSCHER
Abstract: A heating appliance includes a housing defining a food product compartment having at least a front door and a rear wall opposite the front door. The heating appliance also includes a rack configured to support a food product within the food product compartment. The heating appliance also includes a heating assembly disposed within the food product compartment and an elongate heating device having a first length, and an angled heat distribution member having a second length disposed between the heating device and the rack. The heat distribution member includes a pattern of apertures and the heat distribution member is configured to prevent infrared radiation produced by the heating device from directly reaching the rear wall of the housing, except for infrared radiation that passes through the apertures of the heat distribution member.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 5, 2020
Date of Patent:
September 12, 2023
Assignee:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Kroy Everett Nernberger, Jacob Daniel Smith, Matthew James Hamilton
Abstract: An aquarium system includes a tank, a motion sensor, and a light source. The motion sensor is adapted to sense motion within a predetermined distance from the tank. The light source has a controllable intensity projecting light into the tank. The intensity varies responsive to motion sensed by the motion sensor. When the motion sensor senses movement, the light is on at 100% intensity. After some period of no-motion, such as about 60 seconds, the lighting slowly dims to around 20% of full brightness. When it senses movement again, the lighting slowly ramps up to 100% intensity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 22, 2019
Date of Patent:
September 5, 2023
Assignee:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Stanley James Owens, Joseph Michael Flora, Chad William Robbins
Abstract: A pouch for dispensing a squeezable animal treat includes a flexible, squeezable wall with an interior volume and a spoon integral and non-removably secured to the body. The spoon has a storage configuration and a dispensing configuration.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 28, 2021
Publication date:
August 24, 2023
Applicant:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Tiffany Dawn POTTER, Gregory VAN EYK, Stephanie HULLVERSON, Todd PALMER
Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body having a base, a support arm cantilevered from the base, and a bracket formed on a free end of the support arm. A flexible hose has one end coupled to the faucet body. A spray head is coupled to the other end of the flexible hose such that the flexible hose has a fixed length between the faucet body and the spray head. The spray head has an outer surface with a recess formed therein and is configured to receive the bracket such that the spray head is releasably coupled to the faucet body.
Abstract: A composition and process for making pet food treats is described herein. Auxiliary ingredients are combined to form a meat mixture. The meat mixture is formed into portions. The portions of meat mixture are positioned on a chew stick that comprises rawhide. The pet treat gives the appearance of a grilled shish kabob, where the meat portions are meant for initial taste, while the chew stick will provide the dog with a longer-lasting chewing portion.
Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 2, 2020
Date of Patent:
August 1, 2023
Assignee:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Nedal Almomani, Matthew Lovett, Timothy Brewer
Abstract: A door handle assembly includes an interior chassis, an exterior chassis, and an alignment guide. The interior chassis includes an interior trim portion, an interior handle mount rotatably attached to the interior trim portion, and an interior spindle portion rotatable with the interior handle mount. The exterior chassis includes an exterior trim portion, an exterior handle mount rotatably attached to the exterior trim portion, an exterior spindle portion rotatable with the exterior handle mount and axially aligned with the interior handle mount, and a mounting post extending toward the interior chassis from the exterior trim portion offset from the exterior spindle portion. The alignment guide is removably attached to the interior trim portion and is formed of a resilient material. The alignment guide extends toward the exterior chassis from the interior chassis and includes an aperture aligned to receive the mounting post.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 10, 2020
Publication date:
July 20, 2023
Applicant:
Spectrum Brands, Inc.
Inventors:
Jeanette Vy BUI, Michael WINARDI, Lynthia LI, Gerald CHONG