Patents Assigned to Spectrum Brands, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20230087948
    Abstract: A pivotable spray head for connection to a faucet for expelling water is described herein. The spray head includes a spray head top portion having an inlet to receive water from the faucet and a spray head bottom portion having an outlet to expel water. The spray head further includes a pivoting joint mechanism structured to pivot the spray head relative to the faucet about a pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Darin Heuer, Adam William Tracy, Jan van Leyen, Brad Callahan, Evan Alan Benstead
  • Patent number: 11610442
    Abstract: Methods and systems for validating intent to actuate an electronic lock are provided, using comparative gesture processing. One method includes obtaining motion signals representative of physical motion of the mobile device detected by a motion sensor of the mobile device and at an electronic lock. The method includes performing a similarity correlation between the first motion signals and the second motion signals, and, based on the similarity correlation determining that the first motion signals and second motion signals are correlated. Based on the correlation and authentication, the wireless electronic lockset is actuated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Thuan Duy Nguyen, James Creighton Hart
  • Patent number: 11606939
    Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Joe Flora, John Edward Fox, Jr., Joseph Roark, Chad Robbins
  • Patent number: 11606930
    Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Porter, Angela L. Porter
  • Publication number: 20230081301
    Abstract: A faucet assembly and method of faucet installation are provided. In one example, a faucet assembly includes a fastener including a cylindrical aperture formed, at least in part, by an interior surface that has a complementary threading to a threaded exterior surface of a shank of a faucet. The fastener is manually adjustable to change a relative posture between the interior surface and the threaded exterior surface of the shank when positioned around the shank between a first posture and a second posture. In the first posture, the interior surface is positioned away from the shank and the fastener is freely slidable along the threaded exterior surface of the shank in the first direction, and in the second posture, the portion of the interior surface including the complementary threading is adjacent to and engaged with the threaded exterior surface of the shank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Oscar Romero
  • Patent number: 11602207
    Abstract: Disclosed is an angle deflection type twisted hair styling device, including an upper gripping portion and a lower gripping portion openable and closeable through a hinge structure. An upper clamping head is connected to the upper gripping portion. A lower clamping head is connected to the lower gripping portion. An upper clamping surface is provided on the upper clamping head. A lower clamping surface is provided on the lower clamping head. The upper clamping surface has an upper twisted deflection angle with respect to the upper gripping portion. The lower clamping surface has a lower twisted deflection angle with respect to the lower gripping portion. The upper twisted deflection angle equal to the lower twisted deflection angle. A hairstyle with an inclined angle and a twisted shape can be realized without rotation of a user's hand, and the hairstyle can be completed without major changes to perm action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Kin Man Wong, Wing Han Wong
  • Patent number: 11596884
    Abstract: A filter arrangement for an aquarium is disclosed. The filter arrangement can include a filter housing assembly, a pump assembly, and a transfer tube assembly. In one aspect, the housing assembly and the pump assembly are separately constructed assemblies that are connected to each other via a first dampening member to prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. The filter arrangement can further include a second dampening member connecting the pump assembly with the transfer tube assembly to further prevent vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly. A third dampening member can be provided at a location where the transfer tube assembly is supported within the filter housing assembly to further isolate vibration and sound from being transmitted from the pump assembly to the filter housing assembly via the transfer tube assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: William D. Himes, William Nathan Brunner, John Shumate, Daniel Anderson Newman, Donald Barry Huehn
  • Patent number: 11598131
    Abstract: A latch assembly is provided where a latch bolt is moveable to open and close a door by unblocking pivotal movement of the latch bolt. Turning a door knob or door handle does not directly result in a corresponding retraction of the latch within a sleeve, but rather unblocks the bolt to freely pivot away from a latched position. In some embodiments, the latch assembly may include a sleeve that allows for a backset to be infinitely adjusted relative to an aperture of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the latch assembly may further include a dead latch to provide additional security against forced entry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Oscar Romero
  • Patent number: 11583872
    Abstract: A showerhead engine includes a first plate joined to a second plate with a cavity therebetween. Water enters the cavity through an angled hole in the first plate and flows in a swirling motion about the central axis. A paddle wheel is spun within the cavity by the swirling water. A notched cutout in the paddle wheel forms an exit passage through a through hole in the second plate allowing the water to exit when the notched cutout lines up with slots in the second plate. The revolving paddle wheel continues to revolve thereby revolving the notched cutout and producing a revolving spray pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Keoki Hong
  • Publication number: 20230048776
    Abstract: A light system for an aquarium includes an aquarium tank and a lid covering the open top of the tank. The lid is pivotably attached to the tank and is pivotable between a covered position and uncovered position. A light source is secured to an interior portion of the lid and moves with the lid between the covered position and uncovered position. The light source emits a. light beam. An alignment arrangement is provided for the light source and is constructed and arranged to ensure the light beam projects into the tank interior volume regardless of the position of the lid and light source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas BRAUERS, Bernd WALLMEIER
  • Patent number: 11580803
    Abstract: A locking device with a bolt movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking device includes an electronic controller for selectively controlling movement of the bolt between the locked and unlocked position. At least two input devices are provided, such as a keypad, a biometric input, etc., which communicate an authentication code to the controller. The controller controls movement of the bolt based on a valid authentication code received from any of the at least two input devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Chasen Scott Beck, Matthew Lovett
  • Patent number: 11577413
    Abstract: A trimmer includes a blade assembly. The blade assembly includes a stationary blade and a movable blade. Each of the stationary blade and the movable blade includes blade teeth. The stationary blade includes a first transverse edge portion, a second transverse edge portion, and a middle portion. The first transverse edge portion includes a first upper surface extending from a first edge to the upper surface. The second transverse edge portion includes a second upper surface extending from a second edge to the upper surface. The first transverse edge portion and the second transverse edge portion are beveled from the middle portion to the respective edges of the stationary blade. The stationary blade is symmetric about a midline of the middle portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: SPECTRUM BRANDS, INC.
    Inventors: Timin Ahmad Musallam, Long Quan, Tung Yan Lau, Ken Wong
  • Patent number: 11572708
    Abstract: A rekeyable lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a plug assembly. The lock cylinder includes a plurality of key followers and a corresponding plurality of racks disposed in the plug assembly. Disengaging the racks from the key followers allows rekeying of the lock cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Hanna Farag
  • Publication number: 20230035156
    Abstract: A latch includes a housing that has a first side and a second side. The latch includes a bolt assembly that is positioned at least partially within the housing. The bolt assembly includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to at least one of the first and second sides of the housing. The bolt is biased toward at least one of the extended position and the retracted position, and the bolt is positionable so as to selectively extend from either the first side or the second of the housing in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Keoki Hong, Oscar Romero
  • Publication number: 20230034014
    Abstract: A lockset with a latch assembly having a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The lockset includes a motor configured to move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to electronically control the motor to control movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position responsive to receiving a valid authentication from an authentication device. The lockset includes a receiver connected to an antenna to detect an incoming wireless signal transmitted from an authentication device. The controller includes an angle of arrival sensor configured to determine a distance and a direction to the authentication device by analyzing a wireless phase and timing of the incoming wireless signal transmitted by the authentication device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Troy M. BROWN
  • Patent number: D977219
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventor: Sanne Kirsten de Boer
  • Patent number: D978292
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Wei Hsu, David Downey, Cameron Potter
  • Patent number: D979878
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Allyse McCann, Tiffany Dawn Potter, Erin VanTrease, Stephanie Hullverson
  • Patent number: D980001
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: John Aaron Miller, Peter Alan Steiner
  • Patent number: D980390
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Spectrum Brands, Inc.
    Inventors: Bingo Wang, Andy Kim