Patents Assigned to Quirky, Inc.
  • Patent number: 9028274
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base segment having a signal port coupler configured to selectively conductively engage with a signal port. A first assembly includes a first segment movably coupled to the base segment and a second segment movably coupled to the first segment, and a second assembly includes a third segment movably coupled to the base segment and a fourth segment movably coupled to the third segment. The first, second, third, and fourth segments include receptacles configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a device plug. An electrical connection assembly is disposed in the base, first, second, third, and fourth segments and is configured to selectively conductively engage the receptacles of the first, second, third, and fourth segments with a signal port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob Daniel Zien, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Sarah Vallon, Steven Richard Remy, Richard Ganas, David Sutton, Nicholas Oxley
  • Patent number: 9027186
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: a brush component comprising a handle on a first end of a shaft and a brush on a second end of the shaft; and a shovel component removably connected to the brush component; wherein the brush is at least partially enclosed within the shovel component when the shovel component is connected to the brush component, and wherein the brush is exposed when the shovel component is disconnected from the brush component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Saxton, Laura Sink, Nicholas Oxley
  • Patent number: 8916218
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises: inserting a device into a skin of a fruit to collect juice, said device comprising a juice extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the juice extractor having an edge that is inserted into said skin, the juice extractor containing a cavity, said edge enclosing a substantially closed external surface having openings through which some solids do not pass and juice flows and collects in said cavity; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion and a spray pump, the spray dispenser detachably coupled with the juice extractor, the spray pump comprising a spray outlet connected to a tube; directing said spray outlet in a desired direction; and activating said spray pump to cause juice collected within said cavity to flow within the tube through the spray outlet to spray the juice in the desired direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Patent number: 8905780
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus comprising: (a) a first housing comprising an electrical plug; (b) a second housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and (c) a first electrical cord connecting the first housing to the second housing; wherein the second housing is configured to accept the electrical cord being wound around the second housing. In an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus further comprises a third housing comprising an electrical receptacle; and a second electrical cord connecting the second housing to the third housing; wherein the third housing is configured to accept the second electrical cord being wound around the second housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Kate Sarah Vallon, Jonathan Aaron Saxton
  • Publication number: 20140310909
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
  • Patent number: 8813641
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Patent number: 8739414
    Abstract: A multi-purpose utility tool which may include an elongated body member configured to slidably house a tool bit mounting device inside of the body member. The body member may be operable to receive the tool bit from within the body member and to expose the tool bit for use outside of the body member. The tool may also include a support device slidably cooperating within the body member. The support device may cooperate with the mounting device for rotatably holding the mounting device within the body member. In addition, the tool may include a locking device which also slidably cooperates within the body member. The locking device may also slidably mate with the support device and lock the support device within the body member at a desired location within the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky Inc.
    Inventor: David Tyers
  • Publication number: 20140144335
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises a device for separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) a yolk chamber component comprising a first opening and a second opening; and (b) a vacuum chamber component comprising an opening, wherein the second opening of the yolk chamber component is detachably connected to the opening of the vacuum chamber component. Another exemplary aspect comprises a method of separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) compressing a vacuum chamber component, wherein the vacuum chamber component is detachably connected to a yolk chamber component, and wherein the yolk chamber component is empty; (b) placing the first opening of the yolk chamber component against an egg yolk; and (c) releasing pressure on the vacuum chamber component until the egg yolk is drawn into the yolk chamber component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2013
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Fusco, Aaron Saxton, Nicholas Oxley
  • Publication number: 20140144336
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises a device for separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) a yolk chamber component comprising a first opening and a second opening; and (b) a vacuum chamber component comprising an opening, wherein the second opening of the yolk chamber component is detachably connected to the opening of the vacuum chamber component. Another exemplary aspect comprises a method of separating an egg yolk from an egg white, comprising: (a) compressing a vacuum chamber component, wherein the vacuum chamber component is detachably connected to a yolk chamber component, and wherein the yolk chamber component is empty; (b) placing the first opening of the yolk chamber component against an egg yolk; and (c) releasing pressure on the vacuum chamber component until the egg yolk is drawn into the yolk chamber component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 29, 2014
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Fusco, Aaron Saxton, Nicholas Oxley
  • Publication number: 20140111143
    Abstract: An exemplary aspect comprises an apparatus, comprising: a cord component connected to a plug component at a first end; a power strip component connected to the cord component at a second end of the cord component; the power strip component comprising one or more USB dedicated charge ports and one or more AC outlets; a charging cavity within the power strip component suitable to receive a removable battery having a battery electrical contact; and a power strip electrical contact located in the charging cavity that connects with the battery electrical contact and charges the battery when the battery is inserted into the charging cavity of the power strip component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Denyveaus Sells, Faris Elmasu, Nathan Meryash, Timothy Connelly
  • Patent number: 8701243
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for collecting swept waste material are described herein. The apparatus includes a dustpan having a base and a wall, a handle, and a plurality of protrusions. The base is configured to be placed in contact with a surface to be cleaned and includes a front lip over which debris can be swept. The wall extends upwardly from at least a portion of the base other than the front lip and is configured to contain debris in the dustpan. The handle is coupled to a top edge of the wall opposite the front lip and extends away from the wall and downwardly from the top edge so that an end of the handle is disposed approximately even with the base. The plurality of protrusions extend inwardly from the wall and are configured to remove debris from bristles of a broom when the broom is swept across the plurality of protrusions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Bill Ward, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Vallon, Gareth Brown, Nikki Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20130192102
    Abstract: An ironing board apparatus comprising a primary ironing board component comprising a first surface suitable for ironing fabrics; and a secondary ironing board component comprising a second surface suitable for ironing fabrics, wherein the secondary ironing board component is rotatably attached to the primary ironing board component, and wherein the secondary ironing board component lies in a different but parallel plane than the primary ironing board component. Another aspect comprises an ironing board apparatus comprising a primary ironing board component comprising a first surface suitable for ironing fabrics; and secondary ironing board component comprising a second surface suitable for ironing fabrics, wherein the secondary ironing board component is rotatably attached to the primary ironing board component, and wherein the secondary ironing board component lies in a same plane as the primary ironing board component when the secondary ironing board component is in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventor: Quirky, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130164423
    Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a device for spraying liquid, comprising: a liquid extractor having a top portion and a bottom portion, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor adapted to be inserted into a liquid source, the liquid extractor comprising a portion defining a cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source; and a spray dispenser comprising a top portion and bottom portion, and comprising a spray pump partially disposed within and extending from the top portion of the spray dispenser, the bottom portion of the spray dispenser configured to be coupled with the top portion of the liquid extractor, the spray pump comprising a tube having a lower end disposed within the cavity for collecting liquid from the liquid source. In one or more exemplary embodiments, the bottom portion of the liquid extractor comprises a lower end having a concave surface defining a plurality of openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2013
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Jordan Diatlo, Warren Yan, Timothy David Houle, Sandra Lynn O'Neill, Timothy Dean O'Neill
  • Publication number: 20120234875
    Abstract: An apparatus and methods for hanging a garment are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a first arm with a first end portion and a second end portion and a second arm with a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portion of the first arm includes a hook configured to be disposed over a closet rod. The second arm is rotatably coupled to the first arm between a first expanded configuration and a second collapsed configuration. The first end portion of the second arm is configured to selectively engage the closet rod and hold the hanger in the expanded configuration. The second portion of the first arm and the second portion of the second arm are collectively configured to hang a garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: Yu-Hao Howard Tseng, Gareth Brown, John Thomas Jacobsen
  • Patent number: D701169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventor: Gareth Brown
  • Patent number: D705511
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventors: John Jacobsen, Jessica Fugler
  • Patent number: D713395
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Quirky Inc.
    Inventors: Przemek Godycki, Timothy M. Connelly
  • Patent number: D723675
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventor: Adam Paskow
  • Patent number: D727814
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Quirky, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabor Paulke